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

Locations & Times

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

Locations & Times

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

Locations & Times

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

Locations & Times

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.

December 2 - 6

Music & Dance

Toddler Time
Family Story Time
Jam, Too? by JaNay Brown-Wood
Monster Boogie by Laurie Berkner
Music by Rob DelGaudio
Evening Story Time
Go Go Gorillas by Patrick Wensink
Salsa Lullaby by Jen Arena
ROAR-chestra! by Robert Heidbreder

Let's Dance - Bailamos

Bilingual Story Time
Wepa by J De laVega
¡1, 2, 3 Salsa! by Delia Ruiz

December 9 - 13

Lights

Baby Time
Red Light, Green Light by Anastasia Suen
Toddler Time
My Shadow by Robert Louis Stevenson
Story Time
The Science of Light by Margaret Peot
Family Story Time
Red Light, Green Light by Anastasia Suen
Evening Story Time
What Is Light? by Markette Sheppard
Star in the Jar by Sam Hay

Good Night - Buenas Noches

Bilingual Story Time

December 16 - 20

Sharing

Baby Time
Bear and Bird by Jonathan Lambert
Toddler Time
Bear & Hare, Share! by Emily Gravett
Family Story Time
Little Lion Shares by Michael Dahl
The Sharing Book by Dianne White
All Kinds of Special by Tammi Sauer
Evening Story Time
That's My Carrot! by Il Sung Na
The Buddy Bench by Patty Brozo

Winter - Invierno

Bilingual Story Time

December 23 - 27

2024 Favorites

Baby Time
I Am So Brave by Stephen Krensky
Family Story Time
You're All My Favorites by Sam McBratney
Love Is My Favorite Thing by Emma Chichester Clark
Evening Story Time
I Am Stuck by Julia Mills
The Lions at Night by Jessica M. Boehman
Tokyo by Ashley Evanson

December 30 - January 3

Libraries

Baby Time
Biscuit Loves the Library by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
Book! by Kristine O'Connell George
Toddler Time
The Library Book by Tom Chapin
Story Time
Let's Go to the Library! by Joe Rhatigan
No Cats in the Library by Lauren Emmons
Family Story Time
Hooray for Books! by Brian Won
Lola at the Library by Anna McQuinn
Evening Story Time
This Is Not a Picture Book by Sergio Ruzzier
When You Open a Book by Caroline Derlatka

Books - Libros

Bilingual Story Time
Book Fiesta! by Pat Mora
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!

Portrait of Allison
Allison
Coordinator
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Allison
Portrait of Chloe
Chloe
Portrait of Crissy
Crissy
Portrait of Dena
Dena
Portrait of Jeff
Jeff
Portrait of LaToya
LaToya
Portrait of Mehkii
Mehkii
Portrait of Sam
Sam
Portrait of Stephanie
Stephanie