Auslan Storytime | Term 1 2025

Published on: 30th January 2025

 Join Auslan Storytime this term starting in early February

“I believe a Deaf role model is important to influence children – that sign language is important to have bilingual language”

Mark Hooper, Auslan Storytime Presenter

Interactive storytelling sessions led by a Deaf presenter in their primary language, serving as a positive role model for young Deaf and hard of hearing children and fostering early literacy development.

 The Auslan Storytime program is:  

  • Led by a Deaf presenter in their first language (Auslan)  
  • Providing accessible stories and a role model for Deaf and hard of hearing kids  
  • Supporting early literacy and communication in Auslan and English  
  • Nurturing social skills in a fun, family-friendly environment  
  • Free and open for parents to attend  

Auslan Storytime sessions are hosted at the following libraries across NSW during School Term 1


City of Sydney – Glebe Library 

Auslan Storytime at Glebe Library is from 11:30am – 12:00pm on Saturdays.

Bookings not necessary.  For more information, visit the City of Sydney website.

Upcoming sessions: 


City of Ryde – North Ryde Library 

Catch Auslan Storytime at North Ryde Library from 10:15am – 10:45am, fortnightly on Saturdays.

Bookings are not required. To register and find more information, visit the City of Ryde website.

Upcoming sessions:  

 

Auslan Storytime sessions are hosted at the following libraries across QLD during School Term 1


Townsville City Libraries 

Introducing Auslan Storytime in Townsville! Auslan Storytime at Citylibraries Flinders Street is from 10:00am – 11:00am on the second Saturday of each month. Bookings not necessary.  

Upcoming session: 

For more information, visit the Townsville City Council website.


NEW LIBRARY: Cairns Regional Council Library

Introducing Auslan Storytime in Earlville Library in Cairns! Auslan Storytime at Earlville Library at Earlville Shopping Town is from 10:30am – 11:15am on select SaturdaysBookings not necessary.

Upcoming sessions:

For more information, visit: https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library/whats-on/library-events/first-5-forever/auslan-storytime/auslan-storytime


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