Storytimes

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Bring your little ones along to the library and let them enjoy a magical time with stories, rhymes and songs. Meet other local parents and kids at these free sessions tailor made for babies, toddlers and preschool aged children. All sessions are free, and no bookings are required. 

All Storytimes are presented weekly throughout the 2024 school term but will not be run during school holidays.

Term 1      29 January - 28 March 

Term 2      15 April - 28 June

Term 3      15 July - 20 September

Term 4       7 October - 20 December

Family Storytime at Rosebud Library

Ages Four to seven 

Length: 30 minutes
Includes: Songs, rhymes and books
Develops: Language, imagination and concentration whilst introducing them to a wide range of books. 

Every second Saturday, 10.30am-11am 

Preschool Storytime

Ages - Four to five

Length: 45 minutes
Includes: Songs, rhymes, books and a craft activity
Develops: Language, imagination and concentration whilst introducing them to a wide range of books. 

Sensitive Storytime

Ages - Four to Seven

Length: 30 Minutes
Includes: Stories, songs, movement and bubbles in small groups to help keep children attentive in a relaxed environment.
Develops: Language, imagination and concentration whilst introducing them to a wide range of books. 
What to expect These are specially developed storytime to ensure a relaxed environment.  Please watch our video or read our story(PDF, 36MB) to learn more about the storytimes.

Mornington Library: Alternate Tuesdays of each month at 10:30 to 11am during the school term.

Our numbers for our sessions will be limited so bookings are essential.

Toddler Time

Ages - One to three

Length: 30 minutes
Includes: Songs, rhymes and books. You will Sing, dance and read along with your child.
Develops: Their language, motor and social skills.

 

Baby Time

Ages - Birth to twelve months

Length: 30 minutes
Includes: Songs, rhymes and simple books
Develops: Help your babies mind to grow by learning new words and songs as well as developing language and concentration. Stimulate their young minds and start to develop a love of reading from a young age.