Children and Youth
The Encounter Kids' Space and Youth Area offer a range of activities to introduce to children and youth to the world of literacy and learning.
Available to borrow:
- Picture books, board books and big books
- Beginner to intermediate readers and children's novels
- Children's non fiction
- Audio books
- DVDs and CDs
- Parenting resources
- Magazines
- Graphic novels
- Young adult novels
Regular special events and holiday activities are held for babies, children, young people, and their family and friends. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to hear what's coming soon to the library.
Programs and Activities
To view all the current events for children and youth and to book a place for your child visit our events page.
Encounter Rhyme and Storytime
Encounter Rhyme and Storytime is a fun and interactive session designed for children from 0 - 6 years of age. This is a free program which includes a combination of singing, dancing, craft, activities and story time.
Please remember to wear your 'craft clothes' as craft and/or sensory activities are often full of messy fun! Each session is approximately 45 minutes in length and it is a wonderful opportunity to socialise for both children and parents alike.
Sessions are held every Tuesday morning at 9.45 am.
Baby Bounce
Baby Bounce is a program developed for parents and babies aged 0 - 30 months. It consists of 30 minutes of songs and rhymes with a sensory aspect. The sessions are interactive, fun, and beneficial to both caregiver and child.
Singing and rhymes are a part of early literacy. Singing develops your child’s communication, voice development and helps with their emotional well-being.
Sessions are held every Friday morning at 9.45 am.
Little Feet, Big Steps
Little Feet, Big Steps is a great opportunity to bond and socialise for both children and their caregivers while getting some of those mid-morning wriggles out. This program is designed for for toddlers and preschoolers (1 - 6 years)
Song, rhythm and movement are an important part of early literacy. Did you know that both advance your child’s communication skills, strengthens voice development and can even help with emotional regulation and well-being? This in conjunction with STEM inspired games and activities that will help with your little one's brain development and coordination.
Sessions are held every Wednesday morning at 10.30am during the school term.
School Holiday Programs
The Victor Harbor Library run fun activities for children of all ages in the school holidays. The programs are listed on our Events page at least two weeks prior to commencement of each holiday break. Be sure to book in quickly as spaces in these events are limited and fill fast.
You can visit us all year round; there are always 'Stay & Play' activities in both the Youth and Encounter Kids' Space.
Children's University - Approved Learning Destination
Children cannot aspire to what they don’t know. The Children's University’s aim is to encourage children to try new experiences outside of school learning activities, and recognises their achievements through the award of formal certificates.
How to get involved
The Victor Harbor Library is an approved 'Learning Destination'. Qualifying learning activities held at the library will be promoted with the Children's University logo.
For more information please or go to www.cuaustralasia.comMayor's Short Story Challenge
Mayors' Short Story Challenge is a local writing competition that is run through the local schools in conjunction with Alexandrina Library Services and the Yankalilla Library.
Select the link to view the most recent results and gather more information.
Premier's Reading Challenge
Encouraging students to read more books and enjoy reading. Link to the website and the book lists here: Premier's Reading Challenge