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. 

Rhyme Time, Storytimes and Baby Bounce will be paused during the School Holidays. 

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

Bush Storytime

It’s Libraries in the Park! Meet us at Woodlands Historic Park in Greenvale for an outdoor Rhyme Time. Bush babies, tireless toddlers and playful preschoolers welcome!

Thursday 9 October  10.30am - 11.00am 
Thursday 16 October  10.30am - 11.00am 
Thursday 30 October  10.30am - 11.00am 
Thursday 6 November  10.30am - 11.00am 
Thursday 13 November 10.30am - 11.00am 
Thursday 20 November   10.30am - 11.00am 
Thursday 27 November  10.30am - 11.00am 
Thursday 4 December   10.30am - 11.00am 
Thursday 11 December 10.30am - 11.00am 

 

Please note, this event may be cancelled or relocated in extreme weather conditions including high temperatures and risk of bushfire. We recommend you check the weather conditions and your emails the morning of the event. Bookings are essential, so that we can contact attendees in the event of cancellation or relocation. 

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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 30 Aug  11.00am - 12.00pm 

Craigieburn Library

Sat 29 Mar  11.00am - 12.00pm 
Sat 28 Jun  11.00am - 12.00pm 
Sat 4 Oct  11.00am - 12.00pm 

Sunbury Library

Sat 1 Feb  11.00am - 12.00pm 
Sat 3 May  11.00am - 12.00pm 
Sat 2 Aug  11.00am - 12.00pm 
Sat 8 Nov  11.00am - 12.00pm 

Gladstone Park Community Library

Sat 1 Mar  11.00am - 12.00pm 

Tullamarine Library

Sat 31 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

Mondays  12.00pm - 12.30pm 
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 

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.

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

Mickleham North Community Centre

Punjabi  Thursdays  1.00pm - 2.00pm 

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