Library Activities for Children
Children's Activities at City of Melville Libraries
It's never too early to start reading and sharing a love of books. Come along to our sessions and share the delight of stories, songs and picture books.
Rhyme Time features interactive stories, songs and rhymes and is for children aged two years and under, their parents, carers and friends.
Storytime features stories, rhyme and creative play and is for children aged two to five years, their parents, carers and friends.
No bookings required.
Sessions run during school terms. We look forward to welcoming you back to regular programming from Monday, 10 February 2025.
Scroll down for session times and venues.
Storytime (school term only)
| | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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| AH Bracks Library | 10.30am to 11.00am | | 10.30am to 11.00am | | 10.30am to 11.00am |
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| Bull Creek Library | | | | 10.30am to 11.00am | |
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| Civic Square Library | 10.30am to 11.00am | | | | 10.30am to 11.00am |
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| Wilgi Kaartdijin Mia Willagee Library | | 10.00am to 10.30am | | | |
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Rhyme Time (school term only)
| | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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| AH Bracks Library | | 9.30am to 10.00am | 9.30am to 10.00am | 9.30am to 10.00am | |
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| Bull Creek Library | 2.00pm to 2.30pm | 10.30am to 11.00am | | | |
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| Civic Square Library | 9.30am to 10.00am | 9.30am to 10.00am | 10.30am to 11.00am | | 9.30am to 10.00am |
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| Wilgi Kaartdijin Mia Willagee Library | | | 10.00am to 10.30am | 10.00am to 10.30am | 10.00am to 10.30am |
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Koolangka Waangkiny - Noongar Language Storytime
Join Rickeeta Walley, Alton Walley, and special guests on Whadjuk boodja to celebrate Noongar stories and language in interactive sessions for early learners.
This weekly program introduces simple Noongar language, engaging children's imaginations through the use of traditional storytelling, song, dance, instruments and creative play.
All welcome – no bookings required.
AH Bracks Library + Creative Space:
Date: Fridays during the school term
Time: 9.15am to 9.45am
Wilgi Kaartdijin Mia Willagee Library:
Date: Saturdays during the school term
Time: 10.30am to 11.00am
Chinese-English Baby Rhyme Time @ Bull Creek Library
Come along and enjoy Rhyme Time in Chinese and English. These sessions are filled with traditional rhymes in Chinese and English.
We aim to share Chinese culture with everyone, and promote Chinese language for those wanting their children to learn Chinese. All welcome - no bookings required.
Dates: Each Wednesday during school term
Time: 10.30am to 11.00am
Ages: 0 to 2 year olds and their parents or carers
Hindi Rhyme Time @ Bull Creek Library
Join the Hindi Samaj of WA in a celebration of Indian culture through songs and rhymes in Hindi. All welcome - no bookings required.
Dates: Each Friday during school term
Time: 10.30am to 11.00am
Ages: 0 to 5 year olds and their parents or carers
Tamil Rhyme Time @ Bull Creek Library
Join the MuKaMai Tamil School for a special rhyme time celebrating Tamil culture, customs, language and traditions through rhymes, songs and stories. All welcome - no bookings required.
Dates: Each Monday during school term
Time: 10.30am to 11.00am
Ages: 0 to 5 year olds and their parents or carers
Join your favourite City of Melville Library presenters for Baby Rhyme Time whenever it suits you! Our online sessions are full of the songs and rhymes that your kids love.
You can find all of our online Baby Rhyme Time sessions on YouTube.
LibraryCraft is a free Minecraft Server for 7 to 17 year olds in WA.
If you own a copy of Minecraft Java Edition and play on PC, Mac or Linux you’ll be able to connect.
There are survival worlds, creative worlds, three PVP combat worlds, and a central lobby world that connects them all - plus mini games, monthly build competitions and prizes.
For more information and to join visit www.librarycraft.net.
Better Beginnings
Sharing a love of reading, rhymes, singing and talking with your baby is one of the best things you can do to give your baby a head start in life and at school. The City of Melville Better Beginnings (BB) program offers a range of activities including:
- New parent information sessions on the importance of reading to your baby.
- Baby Rhyme Time and Storytime sessions
- A range of books, rhymes and songs to share with your baby.
- Special parenting collections to assist you in learning about your growing baby, toddler or child.
- Helping you choose the right books for yourself and your baby.
Parents with newborn babies or two-year olds can collect a free Better Beginnings reading kit from their Community Child Health Nurse.
The Better Beginnings free reading kit includes:
- A free gift board book for your baby from your local council.
- A nursery rhyme frieze and a BB poster.
- A list of first books for babies and toddlers.
- A brochure with tips for enjoying reading with your baby.
- Information about City of Melville Library activities and an enrolment form.
The Better Beginnings Family Literacy Program is delivered through public libraries throughout the state and aims to support parents as their child's first teacher.
Better Beginnings Family Literacy Program is coordinated by the State Library of WA and partially funded by Rio Tinto WA Future Fund.
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