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Children and young people

Children of all ages are welcome in our libraries, there is something for everyone.

• Books on CD and cassette, toys, DVDs, CD Roms, games and music can also be borrowed.
• All libraries have Internet access which children of all ages can use
• Joining the library and borrowing books is FREE.
• There are no fines for late return of items on the tickets of children aged 15 years and under.

We can offer special group tickets for individuals and organisations, from childminders and foster carers, playgroups to youth groups.

Members of the children’s team will visit groups, bringing the magic of libraries to the heart of Portsmouth’s communities. Please email libraries@portsmouthcc.gov.uk to request a visit.

Most libraries in Portsmouth run Storytimes, Bounce and Rhyme sessions and Under 5s' Fun mornings. For running times and dates for each library, please see the programme under 'Associated documents'. 

For futher information on all the services available to children and young people, please navigate to the pages under 'Internal links'.

Associated documents:

  Children's Programme 2008  (0.07 MB)