
Dive Into Reading is an early reading, activity and membership literacy program for newborns to five year olds and their parents and carers which aims to:
Dive Into Reading activities include:
(See below for Calendar of Events) |
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Did you know that libraries play a very important role in the early development of children?
Research suggests that 75 per cent of a child's brain develops in the first five years of life |
This is a free membership club for newborns to five year olds. Members receive:
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By reading regularly to your child, just a few minutes a day, you are: Building a foundation for lifelong learning Developing early literacy skills and reading readiness Encouraging creativity and imagination Supporting the natural love and intimacy between you and your child |
How to joinTo join, just come to one of the Library's locations with some identification that includes your name and address. | ![]() |
Calendar of eventsWeekly pre-school story time and activity sessions for two to five year oldsFrankston Library Karingal Neighbourhood Centre Candlebark Child Care Centre Tiny tots story time for newborns to two year oldsCarrum Downs Library Pines Maternal and Child Health Centre at Mahogany Neighbourhood Centre Monthly immunisation session story timesEast Karingal Maternal and Child Health Centre Pines Maternal and Child Health Centre at Mahogany Neighbourhood Centre Coffee and chat sessionsCarrum Downs Library | Library resources include:Reading Magic by Mem Fox Web resources:Best Start |
Dive Into Reading is supported by Communities for Children. Communities for Children is funded by the Australian Government under the Stronger Families and Communities Strategy.
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