Children’s events and activities at the library

​​​​​Events for children and young people

We offer many free events for all ages.

Weekly sessions for under 5 years old include:

• Baby Bounce and Rhyme
  
• Toddler Time
• Rhythm, Rhyme and Storytime
• Jèrriais stories and rhymes

If you’re aged 5 to 12, you can join clubs like Chess Club and Lego Club.

You can also take part in our special events which vary during the year.

Find more details on what's on at the library.

Find books in other languages with LOTE4Kids

LOTE4Kids is an online platform offering children's picture books in over 75 languages, including sign language.

Each story is read by a native speaker and comes with English translations.

You can use it on a computer or mobile app to:​

• enjoy stories
• learn languages
  
• improve your child's reading skills

It’s free if you're a library member.

​Find more details on LOTE4Kids.

Summer Reading Challenge

The Summer Reading Challenge is a fun free programme to help children and young people keep reading during the summer holidays.

It usually takes place from the end of June to mid-September.

Your child can join at any of our locations where they can:

• set reading goals
• take part in activities, workshops and challenges

Our staff will be there to guide and inspire young readers.

Summer Reading Challenge website

Details about the next Summer Reading Challenge will be available nearer the time on what’s on at the library​.