We offer a variety of services for children, from books to story times to rhyme times and Chatterbooks reading groups. There are 14 libraries and a mobile library in Trafford. You can use your library card to borrow books and story tapes at any of these libraries.

Joining the library is easy. You can join by either:

• Filling in our online membership form
• Visiting any of our libraries and filling in a joining form. Library staff can help you do this

There are all sorts of books in a library:

• story books
• information books
• picture books
• books for babies
• talking books on cassette and CD

Trafford Libraries also have children's DVDs, music CDs, and toys to borrow. You will need to get your mum, dad or carer to sign a form to give their permission for you to borrow these, and you will have to pay to borrow them.

• You can keep books and talking books for three weeks
• You can keep DVDs and CDs for one week

Yes. There are a number of ways you can find help with your homework:

• You can use our online reference sources in the library or at home
• You can book a session on a computer in the library
• You can use our online catalogue to find books

Library staff can help you to find books and information to help with homework and school projects.