CHILDREN AND FAMILY
We run regular programs to support early literacy and learning.


Rhyme Time
Join us at Rhyme Time for simple stories, songs, and rhymes for babies, toddlers, and their carers.
Each session has a limited capacity. Please arrive on time to avoid disappointment.
Rhyme Time for babies (0-18 months)
- Hurstville Library: Mondays 10.00am - 10.30am
- Penshurst Library: Tuesdays 10.30am - 11.00am
- Clive James Library, Kogarah: Thursdays 10.00am - 10.30am
- Oatley Library: Fridays 10.30am - 11.00am
Rhyme Time for babies and toddlers (0-3 years)
- South Hurstville Library: Wednesdays 10.30am - 11.00am
Rhyme Time for toddlers (18 months – 3 years)
- Hurstville Library: Mondays 11.00am - 11.30am
- Penshurst Library: Tuesdays 11.30am - 12 noon
- Clive James Library, Kogarah: Thursdays 11.00am - 11.30am
- Oatley Library: Fridays 11.30am - 12 noon

Mandarin Rhyme Time
Join us for Mandarin Rhyme Time with simple stories, songs and rhymes in Mandarin and English for babies, toddlers, and their carers.
- Hurstville Library: Second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 10.30am – 11.00am
普通话儿歌故事会
一起来唱中文儿歌和童谣、听普通话故事,适合0至3岁的儿童及他们的照顾者。
- 好事围图书馆:每月第二个和第四个星期三上午10:30至11:00
Cantonese Rhyme Time
Join us for Cantonese Rhyme Time with simple stories, songs and rhymes in Cantonese and English for babies, toddlers, and their carers.
- Hurstville Library: Third Wednesday of the month, 10.30am – 11.00am
廣東話儿歌故事會
一起来唱廣東話 (粤语) 兒歌和童謠、聽廣東話故事,適合0至3歲的兒童及他們的照顧者。
- 好事圍圖書館:每月第三個星期三上午10:30至11:00

Story Time
Join us for Story Time! Listen to stories, sing songs, and do fun craft activities.
Suitable for preschoolers aged 3-5 years.
- Oatley Library: Tuesdays 10.30am - 11.15am
- Penshurst Library: Wednesday 10.30am - 11.15am
- South Hurstville Library: Thursdays 10.30am - 11.15am
- Clive James Library, Kogarah: Fridays 10.30am - 11.15am

Music House! Music For Babies and Toddlers
Join with Tito as he explores the many ways that families can make connections through shared musical experiences. Families with children 8 months to 5 years will learn how to engage and interact with their children musically, helping to create a Music House!
- Media Lab, Hurstville Library
- Every Tuesday from 3 March – 24 March, 1.00pm – 2.00pm
- For parents and their children aged 8 months – 5 years old
- Bookings essential as our spaces and instruments are limited, book now to reserve your spot!
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