Enjoy some great Australian picture books.Story time helps children learn pre-reading, listening and language skills.
If you're looking to keep your kids entertained while at home we have online programs for you to share. They include the popular Giggle and Wiggle, Story Time and Bilingual Story Time, with videos available to watch now.
Bringing stories to you in this way is possible by special agreement, thanks to the Australian Society of Authors, Australian Publishers' Association and the Australian Library and Information Association.
Giggle & Wiggle Online uses many songs and rhymes in the public domain.
You can also use your library membership to access all our kids’ digital resources, including Story Box Library for other great Australian story videos online.
We have also compiled some printable activities for kids.
We're happy to also link you to Auslan story times presented by City of Sydney Library in partnership with the Deaf Society. They are suitable for deaf and hearing children. Thanks to City of Sydney Library for sharing them.
Join us for songs, dance and rhyme. Learn skills to boost your 0-2 year old child’s language development. Watch and repeat, the repetition helps young kids with their language learning.
Songs, stories and language resources to share in the cultures that make Canberra so rich and diverse. Great for families who speak more than one language or would like to learn other languages. Click through to see the languages we have available.