Storytime and Rhymetime

Rhymetime Kits

Missing our Rhymetime sessions? We've got you covered with our new Rhymetime Kits, as part of our Discovery Collection!

These specially-designed kits allow you to run your own Rhymetime session at home or at the park. Each kit comes with board books, puppets and other accessories.

And you can even sing along with our Children's Librarians through a dedicated YouTube playlist accessible via song sheet QR codes.

Suitable for families and carers with kids aged 0-5 years.

Find out more about these kits and other Discovery Collections items using the link below.

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Storytime

Join our Children's Librarians for a fun session of songs, storytelling and craft. The program fosters an early love of reading and helps develop literacy skills and social interaction in readiness for school.

Storytime is ideal for ages 3 to 5, but all ages are welcome.

Carers are required to stay and actively participate during the session.  

Sessions run during public school terms only. 2024 Term 1 starts Thursday 8 February.

  • Thursdays 11am - Stanton Library, Lower Ground Floor

No bookings are required. 

 

Rhymetime

Join our Children's Librarians for rhymes, music, singing and puppets to develop early literacy skills.

Rhymetime is ideal for ages 0 to 2, but all ages are welcome.

Carers are required to stay and actively participate during the session.

Sessions run during public school terms only. 2024 Term 1 starts Monday 5 February.

  • Mondays 9.30am and 11am - Stanton Library, Lower Ground Floor
  • Tuesdays  9.30am and 11am - Stanton Library, Lower Ground Floor
  • Thursdays 9.30am - Stanton Library, Lower Ground Floor

No bookings are required.

 

Online Storytime

Can't make it in person? Then join our Children's Librarians online for special Online Storytime sessions!

Experience great stories read aloud by our staff, as well as interactive rhymes and songs.

Check out our online Storytime playlist, and don't forget to save the playlist and turn on notifications to stay up to date with new Storytime content!

children's library card featuring a fun cockatoo

Kids only library card

This free kids-exclusive library card features a fun character named Squawki-Squawki Booknibblus, designed by award-winning author and illustrator Philip Bunting.

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1000 Books Before School

Join our free early literacy program aimed at helping children build their literacy skills before they start school!

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