Early literacy programs and age ranges

• Baby Book Time - for ages 3-12 months and their grown ups
• Rhyme Time - for ages 3-24 months and their grown ups
• Toddler Time - for ages 1-3 years and their grown ups
• Preschool Story Time - for ages 3-5 years and their grown ups
• Family Story Time - all ages welcome.
• STEAM Story Time - for ages 3-5 years and their grown ups

Weekly schedule

Baby book time

For babies ages 3 to 12 months and their grown ups. These sessions are suitable for the age ranges specified. If you also have older children, please consider one of our other programs for your family.

It’s never too early to start reading to your baby. Baby Book Time will reacquaint parents with nursery rhymes and early childhood songs as well as showcase great books for babies.

11:00 am Monday - Darwin City Library
1:00 pm Wednesday - Casuarina Library

The Baby Book Time program runs all year.

Rhyme time

For ages 3 to 24 months and their grown ups. These sessions are suitable for the age ranges specified. If you also have older children, please consider one of our other programs for your family.

Clap and move to our Rhyme Time sessions. We’ll explore rhymes, songs and finger play. Interact with your baby to nurture pre-literacy, language and social skills. 

10:00 am Tuesday - Karama Library
10:00 am Thursday - Nightcliff Library

The Rhyme Time program runs all year.

Toddler time

For ages 1 to 3 years and their grown ups. These sessions are suitable for the age ranges specified. If you also have older children, please consider one of our other programs for your family.

Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program. Sessions include simple songs, short stories and movement activities.

10:00 am Tuesday - Nightcliff Library
10:00 am Wednesday - Darwin City Library

The Toddler Time program runs during school terms only.

Preschool story time

For ages 3-5 years and their grown ups. Younger siblings are welcome but may need more assistance from their grown ups to engage with the stories and activities aimed at older children.

Build early literacy skills in children with a wide selection of picture books and stories in our fun, interactive storytelling sessions. Story times help to develop listening, reading and comprehension skills in readiness for school.

10:00 am Monday - Casuarina Library

The Preschool Story Time program runs during school terms only.

Family story time

Our weekend Family Story Time includes songs, rhymes and stories which celebrate reading, books and using the library with your family. All ages are welcome to attend.

10:00 am Saturday - Casuarina Library
10:00 am Saturday - Darwin City Library

The Family Story Time program runs all year.

STEAM story time (commences 6 March)

Join us for STEAM Story Time, an interactive program tailored for 3 to 5 year olds, where we explore science, technology, engineering, arts and maths in a fun, messy and creative way.

10:00 am Thursday - Karama Library

The STEAM Story Time program runs all year.