Catch the reading bug at your local library!
The new session dates, times, and locations are also available to view on our online events calendar and on our Facebook page or you can download our Bookbug Sessions leaflet.
What are they?
Free, friendly, fun sessions of songs, rhymes and stories for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their families and carers to enjoy together. Each session lasts around 30 minutes and has been designed to support children’s development while having fun. They take place in a very relaxed environment and are a great opportunity to spend some quality time with your little one and meet other families.
Session dates, time and locations
Alloway Library, Doonholm Road, Alloway KA7 4QQ
Drop-in
Bookbug (for birth to 5 years)
Every Tuesday at 11am
16 April – 25 June
27 August – 8 October
22 October – 10 December
Ayr’s Carnegie Library, 12 Main Street, Ayr, KA8 8EB
Drop-in
Bookbug (for birth to 5 years)
Every Tuesday at 10.30am
16 April – 25 June
Bookbug (for birth to 5 years)
Every Thursday at 10.30am
18 April – 27 June
Bookbug (for birth to 5 years)
Every Saturday at 11am
20 April – 22 June
Forehill Library, 31 Mount Oliphant Crescent, KA7 3EN
Booking is essential telephone 01292 265591
Bookbug (for birth to 5 years)
Every Wednesday at 10.30am
17 April – 26 June
28 August – 9 October
23 October – 11 December
Girvan Library, Montgomerie Street, Girvan KA26 9HE
Drop-in
Bookbug (for birth to 5 years)
Every Friday at 10.30am
5 April – 28 June 2024
John Rodie Library, Annbank Road, Mossblown KA6 5BH
Drop-in
Bookbug (for birth to 5 years)
Every Friday at 1.30pm
12 January – 28 June 2024 (except 29 March, 5 & 12 April, 3 & 24 May, 20 September)
23 August – 20 December 2024 (except 18 October)
Maybole Library, 1 High Street, Maybole KA19 7AB
Drop-in
Bookbug (for birth to 5 years)
Every Thursday at 10am
18 April – 20 June 2024
29 August – 10 October 2024
24 October – 20 December 2024
Prestwick Library, 14 Kyle Street, Prestwick KA9 1PQ
Booking is essential tel: 01292 476769
Bookbug (for birth to 5 years)
Every Friday at 10am
19 April – 27 June (except 3 & 24 May)
Symington Library, 15 Brewlands Road, Symington KA1 5QZ Tel: 01563 830066
Drop-in
Bookbug (for birth to 5 years)
Every Thursday at 1.30pm
During school term only
Troon Library, 5 South Beach, Troon KA10 6EF
Booking is essential tel 01292 315352
Bookbug (for birth to 5 years)
Every Tuesday at 2.15pm
16 April – 25 June (Except 28 May)
Every Wednesday at 9.15am
17 April – 26 June
South Ayrshire Libraries Blog 
Hello
Can you please send me a list of updated bookbug sessions in South Ayrshire?
Kind regards
Lynne
Hi Lynne,
You will find up-to-date Bookbug sessions and the Bookbug leaflet to download here on our blog https://sayrshirelib.wordpress.com/bookbug-sessions/
If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Hi will there be bookbug at coylton library?
Hi Anna, thank you so much for your interest which we have noted for future planning. Many thanks.
Hi I work in childcare is there any possibility you could bring your bookbug sessions to our club we are based in ayr and have children aged 4 + I know they would all love this.
Thanks
Hi Isabel,
Could you please contact Renee Gillan by phone 01292 272232 or by email (Renee.Gillan@south-ayrshire.gov.uk).
Thanks
Does anyone know when the Bookbug sessions in Symington are on?
Hi Emma,
Apologies for the delay in replying to your enquiry. Unfortunately due to a change in staffing the sessions won’t be taking place for a while at Symington. We will post details out on our social media as soon as we know when they are starting up again.
Hi, can I just turn up to the birth-18months session at Carnegie on a Thursday or do I need to book? Can we also just come as when we are available? Thanks
Hi Elle, yes no need to book in advance and you can drop in when you are available. 😀
Thanks, that’s great!
Hi, the link isn’t working. Can you please advise which is the best way to book the bookbug classes? I’m looking for Troon library.
Thank you
Katie
How do i book to attend the Book Bug sessions in girvan? Thank you
Hi Danielle, apologies for the delay in replying. To book the session contact Girvan Library by calling 01465 712813.
Hi there, when will the sessions commence in 2022?
Hello
Unfortunately, we don’t have confirmation when we can resume our 2022 Bookbug sessions. As soon as we know we will post here on our Blog, Facebook, Twitter and our webpage.