Service Update

Our libraries are open and the Stonnington History Centre is open for pre-booked appointments.

We will be closed Wednesday 26 January for the Australia Day public holiday.

For Kids

We present a range of programs and events for children and young people, including rhyme and story times, craft and STEAM based activities and school holiday programs. Visit the individual event listings for each program for more information and to see when bookings open.

Regular programs for children

Children's program schedule for Term 1 2022 (31 January - 8 April 2022)

Day	Time	Program	About	Location
Monday	10.30 - 11am	Rhymetime	A rollicking session of rhymes, songs and fingerplay for children aged 0-2 years.	Malvern
Monday	10.30 - 11am	Stories and Songs	A fun session of stories and songs for children aged up to five years.	Prahran Square
Tuesday	10.30 - 11am	Rhymetime	A rollicking session of rhymes, songs and fingerplay for children aged 0-2 years.	Phoenix Park
Tuesday	10.30 - 11am	Storytime	An engaging session of stories, rhymes and action songs for children aged 2 – 5 years.	Malvern
Wednesday	10.30 - 11am	Stories and Songs	A fun session of stories and songs for children aged up to five years.	Prahran Square
Wednesday	10.30 - 11am	Storytime	An engaging session of stories, rhymes and action songs for children aged 2 – 5 years.	Toorak/South Yarra
Thursday	10.30 - 11am	Storytime	An engaging session of stories, rhymes and action songs for children aged 2 – 5 years.	Phoenix Park
Thursday (fortnightly)	3.45 - 4.45pm	Creative Kids Club	Get creative with fun art, craft and STEAM based activities for school-aged children six plus.	Online via Zoom
Friday	10.30 - 11am	Rhymetime	A rollicking session of rhymes, songs and fingerplay for children aged 0-2 years.	Toorak/South Yarra
Saturday	10 - 10.30am	Stories and Songs	A fun session of stories and songs for children aged up to five years.	Prahran Square

What you need to know when booking and attending our events

In line with current government restrictions, all persons aged 18+ years must show proof they are fully (double dosed) vaccinated to our COVID Check-in Marshal (unless a valid medical exemption applies), and check in via the Service Victoria app Stonnington operated facilities, services and buildings.

Where bookings are required, you must book for all adults and children aged over 12 months.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Where possible, please only have one adult per family attending.

Please stay 1.5m apart from people not in your household.

Face masks must be carried and worn according to statewide settings (unless medical exemption applies).

If your chosen event is fully booked, please join the waiting list and we will contact you if a place becomes available.

A limited number of spaces are available. If you can’t attend, please cancel your booking to allow someone else to come along.

Outdoor events will be cancelled in the event of rain or extreme weather.

Events may be cancelled and/or moved online (via Zoom) if unable to held in person.

Our events are COVID-Safe. By attending our events you agree to comply with any guidelines from the Victorian Government and Chief Health Officer (unless a valid medical exemption applies) and follow the instructions of staff at all times.

Please stay home if you are unwell, currently isolating or awaiting the result of a Covid-19 test.

We are a child safe organisation. Our programs and events are welcoming, safe and inclusive spaces for children. Specific policies, procedures and practices are in place to support these commitments. Please read our Statement of Commitment to Child Safety .