Library service for children and young people

Gwynedd libraries have new books arriving weekly. There’s something here for everyone. You can also:

  • use the computers for free, which have access to the internet
  • use our wide selection of books to help with homework and projects
  • gain access to websites that can help you with your homework
  • take part in the Summer Reading Challenge during the summer holidays
  • borrow Story sacks (sack contents include story books, games and toys) for young children.
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Bag Books Bag

Books are story packs containing multi sensory items for use by adults with children who have learning disabilities.

Available to order through any Library in Gwynedd or by contacting 01286 679465 or e-mailing llyfrgell@gwynedd.llyw.cymru

Titles available:The Match, What Am I?, Lost in London, Maria’s Ball, Gran’s Visit, A Day at the Seaside, CJ The Library Cat, Desmond


Helping hand books

There are books on all types of situations, and often, a difficult problem or subject can be introduced to young children through the medium of picture books. The collection varies for a wide range of readers, up to early teens:

To request a book on a specific subject or for a particular age group, contact your local library or contact the User Services Manager on 01286 679465 or llyfrgell@gwynedd.llyw.cymru

 

Giant print and Braille books

A collection of Giant Print and Braille books for children and adults with visual impairments to share a story together. Available to order from any library in Gwynedd or by contacting 01286 679465 or llyfrgell@gwynedd.llyw.cymru

Titles available

  • Dear Zoo—Rod Campbell - Elmer - David McKee
  • Handa’s Hen - Eileen Browne - Penguin - Polly Dunbar
  • Just Like Jasper - Nick Butterworth 
  • The Gruffalo - Julia Donaldson
  • Dogger - Shirley Hughes
  • The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear—Don Wood  
  • The Tiger who came to Tea - Judith Kerr
  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Eric Carle
  • We’re Going on a Bear Hunt - Michael Rosen
  • Monkey and Me - Emily Gravett
  • Aliens Love Underpants  
  • Each Peach Pear Plum
  • The Day Louis Got Eaten
  • Giraffe’s Can’t Dance
  • Blue Balloon
  • Buster's Birthday
  • Dear Zoo
  • Dogger
  • Orange Pear Apple Bear
  • Hugless Douglas
  • I'm the best
  • Little Princess - I don't Want to Go To Bed –
  • Mr Gumpy's Outing
  • No Matter What
  • Norman Slug & His Silly Shell
  • Owl Babies
  • Pants
  • Peace at Last
  • Shark In The Park
  • Six Dinner Sid
  • Walking Through The Jungle
  • Yes
  • This is the Bear
  • The Smartest Giant in Town


Makaton Children’s Books

  • A selection of Makaton Children’s Books
  • A Trip to the Seaside: A story book with Makaton
  • A Trip to the Park: A story book with Makaton
  • A Trip to the Zoo
  • Christmas


Bookstart

This is a national scheme which helps families discover and enjoy the experience of sharing books. Every baby receives a Bookstart pack during their 8 - 12 month health check by their health visitor, and a Early Years pack during their 24 month health check - for free. There will be an invitation included for you to register your child in your local library. If you haven't received your Bookstart or Early Years pack, ask your health visitor.

More information: Bookstart website