Kids Programs

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One of the most important aims of the library is to encourage children to develop a love of reading and books. A wide range of attractive, current books and other materials suitable for babies through to teenagers is located in each library. Specialist staff have expert knowledge of children's literature and are able to provide reading advice to parents and children.

Pre school storytime can be a special sharing time with your child as well as being great fun. Storytime provides an introduction to a wide range of children's books, stimulates new ideas and interests, helps develop language skills and provides children with an opportunity to socialise.

It is most suitable for 3 to 5 year olds.

Join us for a fantastic, wonderful, magical 45 minutes of stories, songs, special things to make, and surprises for all! We'd really like to see a crowd at every session, so bring along a friend, or lots of friends! The more the merrier!

In the meantime, why not spend some of your own storytime on Tumblebooks - an online collection of animated, talking picture books.

Pre-school Storytimes are held weekly at the following branches and times:

A special Rhyme Time suitable for babies and toddlers up to age three.

Babies and toddlers love Tinies' Time at the Library. They love books with textures and colour and being moved to the rhythym of stories, songs and rhymes. They love being close to you and other babies.

In the meantime, why not spend some of your own storytime on Tumblebooks - an online collection of animated, talking picture books.

Tines Time in 2009:

Tinies Time is held WEEKLY at these libraries:

Cranbourne and Pakenham between 11.15am and 11.45am on EVERY Tuesday during school terms.

Endeavour Hills and Narre Warren between 11.15am and 11.45am on EVERY Wednesday during school terms.

Little Rippers is a book club for kids from Prep to Grade 2 at your local library.

Who are Little Rippers?

Little Rippers are early primary school kids who love stories and reading.  Members keep a log of all the books they read and collect certificates as they reach their reading goals.

They come to a Little Rippers meeting once a month, after school, where they can join in stories, games, quizzes and craft activities.  Plus, they get to see plenty of new books. 

Every meeting is sure to be lots of fun!

When and Where do Little Rippers Meet?

Little Rippers meet 9 times a year, between 4.00pm and 5.00pm.  Meetings are held on Wednesdays at Cranbourne and Pakenham Libraries and on Thursdays at Emerald,  Hampton Park and Narre Warren Libraries. Check our events calendar for the dates.

How can I join Little Rippers?

It's easy to become a Little Ripper - just download the registration form or ask for one from the staff at one of our libraries.  Fill it in, start reading and come along to the next Ripper Reader's meeting.  It's FREE!

Ripper Reader Club is a book club for kids 8 years and older.

What is Ripper Reader Club all about?

Ripper Reader Club is for kids who like reading.  Members keep a log book of all the books they read and collect certificates as they reach their reading goals.

They come along to a Ripper Reader Club meeting once a month, after school, where they can join in lots of book talk, games, quizzes and other activities.  Plus, they get to see plenty of new books!

Ripper Reader Club meetings usually have a theme, like Australia authors or mysterious stories or book of a film.
And every meeting is guaranteed to be fun?

When and where are Ripper Reader Club meetings held?

Rippers Meetings 2009

Cranbourne, Endeavour Hills and Hampton Park Libraries are held on Wednesdays, from 4.00 until 5.00pm. Check our events calendar for dates.

Narre Warren and Pakenham are held on Thursdays, from 4.00 until 5.00pm. Check our events calendar for dates.

How can I join Ripper Reader Club?

Its easy to join Ripper Reader Club.  Just download the registration form or ask for one from the staff at one of our libraries.  Fill it in, start reading and come along to the next Ripper Reader Club meeting.  And best of all .....  it's FREE!