Children

Bournemouth Libraries, a great place to find books. Take part in fun activities and reading games, join one of our Reading Groups|  or even get help with your homework|.

Best Books reviewed

Stories for six to eight year olds

 

Fangs – Alan MacDonald

Part of the Dirty Bertie series so plenty of humour coupled with disgusting habits when Bertie tries to uncover Mr Grouch as a vampire.

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Stories for nine to eleven year olds

 

 

Billionaire Boy – David Walliams 

The son of a billionaire toilet roll magnet has it all except for friends - a touching tale with laugh out loud moments.

 

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Book Trailers

 

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Lily Alone – Jacqueline Wilson

An 11-year-old girl tries to look after her three younger siblings after their mother leaves them home alone to go on holiday with her new. Watch the trailer| now    

 

 

 

 

 

Noah Barleywater Runs Away - John Boyne

Noah Barleywater runs away from home and visits a toyshop in a forest where he meets an old man. Watch the trailer| here.

         

 

 

 

Homework

We have books, computers, study space and friendly staff to help you with your homework.

There are homework collections with books on popular topics (these stay in the library).  You can also find helpful books in the children’s Reference Section.  In the Children’s Non Fiction area, you'll find lots of books which you can borrow,  these are grouped in subjects (by Dewey numbers)

There are computers for you in the library. You can use them to help you find information and present your homework.  There are many excellent, useful websites on the internet.  You might like to start with the Cyber Library| (you will need your library card to use these great resources).

 

Homework websites

Streets of Bournemouth - a virtual Museum for Bournemouth|

Useful websites to help with homework - centre for the child|