People and Programs Team Leader Abby Molloy read The Little Red Hen (Makes a Pizza), retold by Philomena Sturggs and illustrated by Amy Walrod, and Olivia Goes to Venice, written and illustrated by Ian Falconer to mamas, papas, bambini, nonne, nonni, bisnonne and bisnonni.

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“The books are Italian-themed, which is all part of our Italian Week, and it’s a chance for a lot of the local kids to either express their heritage or join in on the celebrations,” Ms Molloy said.

The Area News Storytime correspondent had a chat with some of the participants to learn more about why they enjoy reading.

Riley Keenan said he most enjoyed The Little Red Hen (Makes a Pizza) because he likes pizza.

But, when asked what she liked about Storytime, Kenzie Tyrrell showed our correspondent a picture of a train in her book.

Afterwards, children got to craft their very own Venetian masks using paper plates, feathers, glitter, ribbon, and pom poms.

Kenzie Tyrrell’s mother, Samantha, remarked that she appreciated the craft sessions during Storytime because it meant less of a mess at her own home.

Griffith City Library holds a Storytime each Friday at 11am.

Keep your eyes out for more events to come.