Kids @ Westminster libraries

Bookstart & Book Crawl

Bookstart is the first, national books-for-babies programme in the world and is delivered through the Public Library service.

Bookstart works through locally based organisations to give three free packs of books to babies and children 3 years and under with guidance materials for parents and carers. It is based on the premise that children who have an early introduction to books benefit educationally, culturally, socially and emotionally.

How do I get my child’s Bookstart pack in Westminster?

0-12 months:
Ask your child’s Health Visitor for his/her Bookstart pack.

12-18 months:
The next pack will be available from when your child is 18 months. He/she will receive this from his/her nursery. If your child is not in nursery, you can pick up his/her pack from your local library.

18 months- 3 yrs:
Ask your child’s nursery when they have arranged for their Bookstart gifting day. If your child is not in nursery, you can pick up his/her pack from your local library.

3 years:
Ask your child’s nursery when they have arranged for their Bookstart gifting day. If your child is not in nursery, you can pick up his/her pack from your local library.

Did you know that children can get rewards for taking out books?

The Bookstart Book Crawl is a fantastic scheme for children 0-4 years. Children collect stickers when they take out books and then exchange them for a certificate.

Join at your local library today!