Storytimes at the Library

Our Storytime sessions will be paused for the holidays.

Please note that there will be no sessions from Friday 15 December 2023, until we resume on Monday 5 February, 2024.

We look forward to bringing back the joy of storytelling upon our return.

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

Session times:

• • St Kilda Library: Fridays at 10 am
  • Emerald Hill Library: Mondays at 10.30 am

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

Session times:

• Albert Park Library: Mondays at 10 am and 11 am
• Emerald Hill Library: Fridays at 11 am
• Port Melbourne Library: Wednesdays at 11 am
• St Kilda Library:
  • Wednesdays at 11 am
  • Fridays at 11 am

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

Session times:

• Albert Park Library: Tuesdays at 11 am
• St Kilda Library: Tuesdays at 11 am

Bedtime Storytime

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

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.