Children and Youth
The Encounter Kids' Space and Youth Area offer a range of resources and activities to introduce babies, children and youth to a world of literacy and life long learning.
Regular special events and holiday activities are held for babies, children, teens, and their family and friends. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to hear what's coming soon to the Library.
Available to borrow:
- Picture books, board books
- Beginner to intermediate readers and children's novels
- Children's non fiction and parenting resources
- Audio books, DVDs and CDs
- Magazines, graphic novels
- Young adult novels
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 sensory activities are often full of messy fun! Each session runs for around 45 minutes and is a wonderful opportunity to socialise for both children and parents alike.
Sessions are held every Tuesday morning at 9.45 am during the school term.
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 bub.
Singing and rhymes are a part of early literacy, helping develop your child’s communication, voice development and their emotional well-being.
Sessions are held every Friday morning at 9.45 am during the school term.
Little Feet, Big Steps
Join us for dancing, singing and interactive STEM inspired activities based on movement, colour, coordination and counting.
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 fortnightly on Wednesday mornings from 10:30am. Check our events page for upcoming dates.
Intergenerational Playgroup
This award-winning playgroup connects our older community with our young through play. Sessions are suitable for families with children aged 0-6 years and older participants aged 65+
Sessions are held fortnightly on Thursday mornings at 10am. Check our events page for upcoming dates.
School Holiday Programs
The Victor Harbor Library run fun activities for children of all ages every school holidays. These activities are listed on our Events page at least two weeks prior to the start of each holiday break. Be sure to book in quickly as spaces in these events are limited and fill fast.
Children's University - Registration Hub and Learning Destination
Children’s University (CU) is an innovative program that engages children and young people in out of school learning opportunities. All CU learning is designed to inspire children to think about their futures with a greater knowledge of the careers and professions that they could aspire to.
The Victor Harbor Library is proud to have worked with CU as a Learning Destination for more than eight years and now we have partnered with Children’s University Adelaide to offer participants who live in the City of Victor Harbor the opportunity to take part in the Passport to Learning program.
Registration for children aged between 5 and 14 years is open during Term 1. Included in your $5 registration you will receive a CU Passport, and online resources to help your child reach their learning goal. If you would like to receive an email with instructions on how to registrater please contact the Victor Harbor Library library@victor.sa.gov.au.
For more information on the Children’s University Program please visit www.cuaustralasia.com
Mayor's Short Story Challenge
Mayors' Short Story Challenge is a local writing competition that is run through our local schools in conjunction with the Alexandrina and Yankalilla Libraries.
Premier's Reading Challenge
Encouraging students to read more books and enjoy reading. View the website and the book lists here: Premier's Reading Challenge