Children's Services

From birth, you can get your own library card. which will grant your child access to thousands of reading opportunities in their formative years. Exposure to books, stories and rhymes from as young an age as possible lays an important foundation for literacy development and the creation of lifelong readers.
There are thousands of children’s books available either in branch or online. Call in and browse our collections or reserve your next read online and call to collect when it’s ready. Libraries Ireland have developed recommended reads to help you and your child select their next read.

We have many online resources with dedicated resources for children and young learners.

	Did you know that you can now access eBooks, audiobooks, newspaper and magazines all in one place? Borrowbox has you covered! If you’re already a BorrowBox user, you’ll see a new ePress section in the app, and that’s where you’ll find magazines and newspapers. If you’re not already using Borrowbox, it’s really easy to start and you’ll love it! Just download the app or click on the icon, log in with your library details and start to browse, borrow and read.
	LOTE4Kids is an online database of digital books in World Languages, that allows children to enjoy the magic of books in LOTE (Languages Other Than English). Each book also comes with English translations to help children learn a language. LOTE4Kids has 2000+ digital picture books in 65+ languages, with new books and languages released each month. Log in using your library card number. Select a language. Choose a story. Enjoy a book!
	Transparent Language Online provides a fun, effective, and engaging experience for learners, of all levels, looking to build their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a foreign language. Combining extensive courses and supplemental resources for over 100 languages, including English, Transparent Language Online is one of the most complete language-learning systems around. Access Transparent Language Online either by clicking on the icon below, or by downloading the Transparent Language App Existing users of Transparent Languages are required to perform a password reset to be able to pick up where they left off. Existing Users Password Reset Instructions for TL
	Touch-Type Read and Spell (TTRS) is an award winning online course that teaches touch-typing skills to help children and adults improve reading and spelling. Through a multi-sensory approach, the user hears a word spoken, sees the word on screen and is prompted to use the correct fingers via the on-screen keyboard. TTRS is particularly useful for those with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ASD, and ADHD. TTRS is extremely beneficial for anyone experiencing reading, writing, and spelling difficulties. This web based program supports self-paced learning and can be accessed from the privacy of your own home on your own device. To register for TTRS simply email your full name to: ttrs@donegalcoco.ie
	Britannica Junior is perfect for curious young minds and is a great resource for school projects.
	Perfect for young students for their research needs packed with features such as research tools and materials.
	The OED is the definitive record of the English language, featuring 600000 words, 3 million quotations, and over 1000 years of English.

Reading Resources & Support
For anyone with reading challenges please check out our reading resources and supports here.

Events, Initiatives and Programmes
• Rhyme Time
• Little Library bags -a ‘My Little Library Book Bag’ is available free for every child starting school to help them to prepare for this big step.
• Read DL is a county wide community reading initiative which aims to get the whole community reading the same book and generate debate. It runs annually each Spring and schools; community groups and families are encouraged to get involved.
• Seachtain na Gaeilge
• Spring into Story Time
• Cruinniú na nÓg
• Summer Stars
• Wainfest is our annual Arts and Book Festival dedicated to children where they get the opportunity to meet authors and immerse themselves in arts and culture. They will be too engrossed to notice they are learning.
• Science Week
• Family Time at Your Library

Top Tips for Young Readers