Local Library Trip

I love public libraries, mostly because I love books and love saving money by borrowing them free instead of paying for them.  Geekling also loves books (in fact that is something of an understatement!), and of course loves exploring new places and the library had moved and renovated since our last visit so a trip the the local public library was a perfect way to spend some time on a Sunday afternoon.

Their kids area is fabulous, Geekling enjoyed toddling over to the shelves and grabbing a book then toddling back to a nice open spot on the floor to 'read'.  They also had a few old-school bead on a wire toys (as seen behind Geekling, above), lots of kid sized furniture and a station for colouring in.  There was a little kids nook full of pillows but I think Hubby enjoyed flopping in the pillows more than Geekling!

The library also had a couple of toddler-sized computers, which Geekling enjoyed most of all!  They were loaded with some kind of educational software which included information about cats - it was a big hit as Geekling is near-obsessed with cats!

Lifeline Bookfest

Geekling and I had a lovely morning yesterday at Caboolture while Hubby had his weekly sleep in.  We went to the Lifeline Bookfest and came out with a swag of books, mostly for Geekling, for $17. All kids books were under $2!

Many of these books are the touchy feely type which Geekling LOVES at the moment.  The "My First Science Book" at the bottom left has some wonderful ideas for fun experiments and lessons that I can't wait to try, although I think Geekling is still a bit young.

After the bookfest we had a brief play by the lake in the same park, Geekling loved watching the ducks, geese, pidgeons and water hens but kept refusing to hold my hand or be picked up, instead wanting to chase them too close to the water so we moved on to the play area.  It was really well suited to toddlers - they had a fantastic swing and other equipment sized for my 13 month old rather than 5 year olds.

We had a great little play, and well and truly wore Geekling out which made for a great nap.