Babies & toddlers

Programs for children ages 0-5

Our programs encourage a love of books and enjoyment of the library.
Programs are held across Inner West Library locations during NSW public school term times.
Refer to the table below for session times and locations. No bookings required.

Book Buddies

Suitable for ages 0-2 years.
Introduce babies and carers to the fun and enjoyment of rhythm and nursery rhymes.

Storytime

Suitable for ages 3-5 years.
Stories and rhymes to encourage a love of books and a desire to learn to read.
Sessions support pre-schoolers with listening and language skills and being comfortable as part of a group in a fun and engaging way.

Family Tales

Family Tales introduces the enjoyment of books and rhythm in a lively weekend session aimed at children aged 0-5 and their carers. 

Take the challenge and sign up to 1000 Books Before School

Read aloud together and let the magic of stories do the rest. Whether it’s a book read together at home or at one of our programs, log them all and earn rewards.

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1000 Books Before School
1000 Books Before School

Stanmore Music Festival: Family Tales at Stanmore Library

Bring your little ones for a fun-filled experience of storytelling and music for children ages 0-5.

Stanmore Library
Saturday 16 November
Two sessions: 10.30am and 1.30pm
No bookings required.

Learn more about Stanmore Music Festival

Program table

These programs run during NSW public school term times.  

Location Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday  Sunday

Ashfield

Storytime
10.30am

  Book Buddies
10.30am
  Book Buddies
10.30am
  Family Tales 10.30am

Balmain

Book Buddies
10.30am
Storytime
10.30am
  Book Buddies
10.30am
Family Tales 10.30am   

ETC (Dulwich Hill)

Book Buddies
10.30am
Storytime
10.30am
      Family Tales
10.30am
 

Haberfield

  Storytime
10.30am
Book Buddies
10.30am
    Family Tales
10.30am
 

Leichhardt

Storytime
10.30am

Book Buddies
10.30am 

Book Buddies
10.30am
    Family Tales 10.30am 

Marrickville

Book Buddies
10.30am

  Storytime
10.30am
Book Buddies
10.30am
    Family Tales 10.30am
St Peters / Sydenham   Book Buddies
10.30am
    Storytime
10.30am
Family Tales
10.30am
 
Stanmore
 
Book Buddies
10.30am 
  Storytime
10.30am
Family Tales
10.30am
 

 Babies and Toddlers 2024 flyer schedule (PDF 401.5KB)

Event guidelines

  • Our goal is to have fun together with rhymes and books in a safe and happy space.
  • Plan to arrive on time – allow extra time for parking, bathroom visits and to settle your child.
  • Please don’t leave your child unattended at any time.
  • Participate with your child.
  • If your child is crying or disrupting others, please step out and quietly return once your child is ready.
  • Please put toys away as they may distract others.     
  • No food or drink to be consumed during storytime due to allergies and possible anaphylaxis.
  • Please refrain from chatting with other parents during the program as this is distracting to both the session leader and the audience.
  • Please silence your mobiles.
  • Please no photography.
  • Have fun!

 

    

Book Buddies and Storytime online

Keep connected through our digital offerings for babies and toddlers.

Book Buddies

 

    

Family Tales

 

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Storytime

 

    

School visits at the libraries

Inspire little life-long learners by connecting with your local Inner West Library branch. Introduce your students to our collections, reading resources and services.

Preschools

We welcome educator-led visits from preschool and childcare centres for quiet reading and or borrowing. To ensure a quality library experience, we recommend contacting the Children’s Librarian at least two weeks ahead of your planned visit. This will enable us to consider space capacities and any potential clash with regular programs at your nominated visit time.

In addition, all childcare and pre-school services located in the Inner West Council LGA are entitled to one 30min storytime delivered by library staff per year. This storytime can be delivered as a virtual visit to your centre via Microsoft Teams.

Preschools and childcare centres may also be invited to special library events throughout the year.

Please contact the Children’s Librarian to arrange a suitable time.

Contact: IWCprogramming@innerwest.nsw.gov.au

 

    

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Activities for children across the Inner West

Inner West Council has a number of activities for Children available across the Inner West, including the Magic Yellow Bus.

Keep up to date with Council’s activities for children and families.

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