Storytimes

Woman reads a story to a group of children

The Early Years programs at Hume libraries are designed to support the literacy development of children between 0 to 5 years. 

Rhyme Time and Storytimes will be paused during the School Holidays, but Baby Bounce will continue as usual. Check the handy calendar(PDF, 3MB) in our What’s On brochure to see what activities are on for your children.

Looking for more ways to share a love of reading with your children? Check out the 1000 Books Before School Program.

Bush Storytime

It’s Libraries in the Park! Meet us at Woodlands Historic Park in Greenvale for an outdoor Rhyme Time. Bush babies, tireless toddlers and playful preschoolers welcome!

Book your tickets

 

Thu 10 Oct  10.30am - 11.00am 
Thu 17 Oct  10.30am - 11.00am 
Thu 24 Oct  10.30am - 11.00am 
Thu 31 Oct  10.30am - 11.00am 
Thu 7 Nov  10.30am - 11.00am 
Thu 14 Nov  10.30am - 11.00am 
Thu 21 Nov  10.30am - 11.00am 
Thu 28 Nov  10.30am - 11.00am 
Thu 5 Dec  10.30am - 11.00am 
Thu 12 Dec  10.30am - 11.00am 

 

Please note, this event may be cancelled in extreme weather conditions including high temperatures and risk of bushfire. We recommend you check both the weather conditions and your email the morning of the event in case the event is cancelled. Bookings are essential, so that we can contact attendees in the event of cancellations.

Dad's Storytime

Are you a dad with kids aged 0-5 years old? You’re invited to Dad's Storytime! It’s a great way to meet other dads in Hume, bond with your kids, and be an amazing reading role model. Join us for a 30-minute storytime, and stick around afterwards to chat, ask questions, and swap parenting tips.

Broadmeadows Library

Sat 16 Nov  11.00am - 12.00pm 

Craigieburn Library

Sat 14 Dec  11.00am - 12.00pm 

Sunbury Library

Sat 19 Oct  11.00am - 12.00pm 

Baby Bounce

For children between the age of 0 to 12 months. Enjoy gentle movements and rhymes as a first introduction to reading.

Broadmeadows Library

Tuesdays  1.00pm - 1.30pm 
Fridays  12.15pm - 12.45pm 

Craigieburn Library

Mondays  1.00pm - 1.30pm 
Thursdays  2.00pm - 2.30pm 

Sunbury Library

Mondays  12.00pm - 12.30pm 
Thursdays  11.30am - 12.00pm 
Fridays  11.30am - 12.00pm 

Tullamarine Library

Wednesdays  12.15pm - 12.45pm 

Kalkallo Community Centre

Fridays  10.00am - 10.30am 

Rhyme Time

For children up to 3 years old. Learn rhymes and how to engage your child in reading.

Broadmeadows Library

Tuesdays  10.15am - 10.45am 
Fridays  10.15am - 10.45am 

Craigieburn Library

Tuesdays  10.15am - 10.45am 
Fridays  10.15am - 10.45am 

Sunbury Library

Mondays  10.00am - 10.30am 
Fridays  10.00am - 10.30am 

Tullamarine Library

Wednesdays 10.15am - 10.45am 

Greenvale West Community Centre

Mondays 10.00am - 10.30am 

Mickleham North Community Centre

Wednesdays 2.30pm - 3.00pm 

Storytime

For children between the age of 3 to 5 years old. Listen to stories and complete craft activities with your child designed to help children develop a lifelong love of reading.

Broadmeadows Library

Tuesdays  11.15am - 12.00pm 
Fridays  11.15am - 12.00pm 

Craigieburn Library

Tuesdays  11.00am - 11.45am 
Fridays  11.00am - 11.45am 

Sunbury Library

Mondays  11.00am - 11.45am 
Thursdays  10.00am - 10.45am 

Tullamarine Library

Wednesdays 11.00am - 11.45am 

Greenvale West Community Centre

Mondays 11.00am - 11.45am 

Bilingual Storytime

For children between the age of 3 and 5 years old. Listen to stories and join in for rhymes in both English and either Arabic, Assyrian, Punjabi, Sinhala or Turkish.

Broadmeadows Library

Turkish  Mondays  11.30am - 12.15pm 
Arabic  Wednesdays  1.00pm - 1.45pm 
Assyrian  Thursdays  11.00am - 11.45am 

Craigieburn Library

Sinhala  Mondays  11.00am - 11.45am 
Arabic  Wednesdays  11.00am - 11.45am 
Turkish  Wednesdays  1.00pm - 1.45pm 
Hindi  Thursdays  11.00am - 11.45am 
Assyrian  Fridays  1.00pm - 1.45pm 

Kalkallo Community Centre

Punjabi  Fridays  11.30am - 12.30pm 

Mickleham North Community Centre

Punjabi  Mondays  11.00am - 12.00pm