Early Literacy

Storytime

Times 

Each library hosts a weekly Storytime session. Please note that some locations pause Storytime during the school holidays. 

Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

Urunga – 10:30am

Yamba – 10:30am

Bellingen – 10.30am

Dorrigo – 10.30am

Grafton –10.30am

Maclean –10.30am

Bellingen – 10.30am

Iluka – 10.30 am

To find out up coming kids events see here.

Let’s keep storytime fun for everyone

Storytime encourages a love of stories, books and reading.

Here are a few ways you as a parent or caregiver can help make sure that every child (and grownup) gets the most out of storytime.

Before storytime: 
  • Talk to your child about storytime before your first visit.
  • Arrive in plenty of time to settle your child. – Young listeners can be easily distracted and late-comers become the focus of attention.
  • Join up everyone in your whole family and get a card each. 
During storytime:
  • Join in the rhymes and songs that you are familiar with. Set an example and your child will soon join you.
  • Switch off your phone and listen to the stories too – sharing stories helps develop language and listening skills. 
  • If your child becomes unsettled, please feel free to move away from the storytime area until they are settled again, then quietly re-join the group. 
  • The craft is for kids and helps develop fine motor skills.
After storytime:
  • Choose some books and other library items together. - Library staff are here to help.
  • Read regularly to your children and open up magical new worlds. 
  • Share songs and finger rhymes together. 
  • Visit Storytime again and again! 

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Explore early literacy resources available at your library.

Baby Bounce

Specifically catering for babies from 0-14 months of age.

  • Introduces literacy to babies, parents and carers.
  • Introduces babies to words, language, rhyme, storytelling.
  • Provides a library event for the baby age group.

Sessions are available in Grafton and Yamba as 8 week terms. To find our more sign up to the 'Early Literacy Mailing List' 

Baby Bounce & Toddler Time Updates Mailing list

* indicates required
(of parent or guardian)
(of parent or guardian)
(which Library would you like to hear about?)

Toddler Time

Specifically catering for toddlers from 12-24 months of age.

  • Introduces literacy to toddlers, parents and carers.
  • Introduces toddlers to words, language, rhyme, storytelling.
  • Provides a library event for the toddler age group.
Sessions available in Grafton and Yamba as 8 week terms. To find our more sign up to the 'Early Literacy Mailing List' 

Baby Bounce & Toddler Time Updates Mailing list

* indicates required
(of parent or guardian)
(of parent or guardian)
(which Library would you like to hear about?)

 

Events for Kids 0 - 5

 

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