A regular programme of events for children is organised. Full details of these are available from your local library. Children may join the library at any age. Membership is free, but up to the age of 16, the consent of a parent or guardian is required. There are separate children's collections at each of our libraries, and they provide a wide range of books suitable for children of all ages.
Larger libraries hold reference material for children's homework and study.
Throughout the year, the children's service organises a regular programme of events for children. Full details of these, together with advice on children's books and services, are available from your local library. Advice on Children's books and services is available from your local library. This major award celebrated its eleventh year with Children's Book of the Year 1997. Reviews of the books entered, written by the judges who took part in the Award, are published each year at the Presentation Ceremony.