Stoke-on-Trent Libraries welcome children. Go along and join in activities, choose books to borrow from our vast collections and go on the computers to surf the web.
They know that babies and toddlers can be noisy – don’t worry they want children to talk about the books they have read and the activities they have joined-in with.
Children are welcome to borrow up to 20 books for four weeks and don’t worry, there are no charges for any damage that may be caused by children who are under 5 or for any books that are late if they have been borrowed on a child’s ticket.
It is FREE to join the library and borrow books if you live or work in Stoke-on-Trent.
They have books for all children. The books are split into four levels:
The Children’s Books section on the Stoke-on-Trent City Council website gives more information about these.
For a small charge it is also possible to borrow music CDs, videos, DVDs and Playstation games.
It is also possible to use the internet free of charge and at some libraries there are After School Homework Clubs.
Where are the libraries in Stoke-on-Trent?
There are 10 libraries in Stoke-on-Trent. They are in
| City Central Hanley | Meir |
| Tunstall | Bentilee |
| Burslem | Kingsland Children’s Centre |
| Stoke | Trentham |
| Fenton | Haywood |
| Longton |
There are also mobile libraries.
| City Central Hanley Library : | Friday | 10.30am – 11.00 am |
| Longton Library: | Monday | 11.00 am – 11.30 am |
| Trentham Library: | Wednesday | 10.30 am – 11.00 am |
| Fenton Library: | Thursday | 10.30 am – 11.00 am |
| Tunstall Library: | First and Third Wednesday of the month | 10.30 am – 11.00 am |
Story Times are for under 5s. Everyone is welcome to go along and join in with the wonderful world of stories. All children must be accompanied by a parent/carer.
Bookstart packs can be collected from all
libraries.
Bookstart Book Crawl is for children under 5. Under 5s
who borrow up to five books will be presented with a certificate – there
are 5 of these to collect, so start visiting and borrowing now. To
find out more visit the Bookstart
Book Crawl website.
Brainwaves is for children who are aged over 8. For help with homework finding information and fun educational activities.
Libraries regularly hold activities during school holidays contact City Central Hanley Library to find out more.
Anyone can join the library – even babies – there is no age limits and it’s FREE
Simply call into any of the libraries in Stoke-on-Trent, collect and
complete a membership form (children under 18 will need their parent
or guardian to sign for them). You will need to show official
proof of your name and address (something like a bill or medical card). When
you have done this you will be given a card you can use at any library
in Stoke-on-Trent to borrow books, tapes and use the computers.
Group tickets are available for Childminders, Playgroups, Parent and
Toddler groups and After School groups.
For more information about the libraries in Stoke-on-Trent visit the Stoke-on-Trent library service website or call City Central Hanley Library on 01782 238455.
