At these sessions we shall romp, sing, rhyme and share stories. There will be related activity or colouring in sheets for children to do at home. Sessions are best suited for toddlers aged 18 to 30 months, although everyone is welcome to attend. Bookings are not required. Childcare centres and groups must contact the library beforehand if planning to attend. […]

Introduce your baby to the joy of nursery rhymes and singalongs in the library! Singing rhymes and songs together is a lovely way to bond with your child and will help them learn to talk, build vocabulary and develop essential listening skills. Running weekly across all City of Swan Library branches, come along to a Rhymetime with your baby! Please […]

Spend quality time with your little ones and encourage their early literacy skills with songs and rhymes, as the City of Armadale Libraries host weekly Rhyme Time sessions. The rhythm and repetition of rhymes helps babies and children learn about words, sounds and language. Bounce and sing along with your baby to some favourite nursery rhymes, and learn some new […]

Join us in the junior area for a morning of stories, crafting, and meeting new friends. Story Time builds an early knowledge of reading and writing in children and aims to inspire a love of reading from birth and develop a sense of community for both caregivers and children.  Story Time is hosted on Mondays at 10.45am with a repeat […]

Story Time fosters a love of reading, encourages socialisation with other children and improves literacy skills through the use of rhymes, songs and stories. Fine motor skills are also improved through craft activities. A parent or guardian must accompany the child throughout the session. Story Time is held during the school term only. This is a free event and no bookings […]

A great program for active toddlers (aged 1 – 3 years) that will get you and your child moving and learning. Toddler Time aims to develop toddler's gross and fine motor skills, language skills, imagination and social interaction skills through music, movement, games and activities. Recommended for ages 1 - 3 years. Parents please note that children 12 years and […]

Half an hour of soothing songs and rhymes for young babies and their parents or carers. Develop early language skills through song and meet up with other families to learn and grow together as a community. All levels of English language proficiency are welcome and encouraged. This program is for the general public, for school and day care visits please see the School […]