Storytimes have concluded for 2024.
We will resume our storytime program from Monday, 3 February 2025.
Storytimes are run only during school terms. Regular storytimes will resume on Monday 7 October.
During school holidays, we run a range of other events for kids of all ages. Subscribe to our Children’s Newsletter to find out about upcoming kids’ events as soon as they’re announced.
Watch Storytime online!
You can always enjoy Storytime at home.
Catch up on heaps of great Storytime sessions and holiday craft activities on our YouTube Channel.
Watch stories come to life at home with Story Box Hub. Enjoy books by Australia’s favourite authors read to you by Australian actors, authors, illustrators and comedians. There are hundreds of stories available (including many in Auslan), with new stories added every week.
Chinese Storytime / 中文故事会
Our friends at A Little Chinese Adventure, Jenny and Jingjing, are so excited to offer Storytimes in Chinese at Bayswater, Knox, Realm and Rowville Libraries. These storytimes are exclusively in Chinese, but are open to all children and their families.
故事会时间11:00-11:30。 故事会免费。欢迎有0-6岁儿童的家庭来参加。故事發生在每週五，学校假期除外。查看日历以了解故事日期。
Storytime Italiano
Introduce the Italian language to your little ones with stories, songs, sensory games and craft. It’s all in Italian for children aged 0-6 years.
Please email [email protected] to reserve your place.
Storytime in Italiano is supported by the Knox City Council Community Development Fund.
Sinhalese Storytime
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in Sinhalese with Nadeeka. Sessions will run for 30 minutes, followed by a craft activity.
Families and caregivers are welcome to stay afterwards to socialise.
Small Group Storytime
A special small group storytime for families who may feel overwhelmed by our large storytime groups. All families are welcome.
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes for ages 0-6 to support your child’s development. Small Group Storytime is held fortnightly, so be sure to check the event calendar for dates.
Gently Gently Storytime
These storytimes are aimed at children who may find our regular storytimes overwhelming.
Storytimes helps your child develop early literacy skills and a lifelong love of books.
It is also a special time to bond with your child.
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