Children's library services
Liverpool Reads
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Books
Liverpool Libraries have over 100, 000 books for children of all ages and abilities. There are board books for babies and toddlers and stories and information books for pleasure reading or to support school work. Check out our on-line catalogue to see if we have your favourite author. Why not order a copy if we don't.
Audio/visual items
Most Liverpool Libraries have a range of 'talking books' available on CD or cassette.
These are great for the times when you prefer to listen to a story rather than read one.
Many popular children's books are available as 'talking books' and we will try to get your favourite for you if we don't already stock it. Videos and DVD's are also available in some libraries.
ICT
All Liverpool Libraries have public computers which can be used for surfing the internet for free. Very popular with children who can play games or look for information for their homework. There's a small charge for printing - but internet use is absolutely free.
Homework
As well as computers with free access to the internet all Liverpool Libraries have collections of information books suitable for homework projects. Library staff can help to get children started. Some libraries also have dedicated study support staff available to help children further. Contact your local Library or the Children's Team on 0151 233 5841 to find out more.
Junior Britannica online is also available for all library members. Just enter your library card number in the ID box to view this favourite children's encyclopedia.
Favourite authors
Jacqueline Wilson has been one of the most popular children's writers over the last few years. Books by local authors like Brian Jacques and Frank Cottrell-Boyce are also in demand in Liverpool.
Events, quizzes etc
Many Libraries have children's activities especially during holiday periods. Central Library also has a Lord of the Rings Games Workshop every Saturday between 10.00am and 2.00pm
To find out what's available in your nearest Library check out the individual Library pages or call us on 0151 233 5841
Teenagers
All Libraries have computers with free internet access and collections of books and magazines suitable for teenagers.
Central Library also has 'listening posts' with music CDs and sofas to chill out on. Teenagers can get information on careers and there are plenty of books to help with school or college projects.
The Lord of the Rings Games Workshop held in Central Library every Saturday is very popular with teenagers.
Girls and boys all welcome.
For more information and Story times for under 5s Bookstart/under 5s