Children's Book Week

No refunds. There are often wait lists for ticketed events. If you are unable to attend, please email libraryevents@gleneira.vic.gov.au

Book an Adventure Magic Show

Sunday 17 August

Time: 11am
Location: Glen Eira Town Hall 
Cost: FREE—Bookings essential. 
Ages: Suitable for ages 5 and up.

Book an adventure this Book Week with Tim Mason Magic! Go on a spellbinding journey across lands, time and stories where magic is just a page-turn away! Expect spectacular tricks, mind-bending magic and plenty of laughs!

Adults require a ticket and children must not be left unattended.

Storytime with Kate Mildenhall

Sunday 17 August

Time: 2pm
Location: Elsternwick Library
Cost: FREE—no bookings required. 
Ages: Suitable for ages 3 and up.

Join author Kate Mildenhall for a special reading of her CBCA Notables book, To Sir with Love, lovingly illustrated by Jess Racklyeft. This beautiful, heartfelt story combines food and family to celebrate the magic of grandmothers (and their secret recipes).

Stay on for drop-in craft until 4pm!  

Drawing workshop with Rachel Gyan

Saturday 23 August

Time: 2pm
Location: Bentleigh Library and Youth Hub
Cost: $7—Bookings essential. 
Ages: Suitable for ages 6 and up.

Rachel Gyan is the amazing illustrator behind the 2025 CBCA Notables book Plantabulous! More A to Z of Australian Plants, written by Catherine Clowes. Join Rachel for a hands-on workshop where nature meets creativity! Be inspired by a selection of stunning native blooms – like Banksia, Gum, and Paper Daisies -  and make your own botanical collage artwork.

Book an Adventure! with Carp Productions

Sunday 24 August

Time: 2pm—3pm
Location: Carnegie Library and Community Centre
Cost: FREE—Bookings essential. 
Ages: Suitable for ages 5 and up.

Embark on a thrilling Book Week adventure with Pirate Puffy Pants! Gab your books and your map and ‘Book an Adventure’ as the 2025 Book Week books come to life!

Adults also require a ticket and children must not be left unattended.