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Children and Young People
Welcome to the Children and Young People Library Pages
All our libraries have a special section for children and young people where you can relax and enjoy looking for new books, DVDs and story tapes. There are books for all ages. Look for your favourite author or find exciting facts in the information books. Why not take a closer look at what we have to offer?
All our libraries hold activities in the school holidays. Look out for the Summer Reading Challenge for 4-12 year olds every summer holiday.
How do I join the library?
It's FREEYou do not need ID to join the library, ask in the library for details and a membership form.
What can I Borrow?
You can choose up to 12 Books.
You can keep the books for up to 3 weeks.
You can also borrow DVDs, music CDs and talking books with people reading stories and PlayStation® games.
What will I find in the library?
- Picture Books
- Easy stories for children beginning to read by themselves
- Stories for all ages
- Teenage fiction
- Information books to help with your hobbies, projects and homework
- Reference books, for example, encyclopaedias and dictionaries which can only be used in the Library
- Holiday activities and competitions
- PlayStation® games
- Computers for internet access, email and homework
- Staff to help you
- DVDs, CDs and PlayStation® games can be hired for a small charge