Storytime

Storytime Sessions @ your library

Storytime is a fun way to introduce your child to the fabulous world of books. These sessions are aimed at the preschool aged child which involves singing, reading and craft.
Benefits of Storytime include:
  • developing their literacy skills,
  • expanding social skill through exposure to other children of similar age, and
  • development of manual dexterity through craft.

Each session is themed and consists of stories, songs/rhymes, and an age relevant craft activity.

This program is FREE, and everyone is welcome.

Multicultural Storytime

Multicultural Storytime is a fun filled hour for preschoolers, their parents and carers. There will be stories and songs from different countries
and interesting craft activities. The treat is that a different country is featured each week.

Session times


Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Max Webber Library, Blacktown
10:00am and 11:30am
10:00am
Our Library @ The Mt Druitt Hub
10:30am
10:30am
Dennis Johnson Library, Stanhope Gardens
10:30am
10:30am
Lalor Park Branch Library

10:30am
10:30am
Riverstone Branch Library
10:30am


Please note these sessions are held during school terms only.

Dennis Johnson Library Sessions

These sessions are very popular and can become over crowded. Entry tickets may be requested from the service desk from 10.00am. Unfortunately, latecomers cannot be admitted, as this disrupts the program.

We apologise for any inconvenience. We hope you and your children enjoy the program.

Brochures

 2012 schedule (2MB)

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Tips for preparing your child for reading and writing

Literacy begins at home and is critical in the first five years of life. You can start reading to your child from birth. By doing this you will be preparing your child for reading and writing in the future. Listening to stories assists in early literacy growth and provides children with a good start for school.

  • Smile, talk, sing and repeat rhymes, stories and songs.
  • Respond to your child's actions and sounds by repeating words they are trying to say. This assists in building a bond with your child.
  • Maintain eye contact when communicating with your child.
  • Expose your child to different materials that engage all their senses - Touch, Smell, Sight, Hearing and Taste.

Ideas for reading with your child

  • Join your local library, there is a large selection of age relevant books.
  • Find a quiet place with no distractions.
  • Have fun with it - be daring not dull, children will pick up on your enjoyment.
  • Children love to have their favourite stories read to them over and over again.
  • Talk about the pictures and words in the book as well as reading the story.
  • Look for rhyme, rhythm and repetition in books.
  • Read short books to younger children and increase the word content as your child develops.