Library Activities

The best place to watch celebrated stories read aloud by our favourite storytellers.

A fantastic resource for pre-school through to upper primary-aged children, a range of actors, sports people, authors and more share their unique voices in an ever growing library.

Simply login using your library card number. 

It’s storytime, anytime! Visit the Story Box Library

Free activity. No bookings required.

Held weekly during school term.

St Peters Library: alternate Wednesdays 10.30 -11am

Payneham Library: alternate Thursdays 10.30-11am

A fun and interactive session aimed at introducing babies and young children to libraries, action songs, nursery rhymes and rhythm. Suitable for parents, grandparents and people caring for children aged 0-2 years. Siblings are most welcome to attend.

For dates and further details, visit: Upcoming Events

Free activity. No bookings required.

Held weekly during school term

St Peters Library: Mondays 10.30 -11.30am

Payneham Library: Tuesdays 10.30-11.30am

A special time for toddlers and parents to participate and share in stories, crafts activities, fun and laughter. Ideal for children aged 2-5 years of age.

For dates and further details, visit: Upcoming Events

Reading aloud to your child from the time he or she is a baby is the single most important activity you can do to help your child develop the skills they will need to learn to read and write.

You'll find books, activities and competitions on The Little Big Book Club website, so take a look!

Visit: The Little Big Book Club

An interactive program to encourage children to explore, create and become inspired. This is offered to families across the three library sites during the School Holidays.

The program is available four weeks prior to end of term.

The programs are popular so parents are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment. Most programs are provided free of charge, but if there are any costs involved (usually to cover materials) these are kept to a minimum.

For more information, visit our events calendar

Children's University Australia offers educational experiences for children aged 7-14 and volunteering opportunities for 15-18 year olds.

The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters Libraries are approved Learning Destinations for Children's University with a range of approved activities for participants in Children's University to access.

When you visit one of our three libraries for an approved learning activity bring your Passport to Learning with you and get a stamp for the time you spent learning with us.

For more information about the program, visit: Children's University

The Premier’s Reading Challenge is a literacy engagement program that was introduced by the Premier of South Australia in 2004 with the aim of encouraging students to read more books, enjoy reading and improve their literacy levels.

The Challenge requires student to read 12 books between the beginning of the school year and early September.

Visit: The Premiers Reading Challenge

Each year across Australia, the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) brings children and books together celebrating CBCA Children’s Book Week.

During this time you will often see children's book character parades and talented librarians creating amazing displays. 

For more information, visit: CBCA - Book Week