Media Release
26 May, 2015
Get Involved in Moorabool’s Book Bug Babes
It is never too early to start reading to your baby. This is the message Moorabool Shire Council’s
Early Years and Library Services are sharing with families, with the launch of the Book Bug Babes
project.
Mums, dads or carers of eight week old babies who attend their eight week Maternal and Child
Health appointment will received a special library registration form. When this form is presented at
the Lerderderg Library in Bacchus Marsh, or the Ballan Library, you will receive a free Book Bug
Babes bag containing a library card for your child, a small board book, and information about other
early literacy activities within Moorabool.
The project compliments the popular Let’s Read Program, which is delivered through Maternal and
Child Health at the 4 month, 12 month, 18 month and 3.5 year key ages and stages visits.
“Early literacy activities, such as reading to your baby, talking, singing and rhyming, all help to
develop your child’s language, and provide opportunities to develop literacy skills that support later
learning,” Moorabool Mayor Cr Paul Tatchell said.
“Babies can be read to from birth, and there are so many good books available for babies. Our
local libraries have a wealth of good quality books for families to borrow, and are a great place to
visit with young children.”
For more information on the program contact Robyn Howarth, Maternal and Child Health
Coordinator, on 5366 7100.
Rob Croxford
Chief Executive Officer
For media enquiries please contact Council’s Communications/Public Relations Officer via email
on mediaenquiries@moorabool.vic.gov.au or telephone on (03) 5366 7100 for additional
information.