Children are welcome to join the library from birth and enjoy the great choice of board and picture books in our libraries. There are plenty of spaces to explore, free activities to enjoy and stories to share. Regularly sharing books, stories and rhymes can have a big impact on their development and helps to build a baby's early language skills whilst encouraging a lifelong love of reading.
10 things you will find for under-fives in our children's librariesBoard books: sturdy books for little hands!
Picture books: beautifully illustrated stories to share including fairy tales and bedtime stories
Books for learning new nursery rhymes and songs
Early learning: books about colours, shapes, animals, to help your child understand the world around them.
New experiences: books to help your child face new situations such as going to the doctor, starting playgroup or the arrival of a new baby Sensory, tactile and interactive books including braille to engage all children.
Stories in other languages: picture books for families whose first language is not English
Free eBooks and eAudiobooks using BorrowBox
Free events and activities
Family-friendly library spaces to share stories
We also have books to help you as a parent on useful topics such as child development, weaning, feeding, potty training and coping with toddlers.
My First Library Card
My First Library Card is designed especially for our younger readers by local illustrator Iain Welch. It's available from libraries and participating preschools.
Find out more about My First Library Card.
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