Library on the Lawn

Please note: Due to the weather, activities on Thursday 14 January will be moved indoors to the Create Quarter and the Pauline Gandel Children's Quarter. 

State Library Victoria is THE place for families these summer school holidays.  

Throughout January, the Library’s forecourt will transform into an imagination playground for our youngest literary explorers.  

Settle in for Storytime (favourite teddies also invited), collect a craft showbag or jump into parachute play. Supersize the fun with a collection of jumbo puzzles and a giant bubble dance party.

Looking to get a break from the summer heat? Head inside the Library to explore our iconic reading rooms and spaces whilst on a family scavenger hunt. 

Library on the Lawn: Kids Festival is collaborating with Public Libraries Victoria for their BIG Summer Read program, encouraging kids to read books over the summer break. With more than 4,000 books on offer for kids aged up to 12, there is no better place to share a story than at State Library Victoria. 

Program highlights  

10.15am and 12pm Bubble Dance Party 

10.30am and 11.30am Storytime 

11am Parachute Play 

12.15pm Newspaper Catwalk creation time 

12.30pm Newspaper Catwalk 

Bookings are not required.  

Drop in anytime from 10am to 1pm on 13–15 January 2026.

Presented by BIG Summer Read and State Library Victoria.