The popular preschool children’s programs – Babytime, Toddlertime, and Storytime – occur at Library branches across the Central Coast. Read on to find a session near you! ↓

Babytime

Babytime is a FREE 30-minute session parents and carers can attend with their bubs. Led by a librarian, the session includes singing, rhymes and simple stories for babies aged 0 to 24 months. It’s a gorgeous thing to do with your young children!

Kincumber Library

Babytime session times

LibraryDayTime
Erina LibraryWednesday9.30am
Gosford LibraryTuesday & Wednesday10am
Kariong LibraryTuesday10am
Kincumber LibraryThursday9.45am
Lake Haven LibraryTuesday9.30am
Toukley LibraryTuesday9.30am
Tuggerah LibraryThursday & Friday10am
Umina Beach LibraryTuesday9.30am

Toddlertime

Children aged 2-3 years will develop language, literacy, and numeracy skills at Toddlertime. Plus it’s a great opportunity for parents to better engage with their children through songs, stories, and activities.

Toddlertime session times

LibraryDayTime
Erina LibraryThursday9.30am
Gosford LibraryTuesday & Wednesday10:45am
Kariong LibraryThursday10am
Kincumber LibraryWednesday9.45am
Lake Haven LibraryWednesday10am
Toukley LibraryWednesday9.30am
Tuggerah LibraryWednesday9.30am

Storytime

Storytime is a traditional literacy program designed for preschool-age children who are getting ready for big school. During the sessions, Library staff read stories to the children as well as engage them in activities such as singing and craft.

Session Times

LibraryDayTime
Bateau Bay LibraryWednesday11am
Erina LibraryTuesday 10.30am and Saturday 11amSee column left
Gosford LibraryThursday10:30am
Kariong LibraryMonday10am
Kincumber LibraryWednesday & Thursday10.30am
Lake Haven LibraryWednesday11am
Toukley LibraryTuesday11am
Tuggerah LibraryThursday11am
Umina LibraryTuesday10.30am
Woy Woy LibraryWednesday10.45am

For more details, visit the Central Coast Libraries website.

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After working in print and online media for more than a decade, Katie launched Playing in Puddles in 2017. A mum of three young boys and local of the Central Coast, Katie loves discovering and sharing all that’s happening in our region.