Library cards

Did you know that you are eligible for a library card for your setting to borrow books from your local library to use and share with your children? The library card entitles you to borrow 24 books at a time for 6 weeks. We have a great range of picture books and board books with regular deliveries of new titles.

 

Visits 

If you have a library within a suitable distance you will be very welcome to contact them and arrange visits with your children.  We can help you encourage parents to get their children enrolled and start using our services as well.

 

Story and rhymetimes

Most of our libraries hold story and rhymetimes, these are very relaxed, informal sessions, that are free and do not need to be booked.  These sessions can help with transition into a more structured setting as they involve sitting and listening, joining in, taking turns and sharing.

 

Working with parents and families 

Libraries are a wonderful free resource for families. Children and parents can read and share whatever books they want and there is always someone to ask if you need some help. There are usually activities laid out for the children, even in our smallest branches and facilitated activities are often laid on by our staff during the holiday periods.

 

Summer Reading Challenge 

The annual Summer Reading challenge in the 6 weeks holidays is always a popular draw with families and involves reading books and having lots of fun. We want people, children and their families to explore reading and have fun. 

 

Website 

To keep up to date with our children’s offer and the services we provide, please do visit our website and sign up for our newsletter:

 

Library services for children and young people - Derbyshire County Council

 

Our services are free of charge and available to all nursery and pre-school settings in Derbyshire. Please contact your local library or email ask.library@derbyshire.gov.uk for more information