Regular Events

We are now offering a mix of online and in-person events, including our well-loved regular events Rhyme Time, Storytime and Conversation Café and new regular events Makers Corner and Monthly Book Chat. Events in library branches will be COVID Safe with limited capacity, bookings are essential. 

Make sure you also check out our upcoming special events and our catalogue of past online events on our Facebook page (you do not need a Facebook account to view these videos).

Bring your pre-schooler along for stories, songs and simple craft activities. For children aged 2 to 5 years.

Sessions are held at 10.15am during school terms: 
Tuesdays at Northcote Library
Wednesdays at Preston Library 

Bookings are essential! To ensure social distancing is observed, we are limiting storytime to ten families per session. New sessions will be added weekly. 

For now, Rhyme Time will continue to be online only.

New Rhyme Time videos are posted on our Facebook page every Monday at 10.15am!

Tune in to learn songs, finger plays and rhymes with your baby or toddler from the comfort of your own home. For children aged 0 to 2 years. 

To catch up on any Rhyme Time sessions you've missed (or rewatch your favourites!) click here.

Watch our librarians bring your kids favourite books to life from the comfort of your own living room with Stay-at-home Storytime - new videos released every week!

Storytimes are posted to our Facebook page every Thursday at 10.15am. For children aged 2 to 5 years.

Click here to catch up on any Stay-at-home Storytimes you've missed (or rewatch your favourites!).  

Conversation Café is an informal get-together where you can practise your English language skills in a friendly, supportive environment.  Sessions are guided by a library staff member and everyone is welcome.

Session details for 2021:

Mondays: 10am to 11am hosted on Zoom 
Fridays: 10am to 11am at Preston Library

Book for Conversation Café to receive the Zoom link or book for Conversation Café at Preston Library  to reserve your place! 

Reading doesn't have to be a solitary passion! 

Join us at Preston library for our monthly book chat and connect with other people through friendly conversation and a mutual love of words. We'd love to hear what you've been reading – whether it's a book, a poem, a journal article, even an audiobook or podcast. Maybe you’ll discover your next must-read book!

This is a COVID Safe event with a limit of 10 attendees –bookings are essential! Book online via Eventbrite or call 1300 655 355. 

Maker's Corner is a monthly event for art and craft enthusiasts of all abilities.

Each month we focus on a new creative skill, with sessions presented by talented individuals who share their skills and help you develop your own. 

This is a COVID Safe event with a limit of 10 attendees – bookings are essential. Book online via Eventbrite or call 1300 655 355.