Rotherham's Imagination Library
How do I register my child?
Registration is free. If your child is aged between 0 to 5 years old and lives in Rotherham.
Or, you can download, print and complete the registration form and return to us or hand it in at your local children's centre, library or school. You can also download a version of the form in Arabic. To check if your address is eligible please visit the Rotherham Postcode Search page. If your address appears in the search results you should be eligible.
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 happens if I change my address?
Just complete online Change of Address form or telephone the Imagination Library and provide details of your new address.
Please note the information on the Imagination Library database is forwarded to the USA at least one month in advance of the book deliveries. Therefore it is likely that your change of address details will take up to 8 weeks to come into effect. For more information please read the detailed schedule of change of address and expected delivery date.
Hopefully you will have arrangements in place with Royal Mail to have your mail re-directed to your new property.
However should the next Imagination Library book be returned to us we will contact you to make arrangements to collect the book from the reception of Norfolk House, Rotherham (RMBC building to the side of Rotherham Central Library).
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.
Making a donation
The Imagination Library is funded by organisations, charities and individuals who sponsor the cost of the books and postage. This cost is currently about £2.00 per child per month making a total of £120 for the full 5 years if a child registers at birth.
For those wishing to make a donation, cheques should be made payable to RMBC with the following details on the back of the cheque: Imagination Library Account Number EL0126. Donations can be sent to: The Imagination Library, Rotherham MBC, Norfolk House, Walker Place, Rotherham S65 1AS.
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