First Chapters

Welcome to First Chapters a warm and friendly library program for new parents and carers with little ones aged 0–12 months.

Each week explores a different topic, with opportunities to:
• Meet other parents and carers
• Hear from inspiring guest speakers
• Share stories and experiences

Join the sessions that interest you most or come along to them all — whatever fits your schedule. Connect with other parents, learn something new, and share the stories of your parenting journey.

⚠️ 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
📅 Weekly on Wednesdays from 29 July to 23 September 2026
🕥 Session time: 9:30am – 10:30am
📍Thornlie Library, 1 Culross Avenue, Thornlie
⚠️ Please note each free ticket includes 1 parent and 1 baby
📖 Bookings are essential

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Session Topics
Stay and Play: Wednesday 29 July
Mindful Parenting with Nina from Mindful Parenting Lifestyle: Wednesday 5 August
This practical and interactive one-hour workshop supports parents of young children to build a calmer, more connected parenting experience from the start. It introduces parents to mindful parenting strategies they can use immediately in the home.
Stay and Play: Wednesday 12 August
Introducing Solids with Baa Baa Baby: Wednesday 19 August
Learn about the latest research in allergies and the safest way to go about introducing food to your baby.
Stay and Play: Wednesday 26 August
Baby Signing with Signing Hands: Wednesday 2 September
Learn about the first basic signs you can use with your baby at home.
Stay and Play: Wednesday 9 September
Parent Self-Care with Communicare: Wednesday 16 September
Parental self-compassion and self-care have a strong influence on child development. Parents who are kind to themselves and take time to relax and recharge have better health and wellbeing, are more confident in their parenting, and have more positive interactions with their children.
Stay and Play: Wednesday 23 September

🌟Parents, please note that all children 12 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for all the library programs and events.

🌟Bookings are required for participating children only unless otherwise stated.

🌟Participants must meet the advertised age requirements.