This information will
be of use to children and young people (up to age 16), parents, teachers,
playgroup leaders etc.
1.
Need help with homework? Want to find out about dinosaurs?
Your library has lots of books, CD-ROMs, books on tape, videos and the Internet
in selected libraries only. Most of these items can be borrowed but some
are for use in the library only.
If you can't find the information you want, you can make a request and
we will try and do our best to get something for you. Remember, your local
library is only one of a group of libraries which hold a wide range of
materials.
Did you know that the TROODON was the brainiest of all the dinosaurs?
Find out more about these creatures by visiting the dinosaur section in
your library.
2. Looking for a good read?
Find out what there is to read by clicking here.
You'll also find facts about some of your favourite authors as well as
information about new books.
3. Are you teaching in the SEELB area?
Your local library can help with…
To access the full
range of services offered by the Education Library Service click here.
4. Are you a playgroup leader?
We offer:
your local library will be happy to discuss the above with you.
5. Are you a parent?
Library staff are happy to show you which books are best suited to your
child's age and ability. Each library also has a collection of books on
tape which can be listened to in parallel with reading the book.
Both Laurelhill and Downpatrick libraries have a small collection of Braille
books (ClearVision). These are also available on request from any of our
libraries.
Find out about Bookstart and our Summer Reading Scheme in our special
events/projects section.
6. Activities
Most of our libraries have a regular weekly storytime for younger children
(generally age 3-7). Additional storytime events, events, and competitions
are held for special events such as Children's Book Week, World Book Day.
These events are advertised in advance and may require registration at the
library.
Our Summer Reading Scheme is known this year as the Summer Reading Carnival,
is free to all children aged 4 to 11. It runs from the end of June to the
beginning of September at 19 of our libraries. It's a fun way to enjoy reading
throughout the holidays. The challenge involves collecting reading record
cards for every two books read. A colourful certificate is awarded to everyone
who completes the challenge. That's not all-there are themed colouring sheets
for younger readers and older ones are invited to review the books they
read. Some libraries will also have linked activities like craft sessions
and storytimes. Displays of recommended reads will help point undecided
bookworms in the right direction. Check the What's On pages for details
of libraries involved.
Several of our libraries are part of the Bookstart scheme which aims to
bring babies, parents, books and libraries together. Promoted jointly by
health visitors and local libraries, this is a free promotion linked to
the 7-9 month health assessment.
Further details are available are available from your health visitor or
participating libraries (see grid).
