Services for 5-12
What does Inverclyde Libraries offer for 5-12 year olds?
There’s lots on offer for 5-12 year olds. From Lego Club to Library Club and Crafternoons.
Libraries Welcome Families
You’re never too young to get a library card.
Come along to find out how the library works and what it can offer to children. (Children under 8 years should be accompanied by an adult)
Lots of Books
All libraries have an excellent selection of all types of books for 5-12 year olds: short books; long books; fact books; graphic novels; audio books, e-books…the list is endless!
You can borrow 20 books at a time at no cost and we do not charge children for overdue books if you keep them a little bit longer!
Reading books is one of the best ways for your child to learn, to relax and have fun.
If you would like to suggest an item of stock to add to our collection please visit our Stock Suggestions page.
If you’re planning a road trip, prefer reading eBooks or relaxing with an eAudioBook just take a look at our BorrowBox service where new titles are added regularly. You can download books to enjoy on the go. Take a look at the BorrowBox page for more information.
Take a look at our Comics Plus page for information on how to access thousands of Comic Book titles on your device.
Lego Club
Weekly Lego Clubs run in all libraries at the following times;
Thursdays 5-6pm
Greenock Central, Greenock South West (Barr’s Cottage) & Kilmacolm
Saturdays 11am-12pm
Greenock Central, Gourock, Port Glasgow and Inverkip & Wemyss Bay**
**Lego Club at Inverkip and Wemyss Bay is split into two sessions – 10am-11am Lego for 5 years + , 11am-12pm Duplo for 18m+
Lego Club sessions are available on a drop-in basis for children and families. Children can play with Lego Classic for 5 years+ and Duplo for children aged 18 months+ (parental supervision is required as Lego Classic for 5 years+ contains small parts unsuitable for children under 3 years). Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.
Look out for additional Lego Club sessions during school holiday periods. Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the most up to date information.
Library Club
Library Club is open to 8-12 year olds and runs during school term times in most of our branches. Library Club opens for notes of interest in August each year.
Perfect for children who love Lego, coding, crafts and reading. For more information visit the Library Club page.
Space to Make and Do
All children’s sections of libraries have space for 5-12 year olds to read, do homework, play, write and draw.
Events:
We regularly run events in school holidays and to support national programmes such as Book Week Scotland. For the most up to date information keep a look out on our Twitter and Facebook pages.
Crafternoons
During school holidays, libraries have free Crafternoons where children can drop into libraries and get messy with making. Libraries provide high-quality craft materials and children can make seasonal items to take home. Children under 8 years should be accompanied by an adult.
Digital Services
Libraries have lots of computers that young people can use for free. Some libraries have ipads that can be used by children.
Summer Reading Challenge
The Summer Reading Challenge takes place at all libraries during the summer holidays. Children are encouraged to visit the library and read library books in return for prizes. Details of this year’s challenge will be available on the Upcoming Events page.
Visits from Schools
Libraries Inspire is a programme supporting library membership and visits in association with all Inverclyde schools. For further information please see the Primary Schools at the Library page.
Homework
We hold a wide selection of non-fiction books to help you with homework, projects or revision and can provide access to PCs and printing.
Accessibility
Inverclyde Libraries want to make our services as accessible as possible for everyone. We hold a range of sensory equipment for use in the library as detailed on our Au-some Libraries page and have adaptive technology suited to a wide range of needs, for further information visit our Accessibility page.