Indigenous Literacy Day Storytime
Saturday 6 September 2025 at 11:30AM
Cheltenham Library
Event Description
Join us for a special celebration of culture, community, and storytelling! Derrimut Weelam Gathering Place has partnered with Kingston Libraries to host two Storytime sessions in honour of Indigenous Literacy Day.
Come along to Chelsea and Cheltenham Libraries, where Elders will read beautiful Indigenous storybooks. This event is open to the whole community, and children aged 0–10 who register will receive a free Indigenous book to take home.
When: Saturday 6 September
Time: 11:30am – 12:15pm
Where: Chelsea Library & Cheltenham Library
Celebrate the power of story, connect with culture, and share in this beautiful community event.
When
11:30AM - 12:15PM
Saturday 6 September 2025
Contact
Where
Cheltenham Library
12 Stanley Avenue
Cheltenham VIC 3192
Australia
Google Maps
Notes & Requirements
Children under 10 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Grownups do not need to book a ticket to attend with children for this event.
Event Partner
Derrimut Weelam Gathering Place
Bookings
This event has concluded. It's a little too late to make a booking!
Map
Similarly Named Events
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | Age restriction | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storytime & Craft at Aspendale Gardens Community Service - School holiday event | 23 September 2026 at 10:30AM | Aspendale Gardens Community Service | Ages 3-6 | |
| Storytime & craft with local author Sarah Speedie - School holiday event | 24 September 2026 at 10:30AM | Parkdale Library | Ages 3-6 | |
| Storytime & craft (Winnie the Pooh 100 Years) - School holiday event | 28 September 2026 at 10:30AM | Cheltenham Library | Ages 3-6 | |
| Storytime & craft - School holiday event | 30 September 2026 at 1:30PM | Parkdale Library | Ages 3-6 | |
| Super Hero Storytime | 3 October 2026 at 10:30AM | Cheltenham Library | Ages 2-5 | |
| Storytime | 5 October 2026 at 10:10AM | Parkdale Library | Ages 0-1.5 |
History Events
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | Age restriction | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walk and Talk Mordialloc | 1 October 2026 at 10:30AM | Variable | FULL | |
| Family History: DNA Testing for Family History | 15 October 2026 at 2:00PM | Parkdale Library | ||
| Walk and Talk Mordialloc | 28 October 2026 at 10:30AM | Variable |
Social Groups Events
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | Age restriction | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biketober Launch 2026 | Tomorrow at 12:00PM | Cheltenham Library | ||
| Book Chatters | Tomorrow at 6:30PM | Chelsea Library | ||
| Brain Training | 23 September 2026 at 1:30PM | Chelsea Library | ||
| Book Chatters | 23 September 2026 at 6:30PM | Cheltenham Library | ||
| Westall Regular Mahjong Group | 24 September 2026 at 1:30PM | Westall Library | ||
| Social Scrabble | 25 September 2026 at 1:30PM | Chelsea Library |
Children Events
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | Age restriction | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lion embroidery wall hanging - School holiday event | Tomorrow at 10:30AM | Parkdale Library | Ages 9-12 | FULL |
| Foost cooking - School holiday event | Tomorrow at 11:00AM | Patterson Lakes Library | Ages 5-12 | FULL |
| Baby Time | Tomorrow at 11:30AM | Parkdale Library | Ages 0-1.5 | |
| Foost cooking - School holiday event | Tomorrow at 2:00PM | Dingley Village Library | Ages 5-10 | FULL |
| Wooden scrap book decorating - School holiday event | Tomorrow at 2:30PM | Chelsea Library | Ages 6-12 | FULL |
| Movie Screening - School holiday event | Tomorrow at 3:00PM | Cheltenham Library | Ages 7+ |