Yarra Plenty Regional Library offers a range of children's services and programs in the Cities of Banyule, Whittlesea and the Shire of Nillumbik. For the the days and times of each program at your local branch be sure to click on the links below.

Bookaroo

Newborn

One off sessions for parents about the importance of reading to babies. A free board book is provided upon joining.

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Baby Storytime

Babies 0 - 12 months

Interactive storytime between parent and baby. Developed for children under 12 months. Sessions include selected songs, rhymes and finger plays.

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Toddler Time

12 months - 3 years

Sessions include selected stories, songs, rhymes and finger plays.

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Preschool Storytime

3 - 5 years

Sessions include themed stories, finger plays, rhymes, craft and play.

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Just4Kids

5 - 12 years

Sessions include activities, games, book chats and new fiction.

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Bilingual Storytime

Stories and rhymes in selected languages - Dutch, German, French Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic.

Download the bilingual storytime brochure
Download the bilingual storytime brochure with language translations

Weekend Storytime

3 - 5 years

A different themed storytime every Saturday or Sunday with stories, songs, rhymes and craft activities.

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Bedtime Storytime

Wear your pajamas and bring along your favourite for an evening storytime session at your local branch.

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AUSLAN Tale and Sign Storytime

3+ years

A themed AUSLAN storytime with stories, rhymes, songs and craft activities.

See schedule here
 

Mobile Storytime

Storytime on the Mobile Library!

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School Holiday Programs

Primary School Children

Available every school holidays at all branches.

Pick up a brochure from any branch, or click here download the latest brochure.

Summer Reading Club

3 - 12 years

The Summer Reading Club is a statewide project that runs through the summer break, beginning in December and finishing at the close of January. Use the fun kits with activities and prizes to help your children keep track of their independent reading. The more they read the more chance they have to win a fabulous grand prize!
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