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 2025 schedule below, or grab a storytime card from your local library—let’s make storytime an adventure!
Please note: Content is targeted to the specified age group, but all ages are welcome.
Term Dates 2025
Our regular storytime sessions are scheduled each week during school terms, with breaks for the school holidays.
Term 1: Monday, 3 February – Friday, 4 AprilTerm 2: Tuesday, 22 April – Friday, 4 JulyTerm 3: Monday, 21 July – Friday, 19 SeptemberTerm 4: Monday, 6 October – Friday, 12 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, 9.30-10am (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 2025).
Boort Library Agency, 10.30-11am Boort Resource and Information Centre, 119-121 Godfrey Street
Thursday 24 July
Thursday 7 August
Thursday 21 August
Thursday 4 September
Thursday 18 September
Thursday 16 October
Thursday 30 October
Thursday 13 November
Thursday 27 November
Thursday 11 December
Elmore Library Agency, 11.30am-12pm Elmore Athenaeum Hall, 62 Michie Street
Monday 28 July
Monday 11 August
Monday 25 August
Monday 8 September
Monday 6 October
Monday 20 October
Monday 3 November
Monday 17 November
Monday 1 December
Inglewood Library Agency, 10.30-11am Inglewood Town Hall Hub, 20 Verdon Street
Tuesday 5 August
Tuesday 2 September
Tuesday 7 October
Tuesday 4 November
Tuesday 2 December
Pyramid Hill Playgroup, 10.30-11am 67 Kelly Street
Friday 1 August
Friday 5 September
Friday 7 November
Friday 5 December
Serpentine Playgroup, 11-11.30am Memorial Hall, 20 Chapel Street
Wednesday 13 August
Wednesday 10 September
Wednesday 15 October
Wednesday 12 November
Wednesday 10 December
Wedderburn Playgroup, 9.45-10.15am 24 Wilson Street
Tuesday 19 August
Tuesday 16 September
Tuesday 21 October
Tuesday 18 November
Tuesday 9 December
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