Kids Programs

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.

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, draw 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.

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.

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

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, Draw and Play with their child every day. The backpacks are designed for a range of ages. Please check the label tags for suitability and themes.

The backpacks are located in the Junior area.