For 1-5 year olds. Designed to foster a love of reading and books. Most Storytime sessions will be held in the library.
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
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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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
Includes Zoom, Zoom, Zoom trilingual songs and others.
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.
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.
The library holds Storytimes in Chinese (Mandarin), Italian and Greek.
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 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.
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.
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 is held at all branches. For more information.