The library offers a range of programs and events for children, from babies through to teens, including Baby Rhymetime, Storytime, Lego free-play, school holiday activities, Children's Book Week and much more. Some are held weekly or monthly and others are seasonal. Many are free, while some require a small payment.
For up-to-date information about library programs and events and to book:
Suitable for children 0-2 years
Filled with songs and rhymes to encourage early literacy.
When: Every Friday morning during the school term
Time: Choose from either the 9.30am or 10.30am session
Cost: Free
Suitable for children 2-5 years
Enjoy magical picture books, songs, rhymes and craft.
When: Tuesday and Thursday mornings during the school term
Time: 9.30am
Suitable for children 2-5 years
Join us for a very special storytime with Nyoongar woman Rickeeta Walley. Learn some of the stories and language of the country where we live!
When: 4 May, 18 May, 15 June, 22 June and 29 June
Time: 12pm-12.45pm
No booking required
Learning English Through Storytime is taking a break, however please consider the ABCD English program held nearby, run by the City of Canning Libraries.
Sing with me: Early literacy program
Better Beginnings is designed to promote early literacy and encourage families to use the library. Each childcare centre, playgroup and day-care centre within the Town receives a special visit by the youth services librarian and a free bag for each child, courtesy of the State Library of Western Australia.
The bag contains a book as well as fantastic resources for parents to share stories and music with their children to improve language skills and promote literacy. Children will be encouraged to ask their parents to take them to the library, where we aim to inspire them to become lifelong readers.
If you are a staff member at a local childcare or daycare centre and have not received a visit this year, please contact the library to arrange a visit.
To participate: Families with home-schooled children can contact the library to collect their free reading packs. For more information, visit www.better-beginnings.com.au.
Better Beginnings: Birth to three
Parents with newborn babies can collect a free Better Beginnings reading pack from the library or from their community child health nurse.
Better Beginnings: Four to five
Local schools in the Town are invited to participate to receive free reading packs for every kindergarten-aged child. The youth services librarian will visit each kindergarten class during Children’s Book Week to deliver these special packs.
For children aged five to 12 years
Kids are invited to come along and explore their creativity using Lego and to make new friends. All Lego is provided.
When: First Friday of every month
Time: 4-5pm
Cost: Free, bookings essential
To participate: This is a free play session and all children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
To book click here
The library hosts a range of fun activities for primary school aged children throughout the school holidays. Learn a new skill, meet some new friends and do something different these school holidays.
When: School holidays (four times a year)
Cost: Activities are low cost and materials are supplied, bookings essential.
Children's Book Week is an annual event held throughout Australia in order to promote children's enjoyment of reading.
The Victoria Park Library hosts a comprehensive program of events to celebrate Book Week, including presentations to local school groups by Western Australian authors and illustrators, and special visits to local kindergarten students by the youth services librarian.
To see a full list of the Children's Book Council Shortlist 2022 click on the PDF listed in the Related information section below.
Ages 6-12 years
LEARN:
• How Cristy creates her fiction and non-fiction children’s books
• How non-fiction can be even more fantastical and fun than fiction
• How to harness STEM to add fuel to the creative process
• How to live more creatively and courageously
When:18 August
Time: 3.30pm-4.30pm
Cost: $3 per child (non-refundable)
To book click here
Suited for adults and children 10+
All children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Want a fun and safe space to learn to play board games? Come and join our Board Game Club and learn to play a new game each month!
When: Once a month
Time: 10am-12pm
Cost: Free
No bookings required. Click here to see what we will be playing!
For teens aged 12 to 17
It’s a monthly meet-up at the library for anime fans aged 12-17! Come and make new friends to discuss what manga you’re reading, have fun with lots of anime-themed crafts and games, watch some anime episodes and enjoy some Japanese snacks.
When: Once a month
Time: 3.30pm-5.00pm
Cost: Free
To book click here
How do I book in/register for an event?
For free events, you can book in person at the library, via the events calendar, or by contacting the library. For paid events, please note your booking is not confirmed until payment has been made.
How do I keep up-to-date about upcoming programs and events?
Be the first to hear about new events and programs by visiting the library and picking up a copy of the monthly Bookmark Newsletter, subscribe to the library ’s monthly Bookmark eNewsletter, view the events calendar and/or like the library’s Facebook page.
How do I cancel my event booking?
To cancel your booking, contact the library. Note: the library has a no-refund policy for paid events.
