Kids Regular Programs

STORYTIME  ONLINE

Reading, singing and silliness from the comfort of your home. Join us online on Facebook and YouTube every second Thursday for Pre-school Storytime. Watch previous episodes anytime on your Smart TV, computer or tablet here.

BABY RHYMETIME Ages 0 - 2 years - POSTPONED

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 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 - POSTPONED

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

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME  Ages 2 - 5years - POSTPONED

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

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).

In 2021, the program will be running in Terms 2, 3 and 4.

For more information and to register your interest, please call Liverpool City Council Children's Services on 8711 7568.

HOMEWORK HELP - POSTPONED

Don't let your homework hound you. Students in grades 1-9 can drop in and receive help with homework, assignments and school work.

Runs weeks 2 to 8 of school terms.

No bookings required but capacity is limited.

SCHOOL'S OUT - POSTPONED

School’s out, but the weekend isn’t quite here yet. Get creative with craft at our free drop-in session.

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.