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Group of children seated on the floor while adults look on.
Until 7 Dec

Auslan Storytime

  • Free
  • Family and kids

Come along every 1st and 3rd Monday of each month (excluding public holidays and Victorian school holidays) for Auslan Storytime by Deaf storytellers from Expression Australia.

Auslan Storytime brings stories to life through visual language, expression and movement – delivered entirely in Australian Sign Language (Auslan).

This is an inclusive early years program designed to be engaging and accessible for Deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing children alike. Sessions are delivered directly in Auslan (not interpreted from spoken English), providing authentic language modelling and a rich introduction to Deaf culture.

A qualified Auslan interpreter supports each session so hearing participants can follow along, creating a shared and inclusive experience for all families. These interactive sessions may include signed storytelling, movement, repetition and informal interaction after the session.

Hours

Date Times
Mon 13 Apr
  • 12.30pm - 1.15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Mon 20 Apr
  • 12.30pm - 1.15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Mon 27 Apr
  • 12.30pm - 1.15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Mon 4 May
  • 12.30pm - 1.15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Mon 11 May
  • 12.30pm - 1.15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Mon 18 May
  • 12.30pm - 1.15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Mon 25 May
  • 12.30pm - 1.15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Mon 1 Jun
  • 12.30pm - 1.15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Mon 8 Jun
  • 12.30pm - 1.15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Mon 15 Jun
  • 12.30pm - 1.15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Mon 22 Jun
  • 12.30pm - 1.15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Mon 29 Jun
  • 12.30pm - 1.15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Mon 6 Jul
  • 12.30pm - 1.15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Mon 13 Jul
  • 12.30pm - 1.15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Mon 20 Jul
  • 12.30pm - 1.15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Mon 27 Jul
  • 12.30pm - 1.15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Mon 3 Aug
  • 12.30pm - 1.15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Mon 10 Aug
  • 12.30pm - 1.15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Mon 17 Aug
  • 12.30pm - 1.15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Mon 24 Aug
  • 12.30pm - 1.15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Mon 31 Aug
  • 12.30pm - 1.15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Mon 7 Sep
  • 12.30pm - 1.15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Mon 14 Sep
  • 12.30pm - 1.15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Mon 21 Sep
  • 12.30pm - 1.15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Mon 28 Sep
  • 12.30pm - 1.15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Mon 5 Oct
  • 12.30pm - 1.15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Mon 12 Oct
  • 12.30pm - 1.15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Mon 19 Oct
  • 12.30pm - 1.15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Mon 26 Oct
  • 12.30pm - 1.15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Mon 2 Nov
  • 12.30pm - 1.15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Mon 9 Nov
  • 12.30pm - 1.15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Mon 16 Nov
  • 12.30pm - 1.15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Mon 23 Nov
  • 12.30pm - 1.15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Mon 30 Nov
  • 12.30pm - 1.15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Mon 7 Dec
  • 12.30pm - 1.15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm

Location

Pauline Gandel Children's Quarter
State Library Victoria
328 Swanston St
Melbourne 3000

Open in maps location for State Library Victoria

Price and bookings

This is a free event

Booking not required

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 8664 7000
  • email address: enquiries@slv.vic.gov.au
  • Visit website for Auslan Storytime

Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
  • Mobility access

All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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