Welcome to Youth Services, a dynamic place to learn more about the services of the library. Use this section to keep up-to-date with what’s happening at the library and to learn more about the services the youth library has to offer. Click on the images below to find out more about our services and membership requirements.
Events & Activities
LIBRARY SLEEPOVER
April 24-25, 2026
6:30 PM – 8:30 AM
A fun evening of friends, games, food and movie with snacks.
Light breakfast included. Program supervised by CPR and SCARS trained staff.
LIMITED SPACE – REGISTER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!
National Library Week April 19-25, 2026
“FIND YOUR JOY!”
The theme for National Library Week 2026 is “Find Your Joy.” National Library Week 2026
will be celebrated from April 19 to April 25, 2026, highlighting the important role libraries and library professionals play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. The theme “Find Your Joy”
encourages people of all backgrounds to explore and discover what sparks joy for them at the library, whether through reading, learning new skills, participating in programs, or connecting with the community.
Whatever draws you in, the library has something for everyone. Celebrate National Library Week, April 19 – 25, 2026.
Visit the library or website www.bnl.bm and find out about all the services we have for you!
REGISTRATION APRIL 1st
APRIL 18th, 2026
10:30 AM
Special story time session for fathers, godfathers, mentors, uncles, etc to share a special time with the children in their lives.
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
FREE!
Register at April STEAM Club
LIMITED SPACE. REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
For further information, contact Mr. Hall at kehall@gov.bm
THEMES:
* Friendship
* Imagination
* Freedom
* AI World
POETRY SUBMISSIONS CAN ALSO BE EMAILED TO YOUTHLIB@GOV.BM OR DROPPED OFF VIA OUTSIDE BOOK DROP. DEADLINE: APRIL 17th, 2026
TAB Poetry Competition Rules 2026
Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series. Following the immersive stories of Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny, it’s finally time for Coach to shine in his own book as we discover: Who was Coach before he became an inspiring leader?
Register now to join in on the conversation about the final installment to Jason Reynold’s Track series!
Jason Reynolds Online Book Talk
TUESDAYS
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
WEDNESDAYS
4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
AGES: 14-18
EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS AS YOU
ORGANIZE PROGRAMS FOR TEENS AND
ASSIST WITH LIBRARY PROGRAMMING
THURSDAYS
3:45 PM – 5:00 PM
A DIFFERENT BUILD THEME EACH WEEK
TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they’ll love. They are created by taking existing picture books, adding animation, sounds, music and narration to produce an electronic picture book (and some classics) which you can read, or have read to you. The language drop-down menu allows you to view the site in French and Spanish, instead of English. Click HERE to start reading!
Use your library card to access hundreds of free movies through our Kanopy library. Movies for children of all ages. Click here.
Chess gives children the skills that they need to excel scholastically and socially in the world today. If you would like for your child to learn chess or they need someone to play chess with, then sign them up for the Chess Club.
SATURDAYS
3:00 – 5:00 pm
Club run by Larry Ebbin
ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME
Youth Library Auditorium
Thursdays & Saturdays
9:30 – 10:00 am
Ages: 3 month – 2 1/2 yrs.
JANUARY – APRIL
JUNE
JULY (SAT. ONLY)
SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER
NO BOOK BABIES – MARCH 14, 2026
Storyline Online is available 24 hours a day for children, parents, and educators worldwide. For each book, supplemental curriculum developed by a credentialed elementary school educator is provided, aiming to strengthen comprehension and verbal and written skills for English-language learners worldwide.
Visit Storyline Online at storylineonline.net.
The 
library reading app.
Thousands of e-books, audiobooks, magazines, videos and more – hand-selected by the library- are available for free. From New York Times best-sellers to classics, you’re sure to find something great to read! Warm, personal, and easy to use, Libby is great for users of all ages.
Reading has been associated as an early indicator of academic success. Public formal education does not typically start until ages 5-6. Before then, parents and caregivers are the first education providers during the 0-5 early critical years. The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge is a simple (read a book, any book to your child, with the goal of reading 1,000 before kindergarten) and very manageable endeavor. PICK UP YOUR PACKET FROM THE LIBRARY!
Books-Your-Child-Should-Hear-Before-Kindergarten
For more information about the program, visit 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program
Keep your child’s library books and card safe and dry with a library bag and pouch. Library cards can be
viewed through the clear cover eliminating the need to take cards out to check out books. The library bag allows you to always know where your books are.
Pouches: Red, blue & black $4.00
Bags: Blue, yellow & orange $7.00
