Parents | Western Downs Libraries

Aug, 2017

eSafety: Staying Safe Online

By: Vanessa Ernst | Tags: | Comments: 0

At Western Downs Libraries, we are committed to helping our communities stay safe (and have fun) online. We know that sometimes it can be difficult to know where to find information about online safety, so we have provided you with several useful links. If you have any questions, concerns or would like to chat about your online safety further, please visit your local branch and chat with a librarian, email library@nullwdrc.qld.gov.au or call 1300 COUNCIL. Protecting your computer (staysmartonline.gov.au) An Australian government site that looks at hoaxes, hackers, spyware, […]

Mar, 2017

Extended Loan Periods

By: Sarah Stiller | Tags: | Comments: 0

For a limited time, your local branch is offering extended loan periods and limits. Enjoy a NEW loan limit of 40 items per card and an increased loan time of 56 days. If you’re looking for a sign, here’s the perfect excuse to get stuck into a new series or binge-watch your favourite TV and movies. Discover all ten books of Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton’s Treehouse series! Borrow entire seasons of Grey’s Anatomy! Listen to Stig Wemyss narrate Trent Dalton’s bestseller Boy Swallows Universe… 79 times! Think of the possibilities! […]

Mar, 2017

Storytime

By: chinchillawordpress | Tags: 1-3 years, Chinchilla Library, craft, Dads, dalby library, Early Literacy, first five forever, fun, Games, learning, Mums, outreach, parents, school holidays, songs, stories, storytime, Storytime for Toddlers, toddlers, Tots | Comments: 0

Your young kids are active, cheeky, and constantly learning. With songs and rhymes, stories, movement and activities, Storytime is an interactive session geared towards developing your child’s early literacy capabilities. Our Storytime sessions are currently postponed, but there are lots of ways that you can continue Storytime at home, including Reading books together Watching your favourite stories narrated on Story Box Library Singing and dancing to your favourite nursery rhymes or songs together Storytimes are interactive sessions between parent (or caregiver) and Western Downs Libaries offer several unique Storytime […]

Jan, 2017

Dungeons & Dragons

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Please note our Dungeons & Dragons sessions are currently on hold. Please follow us on Facebook for updates and to be notified when Dungeons & Dragons kicks off again. Join us at Dalby Library for another whirlwind tabletop gaming adventure! No matter whether you’re an experienced dragon-slayer, or a complete beginner, Dungeons and Dragons at the library is for you! Dungeons & Dragons is a world-wide popular tabletop fantasy role playing game. Adopt a character and work as a team to solve puzzles, combat beasts, and create your own […]

Jan, 2017

School Holiday Activities

By: Sarah Stiller | Tags: | Comments: 0

Each school holidays Western Downs Libraries offer a range of activities for kids to enjoy at each of our branches. Unfortunately we will be unable to offer activities these school holidays. We have a great range of online resources that you can access for free from the comfort of your own home. Find out more… Please follow us on Facebook for updates and to be notified when programming resumes at your Library.

Oct, 2016

The Treehouse that Keeps Getting BIGGER

By: dalbywordpress | Tags: andy griffiths, books, children's books, great reads, junior fiction, treehouse | Comments: 0

Have you ever wanted your very own tree house to share with your best friend? Andy Griffiths, along with Terry Denton, has created a set of books based on the happenings in an ever-expanding tree house, where anything and everything imaginable is possible. Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton are the main characters living in the tree house and their antics will keep you laughing out loud for hours! The set comprises six books (so far), with the latest edition being published in August 2016. All the books are available at Western […]

Sep, 2016

Building World Knowledge and Vocabulary

By: dalbywordpress | Tags: books, first five forever, pop up libraries, storytime | Comments: 0

Reading a book with your child doesn’t have to mean starting at the start and reading through to the back page in one go. Children’s picture books (e.g. Grandpa and Thomas, by Pamela Allen) are a great way to build your child’s knowledge of how a book works and how the story goes. Examine the cover. Where does the story take place? What do you see on the cover? Who is at the beach? What can you do at the beach? Where’s the name of the book? Who wrote this book? […]