Under 5's

Reading aloud and sharing stories with your child is a great way to spend time together. Here are some programs to try.

First 5 Forever

First 5 Forever is a Queensland Government initiative that supports children’s learning, development and wellbeing from birth to five years. Delivered through local libraries, the program encourages parents and carers to play, talk, read and sing with their children every day.

Through free, fun and inclusive activities such as Storytimes, Toddler Times, Baby Rhyme Times and parent resources, First 5 Forever helps build strong early literacy skills, confidence and a love of learning—giving every child the best possible start in life.

This is done through singing, rhymes, stories, and craft. These free sessions are suitable for babies and preschool children.

Visit First 5 Forever for more information, tips and advice.

"First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government”.

Storytime

Storytime for 0-5's
Join us at your local branch library for a fun-filled session designed especially for children aged 0-5 years and their families! 
Enjoy a lively mix of songs, rhymes, stories and craft activities in a relaxed and welcoming environment that encourages early learning through play and connection.

Kilkivan Library
Mondays, 9.30am-10am
Rainbow Beach Library
Mondays, 9.30am-10am
Imbil Library
Thursdays, 10am-10.30am
Tin Can Bay Library
9.30am-10am
Goomeri Library
9.30am-10am

Storytime
Storytime at Gympie Library is a dynamic and engaging program tailored for toddlers and preschoolers, offering a delightful mix of songs, rhymes, stories and creative activities.  Sessions are held in a warmand welcoming setting that encourages playful learning and joyful participation for children and their families.

Gympie Library
Mondays, 9.30am-10am
Suitable for ages 3-5.

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Toddler Time

Designed especially for toddlers and their carers, Toddler Time is a fun, interactive session that includes songs, rhymes, and play time that support early literacy, learning, and social development. A great opportunity to share a love of nursery rhymes and action songs and meet other local families in a welcoming library space.  

Gympie Library
Tuesdays 9:30am-10:00am & 11:00am-11:30am
Suitable for ages 1-3 years.

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Baby Rhyme Time

A fun and gentle session for babies and their carers Baby Rhyme Time features songs and rhymes that support early language development and bonding. A relaxed and welcoming environment for babies to enjoy rhythm and repetition while parents and carers connect and sing along.

Gympie Library
Wednesdays 9:30am-10am & 10:30am-11am
Suitable for babies from birth to walking age.

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Rhymes, Rhythm & Tales

Each week Rhymes, Rhythm & Tales Rhythm features a themed storytime filled with engaging stories, music, movement and creative activities that support imagination, early literacy and social skills.  A fun, interactive program that encourages children to listen, participate and explore stories together in a welcoming library environment.

Gympie Library
Thursdays, 10.30am-11am
Suitable for ages 3-5.

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LOTE4Kids

LOTE4Kids is an online database of digital books in World Languages, that allows kids to enjoy the magic of books in LOTE (Languages Other Than English). Each book also comes with English translations to help kids learn languages.

LOTE4Kids

Let's Read

Get reading tips and find rhymes, songs and stories to share with children from birth to five years.

Let’s Read

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