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A night-time story session at the State Library Victoria, with young children and their grown-ups listening to a story while sitting on the floor or on beanbags; a colouful mural on the wall behind the story-teller.
14 Apr – 2 Jun

Storytime: After Dark

  • Free
  • Family and kids

The people have left, the lights have been dimmed, and the Library has gone to bed. Or so the grown-ups think...

Sneak in with your teddy bear, wear your favourite jammies and snuggle up for an enchanting storytime after dark in the Pauline Gandel Children’s Quarter. Listen to twilight tales and join in on soothing songs and lullabies as the sun sets.

Enjoy a free craft activity or wander through the Library under the cover of darkness by booking your spot on a special Torchlit Tour. In these tours, you’ll journey on an exciting, guided adventure through the famous Reading Rooms and galleries. Add-on a Torchlit Tour to your Storytime After Dark session for just $15 per person.

Don’t miss out – book your tickets now.

Please note: This is a children’s event, most suitable for ages 3-8 years. All grown-ups must be accompanied by a child. Maximum of two grown-ups per child.

The same children's book will be read at both sessions.

Hours

Date Times
Tue 14 Apr
  • 6.30pm - 8pm 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Tue 2 Jun
  • 6.30pm - 8pm 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Location

State Library Victoria
328 Swanston St
Melbourne 3000

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Price and bookings

This is a free event

Book online for Storytime: After Dark

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 8664 7000
  • email address: enquiries@slv.vic.gov.au
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  • Accessible toilets
  • Companion card accepted

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