Liverpool’s libraries are offering free books to young children this Christmas as part of a wider programme of festive events.
Any child under the age of five who joins the library between 1 December 2025 and Christmas Eve will receive a free book bag containing a specially chosen book.
This offer is available across all of Liverpool City Council’s 13 branch libraries, as well as Liverpool Central Library in the City Centre. More information on locations and opening times can be found here: https://liverpool.gov.uk/libraries/branch-libraries/
Liverpool Central Library is also hosting a range of free events aimed at children and families throughout December.
Story Time – Term Time Discover
This weekly Story Time (term time only) is particularly suitable for children under the age of five, although children of all ages are welcome. Sing along and join in with the actions to well-known children’s songs and nursery rhymes and enjoy different stories and rhymes each week.
Every Tuesday from 12pm to 12.30pm
Ho Ho Ho! – Christmas Crafts for Kids
Every Thursday from 27 November to 18 December, from 12pm to 1pm
A Christmas Carol
A comical version of Dickens’ classic tale, performed by Booster Cushion Theatre. The performance features a large pop-up book, audience participation, humbugs and snow and is created using mime, voice, and sign language. Suitable for all ages from five to adult.
Saturday 6 December at 1pm
Matilda Chair
A rare opportunity to sit in Miss Trunchbull’s chair from the hit West End musical Matilda.
Loaned by Liverpool Empire Theatre following the recent production, musical and literary fans can have their photograph taken with the iconic prop, which sits at 4ft wide and 12ft high and took over 200 hours to make.
Available until January 2026 at any time during library opening hours.
Positive Pathways Youth Event
Activities and information marketplace for young people aged 13 to 17 years. Held in the Discover library, the event will include drug and alcohol awareness and safer sex information alongside arts and craft activities, party food, and karaoke.
Friday 19 December, 3.30pm to 5.00pm.
For more information on Liverpool’s libraries, how to join the library, and other upcoming events, visit: https://liverpool.gov.uk/libraries/