Rhymetime at Reading Central Library, Palmer Park Library, Southcote Library, Whitley Library, and Tilehurst Library

Rhymetimes are group sessions for babies and young children from 0 - 5 years and their parents and carers. They are fun, free, interactive sessions in the Southcote Library that last 30 minutes and bring adults and children together in a safe and supportive environment.

Rhymetimes involve a mix of songs, rhymes and repetition of these supports language and literacy development. Through rhymes children naturally learn essential skills for communicating such as turn-taking and joining in. Rhymes are also portable playthings – they can be said or sung at any time, any place!

The Palmer Park Library can be easily accessed by lion 4/4a and purple 17 at the College Road bus stop.

The Southcote Library can be easily accessed by yellow 26 at the Coronation Square bus stop.

The Whitley Library can be easily accessed by emerald 5 and Buzz 9/9a/9b at the Community Centre bus stop.

The Tilehurst Library can be easily accessed by purple 17 and Buzz 18 at the Tilehurst Library bus stop or royal blue 33 at the Tilehurst Triangle bus stop.