Children 0 - 5 years
Baby Time
Perfect for children from birth to 18 months. These sessions include songs, rhymes and stories for children and their caregivers.
You can choose to bring your own shaker, scarf and a comfortable mat for you and your child (e.g. yoga mat).
Baby Time - Hamra Centre Library (in the West Torrens Auditorium)
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays during school terms
Time: 10.30am to 11am
Location: West Torrens Auditorium
Bookings are not required.
Toddler Time
Perfect for children from 18 months and up. These sessions include songs, rhymes and stories for children and their caregivers.
You can choose to bring your own shaker, scarf and a comfortable mat for you and your child (e.g. yoga mat).
Toddler Time - Hamra Centre Library (in the West Torrens Auditorium)
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays during school terms
Time: 11.15am to 11.45am
Location: West Torrens Auditorium
Bookings are not required.
Story Time
Enjoy stories, songs and crafts. Recommended for pre-school aged children, 3 - 5 years old.
Auslan Story Time - Hamra Centre Library (in the Children's area)
Join us for some special Auslan Story Time sessions. Run in collaboration with The Deaf Butterfly Effect, these sessions will be run during our regular Story Times. Suitable for preschool aged children.
Dates:
Wednesday 4 December 2024
Friday 6 December 2024
Time: 10.30am to 11.30am
Location: Children's area
Bookings are not required.
Online videos
Access all of our Story Time and Baby and Toddler Time videos through the Hamra Centre Library YouTube page.
Little Bang Discovery Club
Little Bang is a free 4-week, hands-on science program for 4 to 5 year olds and their caregivers in the Hamra Centre Library.
It combines everyday objects and experiences with genuine scientific enquiry methods that children will enjoy. Each family will use their library card to borrow a Little Bang Discovery Box filled with activities.
Bookings are for 4 sessions over 4 Fridays, 1pm to 2pm.
To register your interest in future sessions, please phone 8416 6228 or email pmaccabe@wtcc.sa.gov.au
Reading challenges
Get involved in our Reading challenges, including the 1001 Books Before School challenge. Find out more here.
School Holiday Program
Our school holiday program (SHP) offers a range of activities and events during the school holidays. The program is available approximately two weeks before the holidays begin.
The program, when available, can be accessed here.
More information
Email the Library, contact 8416 6228 or search our events.
Please note: parents/caregivers are required to stay with children during all face-to-face sessions.