Paroo Shire Council, Media Release, 10 March 2021
The Cunnamulla Library’s First 5 Forever program is unfolding out the library doors, for the first Under 5’s Easter Fair event on Thursday 8 April.
First 5 Forever is a statewide program that provides strong early literacy foundations for all Queensland children aged 0-5 years.
Paroo Shire Mayor, Cr Suzette Beresford said that Council is hopeful that the event will attract families who aren’t currently attending the regular First 5 Forever programs such as Monday Music & Playtime.
“Our children are our future and engaging children in reading and storytelling is so important to develop their reading and communication skills,” Cr Beresford said.
“By bringing the library to them through this fun and interactive event, Council is eager to engage the children in a new way and get them coming to programs at the library in the future.”
Previously held indoors, this first outreach event will include musical entertainment from the Fabulous Lemon Drops, the opportunity for eligible library members to have their photo taken with their favourite storybook princesses, an Easter egg hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny.
Tammy Hickey who runs Paroo Shire Council’s library programs said that there’s never been anyone like the Storytime Princesses appear in Cunnamulla before.
“Library members who have been loaning out two books a week until the 1 April will be able to have photos taken with Moana, Cinderella, Elsa, Anna and Snow White,” Tammy said.
“It’s been a great incentive for the kids to loan more books out from the library, and it will be very exciting to have these lifelike characters appear off the pages of the kids’ favourite fairytales.”
The Under 5’s Easter Fair is on Thursday 8 April from 9am – 12pm in Centenary Park (Garden and Jane streets, Cunnamulla). For more information about the event, contact the library on 07 4655 8490.
Paroo Shire Council would like to thank the State Library of Queensland, CACH and KEYS for making the event possible.
Wednesday 10 March 2021
First 5 Forever: First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government. Since launching in 2015 there have been more than 2.5 million attendances at First 5 Forever activities in public libraries and Indigenous Knowledge Centres across Queensland. www.slq.qld.gov.au/first5forever
Lemon Drops: The mental wellbeing of children is an ongoing issue, even more so now in these uncertain times. As educators and musicians, we passionately believe in the power of arts engagement to improve mental health. Through our wide range of interactive music concerts and creative workshops we aim to spread a message of positivity and kindness, providing opportunities for children to improve their mental wellbeing. Our performances include a large dose of fun, and encourage audience participation through singing, dancing and drama. From concert stages and festivals, to schools and private parties, our entertainment for kids can suit events of any size.
Storytime Princesses: My Royal Party has the most professional and experienced performers Queensland has to offer. Our cast are all highly trained dancers ,singers an actors with global contract experience, working for companies such as Disney, Universal Studios, Movie World, Barbie, all major cruise lines and more Most importantly, our performers know how to create the most magical experiences for your children. Not only do our performers look like real princesses, but their accents, mannerisms and movements will have you believe that they stepped right out of a fairy tale!
