Make a social story for your library
2026-08-13 13:00 - 14:30 (Australia/Sydney)
A workshop on helping children feel confident when visiting your library Some children prefer familiar routines and may feel anxious when going to new places, including the library. A simple social story can help prepare them for the day and enjoy the experience.

Social stories or social scripts are a research‑informed practical tool to help all children understand what to expect and feel more at ease. In this workshop, you will learn how to create a social story tailored for your library that families can print or access online. Social stories can explain routines, spaces and experiences in a clear, friendly way to support a smoother, more confident visit.

Facilitated by a librarian, a parent peer worker and a specialist early childhood teacher, this practical session will give you the tools to make your library more welcoming and inclusive. They will share both practical strategies and developmental insights to help you create a resource that supports all children and families in your community.

During this interactive session, we will explore:

What makes an effective social story

How social stories support children and families

Ways libraries can use social stories to promote inclusion

How to create a social story that reflects your library’s spaces, routines and expectations

Important: Please complete the Building inclusion in libraries eLearning modules before attending.

Our online sessions are interactive and designed to create a safe, supportive space for everyone. Recordings are not shared.

These sessions are for

All public library staff

When

Thursday 13 August 20261:00 pm – 2:30 pm ASDT/ NSW, ACT, VIC and TAS time.Please adjust for your own time zone if needed

Where

Online via Zoom. Join us from anywhere in AustraliaInstructions will be sent by email before the event.If you need accessibility support, please let us know when you register.

Cost

Free

Your facilitators

This session will be co‑facilitated by an experienced librarian, a specialist early childhood teacher and a parent-peer worker.

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Additional info

Log in detailsOnce you’re registered, we’ll send you more details, including the link to join the session, as the event date approaches. Please make sure you have a stable internet connection for the best experience.you have a good internet connection for a smooth experience.Contact detailsFor more information, please feel free to contact Marg, Libraries project team leader, at margaret@plumtree.org.auFundingThe Libraries as Community Connectors project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.

Plumtree is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation that helps families thrive.

Trusted for 40 years, we provide free centre-based playgroups and online parent education workshops. We also provide therapies and support for children aged birth to 8 years with a disability or developmental delay and their families. At Plumtree Preschool, children of all abilities and cultural backgrounds learn together and begin to understand the value of inclusive communities.

Our award-winning, evidence-based programs and resources help families take control of their own learning and achieve positive outcomes. Plumtree’s passionate, culturally diverse team of specialists work from the heart in a caring environment where families feel respected and informed.
