Story Time at Your Library

Join us for in-person Story Time events at select library branches.

The library wants you to have a special experience so:

  • Attendance is limited to:
    • Baby Story Time: 10 children + 1 parent each
    • Toddler Time: 15 children + 1 parent each
    • Story Time: 20 children + 1 parent each
    • Bilingual Story Time: 20 children + 1 parent each
    • Family Story Time: 20 children + 1 parent each
  • Tickets will be available at the marked service desk 15 minutes prior to the event on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • All programs will be the same at each location.

Baby Story Time (Ages Birth to 18 months)

10 children + 1 parent

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Bond with your baby through books, bouncy rhymes, and songs in this lapsit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language development.

Toddler Time (Ages 18-36 months)

15 children + 1 parent

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Enjoy books, rhymes, songs, and activities. This engaging program offers social interaction and builds reading skills.

Story Time (Ages 3-6 years)

20 children + 1 parent

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Enjoy books, rhymes, songs, and activities. This engaging program offers social interaction and builds reading skills.

Bilingual Story Time (Ages 2-7 years)

20 children + 1 parent

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Enjoy books, rhymes, songs, and activities in both English and Spanish. This engaging program offers social interaction and builds reading skills.

Family Story Time (Ages 2-7 years)

20 children + 1 parent

Locations & Times

Enjoy books, rhymes, songs, and activities that the whole family can enjoy. This engaging program offers social interaction and builds reading skills. Also available on-demand on our YouTube channel.

Parent Tip of the Week (Adults) – Virtual

Watch a quick video on the Story Time theme with our Early Literacy Specialists. Each week they highlight an Every Child Ready To Read skill to help you and your child get the most out of Story Time.

April 27 - May 1

Bugs

Baby Time
Backyard Bugs by Jill McDonald
You're My Little Cuddle Bug by Nicola Edwards
Toddler Time
Will Ladybug Hug? by Hilary Leung
The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle
Story Time
Out of Nowhere by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros
Hank's Big Day by Evan Kuhlman
Family Story Time
Evening Story Time
Fly! by Karl Edwards

Bugs / Insectos

Bilingual Story Time
Flash, Firefly, Flash! by Dana Meachen Rau
The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle

May 4 - 8

Bunnies

Baby Time
Bunnies by Richard Scarry
Teeny Tiny Bunny by Rachel Matson
Toddler Time
Little White Rabbit by Kevin Henkes
Bouncing Bunnies! by Fiz Osborne
Story Time
Bunnies on the Bus by Philip Ardagh
Bunny's Book Club by Annie Silvestro
Family Story Time
Everybunny Count! by Ellie Sandall
Busy Bunnies by John Schindel
Evening Story Time

In the Forest / En el Bosque

Bilingual Story Time
Bear and Bird by Jonathan Lambert
Forests by Nadia Higgins

May 11 - 15

Big Cats

Baby Time
Mama Tiger, Tiger Cub by Steve Light
Big Cats by Various Authors
Toddler Time
When Your Lion Needs a Bath by Susanna Leonard Hill
I Am a Tiger by Karl Newson
Story Time
How to Be a Lion by Ed Vere
The Tiptoeing Tiger by Philippa Leathers
Family Story Time
I Am a Cat by Galia Bernstein
Little Lion Shares by Michael Dahl
Tigers Roar! by Pam Scheunemann
Evening Story Time
When Your Lion Needs a Bath by Susanna Leonard Hill
You Are My Baby: Safari by Lorena Siminovich
Fear the Bunny by Richard T. Morris

In the Jungle / En la Selva

Bilingual Story Time
Marta! Big & Small by Jen Arena
The Grocery Jungle by Alissa Jo McGough

May 18 - 22

Pond Animals

Baby Time
Animals in the Pond by Rebecca Weerasekera
Leap Back Home to Me by Lauren Thompson
Toddler Time
Turtle Splash! by Cathryn Falwell
Swim Swim Sink by Jenn Harney
Story Time
Swim Swim Sink by Jenn Harney
Come Along, Daisy! by Jane Simmons
Family Story Time
Splish, Splash, Ducky! by Lucy Cousins
Turtle Splash! by Cathryn Falwell
Pond Babies by Cathryn Falwell
Evening Story Time
Leap Back Home to Me by Lauren Thompson
Over and Under the Pond by Kate Messner
By the Light of the Moon by Frann Preston-Gannon

At the Pond / En el Estanque

Bilingual Story Time
At the Pond by Taylor Farley
Duck Pond Fun by Sharon Callen

May 25 - 29

Mermaids (Virtual Only)

Baby Time
Mermaids Fast Asleep by Robin Riding
Family Story Time
Mermaid Lullaby by Kenneth Kraegel
Pearl by Molly Idle
Oona by Kelly DiPucchio
Evening Story Time
Part-time Mermaid by Deborah Underwood
Mermaids Fast Asleep by Robin Riding
5 Ways to Raise a Reader

Read, Talk, Sing, Write, Play

Help your child be ready to read! Parents and caregivers are a child’s most important teacher. Do these early literacy activities together every day to help your child develop essential language skills.

  • Read Read together every day, even if only for a few minutes. Many children love to hear the same stories over and over, so find favorites!
  • Talk Talk throughout the day to your child. Point out what you are seeing and doing together, and ask lots of questions!
  • Sing Sing songs and nursery rhymes! Rhymes help your child learn new words and develop listening and memory skills.
  • Write Encourage scribbling! Keep crayons and paper on a table where your child can practice.
  • Play Have fun together! Playtime helps children learn important language and social skills.

From books and story times to family literacy workshops and more, we're here to support your child's learning.

Meet the Library’s Story Time Team

We are so excited to meet you and your child!

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Allison
Coordinator
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