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Registration opens:
May 07th, 2025

National Simultaneous Storytime 2025

The Truck Cat, by Deborah Frenkel and Danny Snell

2025-05-21 10:30:00 2025-05-21 11:30:00 Australia/Melbourne National Simultaneous Storytime 2025 Join us and children all across Australia and New Zealand for National Simultaneous Storytime 2025! Recommended age: Preschool. Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome) - Wurdi Youang

Wednesday, May 21
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-05-21 10:30:00 2025-05-21 11:30:00 Australia/Melbourne National Simultaneous Storytime 2025 Join us and children all across Australia and New Zealand for National Simultaneous Storytime 2025! Recommended age: Preschool. Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome) - Wurdi Youang

Join us and children all across Australia and New Zealand for National Simultaneous Storytime 2025! Recommended age: Preschool.

National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country. 

Now in its 25th successful year, it is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy. 

Bookings are recommended to save your place in the program.

Please cancel your booking if you are no longer able to attend so we can contact our waitlist.

Bookings close one day prior to the session. If you require assistance, please contact library staff.

Children must be supervised by a responsible person (adult or carer) in our libraries and our programs.

AGE GROUP: | Preschool |

EVENT TYPE: | Preschoolers | Children & Families |

TAGS: | recommended |

Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome)

Phone: (03) 4201 0600

Hours

Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome)

Mon, Apr 28 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Apr 29 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Apr 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 01 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, May 02 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, May 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 04 10:00AM to 5:00PM

Tel: (03) 4201 0600

Upcoming events

Tue, Apr 29, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Tue, Apr 29, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO and more. Recommended Age 8+

Wed, Apr 30, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Wed, Apr 30, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, May 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
You can sew so much more than clothes! With just a needle, thread, and some basic sewing skills you can complete fun... more
You can sew so much more than clothes! With just a needle, thread, and some basic sewing skills you can complete fun sewing projects. Recommended Age 12-18

Fri, May 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Activity Room,The Reading Nest
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Fri, May 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
The Cave
Join us for some movie fun. BYO popcorn! Recommended Age 8-18.

Sat, May 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room Level 2
Have fun sketching unique still life compositions at the iconic Geelong Library & Heritage Centre!

Sun, May 04, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, May 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, May 05, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Mon, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, collage, & all things art & craft.... more
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, collage, & all things art & craft. Activities vary each week. Come along & let your imagination fly! Recommended Age 5-18

Tue, May 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mezzanine Workshop (South)
Unleash your creativity and sustainability in our hands-on Sewing Workshop focused on Upcycling & Alterations!

Tue, May 06, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO and more. Recommended Age 8+

Wed, May 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Wed, May 07, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Creatives of all ages are invited to join local artist Fern Smith to help create the longest book in the world.

Thu, May 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ground Floor (Central)
Learn how to make your very own key chain using the Emblaser 2 laser cutter, and be inducted to use the equipment... more
Learn how to make your very own key chain using the Emblaser 2 laser cutter, and be inducted to use the equipment now located at the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre!
This event is full

Thu, May 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
You can sew so much more than clothes! With just a needle, thread, and some basic sewing skills you can complete fun... more
You can sew so much more than clothes! With just a needle, thread, and some basic sewing skills you can complete fun sewing projects. Recommended Age 12-18

Fri, May 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Activity Room,The Reading Nest
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Fri, May 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
The Cave
Join us for some movie fun. BYO popcorn! Recommended Age 8-18.

Sun, May 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Mezzanine Workshop (South)
Mother's Day special event
This event is full

Sun, May 11, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, May 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, May 12, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Mon, May 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, collage, & all things art & craft.... more
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, collage, & all things art & craft. Activities vary each week. Come along & let your imagination fly! Recommended Age 5-18

Tue, May 13, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO and more. Recommended Age 8+

Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ground Floor South (Blue Table)
Come along and get crafty! All skill levels welcome.

Wed, May 14, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, May 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
You can sew so much more than clothes! With just a needle, thread, and some basic sewing skills you can complete fun... more
You can sew so much more than clothes! With just a needle, thread, and some basic sewing skills you can complete fun sewing projects. Recommended Age 12-18

Fri, May 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Activity Room,The Reading Nest
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Fri, May 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
The Cave
Join us for some movie fun. BYO popcorn! Recommended Age 8-18.

Sat, May 17, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Ground Floor (Central)
Zines from Geelong and beyond will be available to buy or swap. We are also totally open for anyone in the zine... more
Zines from Geelong and beyond will be available to buy or swap. We are also totally open for anyone in the zine community to join us, hang out, and sell your own zines.

Sun, May 18, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, May 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, May 19, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Mon, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, collage, & all things art & craft.... more
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, collage, & all things art & craft. Activities vary each week. Come along & let your imagination fly! Recommended Age 5-18

Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mezzanine Workshop (South)
Unleash your creativity and sustainability in our hands-on Sewing Workshop focused on Upcycling & Alterations!

Tue, May 20, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO and more. Recommended Age 8+

Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Wurdi Youang
Join us and children all across Australia and New Zealand for National Simultaneous Storytime 2025! Recommended age:... more
Join us and children all across Australia and New Zealand for National Simultaneous Storytime 2025! Recommended age: Preschool.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 7 2025 at 9:00am

Cancelled
Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Wed, May 21, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room
Ever wanted to play Dungeons and Dragons? Come and play Dungeons and Dragons with GenU Gamer at Geelong Library and... more
Ever wanted to play Dungeons and Dragons? Come and play Dungeons and Dragons with GenU Gamer at Geelong Library and Heritage Centre. Never played before? That's fine, everyone is welcome! Ages 12 -18

Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, May 22, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Ground Floor South (Blue Table)
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre is the home for zines in Geelong! Come along to our regular workshops to learn... more
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre is the home for zines in Geelong! Come along to our regular workshops to learn how to construct your personalised zine.

Thu, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
You can sew so much more than clothes! With just a needle, thread, and some basic sewing skills you can complete fun... more
You can sew so much more than clothes! With just a needle, thread, and some basic sewing skills you can complete fun sewing projects. Recommended Age 12-18

Fri, May 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Activity Room,The Reading Nest
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Fri, May 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
The Cave
Join us for some movie fun. BYO popcorn! Recommended Age 8-18.

Sun, May 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room Level 2
Come to Geelong Library & Heritage Centre to view this session, being livestreamed directly from Sydney Writers... more
Come to Geelong Library & Heritage Centre to view this session, being livestreamed directly from Sydney Writers Festival as part of their 'Live & Local' program.

Sun, May 25, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, May 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, May 26, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Mon, May 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, collage, & all things art & craft.... more
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, collage, & all things art & craft. Activities vary each week. Come along & let your imagination fly! Recommended Age 5-18

Tue, May 27, 10:00am - 11:30am
Activity Room
Mix it up with a variety of activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO and more. Recommended ages 5+

Tue, May 27, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ground Floor (Central)
Come along and get crafty! All skill levels welcome.

Tue, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO and more. Recommended Age 8+

Wed, May 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Wed, May 28, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, May 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, May 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
You can sew so much more than clothes! With just a needle, thread, and some basic sewing skills you can complete fun... more
You can sew so much more than clothes! With just a needle, thread, and some basic sewing skills you can complete fun sewing projects. Recommended Age 12-18