Families, Festivals and Events

Rhymetime at Stretford Library

Sing, clap, wiggle and smile at Rhymetime!

Join this fun and engaging session of songs, nursery rhymes, actions and movement for babies, toddlers and their grown-ups.

Rhymetime helps children build communication and listening skills, learn the sounds that form the building blocks of reading and encourages coordination. It’s a wonderful way to support early development while having lots of fun!

For grown-ups, it's a great opportunity to spend quality time with their little one, meet other families and discover everything the library has to offer.

It's completely free and there is no need to sign up or book a place - places are allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Just come along and join in!

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Children laughing while lying in a circle.

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Location: Stretford Library
Date: 31 July 2026 – 26 March 2027
Time: Multiple sessions — see below
Where held: In person only
Age range: Ages 1-5
Price: Free

Upcoming sessions

30 October 11:00 am – 11:30 am
6 November 11:00 am – 11:30 am
13 November 11:00 am – 11:30 am
20 November 11:00 am – 11:30 am
27 November 11:00 am – 11:30 am

Showing the next 5 of 22 sessions.

Family friendly
Toilets

Stretford Library

Bennet Street
Stretford
M32 8AP

01619123189

libraries@trafford.gov.uk

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