On this page: Information on the Children's Library service.
It's free to join the library and borrow books from any age (babies too!); up to 16 items at a time can be borrowed for three weeks. When you borrow books on an under-5s ticket we won't charge you fines and we don't charge for damaged books.
The following special membership cards are also available:
- Pre-school Group Card - up to 24 children's books loaned for six weeks
- Child-minder/Foster Carer Card - up to 24 items, including adult stock and up to eight films or CDs
There are no overdue fines for books borrowed on these cards. Proof of entitlement will be required upon application.
Bookstart
This is a scheme to encourage very young children to start enjoying books.
It's run by Booktrust - an independent charity - and funded by the Department for Education and sponsorship from more than 25 children's publishers.
For full details please see Bookstart.
Story and Rhyme Sessions
Swindon Children's Centres provide integrated education, story time sessions, care, family support and health services for children aged 0-5 years and their families.