Story telling and play

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

Wriggly readers story and rhyme time

Some of our libraries offer relaxed, friendly, story and rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers. They're a chance to have fun, share stories, songs, and rhymes with your child and meet other parents.

Sessions last 30 minutes to 1 hour. Please contact your local library for more information.

Monday

  • Birstall* 10.30am - 11am (every other Monday)
  • Broughton Astley 10.30am - 11am (first and third Monday of the month)
  • Earl Shilton* 10.30am - 11am
  • Glenfield 2.15pm - 2.45pm (first and third Monday of the month)
  • Loughborough* 10.30am - 11am
  • Melton 11am - 11.30am

Tuesday

  • Hinckley* 10.30am - 11am
  • Wigston 10.30am - 11am

Wednesday

  • Oadby* 10.30am - 11am

Thursday

  • Blaby 10.30am - 11am (alternate Thursdays)
  • Coalville 10.15am - 10.45am
  • Loughborough 2.15pm - 2.45pm
  • Lutterworth 10.30am - 11am
  • Market Harborough 10.30am - 11am
  • Syston* 10.30am -11am (first and third Thursday of the month)

Friday

  • Ashby 10.30am - 11am (alternate Fridays)
  • Oadby* 10.30am - 11am
  • Shepshed 10.30am - 11am (every other Friday)

*Indicates booking required - contact the relevant library to book.

Boromi’s pop-in play library

In partnership with Boromi, our main libraries offer Pop-in Play libraries during staffed hours.  

Boromi stand with bags at a Leicestershire library

Pop in to your local library to visit our new Pop-in Play library and borrow a free play bag to enjoy together with your little one.

Suitable from birth to primary, you’ll find 4 different bags to explore, packed with all the resources you need.

There's also a family handbook sharing playful ideas, songs and tips to enjoy during your visit – and even ways to continue the fun at home!