Family and Children

We believe that nurturing a love of reading and learning from an early age sets the foundation for a bright future. Our libraries host a variety of fun, interactive activities designed to engage children and families, encouraging imagination, curiosity, and literacy in a friendly, supportive space.

• Our libraries are vital in encouraging children to read for pleasure, which can have a huge impact on their future prospects.
• The Summer Reading Challenge is an exciting annual reading activity for children available at every library in Staffordshire during the summer holidays.
• Our annual Young Teen Fiction Award encourages 11 – 14-year-olds to read and nominate titles for the award shortlist.
• Our libraries hold a wide range of events for children, such as Baby Bounce and Rhyme and Storytelling, and craft sessions.