Rhymetime, storytime, singing and stories

Foster your child’s language and literacy skills through singing, reading and other fun activities.

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Our librarians regularly present popular sessions across our libraries.

Join us in branch with your little ones for rhymetime and storytime. Sessions are presented in Auslan, English and Mandarin.  See What’s On for dates and times

Rhymetime combines rhymes, movement, music and singing to help develop early literacy skills. For 0 to 2 year-olds. 

Storytime fosters a love of reading, develops literacy skills and encourages social interaction for school readiness in a fun setting. For 3 to 5 year-olds.

Rhymetime and storytime sessions

Darling Square Library Tuesdays
  • Rhymetime at 10.30am
  • Storytime at 11.30am
Newtown Library Wednesdays
  • Rhymetime at 10.30am
  • Storytime at 11.30am
Surry Hills Library Wednesdays
  • Rhymetime at 10.30am
  • Storytime at 11.30am
 Glebe Library Thursdays
  • Rhymetime at 10.30am
  • Storytime at 11.30am
Green Square Library Thursdays
  • Rhymetime at 10.15am and 11am
  • Storytime at 11.30am

Bookings not required, session numbers are limited. Arrive early to ensure your place.

Bilingual rhymetime and storytime, Mandarin and English

Green Square Library Mondays
  • Rhymetime at 10.30am
  • Storytime at 11.30am
Darling Square Library Wednesdays
  • Rhymetime at 10.30am
  • Storytime at 11.30am

Bookings not required, session numbers are limited. Arrive early to ensure your place.

Auslan and English storytime

Presented in partnership with Deaf Connect, these fun storytime sessions are suitable for deaf and hearing preschool aged children.

See Auslan and English storytime dates.

Singing and stories

Fun sessions designed for little learners (0 to 5 year-olds) and their grown-ups are also held at Customs House, Kings Cross, Ultimo and Waterloo libraries.