Children's library programs and activities

Auslan Storytime is coming to Stirling Libraries - Osborne for Term 3 and 4! 

Presented by Deaf Connect and supported by the City of Stirling, these free, interactive storytelling sessions are led by a Deaf presenter in Auslan, supported by an interpreter and suitable for children aged up to five years.

Although these sessions are free, we encourage bookings so we can contact you should a session be cancelled for any reason. Book online here.

Sessions will be held fortnightly from 10.30am - 11.00am on the following dates.

Auslan Storytime is a pilot program which has been made possible with funding from the State Library of WA's Better Beginnings Program. For more information on the program please contact Community.Partnerships@stirling.wa.gov.au

Our Baby Rhymetime sessions focus on improving essential early development social, communication and literacy skills in your child, promote bonding and are fun for both parent and child. Our pre-school programs are created to perfectly compliment the state-wide Better Beginnings program.

For children aged zero to two years, Baby Rhymetime sessions offer a fun and educational experience for both young ones and parents.

Each Baby Rhymetime session will help your child to develop early literacy skills through simple rhymes, action songs and stories.

Sessions subject to public holidays or library closure. No bookings required.

These sessions are suitable for children aged two to five years and include stories and songs. Pre-school Storytime is a fun way to introduce your child to books, stimulates their imagination and is a great way for your child to make new friends. 

Can't make a weekday? We also have Saturday Songs and Stories, every Saturday from 10.00am for children zero to five years.

Sessions subject to public holidays or library closure. No bookings required.

Sensory Sing and Play is an inclusive program of songs and sensory play based learning in a small group setting.

During the session you and your child will experience a variety of sensory play activities and rhymes to help build a foundation of early literacy skills.

Suitable for babies six to 18 months and their caregiver.

Bookings are essential.

Stirling Libraries - Scarborough: every Thursday 9.30am - 10.00am

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Stirling Libraries - Dianella: every Friday 1.30pm - 2.00pm

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For over 10 years, Better Beginnings has been improving the lives of young West Australians and their families. 

Better Beginnings focuses on developing literacy skills in children aged zero to four by fostering a love of stories, rhymes and being read to. Through Better Beginnings, children pick up many of the concepts relating to reading and writing before age five, and this gives them a head start once they start school. Good Literacy skills are clearly linked to better life outcomes in later life.

Every child born in Western Australia is entitled to receive a Yellow book bag at birth containing their first board book and helpful information about reading to your child.  At the age of two your child receives an Orange Sing-and-Grow book bag and another Green bag once they reach Kindergarten. Better Beginnings is delivered by the State Library of Western Australia through public libraries throughout the state, together with Child Health Nurses and schools. 

Our Baby Rhymetime and Pre School Storytime sessions have been developed alongside Better Beginnings with special focus on delivering these early learning concepts. Librarians that conduct these sessions have regular training in early years program delivery.

Better Beginnings is funded via a tri-partite alliance between the Government of Western Australia (including Royalties for Regions), Western Australian local governments and Rio Tinto.

An independent evaluation of the initial pilot program by Edith Cowan University demonstrated the program's positive impact on the attitudes, behaviours and practices of parents around early literacy. Their longitudinal evaluation of the Better Beginnings program demonstrates that Better Beginnings is having a significant positive impact on early reading practices, attitudes and beliefs across Western Australia.

For more information, visit Better Beginnings website.

The LETS program helps children and their families to improve and practise English in a fun, educational environment.

LETS includes songs, rhymes and stories which develop children's confidence. LETS helps children develop skills they will need when they start school.

The LETS program runs for eight weeks, with a different theme each week. Parents and Children participate and improve their English together!  Dianella, Osborne and Mirrabooka offer LETS, alternating during school terms.

Suitable for parents/carers and their children aged 3 - 4 years for whom English is a second language.

Bookings are essential.

Stirling Libraries - Dianella Tuesdays 10.30am - 11.30am (commencing 10 February 2026)
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Code Club is a free, peer-based club for those who want to learn how to code.

Coding is a fun and great way to meet people, and is quickly becoming an essential life skill. You can play games, work out puzzles and write your own programs.

Bookings are for a 10 week placement during school term as participants will develop on their skills week by week.

Suitable for ages 7-17. Bookings are required.

Book now  Stirling Libraries - Mirrabooka - Wednesday 4.00pm - 5.00pm

Join us for weekly songs and stories in Chinese language.

Sessions are aimed at children aged two to five years old and their parents/carers and feature interactive stories, songs, and rhymes in the Chinese (Mandarin) language. 

• Date/times Weekly (school term only), on Friday10.30am – 11.00am
• Venue Stirling Libraries - Osborne
• Cost Free.

No bookings required.

One of the best things in life is learning something new every day.

Children's University is a program that rewards kids for what they learn outside the classroom in places like public libraries, zoos, museums and art galleries. 

Students enrolled with the Children’s University get their ‘passports’ stamped when they visit recognised Learning Destinations, and are recognised for hours of activity through formal University certificates at on-campus graduation ceremonies - complete with official regalia!

Stirling Libraries - Mirrabooka is now a destination!

Stirling Libraries - Mirrabooka is proud to become a Learning Destination for Children’s University. Take out an item or attend one of our sessions to have your passport stamped. You can also get stamps when attending some of our awesome events during school holidays.

Children’s University in Western Australia is delivered by Edith Cowan University and The University of Western Australia through the Children’s University Western Australia Partnership (CU WAP). To learn more about the program and opportunities to be involved, you can contact members of the CU WAP team at childrensuniversity@ecu.edu.au or childrensuniversity@uwa.edu.au.

Stirling Libraries – Karrinyup hosts a Creative Writing Clubs designed to inspire young storytellers aged 8–12 years and build their writing skills in a fun, supportive environment. 

The program runs for 9 sessions and is designed for returning participants or those with more experience, focusing on advanced techniques to help children develop their writing skills through genre exploration and illustration.

• Stirling Libraries - Karrinyup every Wednesday 4.00pm – 5.00pm

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