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Pre-school aged (0-5 years)

Join us for fun, interactive sessions that help babies and young children grow through music, movement, and reading.

Our programs below are free and do not require bookings.

Unless listed otherwise, these programs only run during term time (and not in School Holidays).

Looking for more children's events and activities? Explore more via our Eventbrite: Children's Events.

Babytime (0-1 years)

Join us for a fun and interactive session designed for babies and their carer(s). Enjoy bouncing, singing, and reading together in a lively and engaging environment.

Weekly sessions:

  • Ngutungka West Lakes: Mondays, 10-10:30am
  • Civic Library: Tuesdays, 10-10:30am & Thursdays, 11-11:30am
  • Findon Library: Wednesdays, 11-11:30am
  • Ngutungka Henley: Fridays, 10-10:30am

No bookings are required.

Love our Babytime music? We have created a Babytime playlist! It's free to stream on Freegal. View Playlist | Get Freegal

Baby crawling over open book 

Toddlertime (1-3 years)

Join us for a lively session perfect for toddlers. We’ll move, sing, wiggle, and read together in an energetic and welcoming space.

Weekly sessions:

  • Ngutungka West Lakes: Mondays, 11-11:30am
  • Civic Library: Tuesdays, 11-11:30am
  • Ngutungka Henley: Fridays, 11-11:30am

No bookings are required.

Love our Toddlertime music? We have created a Toddlertime playlist! It's free to stream on Freegal. View Playlist | Get Freegal

Toddler playing on xylophone 

Mini Movers (1-4 years)

Join us for a free, fun, and active session where children can talk, play, sing, stomp, jump, and dance! A great way to support movement, confidence, and early learning.

Weekly sessions:

  • Findon Library: Wednesdays, 10-10:30am
  • Hindmarsh Library: Thursdays, 10-10:30am

No bookings are required.

Love our Mini Movers music? We have created a Mini Movers playlist! It's free to stream on Freegal. View Playlist | Get Freegal

mini movers

Read and Create (3-5 years)

Join us for a relaxed and playful session filled with stories, songs, movement, and creative activities. Each week supports your child’s confidence, early literacy, fine‑motor skills, and overall school‑readiness, while giving families a chance to connect and learn together.

Weekly sessions:

  • Ngutungka West Lakes: Tuesdays, 10-10:45am
  • Findon Library: Fridays, 10-10:45am

No bookings are required.

Storytime 

Words Grow Minds at Charles Sturt Libraries

Every time you talk, read, play and sing with your baby and young child – you are helping their minds grow.

Here’s some ways to get involved in the Words Grow Minds campaign at Charles Sturt Libraries.

Learn more

Words Grow Minds in Bubble Writing

Need help?

Libraries
Call 8408 1333
Email library@charlessturt.sa.gov.au
Follow our Facebook pages Charles Sturt Libraries, Ngutungka West Lakes and Ngutungka Henley.

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