Louth County Council Library Service launch ‘Little Book at Bedtime’ for Children Aged Four and Under

Louth County Council Library Service are inviting all families with children aged four and under to join the library and explore the joy of reading.  

Each child will receive a bedtime story book to take home and keep when they begin their library journey, together with a wallet and library membership card.  One free book is available for each child aged four years and under, and titles are available in both Irish and English.

Parents and guardians will receive a ‘bedtime reading tips’ leaflet with tips for reading at bedtime and the benefits of reading at bedtime.

 ‘Through the Little Book at Bedtime initiative, books are specifically intended to be given directly to the children and families, to empower them, encourage their reading and introduce them to the library and library membership if they are not already members. The gifting of books ensures that babies and young children will grow up with books in their home, but signing them up to library membership is key to ensuring they have a lifetime of access to books.’, said Amanda Branigan, Acting County Librarian.

Little Book at Bedtime is a collaboration between libraries, the Department of Rural and Community Development, and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth as part of the government ‘First 5’ Strategy.

Little Book at Bedtime FREE book for 4 year olds and under can be collected at Louth Library Service:

Dundalk Library, Roden Place, Dundalk, A91 RC44

Drogheda Library, Stockwell Lane, Drogheda, A92 PY20

Ardee Library, Market Square, Ardee, A92 XH22

Carlingford Library, Newry Street, Carlingford, A91 N226

Dunleer Library, Station Road, Dunleer, A92 W322

For further information email: Libraryhelpdesk@louthcoco.ie

Photo:

Holly McErlean receiving her free copy of “One Snowy Night” in Dundalk Library.