London Borough of Croydon

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Under fives activities

Aims:

  • To promote the library service to babies, toddlers and children under five and to their parents and carers.
  • To promote the library as a resource for developing literacy in the early years.

Brief Description:

Activities in all libraries include regular under five drop ins, story times and baby rhyme times.

Key Learning Points:

For parents - skills and appreciation of the importance of sharing rhymes and stories for the development of literacy.
For children - perception that the library is an enjoyable environment for learning and pleasure, leading to a habit of regular library use from early age.

Contact Details

Contact name
Children's Library Services
Department
Under 5's Activities
Telephone
020 8760 5400
Fax
020 8253 1004
Email
children@croydon.gov.uk

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