Library services for children and young people

Children can join at any library or online.

Each library has:

• a special area for children with picture books through to teenage novels and graphic novels
• free eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers (please note content is not subject to age restrictions)
• a wide range of information books to help with homework, projects or interests
• computers and internet access including free wifi - subject to parental consent as per terms and conditions of use
• online resources and reference material that can be accessed at home or in the library such as World Book Online
• printing, copying and scanning services (and free printing during homework club)
• regular events and activities as well as special holiday events and an annual summer book challenge
• DVDs to borrow

We advise that children under 8 must be accompanied by a responsible parent or carer at all times when visiting the library.

Browse the children's library catalogue online (opens new window)

Bookstart

Bookstart aim to provide a free pack of books to every baby and toddler in the UK, to inspire, stimulate and create a love of reading that will give all children a real flying start in life. But most of all, we want to show that books are fun!

A baby pack is gifted to all babies at around 6 to 9 months and an early years pack to all toddlers at around two years old. Packs are gifted by Health Visitors.

If you haven't received a pack for your child please contact your Health Visitor or your local library.