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 11.15am during school terms: 
Tuesdays at Northcote Library
Wednesdays at Preston Library 
Thursdays at Reservoir Library
Fridays at Fairfield Library

Bookings are essential! To ensure social distancing is observed, we are limiting numbers at our Storytime sessions. New sessions will be added weekly on Fridays.

Join us with your baby or toddler to learn songs, finger plays and rhymes! Suitable for children aged 0 to 2 years.

Sessions are held at 10.15am during school terms: 
Tuesdays at Northcote Library
Wednesdays at Preston Library 
Thursdays at Reservoir Library
Fridays at Fairfield Library

Bookings are essential! To ensure social distancing is observed, we are limiting numbers at our Storytime sessions. New sessions will be added weekly on Fridays.

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. Held weekly during school terms. 

Session details for 2021:
Mondays: 10am to 11am hosted on Zoom 
Fridays: 10am to 11am at Preston Library

Book for Conversation Café Online 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 our monthly book chat to 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 COVID Safe event is being held in person at Preston Library. There is a limit of 10 attendees and bookings are essential! BYO drink. 

Reading doesn't have to be a solitary passion! Join our monthly book chat to 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!

Make a booking and we'll send you the Zoom link. 

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. 

New Rhyme Time videos are posted every second Monday on our Facebook page 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!

Storytimes are posted to our Facebook page every second Monday at 10.15am. Suitable 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!).