Never too young to join the library

To join the library is easy - and it's FREE.

It helps to bring something with your name and address on it. You can have a special ticket if you're a:

• childminder
• pre-school leader
• home educator
• foster carer

or if someone in the family has additional needs. Please ask for details.

In your family-friendly library you will find:

• a warm welcome
• a bright, comfortable children's area with access for buggies and wheelchairs.

To borrow

• Plenty of great books for babies and toddlers
• Children's story and rhyme tapes
• CDs, videos & DVDs
• Books on parenting and childcare.

To do

• Story and rhyme times & other fun activities
• Computers with free internet access
• Books, music, videos and DVDs for YOU!

To relax
You and your child are very important library customers. There's no charge for items lost or damaged by:

• under fives
• looked after children
• children with additional needs.

You're welcome to feed and change your baby. Noise, tantrums and the need to use the loo are not a problem.

Babies love books - so explore your library to-day!

What one parent said about Bookstart:-
"I thought you were mad when you said I should share books with her, but now it's her favourite thing to do. She's got loads of books!"

The above is the text from a leaflet that can be downloaded or opened online from the link on this page.