Kingston Libraries - Children & Families - July - December 2026
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult while in the library.
Contact Us
Phone 1300 135 668
Email library@kingston.vic.gov.au
Web library.kingston.vic.gov.au
Library Locations
Chelsea 1 Chelsea Road
Cheltenham 12 Stanley Ave
Clarinda 58 Viney St
Dingley Village 31C Marcus Rd
Highett 310 Highett Rd
Parkdale 96 Parkers Rd
Patterson Lakes 54 Thompson Road
Westall 35 Fairbank Rd Clayton South
For opening hours and to book events, visit library.kingston.vic.gov.au
All dates and times correct at time of printing. Changes may be made in line with Government regulations. Please check our website for updates.
The City of Kingston acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and pay respects to their Elders past and present. OUR PROGRAMSREGULAR RUN DURING SCHOOL TERMS ONLY
Baby Time
Where & when
Chelsea Library
Mondays 11:30am
Cheltenham Library
Mondays 11:30am
Parkdale Library
Tuesdays 11:30am
Dingley Village Library
Thursdays 11:30am
Patterson Lakes Library
Fridays 11:30am
Ideal for 0- 18 month olds.
Begin a lifelong love of language, reading and literacy with your baby at our Baby Time program.
Enjoy a 20-minute session full of songs, rhymes, finger play and books. Learn techniques to develop your baby’s pre-literacy skills and discover the perfect books to choose for baby, while in the company of other babies and parents in your community space.
No bookings required. During school terms only.
Baby’s First Card!
Give your little one the perfect start - Make their first card a library card!
Ask our friendly staff today.
Free membership from 0 years old.
Toddler Time
Where & when
Chelsea Library
Mondays 10:10am
Cheltenham Library
Mondays 10:10am
Parkdale Library
Tuesdays 10:10am
Dingley Village Library
Thursdays 10:10am
Patterson Lakes Library
Fridays 10:10am
Ideal for 18 months-3 years old.
Encourage enjoyment of stories and songs with your child at our Toddler Time program.
Join our interactive 20-minute session, sing lots of songs, listen to some stories and have a boogie. Learn techniques to develop your child’s early literacy skills and watch them grow.
No bookings required. During school terms only.
Storytime
Where & when
Parkdale Library
Mondays 10:10am
Chelsea Library
Tuesdays 10:10am
Cheltenham Library
Thursdays 10:10am
Ideal for 3-5 year olds.
Be inspired by books and authors, songs and movement at our Storytime program.
Come along to our themed, 30-minute sessions for exciting new books, old favourites, and songs you'll be singing at home.
All sessions will use a visual clock and schedule board to help participants follow along and see what's coming next. Each session will include a simple craft or fun interactive activity.
No bookings required. During school terms only.
Watch stories by Australian authors and illustrators, read aloud by amazing storytellers - sparking kids’ imagination and love for reading!
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Family Storytime
Where & when
Clarinda Library
Fridays 11:15am
Perfect for children aged 0-5.
Everyone is welcome at our Family Storytime.
This fun and interactive session features stories, songs and activities that support early language and literacy development.
Parents, grandparents, carers and siblings are all welcome to join in the shared fun as we learn, listen and sing together.
No bookings required. Held during school terms only.
Busy Things
Fun, creative activities focused on improving listening, problem-solving reading and numeracy skills.
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Weekend Storytime
Where & when
Saturday Storytime
Clarinda Library
2nd Saturday of the month
11am
8 August 12 September 10 October 14 November
12 December Sunday Storytime
Westall Library
3rd
Ideal
for 0-5 year olds.
Have fun with stories, songs, rhymes and puppets at our Weekend Storytimes.
A wonderful opportunity for busy parents and families with young children to enjoy Storytime at the library.
FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN.
Get creative with our themed Crafty Readers kits. Each kit includes a simple take-home craft plus suggested books to borrow, read and enjoy.
Available from all branches, but supplies are limited so get in quick.
For more information visit library.kingston.vic.gov.au/crafty-readers
Where & when:
Released on the 1st of each month, July to November
COME JOIN THE FUN!
Library membership is FREE for everyone.
Please ask staff to join, or join online.
Did you know at the library you have free access to many different items and resources?
For example:
• Chapter books
• Information books
• STEM Kits to borrow
• Free computer access
• Nintendo Switch games ...plus much more!
For a small fee you can also print and photocopy, or try out our 3D Printer. There are no fees if you are late to return items.
COMICS PLUS
Enjoy digital comics, graphic novels, and manga — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — on your computer, tablet, or phone. There are no holds, no wait lists, and no limits.
Included with your free Kingston Libraries membership. Try Comics Plus CHECK OUT THESE TITLES AND MoRE on COMICSPLUS!
STEAM CLUB
FOR
PRIMARY SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN.
Where & when:
Dingley Village Library
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Chelsea Library Wednesdays 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Westall Library Thursdays 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join us at our weekly STEAM Club for primary school aged children. Activities will revolve around Science, Technology, Engineering, Art or Maths (STEAM).
Explore, discover, learn, design, engineer, build, problem solve and create.
No bookings required, just drop in. During school terms only.
Kids Movie Club
Where & when
Dingley Library
Fortnightly on Fridays
3.45pm
24 July
7 August
21 August
4 September
18 September 16 October 30 October 13 November 27 November 11 December
Westall Library
Fortnightly on Fridays
3.45pm
17 July
31 July
14 August
28 August 11 September 9 October 23 October 6 November 20 November 4 December
For primary school aged children.
A great opportunity for primary school aged kids to get together after school and relax with some snacks and a movie.
Movies will be rated G or PG.
No bookings required. During school terms only.
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MOVIE STREAMING
Kanopy Kids provides entertaining and educational movies, TV shows and storybooks for kids.
Kingston Miners
Where & when
Patterson Lakes Library
Mondays
4pm - 5pm
Parkdale Library
Thursdays
4pm - 5pm
Clarinda Library
Fridays
4pm - 5pm
GROWNUPSMUST BEPRESENT DURINGSESSION
For children aged 8-12.*
Jump online and play with friends on our Kingston Miners server.
Using a selection of specially crafted content maps, ranging from beginner to intermediate difficulty, our Minecraft sessions teach skills around basic computing, problem solving, collaboration, resilience, persistence, all while having a ton of fun.
Limited spaces, bookings essential. During school terms only.
To ensure fairness and provide all families with the opportunity to attend, please only book your child in for one session per week at any given location.
Please arrive on time - places may be given to others unless we are advised of your delay.
*If your child is just outside of the age range, please have a chat to our facilitators, as considerations may be made on a case-by-case basis.
Book via our website, phone 1300 135 668, or speak to staff at your nearest location.
LOOKING FOR MORE? JUST DROP IN!
free PLAy
Pop into your local library for drop in LEGO® Free Play, available at all branches!
A fun, casual and creative activity for families. Kids of all ages welcome.
Programs listed in this edition are correct at time of printing. Changes may be made as required. For further information visit library.kingston.vic.gov.au or ph 1300 135 668.
Popular events may offer a waiting list. Speak to your friendly library staff for assistance. Some regular library programs run during school terms only. All library branches are closed on public holidays.
TO REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT CONSIDER GETTING TO OUR EVENTS BY USING PUBLIC TRANSPORT IF AVAILABLE, CAR SHARING, OR WALKING OR CYCLING INSTEAD OF DRIVING.
Digital Library – Play and Learn
Languagenut All ages
Languagenut offers 25 languages with fun games and activities to build speaking, reading, listening and writing skills. Accessible any time, it supports all ages and learning needs –perfect for travel prep, revising school knowledge, or simple exploring something new.
Lote4Kids 3-10 years
Kids can now enjoy digital books in over 30 languages, together with English translations. Auslan available.
eBooks and eAudiobooks All ages
Borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers to read on your device. Thousands of titles are available!
StoryBox Hub All ages
Watch stories by Australian authors and illustrators, read aloud by amazing storytellerssparking kids’ imagination and love for reading!
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Call 1300 135 668, visit us in person at any library branch or online at library.kingston.vic.gov.au
