The Burdekin celebrated the launch of its second First Five Forever Storywalk with more than 200 people at Plantation Park on Thursday, 30 June.
The Storywalk, featuring picture book Once I Munched A Mango by Samantha Wheeler, will be on display until Friday 29 July.
Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Lyn McLaughlin said the event celebrated the First Five Forever values of talking, reading, singing and playing with children while exploring the outdoors.
“I want to thank all families who joined us for the Plantation Park Storywalk launch as part of the Burdekin Library’s school holiday program – our Library Officers were joined by more than 200 boys and girls from across the Shire, as well as the team from Hands On Wildlife, Play Two Learn Burdekin and Burdekin Shire Youth Council,” Cr McLaughlin said.
“The launch included free morning tea served by the Burdekin Shire Youth Council, colouring in and messy play activities, an interactive Storywalk with the Sweet Days Hot Nights Festival mascot Mick the Cane Cutter, lucky door prizes, a mystery book pack station, First Five Forever giveaways and more.
“The Storywalk will remain on display until the end of July in Plantation Park. I encourage all families to visit and read the picture book, which also includes actions for children to do as they walk from one page of the story to the next.
“While the Burdekin Library has a jam-packed school holiday program, there are a range of activities offered by the Library throughout the year. From First 5 Forever programming including Storytime, Baby Rhyme Time and Toddler Time through to Tech Connect sessions for residents hoping to gain a greater understanding of technology in group or one-on-one sessions, there is something for all ages.”
