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Little Readers

Igniting a lifelong love for reading with a reward system for preschool children.

What is the Little Readers Scheme?

Parents can collect a FREE passport and bookmark for pre-school children and start a journey with Hoot the owl who loves to read too!

Credit: All illustrations of Hoot created by Penny Baron

Collect stamps and certificates

Use your passport to collect a special Hoot stamp each time you visit the library and get a super certificate for every 5 stamps; there are 10 different designs to collect.

Benefits of Reading

Enhances communication skills

Reading to and with your children from birth encourages the development of speech and language.

Increases emotional connections

Sharing stories and books with your children helps to strengthen your bond and deepen your emotional connections.

Boosts literacy and reading achievements

Reading from a young age is related to improved literacy and reading skills as children continue their educational journeys.

Connect with Your Local Library

The Little Readers scheme aims to encourage families to create positive connections with their local library and the idea of reading for pleasure from a young age.

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What's On

Join us and let's make reading a fun and enjoyable experience for our little ones!