For 1-5 year olds. Designed to foster a love of reading and books. Most Storytime sessions will be held in the library.
English, Chinese and Italian
Trilingual Storytime is a unique and memorable way of experiencing different languages and how stories are expressed in each. It’s also a valuable experience for young children to hear and share their family or community languages, and increase their sense of inclusivity
No trilingual storytimes available for booking.
Storytime supports children's literacy and group learning. For children aged 1-5 years. No bookings required.
Clayton Library
Mondays and Fridays, 10.30am
Glen Waverley Library
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10.30am
Mount Waverley Library
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10.30am
Mulgrave Library
Tuesdays, 2.30pm
Oakleigh Library
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10.30am
Wheelers Hill Library
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10.30am.
Storytime will have some extra sparkle with our special guest Sam T. Oakleigh Library, Friday 19 May at 10.30am - 11.30am
Enjoy a morning of stories and songs to inspire young readers, while spreading a message of equality and appreciation of diversity. For children aged one to six years and their parents or carers.
An event for IDAHOBIT. Bookings essential
The library holds Storytimes in Chinese (Mandarin), Italian, Greek and AUSLAN.
The library holds Storytimes in AUSLAN and will be available online through our YouTube Channel.
View these Storytimes.
Storytime supports the development of children's literacy, social and group learning skills.
Bedtime Storytime welcomes all families, particularly those with work commitments during the day.
For children aged 1-5 years.
FREE. Bookings are only required for sessions held on Zoom.
Generally held in-person on Tuesdays at 7pm. Enquiries: 9518 3970. No bookings required.
2023 dates:
7 February
7 March
4 April
2 May
6 June
4 July
1 August
5 September
3 October
14 November
5 December
Storytime supports the development of children's literacy, social and group learning skills.
Bedtime Storytime welcomes all families, particularly those with work commitments during the day.
For children aged 1-5 years. Wednesdays 7pm.
2023 dates:
22 February
22 March
19 April
17 May
21 June
26 July
16 August
20 September
18 October
22 November
6 December
Enquiries 9541 3120. Free. Bookings required.
Storytime on Saturday welcomes all families, particularly those with work commitments during the week.
For children aged 1-5 years.
Saturdays, 11am
Glen Waverley Library
2023 dates:
11 February
11 March
15 April
13 May
10 June
8 July
12 August
9 September
14 October
11 November
Enquiries: 9518 3030.
Storytime at Ashwood is an outreach program that welcomes all families, particularly those in the Ashwood area.
For children aged 1-5 years.
Fridays, 10.30am
Power Neighbourhood House
54 Power Avenue, Ashwood
2023 dates:
3 February
3, 31 March
5 May
2 June
7 July
4 August
1 September
6 October
3 November
1 December
Enquiries: 9518 3030.
Babytime
Babytime is held at all branches. For more information.
Includes Zoom, Zoom, Zoom trilingual songs and others.