Book Week: Symphony of Stories

Celebrate Book Week with a free family day at State Library Victoria inspired by the Children’s Book Council of Australia theme, Symphony of Stories. The program includes a special storytime with author Vikki Conley from 10:30–11:00 am, a Melbourne Symphony Orchestra performance from 11:15 am–12:00 pm, newspaper costume craft from 11:00 am–12:30 pm and a Book Week parade at 12:30 pm, alongside activities running until 4:00 pm. It is designed for children and families; a parent or carer must remain with children for the entire event. The event takes place on Saturday 22 August 2026, 10:30 am–4:00 pm, at State Library Victoria, 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne. General admission and drop-in activities are free with no booking required, but the MSO performance requires a separate free ticket; the official listing says tickets will be available soon and spaces are limited. Accessibility information supplied by the organiser lists accessible toilets and Companion Card acceptance.