Losar marks the start of the Tibetan Lunisolar calendar and is a celebration of family, community, and sharing. Join us and celebrate Losar with a special story time session and craft activity at Dee Why Library.
For ages 0 to 5 years and their parents and carers. Drop-in for a story time in your language.
Join us for Rainbow Story Time this Mardi Gras, featuring stories and songs celebrating family, love and pride.
Monday 16 February - Thursday 19 February, 10 - 10.30am
Suitable for children aged 3 to 5 years old, with an accompanying parent or guardian.
Early literacy programs for children
Early literacy programs are held during NSW school terms across all our library locations.
The programs are free, and unless indicated, no bookings are required. When attending a session at Manly Library, remember to collect a free ticket from the front counter to secure your spot.
Baby Bounce
This is a lap-sit program specifically designed for carers and babies up to around 12 months of age. Learn songs and rhymes in a group setting that you can use at home with bub to help develop early literacy skills.
Time: 10am -10.30am
- Monday: Mona Vale
- Tuesday: Forestville, Manly and Warringah Mall
- Wednesday: Manly (additional Baby Bounce session at 10.30am) and Mona Vale
- Thursday: Dee Why and Glen Street
Rhyme Time
Support your child to develop auditory skills, acquire language and support speech development with our Rhyme Time sessions. Suitable for toddlers+.
Time: 10am - 10:30am
- Monday: Manly (additional Rhyme Time session at 10.30am)
- Tuesday: Glen Street
- Wednesday: Dee Why, Forestville and Warringah Mall
- Thursday: Mona Vale and Warringah Mall
- Friday: Dee Why, Glen Street, Manly (additional Rhyme Time session at 10.30am) and Mona Vale
Story Time
This is an interactive program for carers and children aged 3 years to school age. Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes to help develop early literacy skills.
Time: 10am - 10.30am
- Monday: Dee Why and Warringah Mall
- Tuesday: Dee Why and Mona Vale
- Wednesday: Glen Street
- Thursday: Forestville and Manly
Story Time at Avalon Community Library
Visit the Avalon Community Library website for further information about session times.
Tibetan Story Time
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and games to support Tibetan language and literacy for children aged 0 - 5 years.
- Dee Why Library: Thursdays, fortnightly 11-11.30am during school term.
Visit the Tibetan Story Time page for term dates and more information.