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Summer Reading Quest

Read books, conquer challenges, and win monstrous prizes!

When: Monday 1 December 2025 - 31 January 2026

Speak to your librarian about how to start your quest today or click here.

Santa Storytime (Sold out) 

Can you hear the tinkle of bells? 

It can only mean one thing... Santa and his most trusted elf will be joining us for a special Christmas Storytime!

Singing, stories and a Santa photo opportunity, this is the Christmas event true believes won't want to miss!

This is a free event but tickets must be booked. 

When: Thursday 18 December, 10am 

Time: 10 - 10:45am 

Where: Bay View Community Centre 

Ages: Suitable for children of all ages 

Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1494672 

Summer school holidays

Join us for a fun jewellery making session! Create your very own beaded necklace or bracelet. 

When: Tuesday 13 January

Time: 10 - 11am 

Where: Bay View Community Centre

Ages: Suitable for children aged 5+ 

Cost: $5.00

Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1488734 

Get ready for a fun craft session where you can decorate your own pencil case and key rings. Perfect for adding a personal touch to your school supplies. 

When: Thursday 15 January 

Time: 10 - 11am 

Where: Bay View Community Centre

Ages: Suitable for children aged 5+

Cost: $5.00

Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1488743 

Experiment with colours and textures using paper, fabric, buttons, stickers and more to create your own unique collage masterpiece. 

When: Tuesday 20 January 

Time: 10 - 11am 

Where: Bay View Community Centre

Ages: Suitable for children aged 5+ 

Cost: $5.00

Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1488737 

Use paint pens to decorate and colour in a variety of wooden designs. Take your artwork home to enjoy or gift. 

When: Thursday 22 January 

Time: 10 - 11am 

Where: Bay View Community Centre

Ages: Suitable for children aged 5+ 

Cost: $5.00

Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1488741

Weekly Activities

The below activities take place weekly during school Term Time

Baby Rhyme Time

Giggle, coo and cuddle as we explore our favourite rhymes and songs! It’s never too early to ignite a love for reading and sharing stories. Our Baby Rhyme Time sessions help develop your child’s pre-literacy and social skills in a fun and engaging environment.

Come along to our sessions and share the delight of stories, songs and picture books.

For babies 0-18 months and their parents/carers.

When: Mondays (during school term)

Time: 9.30am - 10.30am

Price: Free 

Story Time

Celebrate the special bond between children, parents, carers, guardians and grandparents with Story Time. 

When: Tuesdays (during school term)

Time: 9:30am - 10:30am 

Price: Free 

Crafternooners

Special craft activities for after school.

Suitable for all ages but we ask that children under 12 come with a parent/caregiver who remains at the centre for the duration of the activity. 

Term four activities can be found here

When: Every Thursday (during school term)

Time: 3.15pm - 4.15pm

Lego Club

Calling all Lego lovers, join us for an afternoon of creating!

Suitable for all ages but we ask that children under 12 come with a parent/caregiver who remains at the centre for the duration of the activity. 

No bookings required, walk-ins are welcome. 

When: Every Friday (during school term)

Time: 3.15pm - 4.15pm

Better Beginnings

Better Beginnings is a family literacy initiative from the State Library of Western Australia, designed to connect families with books through complimentary reading packs. The mission is to enhance literacy and learning outcomes for all children in WA.

Parents can pick up their free Better Beginnings reading packs at the Bay View Community Centre Library.

Better beginnings offer three tailored packs:

Each pack comes with engaging books, a bookmark, colourful stationery, and informative booklets to support families in their literacy journey. 

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