Louise Walker from Eurobodalla Health Service – Department of Speech Pathology is coming to the library to talk about children’s language and literacy development.

Parents and carers of children from zero to three (and others who are interested) will find out more information about:

• choosing the right books
• ways parents and carers can help to build language and literacy
• encouraging interactions
• how to support multi-lingual children through book reading
• what to do if your child is having difficulties with reading
• and more…

The language skills of one in five Australian children are behind before they start school. This talk will help parents and carers support and encourage their children's development.

The session will also include a reading from one of Speech Pathology Australia's children’s book of the year.

This event is a part of the annual Speechie Library Talks campaign.

COVID safety

As NSW reopens, we ask people follow the NSW Government COVID-19 rules and regulations by:

• keeping a safe distance from others
• washing hands thoroughly before and after attending
• using the provided hand sanitiser
• completing mandatory QR check in
• ensuring you are double vaccinated; and
• stay home if unwell.

Terms and conditions

• Your attendance at events supported by Eurobodalla Libraries may be digitally recorded through photographs and/or video recordings. Images may be used for promotional purposes on council’s websites, publications, social media or by newspapers. By attending this session you agree to these terms. If you do not wish your image (or the image of your child) to be published, please notify staff before the event.
• Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. During an event a child’s parent or guardian must remain on the library premises but does not have to be in the event space.
• Bookings are essential and spaces are limited.
• Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow the event to run on time.