It's free to join the library and borrow books from any age (babies too!). You can borrow 16 items for 3 weeks.

Some of the things available:

• Board books
• Touchy-feely books
• Picture books
• Books for special situations
• Story books
• Information books
• Large Print books
• Books on CD
• DVDs

Please try and look after your books but don't worry if you have an accident.  We do not charge for damage to children's books borrowed on under 5s' tickets, and there are no overdue fines for books borrowed on under 5s' tickets.

The following special membership cards are also available:

• Pre-school group card - 24 children's books loaned for 6 weeks.
• Childminder / foster carer card - 24 items, including adult stock and up to 8 films or CDs.

There are no overdue fines for books borrowed on these cards.  Proof of entitlement will be required.

See also: children's activities

To find out about the latest best-selling books for children and young people, have a look at our new titles page.

Internet Safety

Want to keep up with your kids' online lives?  Worried about Internet safety?  Want to know what IT's all about...and what's in it for you?

The thinkuknow website has the answers!

For more information, see: www.thinkuknow.co.uk

Get online confidence and get involved with your children's education...and have fun!

Child Safety Policy

For information on our Child safety Policy please follow the link below:

Child Safety Policy

There are currently 11 Childrens Centres in Swindon providing integrated education, storytime sessions, care, family support and health services for children aged 0 - 5 years old and their families. Follow the link below for more information.  Find out more by using the link below:

Swindon Children's Centres