Storytime

an illustration of a boy and a girl sitting on a rug reading a book together

Overview

Storytime supports children's literacy and group learning. For children aged 1-5 years.  
 
For all storytimes - view dates, program details and make a booking (where necessary) in our event listing

  

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.

FREENo bookings required.

 

Online Bedtime Storytime


 

Online bedtime storytime welcomes all families, particularly those with work commitments during the day.

For children aged 1-5 years. 

Online via Zoom.
Wednesdays at 7pm.  Program details and dates
FREE. Bookings required.
Access details will be provided close to the storytime date. 

Sensitive Santa

We are pleased to offer children who are sensitive to high sensory environments, a customised Santa experience that caters to each child’s unique needs. Children with autism spectrum disorder, social anxiety or other neurodivergence are welcome.

Children and their parents/carers can:

  • Book a private 30-minute timeslot with Santa
  • Choose what happens when they meet Santa, including whether or not they chat, or make physical contact. Each individual session will be carefully planned
  •  Bring a camera if they wish to have their photo taken with Santa
  • Expect a quiet environment, free from bright lights and loud sounds
  • Let us know in advance of any additional needs or interests that we can try to accommodate. Our experienced Santa will be responsive to a range of children’s requirements
  • Enjoy receiving a special gift from Santa

 

Event details and dates/times.

 

Storytime at Ashwood

Storytime at Ashwood is an outreach program that welcomes all families, particularly those in the Ashwood area. 

For children aged 1-5 years.

Power Neighbourhood House
54 Power Avenue, Ashwood
First Friday of the month, 10.30am.
FREENo bookings required.

Program details and dates

Storytime on Saturday 

Storytime on Saturday welcomes all families, particularly those with work commitments during the week. 

For children aged 1-5 years.

Glen Waverley Library
Second Saturday of the month, 11am.
FREENo bookings required.

Program details and dates

Waverley Gardens Storytime

This outreach session supports busy families by helping to combine the  storytime experience with other every day activities. 

A small selection of children's books will be available to borrow.

Located between Telstra and Gloria Jeans. For children aged 0-5 years.

Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre
Corner of Police and Jacksons Roads, Mulgrave
First Thursday of the month, 10.30am
FREENo bookings required.

Program details and dates.