Directory display issue

There are currently intermittent issues with some directory pages, including Find a School and Find a Recycling and Household Waste Site. The problem is being investigated and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Books and reading

child reading

Our recommended reading lists feature a mix of fiction and non-fiction books for children, teens and adults.

Summer Reading Challenge

Summer Reading Challenge 2026 – Read to the Beat. Sign up, read books, get rewards and enjoy a summer filled with stories and sound!

Story telling and play

From weekly story and rhyme sessions to Boromi Pop-in Play libraries, there's lots for babies and toddlers.

Bookstart

Bookstart aims to provide free reading packs for all babies and support reading and literacy for pre-school children.

Finding what to read next

Discover a whole new world of fiction writers based on your favourite authors using ‘Who Else Writes Like’ (for adult fiction) and ‘Who Next’ (for children’s authors).

Recommended reads for adults

Discover our recommended reads for adults, carefully selected to include something for everyone.

Recommended reads for children

Explore our handpicked reads for children.

News

Councillor Kevin Crook with music-related books
Libraries ready to welcome children as part of the summer reading challenge

Children aged 4-12 taking part can borrow library books or eBooks and collect stickers and rewards

National Year of Reading launches across Leicestershire libraries

Free events and activities across our libraries will be held throughout 2026

Winter reading challenge returns across Leicestershire libraries

National challenge to get kids reading over Christmas returns