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.
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. Bookstart packs are available from Manchester Libraries.
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.
The award aims to raise educational attainment of young people, particularly at Key Stage Three. It also hopes to engage young people in reading, consultation and decision-making through involvement in reading groups and to create a community of young readers in Manchester schools and libraries.
'Stories from the Web' is a Reader Development Programme. Activities aimed at 1-14 year olds. 'Stories from the Web' aims to promote a love of reading and encourage young people to contribute their creative work which is displayed in the ‘Gallery’ area of the website.
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