The City of Armadale is encouraging children to read more during the summer holidays by visiting one of the three City libraries and borrowing books for the Pirate Summer Reading Challenge.
Armadale Mayor Henry Zelones says the Pirate Reading Challenge is a great way to excite and encourage your child’s imagination.
“Reading a variety of different books is important as it exposes children to new vocabulary and develops their literacy skills.
“The more children read the better they become at it. If they develop a love of reading while young it can open up new worlds and enrich their lives, as it becomes a pleasurable activity.
“To participate in the challenge, all you need to do is collect a bookmark from one of our libraries. Then complete your bookmark list by reading an adventure story, animal story, sporty story, funny story and a non-fiction story.
“Once you have completed your bookmark bring it into one of our libraries and show it to a library staff member to collect your reward”, said Mayor Zelones.
The City’s libraries have lots of fun activities planned during the January school holidays with a series of Pirate tales and other activities, suitable for every child who ever dreamed of taking to the high seas.
Jolly Jim’s Pirate Show
Friday 10 January, 1.30 - 2.30pm or 3 - 4pm at Kelmscott Library
Magic, action songs, search for treasure, meet a talking parrot, and sea urchin juggling.
Two sessions will be run. Suitable for children aged four to eight years.
Pirate Man
Friday 17 January, 10.30am - 12.30pm at Armadale Library
Come and hear pirate tales and make a treasure map with Michael Speranza ‘The Pirate Man’.
Suitable for children aged four to 10 years.
Pirate Treasure Chest
Wednesday 22 January, 10.30 - 11.30am at History House Museum
Come and make your very own pirate Treasure Chest to take home. Please bring an empty tissue box.
Storytime by the Pool
Thursday 23 January, 4 - 4.45pm at Armadale Aquatic Centre
Join Fergus the Frog as he listens to some exciting pirate stories, with a craft session to follow.
Please call Seville Grove Library to book for this event. All are welcome.
What’s the Joke?
Thursday 30 January, 2 - 3pm at Seville Grove Library
This interactive musical show about humour will be presented by interstate performer Andy Jones.
Suitable for children aged five to 12 years.
Parents or carers must stay with their child during events. Places are limited and bookings are essential for all events.
For more information please visit www.armadale.wa.gov.au or contact 9399 0125.
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