Children wearing rainbow-themed skirts, dancing under tinsel.

20 – 27 Jan

Rainbow Storytime

Do you love stories, songs and a bit of sparkle? To celebrate the upcoming Midsumma Festival, and add a splash of rainbow flair to the Library's beloved Storytime sessions, LGBTQIA+ storytellers will be sharing their favourite tales, singing some rainbow-themed songs and rhymes, and celebrating diversity, inclusion and joy.

Special guests:
Drag King Dandy Boy on Tuesday 20 January, 1.30–2pm.

Disability activist and author Jax Brown on Tuesday 27 January, 1.30–2pm.

For kids aged 3–8.

Part of Midsumma Festival.

Date	Times
Tue 20 Jan	1:30pm - 2:00pm
Tue 27 Jan	1:30pm - 2:00pm

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