AROUND THE BRANCHES:

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. 

The returns chute at Caulfield Library is temporarily closed for maintenance. Please head to our FAQs for more information about out-of-hours returns.

 

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