HELP BRING THE CHRISTMAS STORY TO LOCAL LIBRARIES
Would you like to help children and families hear the traditional Christmas story through quality books, crafts and activities?
FREE PLANNING AND INFORMATION MEETING
Saturday, 24 October 2026
9.30 to 11.30 am
Yokine Baptist Church, WA
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WHO CAN BE INVOLVED
Teachers, pastors, chaplains, children’s ministry leaders, youth workers and interested church members are all welcome. You do not need previous experience; there are roles in reading, activities, promotion, contacting libraries and helping on the day.
WHAT WE WILL DO
Learn how Christmas Story Time works, explore suitable books and activities, discuss approaching local libraries, form small local teams and begin planning events for November or December.
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
Jennifer YarnellÌý |Ìý jennifer2@westnet.com.au
CAN’T ATTEND IN PERTH
Contact Jenny to receive the guide for organising a Christmas Story Time in your own community.
Please share this invitation with your church or ministry network.
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PEACEÌý HOPEÌý JOYÌý THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS |
Christmas Story Time 2025!
“We have 6 groups at 4 libraries”
What is Christmas Story Time?
Christmas Story Time is a free, family-friendly event held in local libraries. It’s a chance to:
- Share the true message of Christmas through Christian storybooks read aloud.
- Create joy with fun children’s activities such as crafts, colouring, and a special gift bag to take home.
- Connect our community with local Christians and ministries in a warm, welcoming environment.
Why are we doing this?
Because Jesus is the reason for the season! We want to bless families in our community, celebrate the heart of Christmas, and open doors for future outreach opportunities.
How can YOU be involved?
We’re looking for volunteers who are willing to:
- Be willing to be trained and equipped to run a Christmas Story in their local library
- Work as part of a team
- Attend a volunteer training/ information session (Photo of training group below)
ÌýInterested? Email JennyÌýÌýÌý jennifer2@westnet.com.auÌý ÌýÌý
Report and plans since 2024 events: Below:
Report and 2025 planning news below:
Last year, we successfully ran twoÌýChristian Christmas Story TimeÌýevents:
- Warwick
– held in Warwick Library
- Subiaco
– held in a community hall managed by the local Subiaco library
Both events were well received by families and library staff and provided an opportunity to share the story of Jesus’ birth in a warm, accessible, and family-friendly format.
The Event included
Reading at least 1 Christmas Story
- The Christmas Promiseby Alison Mitchell
- A Very Noisy Christmasby Tim Thornborough
The children then engaged in an appropriate activity, then received a free gift bag with a Christmas Message.
- Plans for 2025
We are planning to run theÌýChristian Christmas Story Time event again this year, with the intention of expanding it into more libraries in Western Australia and across Australia.
Please pray about this and explore the concept – with your chaplains and religious educators.
Blessings & Joy
Chris Callus & the team
2024
Reading the Christmas story to children
in your local community library.
An activity launched for Christmas 2024 –
Continues in 2025 =ÌýThe Year of the Chaplain and Religious Educator
Example information – from the 2024 awareness & training meeting.