Storytimes at the Library

Please Note: These sessions do not run during school holidays

New schedule from Term 3

Storytimes are changing slightly in Term 3.

We have a brand-new Baby Rhymetime at Port Melbourne! Some of our Storytimes will now run at 2 pm, to improve options and access for our community. Bedtime Storytime will no longer run in Term 3. 

See the updated schedule below.

Baby Rhymetime

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 aged 0 to 18 months

Session times:

• Emerald Hill Library: Mondays at 10.30 am
• Port Melbourne Library: Thursdays at 2 pm *new session from Term 3
• St Kilda Library: Fridays at 10 am

Toddler 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 aged 18 months to 3 years

Session times:

• Albert Park Library: Mondays at 10 am and 2 pm
• Emerald Hill Library: Fridays at 11 am
• Port Melbourne Library: Wednesdays at 11 am
• St Kilda Library: Tuesdays at 11 am *from Term 3 (currently Wednesdays at 11 am)
                             Fridays at 11 am

Preschool Storytime

Bring your preschooler 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 aged 3 to 6 years

Session times:

• Albert Park Library: Tuesdays at 11 am
• St Kilda Library: Wednesdays at 2 pm *from Term 3 (currently Tuesdays at 11 am)