Preschool Story Time

Introducing our new Multicultural Storytime group for 2025!

With collaboration with the City of Port Philip, Space2b has a wonderful group of women dedicated to creating an engaging and educational experience for families with children up to five years old in four community languages:

Hindi   -   Arabic   -   Mandarin   -   Amharic

Through storytelling, we aim to improve health literacy, provide culturally appropriate information about health services, and support Victorian kids in maintaining a connection to their language and culture.

Come along for a fun and enriching Storytime that celebrates diversity, encourages a love of reading, and connects families to valuable community resources. Keep an eye on our social media for exciting special sessions throughout the term! We can't wait to see you and your little ones there! Check below for session times and dates:

SESSION TIMES

HINDI PRESCHOOL STORYTIME

February: 10th & 24th
March: 15th & 24th
May: 12th & 26th
June: 23rd

Join Rohini for an enriching and fun-filled storytime that celebrates diversity and fosters a love for reading and learning in Hindi. Suitable for children ages 0-5 years.

St Kilda Library 150 Carlisle St, St Kilda VIC 3182

MONDAYS
2ND & 4TH
WEEK, MONTHLY
11AM-12PM

AMHARIC PRESCHOOL STORYTIME

February: 5th & 19th
March: 5th & 19th
April: 2nd
May: 7th & 21st
June: 4th & 18th

Join Nejat for an enriching and fun-filled storytime that celebrates diversity and fosters a love for reading and learning in Amharic. Suitable for children ages 0-5 years.

Emerald Hill Library 195 Bank St, South Melbourne VIC 3205

WEDNESDAYS
1ST & 3RD
WEEK, MONTHLY
12-1PM

ARABIC PRESCHOOL STORYTIME (9 SESSIONS)

February: 12th & 26th
March: 12th & 26th
April: 23rd
May: 14th & 28th
June: 11th & 25th

Join Khadra for an enriching and fun-filled storytime that celebrates diversity and fosters a love for reading and learning in Arabic. Suitable for children ages 0-5 years.

Emerald Hill Library 195 Bank St, South Melbourne VIC 3205

WEDNESDAYS
2ND & 4TH
WEEK, MONTHLY
12-1PM

MANDARIN PRESCHOOL STORYTIME (8 SESSIONS)

February 14th & 28th
March: 14th & 28th
May: 9th & 23rd
June: 13th & 27th

Join Sirui for an enriching and fun-filled storytime that celebrates diversity and fosters a love for reading and learning in Mandarin. Suitable for children ages 0-5 years.

Port Melbourne Library 333 Bay St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207

FRIDAYS
2ND & 4TH
WEEK, MONTHLY
11AM-12PM

MEET THE STORY TELLERS

A CITY OF PORT PHILLIP INITIATIVE