Fun stuff for families and kids
Coming soon! The Summer Reading Challenge 2026
Join us from Saturday 11 July to Saturday 12 September to take part in this year's Summer Reading Challenge, Read to the Beat.
Children aged 4 - 11 can read or listen to 6 books over the summer, collect stickers and receive a medal and certificate. Sign up in your local library or come back here to sign up from Saturday 11 July.
Support for parents and babies
Your local library is a hub of support for new parents and babies during their first twelve months and beyond. Find out how we can help your new family feel at home in the library.
Rhyme of the month
Old MacDonald Had a Farm
Story of the month
We're Going on a Bear Hunt
Authorfy
The one-stop hub for children’s book resources, author videos and high-quality classroom content. You can get free access to this fantastic resource during the National Year of Reading (1 January to 31 December 2026).
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Four reasons why you and your child should take a trip to your local library
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Young adult books to get your teenager reading this summer