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There are some changes in opening hours over the December 2024 and early January 2025 festive period. Please plan your visit and head to our Festive Hours page for the most up-to-date information. StoryTimes and BabyTimes will also take a break from Monday 23 December to Friday 31 January inclusive, with the exception of our special Festive StoryTime sessions. 

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    StoryTime

    StoryTime sessions for three to fives; come along and join in the fun!

    StoryTime gives you a wonderful opportunity to introduce your preschooler to the joy of reading, using their imagination and mixing with other children. 

     

    Summer break for StoryTime and BabyTime sessions

    Please note: Regular StoryTime and BabyTime sessions will take a break from Monday 23 December to Friday 31 January inclusive, with the exception of our special Festive StoryTime sessions. Regular programming resumes in February.

    Festive StoryTime Sessions

     

    Christmas StoryTime Sessions

    • All sessions are free

    When and where

    Carnegie Library and Community Centre

    • Tuesday 17 December, 11am

    Bentleigh Library and Youth Hub 

    • Thursday 19 December, 11am

    Elsternwick Library

    • Friday 20 December, 11am

     

     

    Chanukah StoryTime Sessions

    • All sessions are free

    When and where

    Carnegie Library and Community Centre

    • Friday 27 December, 11am

    Elsternwick Library

    • Friday 27 December, 11am

    Bentleigh Library and Youth Hub 

    • Sunday 29 December, 2pm

    Regular timetable returns from Saturday 1 February 2025:

     

    About the sessions

    • Suitable for children aged from three to five years
    • All sessions are free

    When and where

    Bentleigh Library and Youth Hub

    • Tuesday, 11am
    • Thursday, 11am (including an Auslan interpreted session on the 3rd Thursday of every month)
    • Sunday, 2pm 

    Carnegie Library and Community Centre

    • Tuesday, 11am
    • Friday, 11am
    • Saturday, 2pm 

    Caulfield Library

    • Wednesday, 2pm 

    Elsternwick Library

    • Friday, 11am

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