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Children and young people
Children of all ages are welcome in our libraries, there is something for everyone.
- Books on CD and cassette, toys, DVDs, CD Roms, games and music can also be borrowed.
- All libraries have Internet access which children of all ages can use
- Joining the library and borrowing books is FREE.
- There are no fines for late return of items on the tickets of children aged 15 years and under.
We can offer special group tickets for individuals and organisations, from childminders and foster carers, playgroups to youth groups.
Members of the children’s team will visit groups, bringing the magic of libraries to the heart of Portsmouth’s communities. Please email libraries@portsmouthcc.gov.uk to request a visit.
Most libraries in Portsmouth run Storytimes, Bounce and Rhyme sessions and Under 5s' Fun mornings. For running times and dates for each library, please see the programme under 'Associated documents'.
For futher information on all the services available to children and young people, please navigate to the pages under 'Internal links'.
Children's news and events
One World Week: a half-term activity for children called 'World Food'.Tuesday 28th October, 2pm to 3pm at Central Library:
For tickets and more information contact Linda Collins, Multicultural Librarian on 023 9268 8259 or email libraries@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Halloween fun for children: For Halloween we will be running 3 spooky events for children. Each session will feature stories and (not too) scary activities.
Monday 27th October, 11am to 12 noon at North End Library
Tuesday 28th October, 10.30am to 11.30am at Beddow Library
Thursday 30th October, 11 am to 12 noon at Elm Grove Library
Free tickets are available 2 weeks before each event. For further information, please contact the hosting branch or email libraries@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Associated documents:
Children's Programme 2008 (0.07 MB)
