For Parents

Peter Rabbit book

Local libraries information

Join your local library for free

Libraries in Manchester are free to use and are warm, welcoming spaces for families.  There are no fines if you take a book back late and there’s nothing to pay when you join.  You can find your local library here.

Most libraries hold weekly storytimes for babies and toddlers. Why not ask when you’re next in?

If you want to keep uptodate with all the news from libraries including free activities and events for all the family, why not sign up to their monthly newsletter?

Websites with free fun things to do with your little one

Why not have a look at the Words for Life website from the National Literacy Trust?  There are loads of activity ideas for you to try out together.

Book Trust

Have some fun stories and activities to help keep you and your child entertained, including storytime videos and rhymes.

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