Services for children and young people

Our libraries offer a range of services for children from infant to 14 years. 

Summer Reading Challenge: Story Garden  

We're excited to share with you that this year's 2025 Summer Reading Challenge is Story Garden.

The theme for this year, illustrated by Dapo Adeola, celebrates fantasy and storytelling through nature. We'll be inspiring children to tap into a world of imagination through reading.

The #SummerReadingChallenge begins on Saturday 5 July in Bristol Libraries. Children read 6 library books over the summer, collect stickers and get a brilliant Story Garden medal and certificate at the end! It's free

You can find out more on the Reading Agency website.

  • Rhyme and storytime sessions

    If you have a baby, you can come to our baby bounce and rhyme sessions.

  • Reading resources

    Bookstart gives free packs of books and information to parents of babies and pre-school children, to encourage a love of reading.

  • Children's University

    The Children’s University encourages children aged 5 to 14 years to get new interests and skills by joining learning activities outside of school.

  • Lego Clubs and Duplo sessions

    At our sessions, children can build what they like or follow our ideas, developing their science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) skills through play.

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