Subi Kids Crew (SKC) offers a unique opportunity for children to develop their sense of civic responsibility and leadership, teamwork and communication skills, while learning about local government and civic affairs. Members attend sessions once a term, covering sustainable gardening, junior ranger training, art workshops, selecting library books and more. Applications to join are open year-round. To be eligible, applicants must be aged between seven and 11 years and live or attend school in the City.
For more information and to apply, see the answers to frequently asked questions and complete the expression of interest form.
Storytime runs story telling sessions for preschoolers, followed by a fun craft activity. Storytime is held on Tuesdays at 10.30am and repeated on Fridays at 10.30am during the school term. During school holidays, sessions are held on Fridays only.
Baby rhyme time is for parents and babies aged between two months and two years, introducing fun ways of sharing nursery rhymes with your baby. Baby rhyme time is held at Subiaco Library on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10am. During school holidays, sessions are held on Mondays only.
Children's book club offers two book cub sessions, for kids aged six to eight years, and another for kids eight and older. Both sessions run monthly on Tuesdays from 3.30pm until 4pm. Members receive a ten per cent discount off book club reads at Dymocks Subiaco. To join, email library@subiaco.wa.gov.au.
Better Beginnings is an early literacy program coordinated by the State Library of Western Australia, promoting reading, rhyming, and talking to your baby. Residents with children aged one year and younger can collect a free book and parent kit from Subiaco Library.