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Bookbug West Lothian

Bookbug is Scotland's universal early years book gifting programme and aims to inspire a love of stories, songs and rhymes from birth.

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About Bookbug

Bookbug encourages all parents and carers to enjoy books with their children from as young an age as possible, developing a lifelong love of books. 

Sharing stories, songs and rhymes with babies and young children has many benefits including supporting children's language, learning and social skills. It's fun, free and simple, and the benefits will last their lifetime.

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Bookbug Week 2026 - Bookbug's Big Quest

Bookbug Week 2026 will take place from 18-24 May, celebrating Bookbug's Big Quest!

Celebrate Bookbug's Big Quest with your little one; have an adventure together or cuddle up and share a story.

Bookbug Week is all about celebrating songs, nursery rhymes, and stories.

If you're new to Bookbug, welcome to the Bookbug community! Come and join in free Bookbug sessions with your little one find out how to get your free Bookbug Bags and resources.

West Lothian Libraries - Bookbug Week Activities

Bookbug's Big Quest  - Supervised activities during Bookbug Week 2026 - No bookings required
DayDateTimeLibraryActivity details
Monday18th May10amBlackridge LibraryBookbug session
Monday18th May10amSimpson Library, BathgateBookbug session - Tea & coffee available for the adults afterwards
Monday18th May10.30amBlackridge LibraryTeddy bear's picnic & meet Bookbug
Monday18th May11amEast Calder LibraryBookbug session & meet Bookbug
Tuesday 19th May10amLinlithgow LibraryBookbug session & meet Bookbug
Tuesday19th May10.30amLinlithgow LibraryBookbug's Big Quest Coffee Morning
Tuesday19th May10.30amCarmondean LibraryBookbug session & meet Bookbug
Tuesday19th May10.30amThe Lex Davidson Library, BroxburnBookbug session
Tuesday19th May2.30pmThe Lex Davidson Library, BroxburnBookbug session & meet Bookbug
Wednesday20th May10.30amBlackburn LibraryBookbug session & meet Bookbug
Wednesday20th May1pm - 2pmAlmondbank LibraryBookbug's Big Quest Storytime session
Thursday21st May10amArmadale LibraryBookbug session
Thursday21st May10.15amThe Ian Tennant Library, WhitburnBookbug session, Bookbug's Big Quest Jungle treasure hunt & Meet Bookbug
Thursday21st May10.30amArmadale LibraryMake a magic wand craft session
Thursday21st May10.30amFauldhouse LibraryBookbug session
Thursday21st May11amFauldhouse LibraryLadybug bookmark craft session
Thursday21st May11amWest Calder LibraryBookbug session
Thursday21st May11am & 2.30pmCarmondean LibraryBookbug's Big Quest Storytime session
Thursday21st May2pmAlmondbank LibraryBookbug session
Thursday21st May3.30pmEast Calder LibraryBookbug's Big Quest Storytime session
Friday22nd May10amThe Lex Davidson Library, BroxburnBookbug's Big Quest Storytime & craft session 
Friday22nd May10amSimpson Library, BathgateBookbug session - Tea & coffee available for the adults afterwards
Saturday 23rd May10amLanthorn LibraryBookbug session & meet Bookbug

 

Bookbug's Big Quest - Unsupervised activities available throughout Bookbug Week 2026 (during libraries opening hours)

LibraryActivity
Almondbank LibraryBookbug colouring sheets
Armadale LibraryBookbug colouring sheets
Blackburn LibraryBookbug colouring sheets
Carmondean Library Bookbug colouring sheets & Make your own telescope craft resources
East Calder LibraryBookbug colouring sheets & Treasure hunt
Fauldhouse LibraryBookbug colouring sheets
The Ian Tennant Library, WhitburnBookbug colouring sheets, Treasure hunt & Party hat craft resources
Lanthorn LibraryBookbug colouring sheets & Treasure hunt
The Lex Davidson Library, BroxburnBookbug colouring sheets, Treasure hunt & Bookbug's Big Quest craft resources
Linlithgow LibraryBookbug colouring sheets, Treasure hunt & Bookbug's Big Quest craft - make a magnifying glass resources
Simpson LibraryBookbug colouring sheets, Treasure hunt, Bookbug's Big Quest craft & Bookbug's big European tour clue game 
West Calder LibraryBookbug colouring sheets & Make your own map craft resources

 

Bookbug sessions

Discover the benefits of sharing stories, songs and rhymes with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers to give them the best start in life.

Booking is required unless specified otherwise.  Full contact details for each library are available on the monthly programme and the individual library webpages: Your Library

Bookbug Library Challenge

This is a free programme that encourages children up to four years old to discover and enjoy their local library. All those taking part are given a collector's card and can collect a selection of beautifully illustrated certificates along the way. 

Five easy steps to starting Bookbug's Library Challenge:

  • Enrol your child at the library
  • Ask for your Bookbug Library Challenge Collector Card
  • Collect a stamp for each library visit
  • Receive a beautiful certificate when the card is full and automatic entry to our monthly prize draw to win an 18cm Bookbug toy
  • Get a new Collector card and start again

Colouring sheets to download and print:

Download the Bookbug's Songs and Rhymes app (opens new window) to enjoy Bookbug songs and rhymes

Find us on the West Lothian Bookbug Facebook page (opens new window) 

Visit the Scottish Book Trust (opens new window) website for more information about Bookbug and how to help your child learn to love books.