Activities and information for 6-12 year olds, parents and carers.

The council's libraries are keen to encourage young people discovering the joy of reading and to develop their skills in information retrieval.

Regular activities for young people are held at most of our regional libraries throughout the year. Contact your local library for more details.

Click on the Read More link below to find out about past, current and future events and activities.

First Draft Writer's Group

The First Draft Writer's Group is for 8 to 12 year olds who enjoy writing. We meet the first Tuesday of the month from 4pm to 5.15pm, with afternoon tea provided. The aim of First Draft is for young writers to meet and share and encourage each other. If you are interested, come along with Mum, Dad or your guardian on the first Tuesday of the month.

Parenting and Professional Resources

Parenting Ideas - Michael Grose (opens in new window) 
Michael Grose talks with Richard Aedy on ABC's Radio National's Life Matters Program (opens in new window)

Boys and Reading
Book lists
Some useful websites:
Boy, books and reading - The Real Challenge (opens in new window)

Children's Literature Resources

Some interesting websites for Children's Literature fans...

Watch Anthony Browne talk about his work and picture books (opens in new window)
A children's literature tour of the UK - Part 2. Playing by the book. (opens in new window)
Books and Reading - Resources from EDNA. (opens in new window)