Get book bags and story sacks for children
Schools, nurseries, playgroups and childminders for under 5s can borrow book bags and story sacks to encourage children to read. You can borrow a book bag or a story sack for up to a month. This is a free service.
Book bags contain story books, posters, CDs, novelty and information books.
Story sacks are based on a picture book with props and characters to make story telling fun. Some have CDs to sing along to. There's also a non-fiction book, a guide and a game.
Schools
Schools do not need to register to use this service. We will deliver the book bags and story sacks.
Nurseries, playgroups and childminders
Anyone not part of a school must set up a group library membership. You can collect book bags and story sacks from a local library.
How to register
Contact us to register for a group or teacher's card:
- telephone: 01387 253820
- email: libschools@dumgal.gov.uk
- ask at a local library
A group or teacher's library card will give you special access to our library catalogue where you can browse titles and reserve collections.