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Hastings Library

Updated:June 25, 20212 Mins Read
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Hastings Library hosts a range of special events and regular activities, including storytime sessions for babies and young children as well as internet and computer classes.

Born to Read (babies) – Tuesdays at 11am

Babies love it when you read to them โ€“ itโ€™s a great way to have fun together. Enjoy 30 minutes of special rhymes, songs and book play with your baby. Encourage your child to develop a lifelong love of books and reading.

Born to Read sessions at Our Library:

  • Strengthen the unique bond between you and your child.
  • Stimulate imagination and feed curiosity.
  • Develop your childโ€™s concentration.
  • Build their language and listening skills.

Limited places.ย Bookings essential

Meet other local mothers and their babies! Plus, find out tips on reading with your baby and choose some great books to borrow and take home

Tiny Tots (9m-3yrs) – Wednesdays 11am-11.30am

Join us for our weekly storytime sessions tailored for toddlers! Enjoy 30 minutes of fun songs, rhymes and stories. Encourage your child to develop a lifelong love of books and reading.

Tiny Tots sessions at Our Library:
โ€ข Help to develop your childโ€™s language and motor skills.
โ€ข Develop your childโ€™s imagination and concentration.
โ€ข Promote social skills.

No bookings required โ€“ just turn up.

Preschool Storytime (3yrs-5yrs) – Thursdays 11am โ€“ 11.45am

Share the magic of stories with your child. For 3-5 year olds. Enjoy 45 minutes of fun stories, songs, rhymes and craft activities. Encourage your child to develop a lifelong love of books and reading.

Preschool Storytimes at Our Library:
โ€ข Help to develop your childโ€™s language and motor skills.
โ€ข Develop your childโ€™s imagination and concentration.
โ€ข Promote social skills.

No bookings needed โ€“ just come along.

7 High St, Hastings
Phoneย  (03) 5950 1710
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