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Find out more about Bookbug Sessions and how you and your family can join in the fun
Bookbug Sessions are free events for children aged 0-5 years and their mums, dads and carers. Sessions last around 30 minutes and include songs, rhymes and a story. You can expect a warm reception at your local Bookbug Session. Everyone is welcome!
Why go to Bookbug Sessions?
Going to a Bookbug Session is a great way for families to spend time bonding with each other and meeting other families in their local area. Bookbug Sessions can also help to build children’s social skills and support their speech and language development. Most importantly, Bookbug Sessions are fun!
Where is my nearest Bookbug Session?
Bookbug Sessions are generally held in libraries or other community venues. Find details of your local Bookbug Session below, download the free Bookbug app or ask at your local library.
Aberdeen
Bookbug Sessions are held at various libraries throughout the Aberdeen area.
Aberdeenshire
Bookbug Sessions are held at various libraries throughout the Aberdeenshire area.
Angus
Bookbug Sessions are held at various libraries throughout the Angus area. Please contact your local library to find Bookbug Sessions near you.
Argyll and Bute
Bookbug Sessions are held at various libraries and community venues throughout the Argyl and Bute area.
Clackmannanshire
Bookbug Sessions are held at various libraries throughout the Clackmannanshire area. Please ask at your local library for details.
Dumfries and Galloway
Bookbug Sessions are held at various libraries throughout the Dumfries and Galloway area.
Dundee
Bookbug Sessions are held at various libraries throughout the Dundee area.
East Ayrshire
Bookbug Sessions are held at various libraries throughout the East Ayrshire area.
East Dunbartonshire
Bookbug Sessions are held at various libraries throughout the East Dunbartonshire area. They are free but must be booked with the library in advance.
East Lothian
Bookbug Sessions are held at various libraries throughout the East Lothian area.
East Renfrewshire
Bookbug Sessions are held at various libraries throughout the East Renfrewshire area.
Edinburgh
Bookbug Sessions are held at various libraries throughout the Edinburgh area.
Bookbug Sessions are also held at Gyle Shopping Centre on the first Tuesday of every month at 10am and 11am. All welcome, no booking required.
Falkirk
Bookbug Sessions are held at various libraries throughout the Falkirk area.
Fife
Bookbug Sessions are held at various libraries throughout the Fife area.
Glasgow
Bookbug Sessions are held at various libraries throughout the Glasgow area.
Glasgow (South)
Bookbug Sessions are held in various community venues and nurseries as part of South Glasgow's Bookbug programme. For more information call 0141 429 8139 or e-mail lindabookbug@btconnect.com.
Highland
Bookbug Sessions are held at various libraries throughout the Highland area. Please ask at your local library for further information.
Inverclyde
Bookbug Sessions are held at various libraries throughout the Inverclyde area.
Midlothian
Bookbug Sessions are held at various libraries throughout the Midlothian area.
Moray
Bookbug Sessions are held at various libraries throughout the Moray area.
North Ayrshire
Bookbug Sessions are held at various libraries throughout the North Ayrshire area.
North Lanarkshire
Bookbug Sessions are held at various libraries throughout the North Lanarkshire area.
Orkney
Bookbug Sessions are held at various libraries throughout the Orkney area.
Perth and Kinross
Bookbug Sessions are held at various libraries throughout the Perth and Kinross area.
Renfrewshire
Bookbug Sessions are held at various libraries throughout the Renfrewshire area.
Scottish Borders
Bookbug Sessions are held at various libraries throughout the Scottish Borders area. Ask at your local library for more details.
Shetland
Bookbug Sessions are held at various libraries throughout the Shetland area.
South Ayrshire
Bookbug Sessions are held at various libraries throughout the South Ayrshire area.
South Lanarkshire
Bookbug Sessions are held at various libraries throughout the South Lanarkshire area.
Stirling
Bookbug Sessions are held at various libraries throughout the Stirling area.
West Dunbartonshire
Bookbug Sessions are held at various libraries throughout the West Dunbartonshire area. Special Bookbug Sessions sometimes take place at The Clyde shopping centre.
West Lothian
Bookbug Sessions are held at various libraries throughout the West Lothian area.
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Bookbug Sessions are also held at The Centre, Livingston on the first Wednesday of every month at 10am and 11am and at Livingston Designer Outlet on the third Wednesday of the month at 10am and 11am. All welcome, no booking required!
Western Isles
Bookbug Sessions are held at various libraries throughout the Western Isles area.