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Bookbug Sessions

What is Bookbug?

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 Bookbug sessions are fun, free 30 minute sessions for babies, toddlers and their parents and carers. They include songs, action rhymes and sharing stories with time afterwards to browse our library stock.

Makaton Bookbug sessions?

Our Makaton Bookbug sessions are specially tailored ASN sessions to include Makaton and symbols. *Places are very limited*.

Booking a session

More information is available on our YouTube channel.

Session dates for 2025/26:

  • Monday 5 January 2026 to Thursday 2 April 2026
  • Monday 20 April 2026 to Saturday 27 June 2026

 

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Where and when

Bookbug Session 

Location Day and Time
Alexandria Library
  • Every Tuesday 10.00am
  • Every Wednesday 10.00am 
Balloch Library
  • Every Monday 10.00am
  • Every Thursday 10.00am
Clydebank Library
  • Every Tuesday 10am
  • Every Wednesday 1.30pm
Dalmuir Library
  • Every Tuesday 1.30pm 
  • Every Thursday 10.00am
Dumbarton Library 
  • Every Monday 10.00am
  • Every Wednesday 1.30pm
  • Every Wednesday 6.30pm - Ante Natal session
  • Every Thursday 1.30pm
Duntocher Library 
  • Every Thursday 10.00am
Faifley Library 
  • Every Tuesday at 1.30pm

Outdoor Bookbug Sessions*
(*All outdoor sessions are weather dependent)

 Please note: 

  • Outdoor Sessions are drop-in – There's no need to book.
  • Bring something suitable to sit on and dress appropriately for the weather.
  • Sessions may be cancelled at short notice due to inclement weather.
Location Day and Time
Levengrove Park
Dumbarton
  • Every Monday - Starts 1.30pm - Beside the orchard.
Dalmuir Park

  • Every Wednesday -  Starts 10.00am - Beside Overton Rd gates.
Christie Park
Alexandria
  • Every Friday 10.00am - Beside the tennis court.

Gaelic Bookbug Sessions

Location Day and Time
Dalmuir Library
  • Every Monday 1.30pm
Alexandria Library
  • Every Friday 10.00am

Makaton Bookbug Sessions

Gaelic Bookbug Sessions
Location Day and Time
Alexandria Library
  • 10.00am First Saturday each month
Clydebank Library
  • 10.00am Last Saturday each month

Bedtime Bookbug Sessions

Location Day and Time
Parkhall Library
  • 6.00pm - 6.30pm - Last Thursday of each month

Contact Us

For more information about these sessions or anything Bookbug related please: