Meet Elmer & Storytelling with Spider-Man

Sat May 09 2026 at 01:30 pm to 03:30 pm UTC+01:00

AMPED | Huddersfield

Huddersfield Literature Festival
Publisher/HostHuddersfield Literature Festival
Meet Elmer & Storytelling with Spider-Man
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Bring your little ones to meet Elmer the Patchwork Elephant – and enjoy a special storytelling session with Spider-Man!
About this Event

Bring your little ones to meet Elmer the Patchwork Elephant – star of one of the most iconic and widely read children’s book series of all time – and enjoy a special storytelling session with Spider-Man!


Kids will love meeting Elmer, with walkabouts from 1.30pm-2pm and from 3pm-3.30pm. Plus an Elmer colouring session with images and pens provided.


Stick around in between Elmer’s walkabouts for Storytelling with Spider-Man. Yes, the friendly neighbourhood star will be here to chat to kids, take selfies and read stories.


Free event – no need to book, just turn up!


Elmer walkabouts: 1.30pm-2pm and from 3pm-3.30pm

Meet Spider-Man: 1.30pm-3.30pm, with a storytelling session around 2.15pm-2.45pm


All about Elmer

Written and illustrated by celebrated children’s author and artist David McKee, the Elmer books have sold over 10 million copies and been translated into more than 50 languages since first published by Anderson Press in 1989. Elmer Day is celebrated annually (this year on Saturday 23 May).


All about Spider-Man

Superhero Spider-Man was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko and first appeared as a comic book character published by Marvel Comics. He has since appeared in many other comics and films, with Spider-Man: Brand New Day set for release this year.


Saturday 9 May

1.30pm-3.30pm

Amped, 29 Zetland St, HD1 2RD

Free (just turn up, no need to book)

Age guidance: all ages

Access Guide: contact the venue on: [email protected]; 01484 361932

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

AMPED, 29 Zetland Street, Huddersfield, United Kingdom

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