The council said the popular in-person literacy program has returned to Tuesdays and Thursdays once again with a 20 person capacity limit.

Ararat Rural City Council chief executive Dr Tim Harrison said the council knows "how valuable" the in-person literacy program is for children's literacy.

"Reading and singing from a young age helps children develop crucial language skills that builds confidence and a lifelong love of learning," Dr Harrison said.

"We know how valuable our face-to-face literacy programs are for young families and children to bond with others."

READ MORE:

Dr Harrison was pleased to welcome back families to the Library for Storytime and Baby Rhyme Time sessions, with a change in Library operations.

According to Ararat Regional Library, story time allows preschool children and their parents to share the joy of books, rhythm and song and baby rhyme time is a fun and interactive program which combines rhymes, singing and stories for children aged up to two.

"Our team has worked hard to safely manage the return of the Storytime and Baby Rhyme Time program while adhering to COVID Safe guidelines," he said.

Got a story to share? Get in touch - james.halley@araratadvertiser.com.au

The Library will be opening an hour later (from 11am) on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to adhere with the literacy program.

"Bookings are strongly encouraged for all families that would like to attend as spaces are limited to 20 people at a time," he said.

"Thank you to all those who are doing the right thing and helping to keep our community safe so we can safely bring back activities."

Storytime and rhyme time places are limited to 20 people at a time - bookings are required. For more information, call the Ararat Regional Library on 5352 1722.

Bookings can also be made online via:

Rhyme Time (Tuesdays) : https://www.trybooking.com/BUJQW

Storytime (Thursdays): https://www.trybooking.com/BUKFV

While you're with us, you can now receive updates straight to your inbox from The Ararat Advertiser. To make sure you're up-to-date with all the news from across the Ararat shire, sign up here.