Greek Storytime, is available to pre-school children of all backgrounds, welcoming them to embark on a journey of discovery through the magic of stories and games and foster a love for Modern Greek through interactive storytelling.

With Auslan (Australian Sign Language) featuring in some programs, Greek Storytime is a truly inclusive experience, catering to all ages and abilities.

Delivered by passionate educators, the program aims to make language learning enjoyable and accessible to all.

In 2023, Greek Storytime announced the expansion of its program to new locations, including Altona, Mill Park, and Lalor.

Parents of Merri Beck and Pronia as the collaborating body, have submitted a application to Merri-Bec Council to increase Greek Story time delivery from the current monthly, to fund an additional 25 sessions a year for three years, a significant step closer to the desired weekly school terms.

Throughout the year, Greek Storytime takes place at various locations across Melbourne, including:

  • Hawthorn Library (584 Glenferrie Rd, Balwyn) on the first Tuesday of every month at 10 am with Elene (Excludes school holidays & public holidays).
  • Doncaster Library (687 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster) on the second Tuesday of every month (Excludes school holidays & public holidays) at 11 am with Dionysia.
  • Glenroy Library (50 Wheatsheaf Rd, Glenroy) on the fourth Friday of every month at 10.30 am with Maria. Check Moreland City Library website for updates.
  • Malvern Library (1225 High Street, Malvern) every Friday during school terms at 10.30 am with Evie.
  • Oakleigh Library (148 Drummond St, Oakleigh) every Monday during school terms at 10:30 am with Stella.
  • Preston Library (266 Gower St, Preston) monthly on a Thursday at 10:15 am with Hari.
  • Richmond Library (415 Church St, Richmond) every Wednesday during school terms at 11 am with Vicky.

Moreover, if you are interested in bringing Greek Storytime to your local library, you can get in touch with Evie at evie.diamantis@gmail.com for information on how to set up the experience.

For more information about Greek Storytime and its upcoming programs, you can call 1300 655 355.

For the Merri Beck respect contact Vasso Zangalis at 0413 296 279 and Maria Tsakakis – 0405 251 772 (Greek story time facilitator)