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.
*These programs are ticketed. Find out about ticketing.
Weekly schedule
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Casuarina Library |
Darwin City Library |
Karama Library |
Nightcliff Library |
Monday |
10am |
11am |
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Tuesday |
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10am |
10am |
Wednesday |
1pm |
10am |
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Thursday |
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10am |
10am |
Friday |
No program. |
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Saturday |
10am |
10am |
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Sunday |
No program |
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.
This is a ticketed program*. Find out about ticketing.
11am Monday - Darwin City Library
1pm 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.
This is a ticketed program*. Find out about ticketing.
10am Tuesday - Karama Library
10am 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.
This is a ticketed program*. Find out about ticketing.
10am Wednesday - Darwin City Library
10am Thursday - Karama 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.
This is a ticketed program*. Find out about ticketing.
10am Monday - Casuarina Library
10am Tuesday - Nightcliff Library
The Preschool Story Time program runs during school terms only.
Family story time
Our weekend Famly Story Time includes songs, rhymes and stories which celebrate reading, books and using the library with your family. All ages are welcome to attend.
This is a ticketed program*. Find out about ticketing.
10am Saturday - Casuarina Library
10am Saturday - Darwin City Library
The Family Story Time program runs all year.
*Ticketing
Numbers are limited for these events to allow us to better deliver our early childhood programs. Tickets will be available at the library customer service area 30 minutes prior to the event starting. One ticket per family. The carer must be present to receive the ticket. Late arrivals may not be admitted to the session.