Children's Library Services
Resources for Parents, Carers and Teachers
- Block loan tickets. These are special library cards for playgroups, nurseries, childminders, teachers etc. that allow you to borrow up to 30 books and keep them for 6 weeks.
- Special storytimes or library visits can be arranged for groups of children or school classes.
Some libraries have Parent and Carer collections that contain a range of books with tips on childcare, health matters, situation picture books, and fun things like, how to decorate your children's room, make a birthday cake, or give a fancy dress party.
Contents of Children's Library Services
- About Children's Services
- Under 5s
- Bookstart
- 5-12 Year olds
- Young People
- Homework
- Resources for Parents, Carers and Teachers (this page)
Further information
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Bookstart
Bookstart aims to provide a free pack of books to every baby in the UK, to inspire, stimulate and create a love of reading that will give children a flying start in life. A further pack is distributed to children aged 3-4 years old.
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Britannica Online (Student and Junior Editions)
These two fantastic resources for younger readers are available to library members via this web site (just follow this link and enter your borrower number and PIN when requested). Great for homework! They may also be viewed from a pc in your local library. The full edition of Britannica Online is also available.
