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.
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 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
| Day | Date | Time | Library | Activity details |
| Monday | 18th May | 10am | Blackridge Library | Bookbug session |
| Monday | 18th May | 10am | Simpson Library, Bathgate | Bookbug session - Tea & coffee available for the adults afterwards |
| Monday | 18th May | 10.30am | Blackridge Library | Teddy bear's picnic & meet Bookbug |
| Monday | 18th May | 11am | East Calder Library | Bookbug session & meet Bookbug |
| Tuesday | 19th May | 10am | Linlithgow Library | Bookbug session & meet Bookbug |
| Tuesday | 19th May | 10.30am | Linlithgow Library | Bookbug's Big Quest Coffee Morning |
| Tuesday | 19th May | 10.30am | Carmondean Library | Bookbug session & meet Bookbug |
| Tuesday | 19th May | 10.30am | The Lex Davidson Library, Broxburn | Bookbug session |
| Tuesday | 19th May | 2.30pm | The Lex Davidson Library, Broxburn | Bookbug session & meet Bookbug |
| Wednesday | 20th May | 10.30am | Blackburn Library | Bookbug session & meet Bookbug |
| Wednesday | 20th May | 1pm - 2pm | Almondbank Library | Bookbug's Big Quest Storytime session |
| Thursday | 21st May | 10am | Armadale Library | Bookbug session |
| Thursday | 21st May | 10.15am | The Ian Tennant Library, Whitburn | Bookbug session, Bookbug's Big Quest Jungle treasure hunt & Meet Bookbug |
| Thursday | 21st May | 10.30am | Armadale Library | Make a magic wand craft session |
| Thursday | 21st May | 10.30am | Fauldhouse Library | Bookbug session |
| Thursday | 21st May | 11am | Fauldhouse Library | Ladybug bookmark craft session |
| Thursday | 21st May | 11am | West Calder Library | Bookbug session |
| Thursday | 21st May | 11am & 2.30pm | Carmondean Library | Bookbug's Big Quest Storytime session |
| Thursday | 21st May | 2pm | Almondbank Library | Bookbug session |
| Thursday | 21st May | 3.30pm | East Calder Library | Bookbug's Big Quest Storytime session |
| Friday | 22nd May | 10am | The Lex Davidson Library, Broxburn | Bookbug's Big Quest Storytime & craft session |
| Friday | 22nd May | 10am | Simpson Library, Bathgate | Bookbug session - Tea & coffee available for the adults afterwards |
| Saturday | 23rd May | 10am | Lanthorn Library | Bookbug session & meet Bookbug |
| Library | Activity |
| Almondbank Library | Bookbug colouring sheets |
| Armadale Library | Bookbug colouring sheets |
| Blackburn Library | Bookbug colouring sheets |
| Carmondean Library | Bookbug colouring sheets & Make your own telescope craft resources |
| East Calder Library | Bookbug colouring sheets & Treasure hunt |
| Fauldhouse Library | Bookbug colouring sheets |
| The Ian Tennant Library, Whitburn | Bookbug colouring sheets, Treasure hunt & Party hat craft resources |
| Lanthorn Library | Bookbug colouring sheets & Treasure hunt |
| The Lex Davidson Library, Broxburn | Bookbug colouring sheets, Treasure hunt & Bookbug's Big Quest craft resources |
| Linlithgow Library | Bookbug colouring sheets, Treasure hunt & Bookbug's Big Quest craft - make a magnifying glass resources |
| Simpson Library | Bookbug colouring sheets, Treasure hunt, Bookbug's Big Quest craft & Bookbug's big European tour clue game |
| West Calder Library | Bookbug 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:
- Bookbug Mascot colouring sheet (PDF, 85 KB)(opens new window)
- Bookbug Baby colouring sheet (PDF, 56 KB)(opens new window)
- Bookbug Toddler colouring sheet (PDF, 85 KB)(opens new window)
- Bookbug Explorer colouring sheet (PDF, 309 KB)(opens new window)
- Bookbug Fitbug colouring sheet (PDF, 81 KB)(opens new window)
- Bookbug Bedtime colouring sheet (PDF, 366 KB)(opens new window)
- Bookbug Crown Party Hat colouring sheet (PDF, 643 KB)(opens new window)
- Bookbug Cone Party Hat colouring sheet (PDF, 652 KB)(opens new window)
- Bookbug Week 2026 - Colouring in map (PDF, 9 MB)(opens new window)
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.