Library Activities
Activities for children include baby bounce & rhyme sessions, storytelling for pre-schoolers, and school holiday programs.
Everybody Sing! Bilingual Songs and Stories
An inclusive early childhood program featuring bilingual songs and stories.
The sessions will take place every other Tuesday from 22 October to 17 December, with a final session on 24 December. From 10:30 - 11:30 AM at Payneham Library.
All welcome, no need to book.
Presented by Zhao Liang from the Chinese School of Music and Arts.
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Baby Bounce and Rhyme
This is a free activity.
A fun and interactive session aimed at introducing babies and young children to libraries, action songs, nursery rhymes and rhythm.
Suitable for parents, grandparents and people caring for children aged 0-2 years.
Siblings are most welcome to attend.
No need to book. FREE.
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Storytime and Craft Sessions
This is a free activity.
A special time for toddlers and parents to participate and share in stories, crafts activities, fun and laughter.
Ideal for children aged 2-5 years of age.
All welcome, no need to book.
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School Holiday Programs
An interactive program to encourage children to explore, create and become inspired.
The program is offered to families across the three library branches during the School Holidays.
Activities are popular, so parents are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment.
Most programs are provided free of charge, but if there are any costs involved (usually to cover materials) these are kept to a minimum.
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Premier’s Reading Challenge
The Premier’s Reading Challenge runs during the school year, beginning in week 1 of term 1 and ending in week 7 of term 3.
We have an excellent selection of Premier's Reading Challenge books available in our collection and across the library network.
Visit our online catalogue to browse Premier's Reading Challenge titles:
Summer Reading Challenge
No matter if you're soaking up the sun or seeking shade indoors, let your imagination soar through books and stories this summer!
Challenge yourself to read, watch/listen to as many books as you can during the January school holidays and log your progress in your personal Summer Reading Log.
