Propose a program or event

Are you looking to deliver a program or event through our libraries?

Individuals, organisations, community groups and local businesses are welcome to propose programs and events to be delivered through our libraries that benefit the Stonnington community.

These can include:

  • author talks 
  • information sessions
  • book launches
  • creative workshops
  • digital literacy sessions

Proposals can be submitted at any time and will be reviewed three times a year in March, June and October. Applicants will be notified by our Programming Team the month following each review period (e.g. April for March round of proposals). Due to high demand, not all proposals can be scheduled, but suitable events may be placed on a waitlist for future programming. 

Eligibility

Your program or event must: 

  • have a strong link to our strategic objectives (read our Library Plan for more information): 

    • A Place for All  

    • Future Focused 

    • Valued and Thriving 

  • directly benefit the Stonnington community 

  • have presenters who hold a current Working With Children Check or commitment to obtain one prior to the delivery of the event or program (regardless of the age requirement for the event or program).

  • be presented by a person or organisation who holds proof of current Public Liability Insurance of no less than $20,000,000 ($20 million dollars), which may be offered by an auspicing organisation.

Steps to submitting your proposal

  1. Review criteria to determine the suitability of your proposed program or event. You may also wish to view the FAQs below before submitting.
  2. Submit your proposal using the form below.
  3. Wait while your proposed program or event is reviewed by our Programming Team.

Submit your proposal

FAQs

When can I expect to hear back about my expression of interest?

Assessments will take place the month following (ie April for March round of EOIs) and applicants will be notified shortly after.

Where do I get more information about the Working with Children Check?

All external presenters must have a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) to deliver events and programs in our libraries. You can apply for a WWCC through the Victorian Government's Working with Children Check website. Please note there is a fee associated with this application.

How are decisions made about program or event proposals?

Proposed programs or events are assessed according to various criteria, which may include: the suitability of the program within wider library programming, the availability of library resources to support the program or event, the direct benefit to our community, previous experience delivering similar events and/or timing constraints.

What happens if my proposal is not successful?

If your proposal is not successful, you will be notified by email. 

You may wish to hire a meeting room at our libraries but please note that the library will be unable to otherwise support the promotion or delivery of this event.

You may also wish to consider applying for a Council grant to support the delivery of your event. Visit the Council’s Community Grants website for more information.

 What happens if my proposal is successful?

If your proposal is successful, we will contact you to discuss further.

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