Free Rhymetime - Glen Eden Library

JOIN OUR PROGRAM – RHYMETIME SESSIONS

From time to time, the development of our youngest community members requires joyful musical engagement and creative expression. We recognize this fundamental need in early childhood development, which is why we’ve created the Rhymetime program – a carefully designed experience that nurtures both cognitive growth and social skills during these crucial formative years.

Rhymetime is our beloved interactive program featuring:

• Lively music and sing-along songs
• Creative movement activities
• Engaging storytime sessions
• Playful finger rhymes and gestures
• Special guest author appearances
• Our popular sessions are expertly delivered by our trained librarians, with occasional visits from celebrated children’s authors and performers. Each 30-minute session is carefully structured to:
  1. Develop early literacy skills
  2. Enhance musical appreciation
  3. Encourage social interaction
  4. Support language development
  5. Foster parent-child bonding

  Ideal for children ages 3 to 5 years old, Rhymetime provides a welcoming, inclusive space where young minds can explore rhythm, language and movement. Parents and caregivers consistently report these benefits:

  • Improved verbal communication in their children
  • Increased confidence in social settings
  • New repertoire of songs and rhymes to enjoy at home
  • Valuable connections with other local families

  • 2025 Session Dates:
    Thursday 10 April
    Thursday 1 May
    Thursday 15 May
    Thursday 29 May
    Thursday 12 June
    Thursday 26 June
    Thursday 17 July
    Thursday 31 July
    Thursday 14 August
    Thursday 28 August
    Thursday 11 September
    Thursday 9 October
    Thursday 23 October
    Thursday 6 November
    Thursday 20 November
    Thursday 4 December

    All sessions are completely free and require no registration. We invite you to join us at Glen Eden Library for these special moments of music, movement and community connection. Together, we can help our children develop a lifelong love of language and learning through the joyful power of rhyme.

    Glen Eden Library
    [email protected]
    09 377 0209

    Free