Parenting Week 8 - 14 September 2003
Parenting Week is an initiative of the Children's and Youth Advocacy office of the Christchurch City Council. See the Parenting Week website for non-library events.
Preschool Story Time
Stories, songs and rhymes for preschoolers. Suitable for children 2-5 years with their caregiver.
| Bishopdale | Friday 12 | 10.15am-10.45am (followed by morning tea) |
| Centre for the Child at Central City | Thursday 11 | 10.30am-11.00am |
| Fendalton | Tuesday 9 Thursday 11 |
10.30am-11.00am 2.00pm-2.30pm |
| Hornby | Wednesday 10 | 10.15am-10.45am |
| Linwood | Thursday 11 | 10.15am-10.30am |
| New Brighton | Wednesday 10 | 10.15am-10.45am |
| Papanui | Thursday 11 | 11.00am-11.45am |
| Redwood | Wednesday 10 | 2.00pm-2.30pm |
| Shirley | Tuesday 9 | 10.15am-10.45am |
| Spreydon | Tuesday 9 | 10.15am-10.45am |
Baby Time - Shirley Library
Stories, rhymes, songs plus a display of parenting resources for the under twos. Morning tea is provided.
- 8 September, 10.00am-10.30am, Shirley Library
- No charge
- Children need to be accompanied by an adult
- For enquiries contact Liz Stevenson, telephone: 941 7940
Baby Massage
With Carey Sumner, early childhood teacher and graduate of British School of Yoga.
- 8 September, 10.30am-11.00am, Centre for the Child at Central City Library
- Suitable for children 0-2 years with their caregiver
- For enquiries contact Louise Easter, Telephone: 941 7923
Baby Yoga
Exercises for fun and learning with Carey Sumner. Please bring a blanket.
- 10 September, 10.00am-10.30am, Papanui Library, Langdons Rd
- Suitable for babies 6-12 mths with their caregiver
- For enquiries contact Terrisa Goldsmith, Telephone: 941 7948
Family Bedtime Stories - Linwood Library
Kids bring your parents, caregivers, grandparents to family bedtime stories, celebrating families. (Please Note: Parenting Week Programme shows date as Friday 12th. Correct Date is Thursday 11th)
- 11 September, 6.30pm-7.00pm, Linwood Library, 10 Cranley St
- Suitable for children 6-10 years. No charge. Children need to be accompanied by an adult
- For enquiries contact Viv Roberts, Telephone: 941 7946
Family Bedtime Stories - Papanui Library
Fun stories for the whole family. Stay for milk and biscuits afterwards. Wear your pyjamas if you like.
- 6.30pm- 7.30pm, 12 September, Papanui Library, Langdons Rd
- Suitable for children all ages with their caregiver
- For enquiries contact Terrisa Goldsmith, Telephone: 941 7948
Music and Movement
Parents can enjoy music and movement with their preschoolers 2-5 years, with Linda Skiner.
- 10 September, 2.00pm-2.30pm, Redwood Library, 339 Main North Rd
- Children need to be accompanied by an adult
- For enquiries contact Victoria Moore, Telephone: 941 7949
Home Schooling
Adrienne Braam from Canterbury Home Schoolers will talk about her experiences of home schooling and give advice to those thinking about home schooling for their family.
- 10 September, 10.30am-11.30am. Halswell Library, 381 Halswell Rd
- No charge. All adults welcome
- Bookings essential. Contact Veronica Brownlee, Telephone: 941 7944
Parenting Resource Display
A collection of resources for parents.
- 8-12 September, 9.00am-8.00pm and 13 September, 10.00am-1.00pm
- Fendalton Library cnr Clyde and Jeffreys Rds
- For enquiries contact Stephanie Gibbons, Telephone: 941 7943
Media Releases
Parenting
Week 8 - 14 September
5 September 2003
