Storytimes & Rhymetimes
Storytimes are held regularly for under 5's, their parents and
carers, providing an opportunity for them to share stories and for
library staff to promote books and reading.
Storytime is a chance to encourage young children with a
life-long love of books from an early age, with some old favourite
stories and characters as well as some new titles.
Storytimes are held weekly in all libraries
at the following times:
| Peterborough Central |
Friday 2.15pm - 2.45pm
|
|---|---|
| Saturday 11:00am - 11:20am | |
| Sunday 2:00pm - 2:30pm | |
| Bretton | Thursday 11.00am - 11.30am |
| Orton | Tuesday (term time) 10.00am - 10.30am |
| Thursday 10.00am - 10.30am | |
| Werrington | Tuesday 2.00pm - 2.30pm |
| Dogsthorpe | Thursday 2.30pm - 3.00pm |
| Eye | Monday 10 - 10.30am |
| Stanground | Thursday 2.15pm - 2.45pm |
| Thorney | Friday 11.40am - 12.10am |
| Woodston | Tuesday 10.00am - 10.30am |
Rhymetimes are held as follows:
| Peterborough Central | Thursday 1:30pm - 2:00pm |
|---|---|
| Bretton | Tuesday 2.00pm - 2.30pm |
| Monday 10.30am - 11.00am | |
| Orton | Monday (alternate) 10:30am - 11:00am (Please contact library staff for next session) |
| Friday 11.00am - 11.20am | |
| Werrington | Friday 2.15pm - 2.45pm |
| Friday 2.15pm - 2.45pm |
Bookcrawl
Book Crawl is a library initiative aimed at children under 5.
It is one of Bookstart's key projects, promoting reading and
enjoyment of books and sharing stories with parents and
carers.
Bookstart is a national programme that works through locally
based organisations to give a free pack of books to babies with
guidance materials for parents and carers.
Book Crawl is available at all Peterborough Libraries, including the Mobile Library.
Book Crawl is available at all Peterborough Libraries, including the Mobile Library.
The scheme is free, and in order to take part
all that is needed is for the child to become a member of the
library. Library membership is free of charge.