Storytimes
The Early Years programs at Hume libraries are designed to support the literacy development of children between 0 to 5 years.
Rhyme Time and Storytimes will be paused during the School Holidays, but Baby Bounce will continue as usual. Check the handy calendar(PDF, 3MB)
in our What’s On brochure to see what activities are on for your children.
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!
Book your tickets
Thu 10 Oct |
10.30am - 11.00am |
Thu 17 Oct |
10.30am - 11.00am |
Thu 24 Oct |
10.30am - 11.00am |
Thu 31 Oct |
10.30am - 11.00am |
Thu 7 Nov |
10.30am - 11.00am |
Thu 14 Nov |
10.30am - 11.00am |
Thu 21 Nov |
10.30am - 11.00am |
Thu 28 Nov |
10.30am - 11.00am |
Thu 5 Dec |
10.30am - 11.00am |
Thu 12 Dec |
10.30am - 11.00am |
Please note, this event may be cancelled in extreme weather conditions including high temperatures and risk of bushfire. We recommend you check both the weather conditions and your email the morning of the event in case the event is cancelled. Bookings are essential, so that we can contact attendees in the event of cancellations.
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 16 Nov |
11.00am - 12.00pm |
Craigieburn Library
Sat 14 Dec |
11.00am - 12.00pm |
Sunbury Library
Sat 19 Oct |
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 |
Kalkallo Community Centre
Fridays |
10.00am - 10.30am |
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 |
Mickleham North Community Centre
Wednesdays |
2.30pm - 3.00pm |
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
Turkish |
Mondays |
11.30am - 12.15pm |
Arabic |
Wednesdays |
1.00pm - 1.45pm |
Assyrian |
Thursdays |
11.00am - 11.45am |
Craigieburn Library
Sinhala |
Mondays |
11.00am - 11.45am |
Arabic |
Wednesdays |
11.00am - 11.45am |
Turkish |
Wednesdays |
1.00pm - 1.45pm |
Hindi |
Thursdays |
11.00am - 11.45am |
Assyrian |
Fridays |
1.00pm - 1.45pm |
Kalkallo Community Centre
Punjabi |
Fridays |
11.30am - 12.30pm |
Mickleham North Community Centre
Punjabi |
Mondays |
11.00am - 12.00pm |