Children's Zone
Bookbug
Bookbug Sessions
Bookbug Sessions are held in many libraries across Dumfries and Galloway These are fun sessions of stories, songs and rhymes. Click here to find your nearest session.
Bookbug Challenge
Bookbug's Library Challenge is is a library joining incentive for children age 0-7 years. Children receive a collectors card and on each visit to the library their card will be stamped. Once they have 6 stamps on their collector's card this is then exchanged for a certificate. There are ten limited edition certificates to collect.
Any child under the age of 7 can join in the Bookbug's Library Challenge if they are a member of the library. Click here for more information.
Bookbug Bags
Bookbug Bags are free and full of brilliant books and goodies for you to share with your child. They are given to every child in Scotland, from birth to Primary 1. Your child will receive four bags in total: Baby Bag, Toddler Bag, Pirate Bag and the P1 Family Bag. There are also Gaelic versions of each bag available. Click here for more information.
Dyslexia Friendly
Dyslexia friendy books are designed to minimise some of the obstacles that can stop struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers really getting interested in books. There are shorter words and lots of chapter breaks. The interest age and reading age are shown on each book and the paper colour is cream to minimise glare. They are printed with a dyslexia-friendly font and have special line, character and paragraph spacing.
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Jacqueline Wilson Nina Bawden
Cathy Cassidy Theresa Breslin
Anne Fine Judith Kerr
Sue Townsend Michelle Magorian
Sandra Glover Berlie Doherty
Robert Westall Eoin Colfer
Michael Morpurgo Roddy Doyle
Meg Rosoff Debi Gliori
R L Stine Terry Pratchett
Charlie Fletcher Garry Kilworth
Story Times
Children aged 3 to 5 years can come along to Story Times and enjoy fun stories and rhymes. Story Times last 30 minutes and you can stay with your child and listen or take a few minutes to browse the library. For more details click here.
Childminders, Playgroups and Nurseries
Any under-5 childcare provider can borrow our Book Bags and Story Sacks, free of charge. All you need to do is set up a Group library membership; if you don’t already have one, ask at your local library. For more information click here.
Jack and Lily Clubs
Children aged 4 to 10 years can come along to Jack and Lily Clubs and enjoy stories, music and crafts. Jack and Lily Clubs last 45 minutes to an hour and are a great way for children to be creative and meet new friends. There's a new theme at every session. For more details click here.
eBooks
Our eBook Library allows library members to browse and download available eBooks for free, 24/7.
Choice from a wide selection of fiction, non fiction and childrens titles.
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Find out more about eBooks, eMagazines and eAudio