A new children's section sits within The Mount Druitt Library (Ayres Grove, Mount Druitt) creating an atmosphere for children of all ages that they will not want to leave.

Set amongst Rooby Roo - the Reading Kangaroo's Home Tree (mascot from Paint Mount Druitt REaD) with Eddy the Echidna from the Early Words program and Reading Bug from Paint Riverstone REaD - the children's section has been specifically designed to engage young minds.

The children's section features:

• Four computers set up specifically for children
• Picture books for babies to primary school-aged children
• Easy Readers for children practising the all important reading skills
• A Junior Spoken Word collection where wonderful actors are reading the story to the child on CD
• Books from the Premier Reading Challenge
• Information books for the enquiring mind
• Children's toys
• Children's CDS, DVDs and

Magazines for children
Storytime and Baby Rhyme Time sessions will also be held in the multi-purpose area on the following times:

Tuesdays

Baby Rhyme Times: 10am - 10.30am

Storytime: 10.30am - 11.30am

Wednesdays

Baby Rhyme Times: 10am - 10.30am

Storytime: 10.30am - 11.30am

Both programs are beneficial for developing minds, Baby Rhyme Time is a 30 minute program of song rhymes and books designed for babies from 0 to 2 years old and Storytime is an hour long program with stories songs and craft, suitable for your 3 to 5 year olds.

"The new Library is committed to providing the community with opportunities to learn and extend on their skills".

"The children's section in particular encourages the development of early literacy and helps children become ready for reading and writing when they reach primary school, and then provides resources to assist them throughout their early school years", Mayor of Blacktown City, Councillor Alan Pendleton said.

The Mount Druitt Hub is jointly funded by Blacktown City Council and the Australian Government under the Australian Government's Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program Strategic Projects 2010 funding agreement.

A special Community Open Day to celebrate the open of The Mount Druitt Hub will be held on Saturday 19 November between 9.30am and 4pm. The day will feature reading with Rooby Roo from Paint Mount Druitt REaD, displays from local community groups, art, historical and photographic displays, live entertainment, technology demonstrations, storytime sessions, competitions, a BBQ and more. Mayor Pendleton will official open The Hub at 2pm and unveil a plaque for the facility.

For more information on the Library call 02 8886 2000 or visit www.libraries.blacktown.nsw.gov.au.