Please see below details about our Early Childhood program (previously called Under 5's) and booking information.
Our libraries offer a range of free programs for young children and their families each week. Sessions help to develop early language and literacy and provide a fun environment for children to develop social skills.
Early Childhood Program
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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No programming. | Story Time (3-5yrs) 10.30-11.30am South Perth Library Runs during school terms
Free, no bookings required. | Rhyme Time (0-18 months) 9.30-10am South Perth Library Runs during school terms
Free, no bookings required. | Toddler Time (18 months-3 yrs) 9.30-10.15am Manning Library Runs during school terms
Free, no bookings required. | Play Time (6months-5 yrs) 10–11.30am Manning Library Runs for eight sessions per school term.
Free, no bookings required. |
| NEW! Gentle Sensory Story Time (3-5 yrs) 10.30 - 11.30am Manning Library | Story Time (3-5yrs) 10.30 - 11.30am Manning Library Runs during school terms
Free, no bookings required. | | |
About Early Childhood Programs
Sing some of your favourite songs, learn some new ones and share a story. A great space to meet other families, grow and build baby’s brain and have fun along the way.
Free, bookings not required
Sing some songs, enjoy a story, and get your body moving with lots of dancing, action rhymes and gross-motor games.
Free, bookings not required.
Enjoy an interactive, read-aloud experience, sing some songs together and get busy with a fun craft activity. This is a great place to meet other families and practice a range of literacy and pre-literacy skills.
Free, bookings not required
Play is an essential way for kids to learn and develop important literacy and life skills. Our play program is a great space for children and caregivers to play together with some amazing new ideas and awesome resources. Sessions are free and drop-in.
Free, bookings not required
There are eight Play Time sessions each school term.
Term | First session | Last session |
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Term 1 | 14 Feb | 4 April |
Term 2 | 9 May | 27 June |
Term 3 | 1 August | 19 September |
Term 4 | 24 October | 12 December |
Join a supportive and inclusive session, featuring a calm and predictable structure with stories, songs, movement, and interactive play. Held in a quiet space with reduced sensory stimulation, these small-group sessions provide a welcoming environment for children and caregivers.
Free, booking essential.
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