National Simultaneous Storytime 2026
This is a Council led event.
27/05/2026 - Georges River Libraries.
National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, family day cares, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country.
This year's book is Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller by Adam Jackson, Adrian Lloyd and Jake A Minton; Cheer for Luna Roo as she finds her inner strength on the field in this energetic underdog story. Join Georges River Libraries for a week of fun as we celebrate National Simultaneous Storytime 2026 with readings, live streaming, goal scoring and crowd roaring!
Wednesday 27 May 2026
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Session
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Location
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Time
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Details
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Bookings
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Rhyme Time for Babies and Toddlers
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South Hurstville Library
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10.30am-11.00am
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Children aged 0-3 and their carers are invited to join our Rhyme Time for Babies and Toddlers session for songs, rhymes, and a reading of Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller.
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Booking not necessary
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Story Time
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Penshurst Library
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10.30am-11.15am
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Children aged 3-5 and their carers can join our NSS Story Time, featuring a reading of Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller and other Australian animal and sport themed picture books.
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Booking not necessary
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Mandarin Rhyme Time
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Hurstville Library
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10.30am-11.00am
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Children aged 0-3 and their carers are invited to join our Mandarin Rhyme Time session for songs, rhymes, and a reading of Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller in Mandarin.
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Booking not necessary
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Live Reading Broadcast
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Hurstville Library
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12.00pm-1.00pm
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Children aged 3-5 and their carers can join our NSS Broadcast, featuring a live presentation of a reading of Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller read by former Matildas soccer star Elise Kellond-Knight.
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Space is limited. Bookings are essential.
Book Live Reading Broadcast
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After School Bubble Soccer
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Beverly Hills Park
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3.30pm-5.00pm
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Children aged 8+ are invited to join us at Beverly Hills Park for a lightning round of Bubble Soccer to celebrate Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller being chosen as this year’s National Simultaneous Storytime book.
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Space is limited. Bookings are essential.
Book Bubble Soccer
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Craft After School
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Clive James Library, Kogarah
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4.00pm-5.00pm
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Create and connect with Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller at this special Craft After School session. Create a soccer goal and pompom striker, as we blend STEM with arts and crafts and make meaning from reading.
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Space is limited. Bookings are essential.
Book Craft After School
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Stick a Goal
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All Georges River Libraries branches
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Monday 25 May - Sunday 31 May
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Stick a goal to celebrate National Simultaneous Storytime 2026, and be in the draw for your chance to win a copy of Luna Roo Kangaroo Baller! See Library staff for a competition entry form, then add your name to your ball, take a shot and stick a goal!
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Bookings not required, but competition Terms and Conditions do apply.
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Cost
All National Simultaneous Storytime 2026 events are free.
Bookings
Bookings are essential for some activities. Please visit the Georges River Libraries National Simultaneous Storytime 2026 webpage for more information, or contact the Children and Youth Services Team via email.
More information
Library Program Terms and Conditions
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For participants aged 12 years and under, parents and/or guardians of children must remain in the library for the duration of the program.
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If you arrive more than 10 minutes after the advertised start time and there are people in the standby queue, your ticket may be allocated to the standby queue.
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If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration at least 3 hours prior to the event. As Library Programs have limited spaces, repeated failure to notify staff of cancellations may result in bookings being refused in the future.
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The library does not endorse or promote any products which may be used in the workshop.
For more information, please contact
cys@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.