Children and youth
Our libraries offer a range of resources for kids, including books, games, DVDs, eBooks, and online resources. We also offer programs designed especially for children, students, and young people.
Programs and sessions
We offer a range of programs and sessions for young people including:
- early literacy for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers
- after school activities
- school holiday programs
- parents information sessions
- school visits for research skills or events Eg. Book Week, NAIDOC Week
- home school support
- activities and community events
- Indigenous resources including fiction, non-fiction, DVDs and the Our Land, Our Stories education pack.
Ask our friendly staff to help you identify the right books for your child’s reading interests and ability. Staff can also help students get started with research projects (particularly local history) and obtain books and resources from other public libraries in the state. Alternatively, you can browse the children’s library catalogue to find what you're looking for.
Playtime
Playtime is a weekly program of songs, story-telling and play for toddlers and their grown-ups. Toddlers will benefit from open ended activities, sensory play, and fun stories, while their grown-ups get ideas for playtime at home and meet other parents.
No bookings required for this program. Cost: Free
To see upcoming sessions please see Library events
| Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9.30am | Nuriootpa Library |
| Friday | 11am | Nuriootpa Library |
| Friday Playtime during School terms only | ||
Rattle and Rhyme
Rattle and Rhyme is a fun session of songs, actions and a board book story suitable for babies and young toddlers and their grown-ups. Grown-ups will learn about the benefits of singing, talking, reading and playing with their babies, and meet other local families in a relaxed library environment.
No bookings required for this program. Cost: Free
To see upcoming sessions and book please see Library events
| Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 11am | Nuriootpa Library |
STEAM Club
STEAM club is a weekly program for kids who love all things Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths!
Bookings essential. Please book one ticket per child (tickets not required for parents / caregivers). Cost: Free
To see upcoming sessions and book please see Library events
| Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 3.45pm | Lyndoch Library |
| Friday | 3.45pm | Nuriootpa Library |
| Tuesday | Various dates through the term. Check upcoming events for dates. | Mount Pleasant Library |
| This program is only run during school terms | ||
Wiggle & Wonder
A weekly program involving songs, stories, movement and play for children aged 0 - 5 and their grown-ups.
Come along and connect with other families while the kids learn and have fun.
Bookings essential. Please book one ticket per child (tickets not required for parents / caregivers). Cost: Free
To see upcoming sessions and book please see Library events.
| Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 10am | Mount Pleasant Library |
The Barossa Council Early Childhood Strategy
The Barossa Council Early Childhood Strategy demonstrates the value Council places on the early years and early childhood development, and its commitment to supporting young children and their families. The Strategy identifies four strategic priorities and a suite of actions to be delivered collaboratively across Council teams, with external stakeholders and service providers, and with neighbouring Councils.