Libraries, Festivals & Community Events
Storytelling for libraries, festivals and community events in Melbourne
Interactive storytelling, Story Theatre and workshops for libraries, councils, festivals and community groups in Melbourne.
From children joining in with a folktale to adults discovering their own storytelling voices, I create participatory experiences shaped around your audience and occasion.
Explore the possibilities
Storytelling for libraries and community programs
Choose a storytelling experience, a creative workshop or training for your team. Each can be shaped around your group, setting and program.
Storytelling Sessions
Stories brought alive through voice, movement, rhythm and audience participation. For library storytimes, family events and cultural celebrations.
Story Theatre
Interactive shows with colourful characters, simple props and theatrical storytelling, inviting children and families into the action.
Creative Workshops
Hands-on workshops where children explore storytelling through drama, public speaking, movement and creative writing.
Author Visits
Readings, storytelling and conversations about creating characters, writing books and bringing stories to readers.
Professional Development
Practical storytelling training for librarians, educators and facilitators who want to bring more voice, expression and participation into their programs.
Adult Workshops
Storytelling, voice exercises and reflective activities that invite adults to express themselves and connect with others.
Stories in the community
A glimpse of stories shared
My storytelling for libraries invites children and families to join in through voice, rhythm, movement and playful participation. Different audiences, different settings, and a shared invitation to take part. Here are some of the places where I have brought storytelling into community life.
Libraries · Early years · Families
Stories, language and belonging
Through Space2B and the City of Port Phillip’s multicultural storytime initiative, I tell stories in Hindi and support the program as a coordinator and trainer.
The initiative brings community language storytimes to St Kilda, Emerald Hill and Port Melbourne libraries. My sessions invite young children and their families into stories through voice, rhythm, movement and participation.
It is an opportunity to hear a home language in a shared community space, enjoy stories together and make connections across generations.
Hindi storytelling · Family participation · Community connection
Festivals · Public events · Community
Storytelling at St Kilda Festival
My performance at St Kilda Festival brought storytelling into a larger public celebration—a different setting from an intimate library storytime.
Festival storytelling offers families a moment to gather around a story within the wider event. Voice, movement and invitations to participate help create a shared experience.
For organisers, the format can be planned around the audience, available time and performance space, with a single session or several performances across the event.
Festival programming · Shared storytelling
Adult learning · Voice · Connection
Finding a voice, building connections
I facilitated Find Your Voice with Storytelling for the EmpowerMe 2 group at Glen Eira Adult Learning Centre, on the culmination day of their eight-week program.
The workshop brought together stories, group activities, breathing exercises and opportunities to explore voice and expression. Participants were invited to step outside their comfort zones and connect through storytelling.
This is one way storytelling can be woven into adult-learning and community programs, alongside offerings for children and families.
Adult workshops · Voice and expression · Group activities
Culture, language & connection
Celebrate through story
Stories are woven into festivals and celebrations all over the world. I can curate sessions around cultural occasions, inviting children and families to experience the stories, characters, ideas and traditions connected with them.
Through storytelling, movement, music and participation, audiences can explore a celebration together, with space for curiosity, questions and connections to their own experiences.
Other celebrations and themes can be discussed when planning your program.
Holi · Diwali · Onam · Ganesh Chaturthi · Janmashtami · Raksha Bandhan · Eid · Christmas
English · Hindi · Bilingual Hindi–English
Storytelling sessions, Story Theatre shows and selected workshops are available in these formats. Bilingual storytelling gives children and families an opportunity to hear stories move between languages and experience the expressions and rhythms each brings.
A word from an organiser
Rohini’s workshops help to activate voice and creative expression in a safe and supportive environment. Using storytelling, interactive activities and vocal experimentation, Rohini takes participants through a journey of self-exploration by encouraging personal creativity and embracing your unique voice to be heard! Informative, explorative and fun!
Diana Lambros
Glen Eira Adult Learning Centre
Let’s plan your event
Bring storytelling into your program
Whether you are programming a library holiday activity, a cultural celebration, a family festival or a community workshop, I can help you choose an experience that works for your audience and setting.
Tell me a little about:
- Your audience’s ages and approximate numbers
- Your venue and preferred date
- The time available for your session
- Your theme, celebration or program goals
- Whether you would like one session or several
I can recommend a suitable session or combination of activities. Space, equipment and any specific set-up requirements will be discussed as we plan the booking.
Shaped around your event
Sessions can be adapted to suit your audience, available time, indoor or outdoor setting and programming requirements.
Storytelling sessions typically run for approximately 30–45 minutes. Workshop and Story Theatre timings depend on the selected format and age group.