Children's Reading Groups

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Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the reading groups in libraries are currently suspended. Join us on @BCPLibraries Facebook and BCP Council YouTube for online activities.

Chatterbooks

Chatterbooks is a national network for children’s reading groups. We have Chatterbooks reading groups at the following libraries:

Boscombe Library
Castlepoint Library
Charminster Library
Kinson Library Hub
Southbourne Library
Tuckton Library
West Howe Library
Westbourne Library
Winton Library

If you like reading, you should join one of these groups. You’ll get the chance to:

Meet new friends
Chat about books
Take part in games and competitions
Meet authors and illustrators

Book Promotions

The Carnegie and Greenaway Awards are for the best story and picture books.