Children's Book Week 2026

Children’s Book Week is back from 22 to 28 August 2026, celebrating the theme Symphony of Stories.
Children’s Book Week 2026 banner featuring the theme Symphony of Stories, with colourful storybook characters emerging from an open book. Text reads “22-28 August 2026”.

Children's Book Week

Be a Storytime star for Children's Book Week! We’re inviting children and their caregivers to bring their most beloved books to life at our Storytimes.

Come dressed as your favourite character and enjoy a fun-filled session of stories, songs and imagination.

Whether you’re a wizard, pirate, princess, animal or adventurer, we can’t wait to see who joins in the fun. Start planning your costume and celebrate the magic of reading with us.

After the below Storytime sessions, everyone will have the chance to take part in a colourful costume parade, bringing together a wonderful mix of characters from across the library's shelves.

Monday 24 August | 10am and 11am | Albert Park Library (Toddler Storytime)

Friday 28 August | 10am | St Kilda Library (Baby Rhyme Time)

Friday 28 August | 11am | St Kilda Library (Toddler Storytime)

Discover our Storytimes
The character Brunhilda, a cartoon bird that is one of the mascots of Children's Book Week 2026, sitting and reading a yellow book against a warm orange background.

Image credits: Children's Book Council of Australia
Illustrator/Designer: Briony Stewart