Libraries in Cork county are handing out free book bags for our smallest readers

The 'First 5 Little Library Initiative' aims to foster a love of reading in the early years
Libraries in Cork county are handing out free book bags for our smallest readers

Mayor of Cork County, Cllr Mary Linehan Foley, joins staff members of Cork County Library and Arts in clutching the new 'First 5' book bags

A new initiative in Cork county's libraries aims to foster and encourage a love of reading in our youngest people.

Cork County Council Library and Arts Service this morning announced the roll-out of the ‘First 5 Little Library Initiative’ in the wider county area, supporting the development of 'little libraries' in early learning and care settings like playschools.

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