Storytimes at the Library

We have Storytimes available for newborns through to preschoolers. Storytimes are held across Albert Park, Emerald Hill, Port Melbourne, and St Kilda.

Baby Rhyme Time

Introduce your little ones to the wonder of babies first books, interactive play, rhyme, rhythm and bouncy songs. Meet other parents and babies as you learn new songs and the importance of reading with your child.

  • Suitable for children ages zero to 18 months
  • Bookings are no longer needed, walk-ins are welcome

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Tiny Tots Storytime

Toddlers love singing, dancing, listening to fun stories and rhymes. This is an interactive and joyful Storytime where caregivers are encouraged to engage with their children to model listening skills and a love of language

  • Suitable for children ages 18 months to 3 years
  • Bookings are no longer needed, walk-ins are welcome

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Preschool Storytime

Bring your pre-schooler along to participate in a broad selection of picture books, stories, songs and rhymes, involving interactive fun and learning. Have fun while developing language, listening and comprehension skills.

  • Suitable for children ages 3 to 6 years
  • Bookings are no longer needed, walk-ins are welcome

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Bedtime Storytime

Please note: Bedtime Storytime is suspended until further notice.

Bedtime Storytime provides an evening out for the whole family. BYO teddy, pyjamas encouraged.

  • Suitable for the whole family
  • Bookings are no longer needed, walk-ins are welcome

Session times:

St Kilda Library: first Thursday of the month at 7 pm

Portugese Storytime (Starting June 10)

Portuguese Storytime 

Olá! Join us for a fun filled morning of books and songs in Portuguese.  Whether you are fluent or simply curious, all families are welcome to come along and enjoy the fun!  

Suitable for children 0 - 5 years

Where: Emerald Hill Library

When: Saturday 10 June, 10.30 am to 11 am

Contação de Histórias em Português

Olá! Junte-se a nós para uma manhã cheia de diversão, com livros e músicas em Português. Seja você fluente ou se simplesmente estiver curioso, todas as famílias são bem-vindas para vir e se divertir!

Adequado para crianças de 0-5 anos de idade

Onde: Emerald Hill Library

Quando: Sábado, 10 de junho, das 10h30 às 11h 

Russian Storytime - LOTE 

First Monday of each month at 11 am at St Kilda

Russian Storytimes are back!

Introduce your little ones to the wonderful Russian Storytime with the fabulous Natasha. Come and enjoy reading picture books and singing Russian nursery rhymes together.

  • Suitable for children ages zero to 5 years

Session times:

St Kilda Library: First Monday of the month at 11 am

Spanish Storytime - LOTE 

First Wednesday of each month at 2 pm at St Kilda

Spanish Storytimes will be back in 2023, starting on Wednesday February 1 at 2 pm!

Whether you are fluent or just curious, come along and join in the fun with Daniela. Learn some songs and listen to stories in Español with your little ones.

  • Suitable for children ages zero to 5 years

Session times:

St Kilda Library: First Wednesday of the month at 2 pm

Storytime online

Grow, learn and discover with your child in the comfort of your own home.

Storybox Library
There is a huge range of online Storytime's available for streaming via The Storybox Library app online.

Kanopy
You can now explore the new range called Vooks on Kanopy. These animated picture books have captions on each page and are designed to help your child learn to read.