Kids Regular Programs

BABY RHYMETIME Ages 0-2 years

Join us at Baby Rhymetime as together we sing, wiggle and shake. This fun and welcoming session, aimed at babies aged 0-2 years and their caregivers, features songs, movement and reading to encourage language development and a love of reading.

These drop-in sessions are free and run during school terms only.

Why is it important?

• It is an opportunity to entertain, bond and have fun with your baby
• Develops language, especially listening, and the knowledge, skills and love of books needed to read later on
• Gives your child an opportunity to interact with children of similar ages and for caregivers to get to know others in their local area
• Provides ideas on how to foster literacy at home

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME  Ages 2-5years

Encourage a love of stories at Preschool Storytime. Explore a wide range of topics with your pre-schooler discovering engaging and well-written picture books.

This session uses songs, action rhymes, simple questions and games to keep your pre-schooler engaged and fosters early-literacy and social skills. At some locations, stay for craft at the end of the session.

Best suited for children aged 2-5 years.
These drop-in sessions are free and run during school terms only.

Why is it important?

• Widens your child's vocabulary and teaches general knowledge
• Develops skills and knowledge needed to read later on and a love of books
• Gives your child an opportunity to develop their independence, practice social and other skills needed for pre-school and school
• Provides ideas on how to foster literacy at home
• Helps with co-ordination and physical readiness for school

DUPLO™ BRICKS CLUB Ages 18months-5years

Help unleash your child's creativity!

We provide all the Duplo™ your child will need to create and explore their own ideas in this free-play session. The program offers an opportunity for children to learn social skills and caregivers to meet up with others in their local area.

Best suited for children aged 18 months - 5 years and their caregivers.
No bookings are required, simply come along and join in the fun! During school terms only

TODDLER TIME Ages 18 months-3years

Is your child too active for our Baby Rhymetime session, but not yet ready for our Pre-school Storytime?

This engaging, weekly program introduces children to early literacy, imagination, communication and social skills. We use scarves, ribbons, songs, action rhymes and musical instruments to keep them singing, dancing and reading along.

Toddler Time is best suited for children aged 18 months – 3 years.
These drop-in sessions are free and run during school terms only.

Why is it important?

• Develops skills and knowledge needed to read later on and a love of books
• Gives your child an opportunity to interact with children of similar ages, develop their independence and practice social skills
• Provides ideas on how to foster literacy at home
• Helps with co-ordination and physical readiness for school

NIGHT TIME STORYTIME

Come along to Night Time Storytime at Casula and Carnes Hill Libraries. Wear your pyjamas, bring your favourite toy and have lots of fun.

No bookings are required, simply come along and join in the fun.

TRANSITION TO SCHOOL

Liverpool City Council Children’s Services in conjunction with Liverpool City Library runs a transition to school program to meet a need in the Liverpool community to support and guide children in their smooth transition to school. The program is run by a qualified early childhood teacher who currently works in council’s early education and care centres across Liverpool.

A strong transition to school program is vital for children who are attending ‘big school’ as it gives them the strategies they need to have a positive start to school. Children must be aged 4 years and over and not attend any Liverpool City Council child care centres.

Cost: Free (one 10 week session per child only).

To enquire call 8711 7568 for more information.

This program runs for one term and is in the following locations during school terms:

SUMMER READING CLUB

A Roomful of Stories

13 December 2019 - 31 January 2020
Stories are everywhere waiting to be discovered

What is the Summer Reading Club?

Summer Reading Club is a free holiday program to encourage reading that runs in libraries all over Australia over the summer. This year our theme is a Roomful of Stories and we encourage you to explore all the different ways stories are told and tell some of your own.

You can also go into the running to win great prizes such as seeing a kids theatre production at the Opera House, a gift voucher to grab some great new books and storytelling games.

How can I take part?

• Register here and grab an activity booklet at your local library. (Registrations open 13 December)
• Read books or listen to stories of your choice during the summer.
• Fill in your activity booklet over the summer.
• Join your local library, either in person or online.
• Attend our Roomful of Stories themed school holiday activities.

There are great prizes on offer for taking part! To enter the Summer Reading Club Prize Draw:

1. The Summer Reading Club Prize Draw is open to children aged 2 - 12.
2. To enter, you will need to register.
3. Fill in any of the entry pages in your activity book, cut out and return to any of our libraries before 5pm on the 31st of January.

SUMMER READING CLUB

A Roomful of Stories

13 December 2019 - 31 January 2020
Stories are everywhere waiting to be discovered

What is the Summer Reading Club?

Summer Reading Club is a free holiday program to encourage reading that runs in libraries all over Australia over the summer. This year our theme is a Roomful of Stories and we encourage you to explore all the different ways stories are told and tell some of your own.

You can also go into the running to win great prizes such as seeing a kids theatre production at the Opera House, a gift voucher to grab some great new books and storytelling games.

How can I take part?

• Register here and grab an activity booklet at your local library. (Registrations open 13 December)
• Read books or listen to stories of your choice during the summer.
• Fill in your activity booklet over the summer.
• Join your local library, either in person or online.
• Attend our Roomful of Stories themed school holiday activities.

There are great prizes on offer for taking part! To enter the Summer Reading Club Prize Draw:

1. The Summer Reading Club Prize Draw is open to children aged 2 - 12.
2. To enter, you will need to register.
3. Fill in any of the entry pages in your activity book, cut out and return to any of our libraries before 5pm on the 31st of January.

HOMEWORK CENTRE

Don’t let your homework hound you. Take charge and drop in to a library homework centre.
Bring your homework, assignments, pens and paper and your parent or guardian (if you are under 12).

During school term weeks 2 to 8. No bookings required.

For school students in Years 1 – 9.

MILLER LIBRARY READING CLUB

Check out the new Miller Library Reading Club! Choose a book and we will read to you then you can read to us. We will be your reading buddy. The more you read the better you get. During school terms only.

SCHOOL'S OUT

School’s out, but the weekend isn’t quite here yet. Explore your imagination and get creative with craft and Lego™ construction.

Craft and Lego™ will alternate weekly.

Times vary during School Holidays, see the What's On for more information.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

From creative making to exploring and investigating the library hosts a range of activities during the school holidays.

See the What's On for more information.