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Melbourne Library Service runs many kids programs and events, to stimulate and educate.
For more information on our fun programs click here...
Introducing Little Sing!
Melbourne Library Service’s fun new storytime program for babies and toddlers up to two years old, and their parents and carers.
Come along for songs, rhymes and stories to engage your budding bookworm’s mind and introduce them to the fun and rhythm of language.
Six-week pilot program begins Thursday 9th October, 10:15am - 10:45am at East Melbourne Library.
For further information, please contact East Melbourne Library on 9658 9600.
Preschool Storytime Junior Book Group Holiday Programs
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Preschool Storytime 2008
Come and share the wonder of books with us!
Enjoy approximately 40 - 50 minutes of fun stories, songs, rhymes and activities with your two to five year olds... |
- Storytime sessions are conducted weekly throughout the year, (except January)
- Listening to stories and songs helps to develop children's language and motor skills
- Storytime introduces children to a wide range of books, encourages a lifelong love of reading and libraries, and gives your child the opportunity to mix with other children
Our experienced and enthusiastic library staff offer these sessions at the following libraries
North Melbourne Library
Tuesdays 11am
East Melbourne Library
Wednesdays 11am
City Library
Thursdays 11am
School Holiday Program
For a PDF version of this program click here (PDF size is 714kb)
Week 1
Tuesday 23 September 11am-12pm @ North Melbourne
Preschool Storytime - Jungles
Come and listen to some Jungle stories and roar like a tiger, slither like a snake and be a cheeky monkey!
For kids 2-5 years
Wednesday 24 September 11am-12.15pm @ East Melbourne
Dinosaur Diggers
An outstanding learning experience for all budding Paleontologists.
Come and see a T-rex skull, touch exhibits and pan for gems stones,
Get a blast from the past!
For kids 4-12 years. Limited numbers, bookings essential!
Thursday 25 September 4-5pm @ North Melbourne
What’s on Thursdays? Kite Making Workshop
‘Let’s go fly a kite!’
Join in our school holiday program as kite making 2005 World champion Joanne Baker teaches you how to make and fly your very own kite!
For kids 5-10 years. Bookings essential
Week 2
Tuesday 30 September 11am-12pm @ North Melbourne
Pre-Storytime - Shopping
Come shopping at storytime and fill your trolley with goodies and groceries!
For kids 2-5 years
Thursday 2 October 11am-12pm @ City
Dinosaur Tails - Carps Dinosaur Show
There are many different dinosaurs.
The Tyranosaurus Rex had great big teeth.
The Apatosaurus had a very long tail.Learn all about dinosaurs and be part of a tale about some dancing dinosaurs.
For kids 5-10years. Bookings essential
More fun all school holidays long!
Feeling a little bored? Need to get out some energy?
Over the holidays, East Melbourne and North Melbourne Libraries will have Playstation II games, bring along a friend, book for a session and take the challenge. Simpsons, Gran Turismo 4, FIFA , Tony Hawk and more…
Construct a Dinosaur
Make your own Jurassic Park! Drop into your City, East and North Melbourne Libraries and ask for a kit to make a stand-up paper dinosaur. Choose from a Raptor, a Stegosaurus, or Australia's own Muttaburrasaurus!
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Junior Bookgroup... W.O.T. > What's on Thursdays?
W.O.T is North Melbourne Library's junior book group. If you love reading books then we have just the thing for you! Come along to find out about great new books, meet other kids and chat about books, be the first to borrow some fabulous new library materials and learn some new skills.
Held on the last Thursday of the month from 4pm to 5pm, for children aged 6 - 10 years.
All sessions will be held in the Meeting Room at the North Melbourne Library - bookings essential 9658 9700
What's coming up...
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August 28 - Origami
Learn to make some wonderful things with this ancient Japanese art form. |
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September 25, 3.30 > 5pm - School Holiday Program, Kite Making
A fun kite making workshop. |
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October 30 - Jokes and games
Bring along 2 of your favourite jokes! |
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November 27 - Xmas bookmarks
These cute bookmarks are quick and easy to make. |
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