Children and Young People
Books, storytimes, Bookbug sessions, author visits and much more at your local library
You will find books for children and young people of all ages, from babies to teenagers. There is also a selection of talking books to choose from.
Start reading to your child with books for babies, and come along to the Bookbug and storytime sessions held in most libraries. For further information find us on the West Lothian Bookbug Facebook page
TEDxYouth@Glasgow
Get involved in TEDxYouth@Glasgow 2018! The theme is Open Mind: consider the other option, explore new ideas and discover your full potential.
2018 is the Year of Young People and TEDxYouth@Glasgow 2018 has been launched to showcase the amazing talents of young people in Scotland. This event is aimed at young people aged 12-26 years of age.
There are ten fantastic speakers, experts and spokespeople for a wide selection of projects and organisations. The Hobbit and Outlander actor John Hunter Bell, the Food Medic Hazel Wallace, and model and author Kelly Knox form part of the line up.
Pop in to your local library to take part and join in this real learning experience by viewing the livestreaming of the event on your library's public access PCs.
Programme:
12 noon Session One
- Adam Purvis
- Natalie Loh
- Chris Andrews
- Reece Hayes
- Kelly Knox
1.10pm Break
2.15pm Session Two
- Mollie Hughes
- Basit Rashid
- Dr Diahanne Rhiney
- Dr Hazel Wallace
- John Bell
3.30pm Event ends
For more information, please visit TEDxYouth@Glasgow
Book Choice
Stuck for something to read, or want to find some new authors? Why not try CBeebies, Scottish Book Trust or Words for Life to find some great suggestions, games and quizzes.
eMagazines
There are two new fantastic eMagazines available that are suitable for children, Storytime and How It Works.
Storytime is aimed at our younger readers, and contains fairy tales, fables, illustrations and much more.
How It Works is perfect for inquisitive minds with sections dedicated to science, technology, transportation, space, history and the environment.
To view the entire collection, go to RB Digital Online Magazines.
eBooks
If you want to download eBooks or eTalking Books for free, then register on the West Lothian eBooks site with your library barcode and PIN, or download from the International Children's Digital Library.
Free Road Safety App Klang
Child pedestrian casualties in Scotland in 2015 totalled 450 with injuries commonly resulting when children cross the roads close to home or school. Children aged 8-11 have been identified as one of the most vulnerable pedestrian groups. Child pedestrian casualties can be reduced if we can educate them about road safety.
The free road safety app Klang: The Road Home from the Scottish Government is aimed at 8-11 year olds and uses gaming technology to educate children about important road safety messages in a fun way. Go to the Klang website to find out more.
HomeworkHomework Help
Stuck with your homework? You can find answers to your homework questions and lots more on Britannica Junior Encyclopaedia. Amazing facts on countries, animals, people, sport, history and science.
All you need to search Britannica at home is the barcode from your library ticket, or you can look it up on the library computer.
Video Games Survey
Would you like to take part in a survey about whether there is any demand for video games and video games consoles in UK libraries? The survey is from a fourth year undergraduate student, Amy Douglas, at the University of Glasgow.
Anyone who lives in the UK can take part, even if they never use libraries or play video games.
