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Kids Programs

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Rhyme Time

A session for babies 0-2 years old to introduce the wonderful world of language through songs and rhymes.

Held at the Library every Thursday and Friday morning at 11.00 – 11.30am.

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Story Time

Join us for a lively story reading, songs & rhymes. After the session, a take-home craft pack will be offered to participants to complete at home. These activities are related to the Story Time theme and encourage development of fine motor skills.

Suitable for pre-school aged children.

Held at the library every Thursday and Friday morning at 10.00 – 10.30am.

Better Beginnings Program

Better Beginnings is a Western Australian family literacy program that connects families with books through free reading packs. Our goal is to inspire a love of literacy and learning for all W.A. children by encouraging families to read, talk, sing, write and play with their child every day.

The program has been developed by The State Library of Western Australia and is funded by the State Government of Western Australia, Royalties for Regions, Rio Tinto and Western Australian Local Governments.

The program provides free reading packs and literacy information that supports parents and carers in their critical role as their child’s first and most important teacher. Better Beginnings is delivered in the community in partnership with local government and the Department of Health.

Yellow Bag

Blue Baby Book Box

The blue baby box is delivered at the eight week child health appointment by a child health nurse and is also available through public libraries.

Yellow Bag

Red Preschool Box

For ages two to five year olds and is available at your local public library and some other delivery partners.

Better Beginnings Yellow and Green Discovery Backpacks

discovery backpacks

Discovery Backpacks are a resource available for families to support the development of early literacy skills. Each backpack contains a number of resources including books, complimentary early learning activities and a booklet with suggestions on how to get the most out of the resources in the backpack.

The backpack contents have been carefully selected to encourage parents and caregivers to Read, Talk, Sing, Write and Play with their child every day. Green Discovery Backpacks are designed for children aged four to five years. Yellow Discovery Backpacks are designed for children aged two to three years.

The backpacks are located in the Junior area.

School Holiday Activities

Holiday Fun

Please see our events calendar for what is on at the library for the School Holidays.

Our Partners

WA Library Museum of Geraldton