Storytimes
Storytime – where fun meets learning! Bring your little one along for stories, songs, and rhymes that nurture listening, language, and learning skills, while sparking their imagination. It’s the perfect way to foster a love for books and boost their confidence.
Want more? Check out our What’s On program for special storytimes, StoryWalks, and other exciting kids’ activities.
See the 2026 schedule below, or grab a storytime card from your local library — let’s make storytime an adventure!
Please note: These sessions suit the age group shown, but children of any age are welcome.
Term Dates 2026
Our regular storytime sessions are scheduled each week during school terms, with breaks for the school holidays.
Term 1: Monday 2 February – Thursday 2 April
Term 2: Monday 20 April – Friday 26 June
Term 3: Monday 13 July – Friday 18 September
Term 4: Monday 5 October – Friday 11 December
Regular session times
Download Storytime cards:
Baby Rhyme Time
Simple stories, songs and rhymes for babies up to one-year-old.
- Bendigo Library: Friday, 10.30-11am
- Castlemaine Library: Tuesday, 10.30-11am
- Gisborne Library: Friday, 10.30-11am
- Heathcote Library: Thursday, 10.30-11am
- Kangaroo Flat Library: Tuesday, 10.30-11am
- Kyneton Library: Tuesday, 10-10.30am
- Romsey Library: Thursday, 11-11.30am
- Woodend Library: Friday, 11-11.30am
Toddler Time
Stories, songs and rhymes for toddlers aged 1-3 years.
- Bendigo Library: Tuesday & Thursday, 10.30-11am
- Castlemaine Library: Monday 10.30-11.15am
- Eaglehawk Library: Friday, 10.30-11am
- Kangaroo Flat Library: Wednesday, 10.30-11am
- Kyneton Library: Monday, 11-11.30am
- Woodend Library: Tuesday, 11-11.30am
Storytime
Stories, songs and rhymes for preschoolers aged 2-5 years.
- Bendigo Library: Monday & Wednesday, 10.30-11.15am
- Castlemaine Library: Wednesday, 10.30-11.15am
- Eaglehawk Library: Tuesday, 10.30-11.15am (0-5 years)
- Gisborne Library: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 10.30-11.15am
- Heathcote Library: Friday, 9.45-10.30am (0-5 years)
- Kangaroo Flat Library: Friday, 10.30-11.15am (0-5 years)
- Kyneton Library: Monday, 10-10.30am
- Romsey Library: Monday & Tuesday, 11-11.45am
- Woodend Library: Tuesday & Friday, 10-10.30am
Saturday Storytime
Stories, songs and rhymes for preschoolers aged 2-5 years – on a Saturday!
- Woodend Library: First Saturday of the month, 10.30-11am
- Romsey Library: Third Saturday of the month, 10-10.30am
Library Agency Storytimes
Library agency and outreach storytime sessions (February-June 2026).
Boort Library Agency, 10.30-11am
Boort Resource and Information Centre,
119-121 Godfrey Street
- Thursday 19 February
- Thursday 5 March
- Thursday 19 March
- Thursday 2 April
- Thursday 30 April
- Thursday 14 May
- Thursday 28 May
- Thursday 11 June
- Thursday 25 June
Elmore Library Agency, 11.30am-12pm
Elmore Athenaeum Hall, 62 Michie Street
- Monday 9 February
- Monday 23 February
- Monday 9 March
- Monday 23 March
- Monday 20 April
- Monday 4 May
- Monday 18 May
- Monday 1 June
- Monday 15 June
Inglewood Library Agency, 10.30-11am
Inglewood Town Hall Hub, 20 Verdon Street
- Tuesday 3 March
- Tuesday 31 March
- Tuesday 28 April
- Tuesday 26 May
- Tuesday 23 June
Pyramid Hill Playgroup, 10.30-11am
67 Kelly Street
- Friday 13 February
- Friday 13 March
- Friday 8 May
- Friday 12 June
Serpentine Playgroup, 10.30-11am
Memorial Hall, 20 Chapel Street
- Wednesday 11 February
- Wednesday 11 March
- Wednesday 13 May
- Wednesday 10 June
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