What is the Imagination Library?
The Imagination Library is a collection of books posted to a child every month for 5 years making a possible total of 60 books.
Why does my child need these books?
Reading is the most important skill a child can have. Sharing books with children encourages their speaking and listening skills, improves their vocabulary and prepares them for their own independent love of learning.
What kind of books are they?
They are well known books written for children of different ages and chosen by a panel of Literacy and Library experts.
Who can join the Imagination Library?
Any child who lives in Rotherham can join as long as they are aged between 0 and 5 years old.
How do I register my child in the Imagination Library?
Download, print complete the registration form
Imagination Library Registration Form [69Kb]
Return the completed form to
Imagination Library
Rotherham MBC
Norfolk House, Walker Place
Rotherham S65 1AS
or hand it in to your local Children’s Centre, Library or School.
How much does it cost to register?
The Imagination Library is free to every child who lives in Rotherham who is aged between 0 and 5 years old and who registers for the scheme.
When will my child receive the books?
It takes about 8 to 10 weeks from registering your child until the first book is delivered to your house.
What else do I need to do?
• Complete the registration form
• Return it to the Imagination Library, Norfolk House Walker Place, Rotherham S65 1AS
• Encourage other families with children 0 - 5 to register
• Start reading to your child
Are there any other activities that can help me to read with my child?
Your local library, Children’s Centre, school, playgroup and other organisations will have information and advice on how to read with your child and may offer other family learning activities that you can go to.
The Imagination Library is funded by Organisations, Charities and Individuals who sponsor the cost of the books and postage. This cost is currently about £2.50 per child per month making a total of £125 for the full 5 years if a child registers at birth.
Donations can be sent to Imagination Library, Rotherham MBC, Norfolk House, Walker Place, Rotherham S65 1AS.
Further Information can be obtained on 01709 823698 or by emailing imagination.library@rotherham.gov.uk
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