For Parents
The Mezzanine - Your Place at The Library
A special place is being created here at the State Library for you and your child to explore stories together. There will be a great range of kids books to share, as well as books for parents about reading and encouraging literacy. This area will be open soon! Look for free events held here throughout the year, including author and illustrator talks, exhibitions of original artwork and storytelling activities.
@ Your Public Library
Most public libraries throughout Western Australia run a wide range of activities and are able to provide you with a lot of support in reading to and enjoying language with your children.
Many libraries hold Baby Rhyme Times or Story times on a regular basis - weekly, fortnightly or monthly - that you can attend with your baby and/or other children.
Here is a short description of what you might expect from one of these sessions:
- Baby Bounce or Rhyme Times focus on very young babies from 0 to 2 years old. The sessions often include nursery rhymes and action songs as well as simple picture books. Often libraries provide print copies of the rhymes, songs and actions learnt.
For many parents it’s a chance to re-learn these and share others you might know. You will find your baby will love hearing you repeat these rhymes and songs at home and will soon be joining in.
- Story Time Sessions focus on young toddlers from about 2 to 5 years old. They build on the range of rhymes and action songs learnt -by this time the children are very active participants and these sessions are loud and fun events.
Librarians choose picture story books more suited to this age group and they will often bring the stories to life with puppets, felt story boards or dress up costumes.
Never too young for a library card!
A library card is one the best gifts a parent can give their child. It allows free access to books to feed their imagination and knowledge of the world. Children can discover favourite authors and illustrators, and follow up their interests and hobbies - as well as finding information to support their school work. Get your child their own library card today - they can join at any age, even as a baby!
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