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National Simultaneous Storytime 2024

This year National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) takes place on Wednesday 22 May 2024at 12pm.

Each year a picture book which is written and illustrated by an Australian is read simultaneously across libraries, schools, childcare centers, homes and more.

This years book is Bowerbird Blues by Aura Parker. The story follows the journey of a bowerbird on a quest for all things blue, whilst feeling something is missing in his life, the story encourages reflection on environmental pollution and its challenges.

We’ll also be holding some fantastic events at some of our libraries, check out details below!

Everyone can join NSS, it doesn’t matter whether you are at home, at school, at a public library or even a university library, get reading and join in this year’s NSS!

NSS Events at Connected Libraries

Bunjil Place Library

Join us for a reading of Bowerbird Blues by Aura Parker.

We will have some endangered furry, feathered and scaled friends joining us from Reptile Encounters to teach us about caring for our environment and the creatures that live in it.

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Endeavour Hills Library

Embark on a journey with us as we dive into the enchanting pages of ‘Bowerbird Blues’ by the incredibly talented Aura Parker.

But wait, there’s more! Brace yourself for a whirlwind of excitement with engaging activities and crafts that will make this NSS celebration unforgettable. Join the frenzy and let the magic of ‘Bowerbird Blues’ ignite your imagination like never before!

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Myuna Farm

Embark on a whimsical literary adventure with Doveton Library, Sid the Sloth, and fellow readers at the enchanting Myuna Farm!

Set against the backdrop of Myuna Farm’s idyllic surroundings, join us in unravelling the pages of this year’s NSS tale, ‘Bowerbird Blues’ by Aura Parker.

While this event is a gift to our community and comes at no cost, we request that you secure your spot by making a booking.

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Cranbourne Library

This year’s book is The beautiful Bowerbird Blues by Aura Parker. Join us in a reading of The beautiful Bowerbird Blues by Aura Parker at Cranbourne Library.

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Manna Gum Family and Community Centre

Join us for 45 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, games & craft especially for pre-schoolers.

In this session we will be reading the National Simultaneous Storytime book ‘Bowerbird Blues’ by Aura Parker. 

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