St Kilda Festival 2025
Join Port Phillip Libraries and Family Services for two days of stories, games, music and creative fun!
‘The Play & Create Hub’ by Port Phillip Libraries and Family Services at St Kilda Festival
Join Port Phillip Libraries and Family Services for two days of crafty, colourful, creative fun! There'll be tote bags to decorate, books to adopt, a space to chill out and so much more! Whether you're seeking creativity or calm, we've got you covered.
Saturday 15 February
First Nations's Day
10 am to 3 pm
O'Donnell Gardens
Join us on Saturday as respected First Nations Elder, Aunty Jacko, will be joining us to share stories from her culture, offering a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate the rich traditions of First Nations storytelling.
Need a festival breather?
Relax in our shady family chill-out space, with comfy cushions and books a plenty!
You can also get crafty decorating tote bags to take home!
Day 1 - First Peoples First Use this link to see the other activities on in the area.

Aunty Judith 'Jacko' at the St Kilda Festival 2023 sharing her stories with our guests and library friends.
Sunday 16 February | 10 am to 3 pm
Music Day
10 am to 3 pm
O'Donnell Gardens
The Play and Create Hub
Join us on Sunday morning as the Amharic, Arabic, Mandarin and Hindi storytellers combine for an extra special Storytime at 10 am.
From 11 pm come to decorate your very own tote bag! Or swing by just to enjoy out family chill out zone and browse our ‘Adopt a Book’ station.
You can also enter our local gaming competitions from 11 am onwards in our Youth Safe Space and Gaming Pop Up.
Day 2 - Big Festival Sunday Use this link to see the other activities on in the area.

Design and craft your very own tote bag to show your library love!