Public Library Service – Libraries Unlimited
We support schools in developing their pupils’ reading for pleasure by offering a wide range of free services to promote a love of reading both at school and at home.
Free services to support your work in school
- Books on a huge range of subjects for every age and level of reading from 0 to 16. Class tickets are available – school staff can borrow up to 30 books for an extended loan period of 6 weeks and children can come and choose books to enjoy back at school.
- A range of online resources for children and adults including our on-line catalogue.
- Class visits and tailor-made workshops on themes chosen by teachers can be arranged at your local library to support curriculum topics, and your pupils are welcome to come as groups or classes to choose books.
- Books and resources supporting children with additional needs for you to borrow - dual language books, dyslexia-friendly books, Bag Books (multi-sensory packs with story-boards and props), large print and spoken word resources.
- Advice and resources to support reluctant readers.
- We will work closely with schools to promote library membership and can arrange for your pupils to join the library through class or school promotions. We regularly arrange visits from authors and invite schools to attend.
- We stock a range of books for children and young people to support their mental health and well-being as part of the Reading Well - Books on Prescription scheme.
- A huge range of services and activities to promote family book sharing and literacy including the Bookstart scheme (gifting free books to every baby and toddler), early years activities, holiday and weekend activities, theatre performances etc all designed to encourage children to read in their own time.
- A range of reading incentive schemes including the annual Summer Reading Challenge and our on-going Book Quest. These can also be run in partnership with schools.
- Resources to support home learning and research – free internet access, early learning packs, newspapers, magazines, comics and other resources.