Handforth Library

Reading builds confidence. Children who enjoy books develop stronger literacy skills and are better prepared for school. Reading helps build the foundations for lifelong learning. 📚

🐻✨ Join us for a Special Rhymetime - Friday 9th October 11am! ✨🐻

We're delighted to welcome a very special guest... the Bookstart Bear! 💙

Come along for songs, rhymes, stories and lots of fun for little ones and their grown-ups. Don't miss the chance to meet Bookstart Bear and snap a photo together!

No need to book, just come along! 🎵📚

This week's Storytime is all about TEDDY BEARS!
Come along at 11am for a morning of bear-themed stories, songs, and rhymes. Bring your favourite teddy and join us for lots of cuddly fun!

Just read by Billy @ Crewe Library and ready for recommendation, Hermit by Chris McQueer, the story of a mother and son and their experience with the manosphere. Available to borrow or reserve now.

Reading helps grow little voices. Looking at books together supports speech and language development, attention, and early learning skills. Every page turn is an opportunity to learn new words. 📖✨

📚✨ Storytime: Celebrating Books! ✨📚
Join us for Storytime at 11am all about the wonderful world of books! We'll be sharing fantastic stories, singing songs, and enjoying plenty of book-themed fun together!

What to read if you're watching... Ted Lasso! For every goldfish, greyhound and believer out there, our reading recommendations for fans of Ted Lasso, available to borrow or reserve now.

Reading begins with connection. Reading together helps babies feel secure, strengthens bonds with parents and carers, and supports healthy early development. Even a few minutes with a book can make a difference. ❤️📚

Join us at 11am for a fun-filled School Storytime as we share stories all about starting school, making friends, learning new things, and exciting classroom adventures!
Whether your little one is starting school soon or already loves learning, this Storytime is the perfect way to build excitement and confidence through books and play!