We would like to tell you of the services we have to offer for Children.
Your children are never too young to join your local library. Oldham Libraries will welcome your children from birth.
Sharing stories, rhymes and pictures will help your child to gain confidence as they talk about what they see and hear. Reading and sharing stories is not only great fun, it is one of the best ways to give your child a head start in life.
Board Books are chunky and sturdy, making them easier for even the youngest child. Filled with pictures and some simple text, they are an ideal introduction to reading.
First Word Books contain simple information about the world around us. Here you will find simple, repetitive text, nursery rhymes, ABC's and counting books.
Picture Books offer a wide range of books, from very simple words to longer stories.
Story time tapes both with and without books can be borrowed without charge on a child's ticket.
Situation Books are designed to act as starting points for you to discuss many new experiences with your child, from having a new baby in the family to starting school.
Homework Help every library has a reference collection to help your child with their homework.
Computer Facilities children have free access to computers at every library. These include Internet access, CD-ROM encyclopaedias and computer games. Sessions on the computer need to be pre-booked using your child's library ticket. Please ensure your child brings their library ticket with them.
Information about local playgroups, schools, doctors and organizations etc., can be found at your local library and staff are always available to give you help.
There are regular story time sessions at your local library where children, parents and carers can meet friends and listen to a story.
The Parent-Carer Collection is for you. Packed with useful information about your child's health and other helpful advice.
Any child who lives in the Oldham area can join, no matter how young. Just come in and fill in a membership form and bring some proof of your name and address and we can issue you with a ticket for your child. It costs nothing to join the library and there are no fines on a child's ticket that allows you to borrow up to 12 books for 3 weeks and 2 tapes for 2 weeks.
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For more information on the Children's Library, please email childrens.library@oldham.gov.uk