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Join us for a fun and interactive storytelling session in Auslan and English! Aimed at children aged 3 to 7 years and their families and carers. Presented by Deaf Connect.

Wednesday 15 April, 10.30am - 11am at Mona Vale Library

 

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Join special guests from Council's Transport team for a fun and informative Story Time about staying safe this National Road Safety Week. Enjoy an interactive session, role play road safety and collect a free giveaway. 

Thursday 21 May, 10am – Manly Library

 

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.

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.