The Imagination Library

The Imagination Library is a book-gifting scheme for under-fives. Any child under the age of five, and living in Rotherham, is eligible to join the scheme. Once they’ve done so the child will receive a good quality age-appropriate book, once a month, until they reach the age of five. There is no charge to the family and the books are theirs to keep. The book is personally addressed to the child and posted to their home address. Families can register or change their address details on line by visiting: www.rotherham.gov.uk/imaginationlibrary

May – June 2010 Update:

13,760 children have registered with the Rotherham scheme since it began

10,954 under-fives are currently receiving their Imagination Library books each month (71% of Rotherham’s under-fives)

2,832 children have now graduated (reached their fifth birthday and left the scheme)

June 2010 Book List

Good News – Shrodoba Scrapstore has moved to Rotherham. (Shrodoba = Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster and Barnsley)

The Scrapstore is open to parents and anyone who works or volunteers with children. The Scrapstore is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, and offers re-usable, clean and safe materials for children’s play and craft activities. The Scrapstore can be found on the top floor of Rotherham Market: 11 Guardian Centre, ROTHERHAM, S65 1HY Tel: 07901 612 713

For more details see attached flyer or visit the website: www.sheffield-scrapstore.co.uk.