Preschool Storytime – Baulkham Hills Library

Storytime is a fun and interactive 30 minute session for parents and children aged 2-5. It consists of stories, songs and activities which aim to encourage literacy and a love of reading in children. Storytime is a great way to bond with your child. It is also valuable preparation for starting school, as it gives children a chance to participate in a group and introduces them to books and reading.

Held in the children’s area of the library, it is an informal gathering with mums and dads joining in.

Held Tuesdays & Fridays during the school term.

Benefits of Storytime:

Early exposure to books and reading has been shown to:

• Develop language skills and increase vocabulary
• Trigger the imagination.
• Help make learning to read easier
• Be valuable preparation for starting school
• Foster a lifetime pattern of reading and a love of books
• Promote reading as a fun experience!