First 5 Forever

Up to 90% of brain development happens in the first five years, so make talking, reading and singing with your child part of your daily routine. It’s fun and helps little brains grow.

You are your child’s first and most important teacher! Spend time everyday nurturing your child’s love of language by sharing rhymes, singing songs, telling stories or playing with them.

Mackay Regional Council Libraries deliver a range of interactive programs to enhance language and literacy development and provide interactive children's areas that encourage learning through play.

Click here to find out more about First 5 Forever and access useful videos and additional resources.

Click here for Shake your Mulla - Includes local traditional language.

Baby Bounce

Baby Bounce promotes language development in babies from birth to walking. The session features nursery rhymes, finger plays and songs. It's never too early to talk, read and tell stories with your child.

Make a booking to attend an event here.

Toddler Time

Toddler Time encourages language development and social interaction for toddlers to two-and-a-half years. The session features nursery rhymes, finger plays, action songs and a story. Children learn best from the important people around them.

Make a booking to attend an event here.

Story Time

Story Time enhances language and literacy development and is aimed at children aged two-and-a-half to 5 years. The session features stories, nursery rhymes and songs. Sharing stories, singing and talking to your child is fun and good for their brain development.

Make a booking to attend an event here.

Multiples Chatterplay

An interactive session incorporating songs, rhymes, stories and play-based resources. These sessions are designed for multiple birth families with children from birth to five years of age.

Make a booking to attend an event here.

Dads 'n' Bubs Baby Bounce

The session features nursery rhymes, finger plays and action songs, and is a great opportunity for dads to do something special and beneficial with their little one. Make a booking to attend a session here.