Reading to children from the time they are born has a positive effect on the development of language and vocabulary, as well as providing the pre-literacy skills that are essential in learning to read when a child begins school. The Rhyme Time (suitable for 0-2 years) and Toddler Time (suitable for 12 months - 2.5 years) programs are designed to encourage parents and children to enjoy the benefits of reading together.
Songs, rhymes, finger plays and stories are shared in a group environment. Library staff can also assist you in finding resources to suit your needs, such as board books for babies, nursery rhyme books and parenting resources. No registration is required for this free event.
Rhyme Time (0 - 2 years)
Location | Days | Time |
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Mary Davies Library and Community Centre | Monday | 10.30am - 11.15am |
Secret Harbour Community Centre | Tuesday | 10.30am - 11.15am |
Rockingham Library | Tuesday | 11am - 11.45am |
Safety Bay Library | Wednesday | 9.30am - 10.15am |
Warnbro Community Library | Thursday | 9.30am - 10.15am |
Toddler Time (12 months - 2.5 years)

Location | Days | Time |
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Mary Davies Library and Community Centre | Monday | 9.30am - 10.15am |
Safety Bay Library | Monday | 9.30am - 10.15am |
Rockingham Library | Tuesday | 10am - 10.45am |
Secret Harbour Community Centre | Tuesday | 9.30am - 10.15am |
Warnbro Community Library | Thursday | 10.30am - 11.15am |
Mary Davies Library and Community Centre | Saturday | 10am - 10.45am |
Story Time for children aged 2-5 years is held at all four libraries. Sessions include two to three stories, songs, action rhymes and a craft activity – all related to a common theme.
Older children are welcome to join story time during the school holidays and home schooling children are welcome at any time. No registration is required for this free event.
Location | Days | Time |
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Safety Bay Library | Tuesday | 10.30am - 11.30am |
Warnbro Community Library | Tuesday | 10.30am - 11.30am |
Rockingham Library | Thursday | 10.30am - 11.30am |
Mary Davies Library and Community Centre | Friday | 10am - 11am |
Drop in to the Rockingham Library and get creative using a range of crafty supplies.
Craft Time is open to all abilities and ages 2+. Adults are welcome to join in as well.
No registration is required for this free event.
Weekly sessions run every Wednesday 3.30pm – 4.30pm.
Join a librarian in the Pop-Up Story Zone at the Rockingham Shopping Centre (near the ANZ Bank entrance) for stories, songs and craft activities suitable for 2 - 5 years to celebrate special 2022 events. Free sessions, bookings not required.

Event | Day/Date | Time |
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The Librarians Favourite Books Story Time | Wednesday 1 June | 10am - 10.30am |
NAIDOC Week Story Time | Wednesday 6 July | 10am - 10.30am |
CBCA Book Week Story Time | Wednesday 24 August | 10am - 10.30am |
Father's Day Story Time | Wednesday 31 August | 10am - 10.30am |
Halloween Story Time | Wednesday 26 October | 10am - 10.30am |
Remembrance Day Story Time | Wednesday 9 November | 10am - 10.30am |
Christmas Story Time | Wednesday 14 December | 10am - 10.30am |
Under 5's STEAM Lab sessions are for kids up to 5 years who enjoy an exciting, group environment.
Each session will be different, exploring age appropriate science, technology, engineering, art or maths to challenge the kids' creative and problem solving skills.
In the group they will meet new friends with similar interests. Bookings essential.
Rockingham Library every Monday 10am - 11am.
Warnbro Community Library fortnightly Wednesday 10.30am - 11.30am.
Register for Under 5's STEAM LAB! session
Techreate: Kids Tech Club is a self-directed and open learning environment designed for young people (7 – 17 year olds) to work on their tech skills and build creative projects of their own choice using digital technology.
This is a free, term-long program, running fortnightly at Mary Davies Library and Community Centre, Rockingham Library and Safety Bay Library.
Bookings are essential.
Register for Techreate session
The aim of the Bookstars Club is to introduce the benefits of using the library and to promote the joys of reading to all primary school-aged children.
Bookstars is held three times during school terms at Mary Davies Library and Community Centre, Safety Bay Library and Warnbro Community Library.
Sessions include crafts, storytelling, author visits, games and puzzles.
Register for Bookstars Club session
STEAM Lab fortnightly sessions at Rockingham Library and Warnbro Community Library are for students aged 6-12 who enjoy an exciting and collaborative environment.
Each session will be different, exploring science, technology, engineering, art or maths to challenge your creative and problem solving skills.
Come and meet friends with similar interests. Bookings are essential.
Register for STEAM Lab session