Under 18s

Welcome to the Under 18s page

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.

Activities

Some libraries hold regular Storytime and Bounce and Rhyme for babies and toddlers.

Hereford Library

Wednesdays 10.15 - 10.45am Storytime for under 5s
Wednesdays 11.15 - 11.45am Bounce and Rhyme for babies and toddlers.
Thursdays 2.15 -2.45pm Bounce and Rhyme for babies and toddlers.

Leominster Library

Thursdays 10.30 - 11am Bounce and Rhyme for babies and toddlers.
Fridays 2 pm - 2.30pm Storytime for under 5s

Kington Library

Mondays 10.30 -11am Bounce and Rhyme for babies and toddlers.

Bromyard Centre

Fridays 10.30 - 11am Storytime for under 5s

Ross Library

Fridays 2.15 - 2.45pm Storytime for under 5s

All our libraries hold activities in the school holidays. Look out for the Summer Reading Challenge every summer holiday. Last year nearly 1,500 children took part in the Big Wild Read.

Computers

Don't forget that all our libraries have computers that you can use to surf the net, email and do homework.

How do I join the Library?

It's FREE

You 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

How do I know when to bring my books back?

A date is stamped inside the book to remind you when to bring them back.

Provided nobody else wants it you can borrow the book again by bringing it back to the Library with your ticket. You can also phone the library to renew your books or renew them on this website.

We don't charge fines on books borrowed by under 5s.

Reservations

If you can't find what you want on the shelves but it is on the library catalogue you can reserve it for yourself for free, either at the library or through the online catalogue. You will need to get a PIN from the library to use with your library card.

What will I find in the Library?

• Picture Books
• Easy stories for children beginning to read by themselves
• Stories for everyone
• Teenage stories
• 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 craft 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

Help!

Remember, if you need any help, please ask a member of staff.

Bookstart

Bookstart is the national programme that encourages all parents and carers to enjoy books with children from as early an age as possible by giving them free books. Children can receive packs at 9 months, 2 years and 3-4 years.

Where do I get a pack from?
At 9 months - from your health visitor at baby check up.
At 2 years - from your health visitor at 2 year health check up.
At 3-4 years - from your child's nursery or playgroup setting, or local library

Do I need anything to get a pack?
Yes, your child's red health check book.

What else do you do?
Book Start Book Crawl at your local library for 0-4 year olds. Children collect stickers and certificates when borrowing books. remember, there are NO FINES FOR UNDER FIVES!

Baby Bounce and Rhyme sessions for 0-3 year olds and Story and Rhyme times for 2-4 year olds at various Herefordshire libraries - see the Activities section at the top of the page for times.
For more information on Bookstart activities and how to get involved, please contact the Early Years Officer,
Tel : 01432 260646

Last Updated: 25 September 08,
Review Date: 20 September 2005