Fun stuff for families and kids
Summer Reading Challenge 2026: Read to the Beat!
Sign up from Saturday 11 July to Saturday 12 September to take part in this year's Summer Reading Challenge for 4 - 11 year olds.
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
1,2,3,4,5, Once I Caught a Fish Alive
Story of the month
Duck in the Truck
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