All Storytime & Play sessions run during school terms only, unless stated otherwise.
Find more information about each session below our weekly schedule.
| Program | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Bounce | Sebastopol Library 10.30am | Wendouree Library 10.30am | Ballarat Library 10.30am | Ballarat Library 2pm | |
| Wriggle and Rhyme | Ballarat Library 10.30am | Lucas Outreach 10.30am Ballarat Library 2pm | Sebastopol Library 10.30am | Eureka Centre 10.30am | Wendouree Library 10.30am |
| Family Storytime | Wendouree Neighbourhood Centre 10.30am | ||||
| Little Languages | Djila-tjarriu Community Hub 10.30am | ||||
| Play & Sing with CocoSounds | Djila-tjarriu Community Hub 11am | ||||
| Parent Place | Sebastopol Library 9.30am–2.30pm | Djila-tjarriu Community Hub 9.30am–2.30pm | |||
| National Simultaneous Storytime | Wednesday 21 May, 12pm Ballarat Library*, Sebastopol Library, Wendouree Library, Djila-tjarriu Community Hub *Includes Auslan interpretation |
National Simultaneous Storytime
Celebrate National Simultaneous Storytime with Us!
This year, libraries, schools and homes across the country will be reading The Truck Cat written by Deborah Frenkel and illustrated by Danny Snell. Join us for a special Storytime following the heart-warming story of Tinka the cat and his human Yacoub on their trip of a lifetime.
| Wednesday 21 May, 12pm Ballarat Library*, Sebastopol Library, Wendouree Library, Djila-tjarriu Community Hub *Includes Auslan interpretation |
Baby Bounce
Baby Bounce Storytimes are gentle sessions of song, music, rhyme and storytelling, for babies and their families. Meet other parents and carers, and help foster a love of reading, literacy, and language in your child from a young age.
| Mondays, 10.30am Sebastopol Library | Wednesdays, 10.30am Ballarat Library |
| Tuesdays, 10.30am Wendouree Library | Thursdays, 2pm Ballarat Library |
Wriggle and Rhyme
Sing, dance, and play, at Wriggle and Rhyme Storytimes. These fun-filled sessions for toddlers will get the whole family up and moving with a mix of stories, songs, rhythm, and movement.
| Mondays, 10.30am Ballarat Library | Wednesdays, 10.30am Sebastopol Library |
| Tuesdays, 2pm Ballarat Library | Thursdays, 10.30am Eureka Centre – 102 Stawell St South, Eureka |
| Tuesdays, 10.30am Outreach – Lucas Community Hub | Fridays, 10.30am Wendouree Library |
Family Storytime
Family Storytime is an opportunity for your child to discover the world of books and develop a love of reading, while connecting with other families in your community. Filled with stories and rhymes, children will enjoy these fun and engaging sessions.
| Wednesdays, 10.30am Wendouree Neighbourhood Centre – Holly Grove, Wendouree |
Little Languages
Where will we travel to this week? Open your magical suitcase and travel to a different country and culture each session, learning and sharing through story, song, and dance. This family-based Storytime celebrates inclusion and diversity in a fun and accessible way.
| Fridays, 10.30am Djila-tjarriu Community Hub |
Play & Sing with Coco Sounds
Enjoy singing songs from around the world and playing rhythms with your body in these engaging sessions. Suitable for children aged 1-5.
| Wednesdays in Term 2, 11am Djila-tjarriu Community Hub |
Parent Place
Enjoy free activities, a safe, inclusive place to play, and the opportunity to find out about services and support for families with young children, including kindergarten registration, playgroups and more.
The Parent Place Facilitator will remain available during this time for any questions or support.
Contact Parent Place staff via Facebook Messenger or phone 5320 5165.
| Mondays, 9.30am–2.30pm Sebastopol Library | Fridays, 9.30am–2.30pm Djila-tjarriu Community Hub |
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