Bookbug West Lothian

Bookbug is Scotland's universal early years book gifting programme and aims to inspire a love of stories, songs and rhymes from birth.

Bookbug encourages all parents and carers to enjoy books with their children from as young an age as possible, developing a lifelong love of books.

Sharing stories, songs and rhymes with babies and young children has many benefits including supporting children's language, learning and social skills. It's fun, free and simple, and the benefits will last their lifetime.

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Bookbug sessions

Discover the benefits of sharing stories, songs and rhymes with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers to give them the best start in life.

Booking is required unless specified otherwise. Full contact details for each library are available on the monthly programme and the individual library webpages: Your Library

Gaelic Bookbug sessions in West Lothian Libraries

Our Gaelic Bookbug sessions are fun filled song and rhyme sessions with the added bonus of learning some Gaelic with your child. You don't need any Gaelic speaking or reading experience to attend, just the enthusiasm to learn whilst helping your child learn too!

Booking essential, please contact the library you wish to attend to reserve a place:

Carmondean Library @ Livingston North Partnership Centre, Carmondean, EH54 8PT - 1st Tuesday of each month, 1.30pm - To book please call: 01506 280080 or email: Carmondean Library (opens new window)

Linlithgow Library - The next Gaelic Bookbug session will be held on Tuesday 20th at 10.45am - To book please call: 01506 283880 or email: Linlithgow library (opens new window) .

Simpson Library (Bathgate) - 1^st Tuesday of each month, 10.45am - To book please call: 01506 282910 or email: Simpson Library (opens new window)

Gaelic Bookbug sessions are led by Kirsteen Murray, Early Years Manager and Development Officer at Comann nam Pàrant, the national parents' advice and support organisation on Gaelic Medium Education.

Bookbug Library Challenge

This is a free programme that encourages children up to four years old to discover and enjoy their local library. All those taking part are given a collector's card and can collect a selection of beautifully illustrated certificates along the way.

Five easy steps to starting Bookbug's Library Challenge: