Storytimes

two children reading books

Overview

For 1-5 year olds. Designed to foster a love of reading and books. Most Storytime sessions will be held in the library.

 

Bedtime Storytime

boy reading a book at night

 

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 (Session cancelled due to staffing availability)
6 June
4 July
1 August
5 September
3 October
14 November
5 December

Bedtime Storytime - Zoom

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.

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Branch Storytimes

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.

Storytimes will finish for 2023 in the week ending 8 December and re-commence in the week starting 5 February 2024. 

 

Online Storytimes

Check our YouTube Channel for recent Online Storytimes.
Includes Zoom, Zoom, Zoom trilingual songs and others.

 

Santa Storytime

Santa is coming to Storytime! Enjoy Christmas themed stories, songs, and craft followed by a visit from Santa.

Friday 1 December, 10.30am
Power Neighbourhood House, Ashwood

Saturday 2 December, 11am
Oakleigh Library

Tuesday 5 December
Wheelers Hill Library, 10.30am
Mulgrave Library, 2pm

Wednesday 6 December
Mount Waverley Library

Thursday 7 December, 10.30am
Glen Waverley Library

Friday 8 December, 10.30am
Clayton Library

FREE. No bookings required.

Sensitive Santa Sessions

We are pleased to offer children with autism spectrum disorder, who are sensitive to high sensory environments, a customised Santa experience.  

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.

Session details:

Thursday 21 December, 10am-4pm
Oakleigh Library

Bookings open on Thursday 7 December.

Storytimes in Other Languages

multi-cultural children reading books   

 

The library holds Storytimes in Chinese (Mandarin), Italian and Greek. 

 

 

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.

Fridays, 10.30am
Power Neighbourhood House
54 Power Avenue, Ashwood

Storytimes have finished for 2023 and re-commence in the week starting 5 February 2024. 

Enquiries: 9518 3030.

Storytime on Saturday

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

Storytimes have finished for 2023 and re-commence in the week starting 5 February 2024. 

Enquiries: 9518 3030.

Trilingual Storytime

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.

Waverley Gardens Storytime

Children aged 0-5 and their families or carers can join these free sessions and enjoy stories, songs and rhymes.

The pop up library allows attendees to borrow from a small selection of children's books and other materials. Bring your library card, or join the library when you attend.

Session details:
Thursdays, 10.30am
Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre
Corner of Police and Jacksons Roads, Mulgrave
(Session located between Telstra and Gloria Jeans)

2023 Dates:
4 May (Cancelled)
1 June
6 July
3 August
7 September
5 October
2 November
7 December

Free. No bookings required.

Babytime

Babytime is held at all branches. For more information.