Children and Young People

We have a large selection of books for children and young people in our libraries that you can borrow. If you're not already a library member please ask a parent or guardian to complete the membership process for you on the here webpage.

If you are already a library member, you can browse our online catalogue here   Online Library & Account Log In Homepage (opens new window)  . You can place holds, search our catalogue and renew items via your online account too. Login in with your Library membership/barcode number (don't put any spaces in-between the numbers) and PIN. If you have forgotten your library details, please email library.info@westlothian.gov.uk (opens new window) for assistance. 

Book Choice

Stuck for something to read, or want to find some new authors? Why not try CBeebies (opens new window), Scottish Book Trust (opens new window) or Words for Life (opens new window) to find some great suggestions, games and quizzes.

eBooks

Fancy reading or listening to books on the go? We have thousands of e-books, e-audio books and e-magazines that are available to download for free with Borrowbox. Find out how to get access to all of our digital content here e-Books, e-Audio/Talking books & e-Magazines

Bookzilla

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon launched an app designed to encourage teenagers to 'read for pleasure'.

Bookzilla (opens new window) has been developed by Scottish Book Trust, the national charity transforming lives through reading and writing, and digital agency Dubit.

The app is free to download and is aimed at early secondary school students in Scotland, encouraging them to read for pleasure, whether they are already regular readers or just embarking on their reading journey.

Go Safe with Ziggy

Go Safe with Ziggy (opens new window) helps equip children with the skills, knowledge and attitudes that will help keep them stay safe now and in later life.

This resource has been developed alongside:

• Scottish Government's policy on early intervention and Curriculum for Excellence framework which encourages hands-on, multimedia experiences as well as tasks at home, nursery and school.
• The ambition to target three key age groups: 0-3, pre-school, and the transition into primary 1.
• Home learning as part of the early learning curriculum through Early Learning and Childcare centres and primary 1 classes.
• The aspiration to encourage and inspire young children (and the adults around them) to go on their own road safety journey through real experiences alongside Ziggy and playing, talking, and reading together.