Community
20 December, 2024
Library programs set to return in 2025
PARENTS can help set up their pre-schoolers for lifelong learning and success at their local library.
It will be all about fun, friendship and building literacy skills when Corangamite Moyne Library Service launches a refreshed library program in 2025, full of activities for little ones aged up to six years.
The children’s program will continue across select branches and includes activities like storytelling, play, rhyming and connection for children and carers.
Libraries co-ordinator Kat Wilson said the children’s program will continue across select branches with aims to build connections and build literacy skills.
“The free program aims to foster connection for children and carers, and also build early literacy skills,” she said.
“There are so many benefits to reading from a young age, such as increasing imagination and creative thinking, and developing social skills.
“These programs provide a fun and welcoming environment for all to connect and enjoy our libraries.”
Corangamite Shire Council mayor Kate Makin recommends residents check out their local branch to see what services are available.
“There is so much more to our libraries than books - they offer many services for our community,” she said.
“They have digital resources like e-books, films and Ancestry family history as well as in-branch services like free Wi-Fi, computer access and plenty of free events.
“Become a library member today to take advantage of all they have to offer.”
These programs will start in late January 2025 and will run during school terms.
Baby Time is ideal for carers with babies up to 18 months old.
It is a fun and relaxed introduction to singing and rhyming at Camperdown Library from 10.30am on Wednesdays.
Rhyme Time is for children aged zero - four years old.
It provides an introduction to stories, songs and rhymes to help develop early literacy skills.
Rhyme Time runs from 10.30am, one day a week at five library branches: Port Fairy (Monday), Camperdown (Tuesday), Mortlake (Wednesday), Cobden (Friday) and Koroit (Friday).
Family Story Time is ideal for children aged zero - six years old.
It starts off with stories, song and rhyme but families are invited to stay after the session for play and to meet each other in a welcoming environment.
Family Story Time runs from 10.30am one Saturday per month at three branches: Koroit (second Saturday), Port Fairy (fourth Saturday) and Timboon (first Saturday).
Come and Play is ideal for children aged zero - six years old.
Enjoy a half-hour playing with your little one and meeting other families.
Come and Play runs from 10 - 11.30am one Saturday per month at four branches: Cobden (fourth Saturday), Koroit (third Saturday), Port Fairy (first Saturday) and Timboon (runs every Saturday).
Full details on dates and times and can be found at https://www.cmlibraries.com.au/WhatsOn.
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