Pre-school aged (0-6 years)

And that's a wrap for Term 1. Please note that the pre-school programs do not run during the school holidays. We will be back in action for Term 2 beginning Monday 29 April. If you're looking for some activities to keep the young ones entertained these holidays - check out our April School Holiday Program here.

Babytime for 0-1 year olds Join us in person as we cuddle, bounce, sing, and read in this session designed for babies and their carer(s). In Term 2 of 2024, our sessions will be run weekly every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings during term time (Monday 29 April - Wednesday 3 July) at: Ngutungka West Lakes (Mondays at 10-10:30am) Civic Library (Tuesdays at 10-10:30am) Findon Library (Wednesdays at 11-11:30am) Bookings are not necessary to attend these sessions.
Toddlertime for 1-3 year olds Join us in person as we move, sing, wiggle and read in this session perfect for toddlers. Our sessions will be run weekly every Monday and Tuesday mornings from 11-11:30am during Term 2, 2024 (Monday 29 April - Tuesday 2 July) at: Ngutungka West Lakes (Mondays) Civic Library (Tuesdays) Bookings are not necessary to attend these sessions.
Storytime for 3-6 year olds Join us in person as we read, sing and dance along to our favourite books and songs in this active and fun-packed session that will help your child become school ready. Our sessions will be run weekly every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings during Term 2, 2024 (Tuesday 30 April - Friday 5 July) at: Ngutungka West Lakes (Tuesdays at 10-10:45am) Henley & Grange Community Centre (Wednesdays at 10 -10:45am) Civic Library (Thursdays at 10-10:45am) Findon Library (Fridays at 10:30-11:15am) Bookings are not necessary to attend these sessions.
Mini Movers (1-4 years) Along with talking, playing and singing we invite kids to stomp, jump and dance in this free active session, run Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 10-10:30am during Term 2, 2024 (Wednesday 1 May - Thursday 4 July) at: Findon Library (Wednesdays) Hindmarsh Library (Thursdays) Bookings are not necessary to attend these sessions.
Words Grow Minds at Charles Sturt Libraries Every time you talk, read, play and sing with your baby and young child – you are helping their minds grow. Here’s some ways to get involved in the Words Grow Minds campaign at Charles Sturt Libraries. Learn more
Paint the Westside REaD & Lizzie the Literacy Lizard Lizzie is our official mascot of our Paint the Westside REaD program (PTWR), which is a community program for children 0-5 years that aims to support a love of reading and early literacy within Charles Sturt. Most people would have followed Lizzie's journey from the very beginning when she was just a tiny egg. They would have watched as that egg grew bigger and bigger the more we read to it until it eventually hatched into the beautiful lizard we all love and see around today. Lizzie loves many things like dancing, singing and playing, but most of all she loves to read because reading makes your brain grow. You can see her sometimes at the library or at select daycare centres, pre-schools and reading events. Lizzie is even starring in her very own TV series so make sure you visit the page below for all Lizzie and PTWR content! Visit Now