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Medway Libraries offers a wide range of services for children, young people and their parents or carers. It also offers services for children’s centres, pre-schools, schools and other professionals working with children and young people.
If you don't find what you're looking for here, phone a Community Librarian for young people on 01634 335890.
Early years
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Baby bounce and rhyme Parents and carers can enjoy knee bouncing, finger rhymes and nursery rhymes with babies up to 18 months old.
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Storytime These free sessions include a wide range of stories and rhymes to inspire children to engage with books. Some libraries offer a craft activity too.
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Pop in and play at Rochester library Sessions take place every Saturday, from 10.30 to 11am, and are suitable for children up to eight years old. This is an informal drop in chance to meet with friends and families for chat and play within the library.
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Toddler shake and boogie This energetic and fun-packed activity session offers rhymes, songs and movement for pre-schoolers. Musical instruments, scarves and parachutes are often included.
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Early years professionals Medway Libraries offers a range of services for children's centres, pre-schools, toddler groups, health centres and all other early years settings.
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Bookstart in Medway
Bookstart is a national programme working through locally-based organisations to give free packs of books to babies, toddlers and pre-school children with guidance materials for parents and carers.
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Saturday sing-a-long at Strood library A range of songs and actions for you to enjoy with your baby or toddler. This event gives an opportunity for Dads and mums who work during the week a chance to attend our popular early years activities with their children.
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Teachers and schools
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Would you like to bring your class to the library for a visit? We offer engaging and participatory storytelling, stimulating poetry, bookmaking and library skills sessions.
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Local area resources at Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre
MALSC can assist with local studies for students of all ages. With sufficient notice we can offer visits, online interactive learning and study packs. We also offer training for teachers. Please consult the local studies Librarians to discuss your requirements on 01634 332714.
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Children's mobile library The children's mobile library visits 19 schools during term time. The mobile library may be available for weekend or school holiday events.
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For more information or to arrange a visit contact a Community Librarian from the young people's team on 01634 335890.
After school activities
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Homework help Get accurate up-to-date electronic information and professional help for all your homework enquiries. Medway Libraries also runs homework clubs where friendly and knowledgeable staff will be on hand to help with all your homework questions.
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Level-up Test your console gaming skills against others on the big screen at Strood library. Level 1 is for eight to 12-year-olds, and meets fortnightly on alternate Mondays between 4.30 and 5.30pm. Level 2 is for 13 to 16-year-olds, and meets on alternate Mondays between 5.45 and 6.45pm. Contact the library on 01634 335890 for date of next meeting.
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Chatterbooks These interactive reading clubs are for eight to 12-year-olds.
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Craft club at Grain library Get crafty at Grain library every Saturday between 10.30 and 12noon. This club is suitable for children and young people aged five to 11 years old.
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Teenage reading group A reading group for 14 to 18-year-olds to share their passion for reading.
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Read, listen, surf chill Designed by young people for young people, Lordswood HeadSpace is the library space where young people can read, meet and volunteer. Watch this space for details of events at Lordswood HeadSpace or contact a Community Librarian from the young people's team on 01634 335890.
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Parents and carers
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Parenting collections Medway Libraries offers a wide range of books on parenting situations. Ask a member of staff for information on specific issues or browse at your leisure.
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Book reviews
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Read other peoples reviews of children’s books or submit your own on Medway Libraries online catalogue Log on using your library card and pin number, find the book you want to review and click on 'add your review'. No pin number? Visit your local library and ask a member of staff.
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