The purpose of this reseasrch, based on previous knowledge about bibliotherapy and bibliotherapyworkshops, as well as established results, i.e. attitudes and perceptions of librarians, is to gain knowledge about the possibilities of applying bibliotherapy in children's departmens of public libraries in Croatia, its positive effects and the necessary competencies for its implementation. Most libraries have reading activities within organized programs for children, which often use therapeutic and problem picture books as a starting point, which, in addition to encouraging and developing a love of reading, also serves a bibliotherapy purpose. The aim of this work is to examine the role and interest of librarians in the implementation of bibliotherapy activities in the library. The research is conducted using the survey method.The survey questionnaire collected data on librarians' familiarity with the concept of developmental bibliotherapy, as well as on the frequency of use of this method in working with children. These findings can stimulate interest in the application of bibliotherapy workshops for children or the introduction of certain changes in the current programs.