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Published on Friday, 18 January 2013 13:33

Storytime

Learn 2 Read Love 2 Read

Glenelg Libraries is committed to the goal of promoting lifelong learning and believes it is essential to lay the foundation of a love of books and reading in the formative childhood years between 0-5.

Storytimes are one we way in which we can help to develop your child's love of reading. Each session includes stories, and a simple craft activity, and runs for approximately 30 - 45 minutes.

Portland - Fridays at 11am

Casterton - Wednesdays at 11am

Heywood - Thursdays at 11am

Help with reading

Let's Read

The Let's Read program is available at all branches  of Glenelg Libraries, and includes information leaflets, suggested reading lists, and a selection of books from the reading lists, as well as a DVD to help you help your child with reading.

Information and books are provided for four ages levels;

• from 4 Months
• from 12 months
• from 18 months
• from 3 1/2 years

Useful Websites

The Little Big Book Club has loads of great inspiration to help your child with reading, including tips, book suggestions and activity ideas.

The Five Finger test may help you and your child select suitable books for age and ability.

Net Alert - Useful advice for safe Internet surfing for kids.

Boys Read - Mission : to transform boys into lifelong readers!