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 one session 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.
📅 Weekly on Wednesdays from 29 April to 1 July 2026
🕥 Session time: 9:30am – 10:30am
📍Thornlie Library, 1 Culross Avenue, Thornlie
• Meet other parents and carers
• Hear from inspiring guest speakers
• Share stories and experiences
Join one session 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.
📅 Weekly on Wednesdays from 29 April to 1 July 2026
🕥 Session time: 9:30am – 10:30am
📍Thornlie Library, 1 Culross Avenue, Thornlie
⚠️ Bookings required (each free ticket includes 1 parent and 1 baby). To book for one or more sessions, please click here
𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬
Wednesday 29 April – Stay and Play
Wednesday 6 May – Jitter Bug Music – Parent Workshop
Enjoy a fun, interactive music session with your baby while learning how rhythm, movement and song can support early development.
Wednesday 13 May – Stay and Play
Wednesday 20 May – Starting Solids with Next Bite Feeding Therapy – Parent Workshop
Get practical advice on introducing solids, building healthy eating habits, and making mealtimes a positive experience.
Wednesday 27 May – Stay and Play
Wednesday 3 June – Let’s Talk About Sleep with Baa Baa Baby – Parent Workshop
Explore gentle, evidence-based strategies to support your baby’s sleep and better understand their sleep patterns.
Wednesday 10 June – Stay and Play
Wednesday 17 June – Attachment Parenting with Baa Baa Baby – Parent Workshop
Learn about building strong, secure connections with your baby through responsive and nurturing parenting approaches.
Wednesday 24 June – Stay and Play
Wednesday 1 July – Intro to Baby Massage with Intuitive Baby Massage – Parent Workshop
Discover simple baby massage techniques to support bonding, relaxation and your baby’s wellbeing.
Wednesday 29 April – Stay and Play
Wednesday 6 May – Jitter Bug Music – Parent Workshop
Enjoy a fun, interactive music session with your baby while learning how rhythm, movement and song can support early development.
Wednesday 13 May – Stay and Play
Wednesday 20 May – Starting Solids with Next Bite Feeding Therapy – Parent Workshop
Get practical advice on introducing solids, building healthy eating habits, and making mealtimes a positive experience.
Wednesday 27 May – Stay and Play
Wednesday 3 June – Let’s Talk About Sleep with Baa Baa Baby – Parent Workshop
Explore gentle, evidence-based strategies to support your baby’s sleep and better understand their sleep patterns.
Wednesday 10 June – Stay and Play
Wednesday 17 June – Attachment Parenting with Baa Baa Baby – Parent Workshop
Learn about building strong, secure connections with your baby through responsive and nurturing parenting approaches.
Wednesday 24 June – Stay and Play
Wednesday 1 July – Intro to Baby Massage with Intuitive Baby Massage – Parent Workshop
Discover simple baby massage techniques to support bonding, relaxation and your baby’s wellbeing.
Parents, please note that all children 12 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for all library programs and events.
1 Culross Avenue Thornlie
WA 6108
Australia
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