Virtual events and resources for children and families

Here you will find a library of our Story Time @ Home videos, including Story Time, Baby Time, Toddler Time and Letter of the Week; scroll down to explore, learn, sing and smile along with us.

Please continue to check back as we will add content regularly.

• Commemorate ANZAC day at home with these wonderful activities; read some special books, make a poppy and even make some ANZAC biscuits! 
   

• Check out the 'Kids & Youth' section of our eCollection for games, stories and resources for kids and families.
   
• View Help Guides to help you get started with using the eCollection.
   
• Raising a reader: tips for raising a young reader.
   
• Children's rhyme and Story Time: download and listen to 22 great nursery rhymes, with three fabulous fairytales.
   
• Suggested reading for kids: find tips and links to the best books for kids and inspiration for what to read.
   
• Download and print a kid-friendly family tree template, and help your child begin a journey of discovery into their ancestry.
   
• Enjoy these nautical-themed colouring-in sheets from the Geelong Heritage Centre. 

ABC Behind the News: Videos and articles aimed at upper primary and lower secondary students which help them understand issues and events outside their own lives.

ABC Education: Discover free, curriculum-linked resources for students and teachers.

Little Big Book Club Activity Time: Free and fun downloadable activity sheets based on The Little Big Book Club's selected books.

Little Big Book Club Make and Do: Activities, crafts and learning tasks based on The Little Big Book Club's selected books.

Auslan Storybooks: A wide range of stories told in Auslan.

National Geographic For Kids: Learn all about geography and fascinating animals.

Storyline Online: Stream videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations.

Zoos Victoria Animal House: Enjoy video live streamed from Werribee, Healesville and Melbourne Zoos.

FUSE: Access digital resources to support learning at home. From the Victorian Department of Education & Training.

ACMI Education: Explore art, animation, digital technologies, filmmaking, game making, sustainability and more.