Kids Regular Programs

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BABY RHYMETIME Ages 0 - 2 years

Join us at Baby Rhymetime as together we 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 will run between school terms only.

• 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

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 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

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

SUPPORTED PLAYGROUP

Supported Playgroups offer fun educational activities for children five years and under living in the Fairfield and Liverpool LGAs. Run by a multi-skilled team of early childhood teachers and family support workers, this free service promotes social interactions with other children, and connects families to the community and each other.

All parents and family members are welcome to attend but will need to register their interest here.

Priority is given to isolated families and families with other well-being concerns.

All supported playgroups run during school terms only. For more information, please contact the organiser at 9725 0116, or email playgroup@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au.

MULTICULTURAL PLAYGROUPS

The Multicultural Playgroups support migrant and refugee families with children aged 0-5 years. Learn through play, mix with other children, develop new friendships, speak your own language and practice learning English.

Multicultural Playgroups run during school terms only. For more information, please see the Western Sydney MRC website www.wsmrc.org.au or contact info@wsmrc.org.au.

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.

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).

For more information and to register your interest, please call Liverpool City Council Children's Services on 8711 7872.

DROP-IN HOMEWORK HELP

Drop into our free service to get support with any homework and assignments.

We have professional tutors who can help students from Years 1-10 and those studying TVET courses.

Runs weeks 2-8 of school terms. Drop-in, no bookings required.

*Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

SCHOOL'S OUT

School’s out, but the weekend isn’t quite here yet. Get creative with our free drop-in session, alternating each week between craft and Lego.

These sessions run 10.30am - 11.30am on Fridays in the School Holidays.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

Make, explore and investigate at the library during the school holidays by booking into our free school holiday activities.

See What's On for more information.