Free children's books ready to collect in libraries nationwide
FREE BEDTIME stories and library cards for children are being rolled out as part of a new government initiative.
All children of four years and under will be able to go to their local library with a parent to collect a free story book and library card wallet from October 6.
The First 5 Little Book at Bedtime initiative was launched by Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’ Gorman, and Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys.
“Reading bedtime stories to children has many benefits including supporting a close parental bond, developing children’s language and their imagination,” Minister O’Gorman said.
“As the winter draws in, what a lovely time for parents and young children to cosy up and read together as part of the daily bedtime routine. I hope all families with young children will avail of this opportunity to pick up a free bedtime story book from the library”.
190,000 free bedtime story books in English and Irish are available for parents and their children to pick up in local libraries around the country.
First 5, Little Book at Bedtime is part of the wider project of First 5 Whole of Government Strategy for Babies, Young Children and their Families.