Children's library service

Lambeth libraries offer a variety of services for children, from books to storytimes to Under 5s drop-in sessions.

Events for children are listed on our events in libraries page.

Free books for Under 5s

Find out about the free book packs available to the Under 5s.

Under 5s sessions in Lambeth libraries

Lambeth Libraries welcomes everyone to drop in on its Under 5s sessions, but due to high demand some libraries operate a waiting list. Please contact your local library for more details.

We offer storytelling and Parent and Toddler groups. Craft activities and refreshments are offered at some of the sessions. 

Please contact your local library for more details.

These sessions run in term-time only.

• Brixton Central Library
  Storytime and Parent and Toddler Group Tuesday 10.30am - 12noon
• Carnegie Library
  Storytime Friday 10.30am 
• Clapham Library
  Parent and Toddler group Tuesday 10.30am - 12noon
  Storytime Friday 10.30am - 11.15am
• Durning Library
  Storytime Tuesday 10.30am
  Parent and Toddler group Wednesday 10.30am - 12noon
• Minet Library
  Storytime Thursday 10.30am - 11.30am
• South Lambeth Library
  Parent and Toddler group Wednesday 10.30am - 12noon
• Streatham Library
  Parent and Toddler group Wednesday 10.00am - 12noon
  Storytime Thursday 10.30 - 11.15am 
• Waterloo Library
  Storytime Friday 11.00am
• West Norwood Library
  Norwood Nippers Tuesday 10.30am - 12noon

All sessions are for Under 5s only. There may be a small charge for refreshments.

Chatterbooks 8-12 year olds

Reading groups for 8-12 year olds.

• Brixton Central Library
  2nd Tuesday of each month 4.15 – 5.15pm
• Streatham Library
  1st Monday of each month   4pm - 6pm
• West Norwood Library
  Every Wednesday 4pm – 6pm

Useful Homework Links

• ehomework- eHomework offers a unique reference point on helping kids with homework.
• BBC Learning - BBC's online learning, support and advice for learners of all ages - the 'Revisewise' pages are particularly good for children.