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Stories & activities for celebrations and family time

Stories & activities for celebrations and family time

24 Nov 2021

Stories provide a great vehicle for opening discussions and providing insights into celebrations, and cultural and religious festivals around the world. Wherever you may be, educators, librarians and families can explore a wide range of stories to explore important events and festivities during this time of year.
End of year thanks & exciting things ahead in 2022!

End of year thanks & exciting things ahead in 2022!

24 Nov 2021

Between the team being in and out of statewide lockdowns in Victoria, Australia and another big year for remote learning, we thank the teachers, librarians, education professionals and parents who make up the Story Box Library...and of course the kids and families who enjoy our stories every day!

Top Blog Posts

Mythbusting Screen Time for Kids: Using digital stories to enrich play & learning in early education

Mythbusting Screen Time for Kids: Using digital stories to enrich play & learning in early education
Summer Story & Activity Challenge

Summer Story & Activity Challenge
New StoryBox app coming soon!

New StoryBox app coming soon!
Diversity in children's literature event findings & resources

Diversity in children's literature event findings & resources
New Graphic Organiser Story Response Templates

New Graphic Organiser Story Response Templates
End of year thanks & exciting things ahead in 2022!

End of year thanks & exciting things ahead in 2022!
New Graphic Organiser Story Response Templates

New Graphic Organiser Story Response Templates

24 Nov 2021
Improving library patron experience with important new features

Improving library patron experience with important new features

23 Nov 2021
'Mythbusting Screen Time for Kids' event findings & resources

'Mythbusting Screen Time for Kids' event findings & resources

16 Nov 2021
Introducing Units of Work

Introducing Units of Work

28 Oct 2021
Diversity in children's literature event findings & resources

Diversity in children's literature event findings & resources

26 Oct 2021
New StoryBox app coming soon!

New StoryBox app coming soon!

25 Oct 2021
Part two: How libraries support mental health and wellbeing

Part two: How libraries support mental health and wellbeing

24 Oct 2021
Using multimedia stories to spark curiosity, conversations and creativity in early childhood education

Using multimedia stories to spark curiosity, conversations and creativity in early childhood education

22 Oct 2021
Summer Story & Activity Challenge

Summer Story & Activity Challenge

21 Oct 2021
Mythbusting Screen Time for Kids: Using digital stories to enrich play & learning in early education

Mythbusting Screen Time for Kids: Using digital stories to enrich play & learning in early education

18 Oct 2021
Mental Health Awareness Month stories

Mental Health Awareness Month stories

28 Sep 2021
Activity Time ideas for the outdoors

Activity Time ideas for the outdoors

28 Sep 2021
Part one: How libraries support mental health and wellbeing

Part one: How libraries support mental health and wellbeing

28 Sep 2021
Spooky stories to share for Halloween

Spooky stories to share for Halloween

27 Sep 2021
Stories for International School Library Day

Stories for International School Library Day

27 Sep 2021
#StudentsNeedSchoolLibraries

#StudentsNeedSchoolLibraries

26 Sep 2021
Melbourne Writers Festival x Story Box Library series

Melbourne Writers Festival x Story Box Library series

26 Aug 2021
New date: Whose story gets to be shared? Creating a diverse library.

New date: Whose story gets to be shared? Creating a diverse library.

26 Aug 2021
Celebrating Indigenous Literacy Day & Global Literacy Day

Celebrating Indigenous Literacy Day & Global Literacy Day

26 Aug 2021
Discover our online PD events for educators

Discover our online PD events for educators

25 Aug 2021
Step-by-step guide to using Story Box Library, for public libraries

Step-by-step guide to using Story Box Library, for public libraries

25 Aug 2021
Mount Gambier Library's online book club for kids

Mount Gambier Library's online book club for kids

24 Aug 2021
Graphic Organisers & Thinking Tools for educators

Graphic Organisers & Thinking Tools for educators

13 Aug 2021
Stories for Keep Australia Beautiful Week (22-28 August)

Stories for Keep Australia Beautiful Week (22-28 August)

23 Jul 2021
CBCA Book Week activities and stories

CBCA Book Week activities and stories

23 Jul 2021
National Science Week stories (14-21 August)

National Science Week stories (14-21 August)

23 Jul 2021
New Auslan stories and making children’s books accessible

New Auslan stories and making children’s books accessible

23 Jul 2021
New promotional resources available for libraries

New promotional resources available for libraries

22 Jul 2021
Five ways libraries can use Story Box Library even during restrictions

Five ways libraries can use Story Box Library even during restrictions

22 Jul 2021
Stories and activities to get the new school year off to a flying start

Stories and activities to get the new school year off to a flying start

15 Jul 2021
Q&A with Frankie Jaiyeola, Librarian Storyteller of the Year Winner 2020

Q&A with Frankie Jaiyeola, Librarian Storyteller of the Year Winner 2020

21 Jun 2021
Activities for CBCA Book Week 2021 - Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds

Activities for CBCA Book Week 2021 - Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds

20 Jun 2021
Meet Lauren, librarian and diverse children’s literature advocate

Meet Lauren, librarian and diverse children’s literature advocate

20 Jun 2021
Meet Amelia Otto, Education Resource Developer

Meet Amelia Otto, Education Resource Developer

20 Jun 2021
Meet Evie Andrews, school librarian

Meet Evie Andrews, school librarian

18 Jun 2021
NAIDOC Week stories to help 'Heal Country'

NAIDOC Week stories to help 'Heal Country'

16 Jun 2021
Stories for Refugee Week

Stories for Refugee Week

08 Jun 2021
Single Sign On (SSO) now available for schools

Single Sign On (SSO) now available for schools

04 Jun 2021
Get excited for CBCA Book Week 2021!

Get excited for CBCA Book Week 2021!

26 May 2021
Meet Karys McEwen, school librarian & President of CBCA Victoria

Meet Karys McEwen, school librarian & President of CBCA Victoria

26 May 2021
Upcoming Auslan story releases

Upcoming Auslan story releases

25 May 2021
Meet educator and CBCA Vic member, Christine Oughtred

Meet educator and CBCA Vic member, Christine Oughtred

25 May 2021
How libraries can promote engagement with Story Box Library

How libraries can promote engagement with Story Box Library

24 May 2021
First Nations stories and short films for children during National Reconciliation Week

First Nations stories and short films for children during National Reconciliation Week

29 Apr 2021
School resources for National Reconciliation Week and Sorry Day

School resources for National Reconciliation Week and Sorry Day

29 Apr 2021
Exploring curious creature stories in May

Exploring curious creature stories in May

28 Apr 2021
Mother's Day stories and activities!

Mother's Day stories and activities!

27 Apr 2021
Edna's stories about resilience and overcoming challenges

Edna's stories about resilience and overcoming challenges

27 Apr 2021
Creative ways to use Activity Time at your library

Creative ways to use Activity Time at your library

27 Apr 2021
Public Libraries Online PD event: Getting to Know the SBL Basics

Public Libraries Online PD event: Getting to Know the SBL Basics

14 Apr 2021
Stories for Anzac Day 2021

Stories for Anzac Day 2021

01 Apr 2021
Stories for Earth Day 2021

Stories for Earth Day 2021

24 Mar 2021
Q&A with Amy Leahy, Principal at Mother Theresa PS

Q&A with Amy Leahy, Principal at Mother Theresa PS

22 Mar 2021
Five Reasons why Libraries use Story Box Library

Five Reasons why Libraries use Story Box Library

21 Mar 2021
Introducing Our New Graphic Organisers and Thinking Tools

Introducing Our New Graphic Organisers and Thinking Tools

21 Mar 2021
Part two: Libraries promoting inclusion in their communities

Part two: Libraries promoting inclusion in their communities

19 Mar 2021
Enhance your school’s learning experience with digital storytime

Enhance your school’s learning experience with digital storytime

18 Mar 2021
Stories and activity ideas for the Autumn school holidays

Stories and activity ideas for the Autumn school holidays

16 Mar 2021
International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme stories

International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme stories

01 Mar 2021
March PD: 12 Steps to Engage your Readers using Story Box Library

March PD: 12 Steps to Engage your Readers using Story Box Library

19 Feb 2021
Improving representation in children's literature

Improving representation in children's literature

19 Feb 2021
Stories and Activities for Harmony Week

Stories and Activities for Harmony Week

19 Feb 2021
Keep Reading Alive with the Australian Children’s Laureate Foundation

Keep Reading Alive with the Australian Children’s Laureate Foundation

18 Feb 2021
Four ways Story Box Library helps carers nurture children’s growth

Four ways Story Box Library helps carers nurture children’s growth

18 Feb 2021
Nurturing an international mindset through stories

Nurturing an international mindset through stories

18 Feb 2021
Part one: Libraries promoting inclusion in their communities

Part one: Libraries promoting inclusion in their communities

18 Feb 2021
Improving access with the Schools Catalogue Information Service

Improving access with the Schools Catalogue Information Service

18 Feb 2021
How universities are enhancing early childhood education using Story Box Library

How universities are enhancing early childhood education using Story Box Library

18 Feb 2021
Top Five Resources for Being Internet-Safe

Top Five Resources for Being Internet-Safe

02 Feb 2021
Love Your Library: 15 Ideas to Help You Celebrate Libraries

Love Your Library: 15 Ideas to Help You Celebrate Libraries

28 Jan 2021
Three Library Cataloguing Resources You Need

Three Library Cataloguing Resources You Need

28 Jan 2021
Seven Ways Librarians have Fun at the Library

Seven Ways Librarians have Fun at the Library

28 Jan 2021
Ursula Says, “Join Your Library and Read For Your Life!"

Ursula Says, “Join Your Library and Read For Your Life!"

28 Jan 2021
Exploring anxiety and resilience through storytelling

Exploring anxiety and resilience through storytelling

28 Jan 2021
The books we’re sharing with loved ones

The books we’re sharing with loved ones

18 Dec 2020
Innovation in times of restriction

Innovation in times of restriction

18 Dec 2020
Storytelling in the Classroom: A Teacher’s Reflection

Storytelling in the Classroom: A Teacher’s Reflection

18 Dec 2020
Story Box Library Features and Benefits for Libraries and their Patrons

Story Box Library Features and Benefits for Libraries and their Patrons

18 Dec 2020
SBL Summer Holiday Story & Activity Challenge

SBL Summer Holiday Story & Activity Challenge

09 Dec 2020
Announcing the Librarian Storyteller of the Year Award WINNERS

Announcing the Librarian Storyteller of the Year Award WINNERS

27 Nov 2020
Teacher PD event: Getting to Know the SBL Basics

Teacher PD event: Getting to Know the SBL Basics

24 Nov 2020
Libraries as the beating heart of community

Libraries as the beating heart of community

24 Nov 2020
NEW Time Saving Features!

NEW Time Saving Features!

23 Nov 2020
Online PD Session - Getting to Know the SBL Basics

Online PD Session - Getting to Know the SBL Basics

31 Oct 2020
Reading online for kids: how can we protect Australian publishers and creators?

Reading online for kids: how can we protect Australian publishers and creators?

28 Oct 2020
Spooky Stories for Brave Kids

Spooky Stories for Brave Kids

21 Oct 2020
Celebrating difference: supporting kids to see in new ways

Celebrating difference: supporting kids to see in new ways

07 Oct 2020
Welcome to SBL's Librarian Storyteller of the Year Award

Welcome to SBL's Librarian Storyteller of the Year Award

02 Oct 2020
Grown-up reads of imagined worlds

Grown-up reads of imagined worlds

02 Oct 2020
Story Box Library CBCA Book Week 2020 Activity Resources

Story Box Library CBCA Book Week 2020 Activity Resources

27 Aug 2020
Become a Book of the Year Shadow Judge for CBCA Book Week 2020!

Become a Book of the Year Shadow Judge for CBCA Book Week 2020!

27 Aug 2020
A Digital Escape Room for Curious Creatures with Wild Minds for CBCA Book Week 2020!

A Digital Escape Room for Curious Creatures with Wild Minds for CBCA Book Week 2020!

27 Aug 2020
A Curious Message to Solve for CBCA Book Week 2020!

A Curious Message to Solve for CBCA Book Week 2020!

27 Aug 2020
Write to a Story Box Library Curious Creature for CBCA Book Week 2020!

Write to a Story Box Library Curious Creature for CBCA Book Week 2020!

27 Aug 2020
Books to acknowledge, support and celebrate Indigenous Literacy Day

Books to acknowledge, support and celebrate Indigenous Literacy Day

25 Aug 2020
Meet Madge

Meet Madge

24 Aug 2020
Meet Edna

Meet Edna

24 Aug 2020
Meet Ernie

Meet Ernie

24 Aug 2020
Meet Boris

Meet Boris

24 Aug 2020
Stories to celebrate Science Week

Stories to celebrate Science Week

12 Aug 2020
Stories keep languages and histories alive: why we’ve chosen to celebrate Jasmine Seymour’s Baby Business in our library

Stories keep languages and histories alive: why we’ve chosen to celebrate Jasmine Seymour’s Baby Business in our library

11 Aug 2020
Grown-up books about connection and companionship

Grown-up books about connection and companionship

29 Jul 2020
Stories to celebrate International Day of Friendship

Stories to celebrate International Day of Friendship

24 Jul 2020
Grown-up books to expand our understanding of Black Lives Matter

Grown-up books to expand our understanding of Black Lives Matter

25 Jun 2020
Curious and Wild CBCA Book Week Planning from Story Box Library

Curious and Wild CBCA Book Week Planning from Story Box Library

18 Jun 2020
It's time for nature: celebrate World Environment Day through Story

It's time for nature: celebrate World Environment Day through Story

02 Jun 2020
Stories act as reminders that we are all in this together

Stories act as reminders that we are all in this together

28 May 2020
A Q&A with Lucinda Gifford, creator of Whitney and Britney!

A Q&A with Lucinda Gifford, creator of Whitney and Britney!

21 May 2020
Maintaining Community Connection for NSS 2020

Maintaining Community Connection for NSS 2020

08 May 2020
Planning Support for School Resource Selection

Planning Support for School Resource Selection

21 Apr 2020
Love our stories? Go beyond the story with Activity Time

Love our stories? Go beyond the story with Activity Time

31 Mar 2020
5 Tips To Help Students Learn From Home

5 Tips To Help Students Learn From Home

19 Mar 2020
Support for Schools during COVID-19 Closures

Support for Schools during COVID-19 Closures

17 Mar 2020
Engage your Students at Home with Story Box Library!

Engage your Students at Home with Story Box Library!

16 Mar 2020
10 FUN THINGS TO DO AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY

10 FUN THINGS TO DO AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY

17 Feb 2020
What's to come in 2020

What's to come in 2020

31 Jan 2020
5 Toolkit Tips - Helping Children Process Challenging Topics

5 Toolkit Tips - Helping Children Process Challenging Topics

30 Jan 2020
Stories: they help us understand the world

Stories: they help us understand the world

09 Jan 2020
Our top ten literacy tips for the Summer holidays!

Our top ten literacy tips for the Summer holidays!

25 Nov 2019
A school forging its own path

A school forging its own path

12 Nov 2019
Towards more inclusive learning spaces

Towards more inclusive learning spaces

24 Oct 2019
Working towards a thriving industry in a scary time

Working towards a thriving industry in a scary time

21 Sep 2019
Reading aloud is the most important things you can do, for kids of all ages

Reading aloud is the most important things you can do, for kids of all ages

12 Sep 2019
Get to know Noni Hazlehurst

Get to know Noni Hazlehurst

06 Sep 2019
Meet Belle Alderman, Director of the National Centre for Australian Children's Literature

Meet Belle Alderman, Director of the National Centre for Australian Children's Literature

23 Aug 2019
A reflection on Story

A reflection on Story

22 Aug 2019
Activity Time to get kids excited about #BookWeek2019

Activity Time to get kids excited about #BookWeek2019

19 Aug 2019
Ssshhhh! Reading is My Secret Power

Ssshhhh! Reading is My Secret Power

09 Aug 2019
Our thoughts on Lauren Dubois' book, You Will (Probably) Survive

Our thoughts on Lauren Dubois' book, You Will (Probably) Survive

31 Jul 2019
A stand against consumerism (in a fun way)

A stand against consumerism (in a fun way)

30 Jul 2019
Our #Shelfies for Australian Reading Hour!

Our #Shelfies for Australian Reading Hour!

25 Jul 2019
Classroom Life is better with Story Box Library!

Classroom Life is better with Story Box Library!

22 Jul 2019
Celebrate NAIDOC Week with Story!

Celebrate NAIDOC Week with Story!

10 Jul 2019
Fantastic Worlds: Why we love the latest exhibition at the Counihan Gallery in Brunswick

Fantastic Worlds: Why we love the latest exhibition at the Counihan Gallery in Brunswick

10 Jul 2019
Consultancy is the key for non-Indigenous educators

Consultancy is the key for non-Indigenous educators

18 Jun 2019
When screen time becomes story time

When screen time becomes story time

11 Jun 2019
Fundraise for literacy resources at your school!

Fundraise for literacy resources at your school!

06 Jun 2019
Join Story Box Library and #BeatAirPollution

Join Story Box Library and #BeatAirPollution

29 May 2019
Meet Richard Fairgray

Meet Richard Fairgray

17 May 2019
Get behind-the-scenes of #NSS2019!

Get behind-the-scenes of #NSS2019!

07 May 2019
#NSS2019, Story Box Library and Public Libraries: A Perfect Fit

#NSS2019, Story Box Library and Public Libraries: A Perfect Fit

02 May 2019
Meet the Kids from If I Was Prime Minister

Meet the Kids from If I Was Prime Minister

26 Apr 2019
Megan Daley on the Importance of Anzac Day

Megan Daley on the Importance of Anzac Day

23 Apr 2019
Exploring Anzac Day in Children's Literature

Exploring Anzac Day in Children's Literature

16 Apr 2019
Are you ready for #NSS2019?

Are you ready for #NSS2019?

02 Apr 2019
Modern Australian Fairytales

Modern Australian Fairytales

25 Mar 2019
Diverse books and Story Box Library by Helen Adam

Diverse books and Story Box Library by Helen Adam

21 Mar 2019
The Travel Bug guest post by Benjamin Gilmour

The Travel Bug guest post by Benjamin Gilmour

20 Mar 2019
Working for Story Box Library

Working for Story Box Library

15 Mar 2019
Filming #NSS2019

Filming #NSS2019

12 Mar 2019
Our new Story Box Library Website is live!

Our new Story Box Library Website is live!

08 Mar 2019
12 Ways You Should Be Using Story Box Library In Your School

12 Ways You Should Be Using Story Box Library In Your School

07 Mar 2019
Amazing girls from around the world

Amazing girls from around the world

07 Mar 2019
Remembering Black Saturday

Remembering Black Saturday

30 Jan 2019
Author Zanni Louise on Starting School survival strategies!

Author Zanni Louise on Starting School survival strategies!

28 Jan 2019
Story Box Library presents Indigenous Story Time

Story Box Library presents Indigenous Story Time

08 May 2018