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. 

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

Intergenerational Storytime

Social inclusion is a big part of why we love libraries, so we’re taking a library program to community members who face challenges in accessing the library building and programs. Join us at Baptcare Brookview, a Residential Aged Care facility, to make new friendships with senior citizens.

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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 7 Mar  11.00am - 12.00pm 
Sat 25 Jul  11.00am - 12.00pm 
Sat 14 Nov  11.00am - 12.00pm 

Craigieburn Library

Sat 2 May  11.00am - 12.00pm 
Sat 22 Aug  11.00am - 12.00pm 
Sat 12 Dec  11.00am - 12.00pm 

Sunbury Library

Sat 7 Feb  11.00am - 12.00pm 
Sat 27 Jun  11.00am - 12.00pm 
Sat 17 Oct  11.00am - 12.00pm 

Gladstone Park Community Library

Sat 19 Sep  11.00am - 12.00pm 

Tullamarine Library

Sat 30 May  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

Thursdays  11.30am - 12.00pm 
Fridays  11.30am - 12.00pm 

Tullamarine Library

Wednesdays  12.15pm - 12.45pm 

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 

Highlander Community Centre

Wednesdays 1.30pm - 2.00pm 

Kalkallo Community Centre

Fridays  10.00am - 10.30am 

Mickleham North Community Centre

Mondays  10.00am - 10.30am 

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

Arabic  Wednesdays  1.00pm - 1.45pm 
Assyrian  Thursdays  11.00am - 11.45am 

Craigieburn Library

For children between the age of 1-5 years old.

Assyrian  Fridays  1.00pm - 1.45pm 
Hindi  Thursdays  11.00am - 11.45am 

Mickleham North Community Centre

For children between the age of 1-5 years old.

Punjabi  Mondays  11.00am - 11.45am 

Want to book a Storytime visit to your Kindergarten, Childcare or Playgroup? Email LibraryOutreach@hume.vic.gov.au for more information.