Storytime: After Dark

Schedule

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 02 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm

UTC+10:00

Location

State Library Victoria | Melbourne, VI

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

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 in our Torchlit Tours. In these tours, you’ll journey on an exciting, guided adventure through our 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.

We will be reading the same children's book for both the 14 April and 2 June sessions.

Booking information

By registering to attend or purchasing a ticket to a State Library Victoria event, you agree to our Conditions of Entry.

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State Library Victoria, 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Australia

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Tickets

AUD 0.00 to AUD 15.00

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