Rediscover Your Childhood Favourites at the Library

Many of us can still remember the books we loved as children. We might not remember every word, but we remember how they made us feel and the place they held in our lives. 

Reading those same books to your own children creates a wonderful connection between generations. You are not only introducing them to a story, you are sharing a small piece of your own childhood. It is a chance to say, "I loved this when I was your age," and watch them discover whether they love it too. Bedtime is the perfect moment for these shared discoveries. After a busy day, curling up together with a familiar story can become a comforting family ritual and a simple way to spend time together. One day, your children may even find themselves reading these same books to their own children.

If you have not thought about your childhood favourites for a while, now is the perfect time to revisit them. You might be surprised to find them waiting on the library shelves, ready to be read once again. Alongside those treasured classics, you may even discover a few new stories that become tomorrow's nostalgic favourites. What books take you back to bedtime when you were young? Visit your local library, rediscover an old favourite and enjoy sharing the magic with the next generation.

Need some inspiration? We've asked our staff to share the childhood books they still remember and love. You might just find an old favourite among them.