Children's Library Programs

Wellington Shire libraries host a fun range of fun programs for children aged 0-12. Check out our libraries TryBooking page to see what's on.

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Rock, Rhythm & Rhyme

Babies 0-2 years

A 30-minute fun-filled program held during school term that includes nursery rhymes, actions, songs, music and simple stories designed to entertain and help develop literacy skills for babies and toddlers.

• Heyfield Library Monday 10.30am
• Maffra Library Monday 9.30am
• Stratford Library Friday 9:30am
• Yarram Library Friday 10.30am
• Sale Library Friday 9:30am and 10.30am  

Bookings for Rock, Rhythm & Rhyme are not required however, you can book your spot on TryBooking.

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Storytime

Toddlers 3-5 years

A 45-minute session held during school term that includes stories, songs and activities aimed at pre-school literacy and social skills development.

• Stratford Library Wednesday 9.30am
• Sale Library Wednesday and Thursday 10.30am
• Yarram Library Thursday 11.00am
• Maffra Library Thursday 11.00am
• Rosedale Library Friday 10.30am
• Heyfield Library Friday 10.30am

Bookings for Storytime are not required however, you can book your spot on TryBooking.

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School Holiday Programs

Kids 5-12 years

Our libraries operate themed School Library Programs for children aged 5-12 years.

Details are advertised on TryBooking, Library Newsletter, throughout Library branches and via Wellington Libraries Facebook page.

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1000 Books Before School

1000 Books Before School is a free program, run by the State Library of Victoria, to encourage families of young children to get into the 'literacy habit' by aiming to share 1000 books together before starting school.

To participate in the 1000 Books Before School program, families simply register as members of their local library, collect their new library bag and get started. Along the way, children complete the Reading Record sheets with stickers, and earn milestone prizes.

By investing only 5-10 minutes a day, it will make a big difference for your child.

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Child supervision guidelines

Wellington Shire Library Service welcomes all children to attend the library.

Library staff will always take due care and concern for young people in the library; however, they are unable to act as supervisors and must not be put in the position of acting parent or guardian.

Responsibility for the welfare and behaviour of young people rests at all times with the parent, guardian or chaperone. Parents must use their discretion in determining when their children are sufficiently mature and responsible to use the library unaccompanied by an adult. It is recommended children under the age of 13 should not be left without a parent/guardian at the library. Library staff have no authority to ensure that young people remain within the library and cannot be held responsible for any incidents that occur outside.

Library staff members will respond to guidelines in situations, such as:

• An unattended child is found frightened or crying in the library.
• An unattended child is perceived to be endangering him or herself, or that another person in the library poses a perceived threat to the unattended child.
• An unattended child exhibits inappropriate behaviour.
• An unattended child has not been met by a responsible caregiver at closing time.

After evaluating the situation, Library staff members will attempt to contact the parent or guardian. If parents/guardian are unable to be contacted, staff will contact the police.