Storytime, Toddler Time and Baby Rhyme Time
Storytimes are back for 2023!
Nurture your child’s listening, language and learning skills in fun filled sessions of stories, songs and rhymes, running each week during school terms.
Check our 2023 schedule below, or pick up a Storytime card from your local library.
Check out our What's On Program for special storytimes and more children's fun.
Term 1: Monday 6 February - Thursday 6 April
Term 2: Monday 24 April - Friday 23 June
Term 3: Monday 10 July - Friday 15 September
Term 4: Monday 2 October - Friday 8 December
Regular Session Times
Download a PDF:
- Bendigo, Eaglehawk, Heathcote and Kangaroo Flat libraries
- Castlemaine Library
- Gisborne, Kyneton, Romsey and Woodend libraries
- Library Agencies
More Storytime fun!
We also encourage you to browse our kids eLibrary for some great Storytime alternatives as well as fun learning activities. Our top picks are below!
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Story Box Library It's storytime anytime with Story Box Library! Story Box Library features Australian stories read aloud by Australian storytellers. There are more than 400 picture books available to be read with animated illustrations. |
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Animalia Animalia Libraries takes kids on a stimulating learning adventure through one of the world's most beloved and well-known picture books. The program includes engaging digital read-throughs and levelled activities, games and puzzles focusing on literacy and language for children aged 5-12. Download the Animalia app to get started: |
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Kanopy Kids Watch thousands of the best films including movies, documentaries and TV shows, specially curated just for kids. Parental controls are available to ensure your child only watches content you approve. Access via the Kanopy website, or download the app: |
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Sunshine Online Sunshine Online makes early learning in reading and maths fun and interactive for all pre-schoolers. Learning Space 1 2 3 provides animated and interactive learning in literacy and maths for primary school-aged children. |
Storytime/early literacy resouces for parents
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Parent Child Mother Goose Storytimes Presented by Communities for Children Bendigo with thanks to Bendigo Reads. Early literacy information for families Literacy is the foundation for lifelong learning, and it starts long before children start kindergarten or school. Simple ways to implement language and literacy skills while at home. Suitable for children up to 5 years. |
Stay at home storytimes: online resources for children and families A Facebook group created by Yarra Libraries with a selection of free online Storytime resources, including recorded storytime sessions. How to recreate library storytime at Home An excellent step by step guide for parents! |
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