Storytime

Age appropriate story times help build a foundation for a lifelong love of books and reading. They provide a fun atmosphere and safe environment for parent and child to bond and share time together at the library.

Printable Storytime List PDF, 894 KB

Family Storytime (all ages)

Story time for the whole family! Books, songs, rhymes, movement activities and more! This program reinforces the life long love of learning and offers parents, caregivers and children reading techniques.

Central Library
Tuesdays 6:30 p.m.
Puppet Shows on Jan. 3rd, Feb. 7th, Mar. 6th, and April 3rd

Daddy Time (0-2)

Special, fun, early-literacy story time for children and their dads (or father figures). This program is designed specifically for babies and provides a nurturing environment between father and child.

Southwest Branch
Thursdays 6:30 -7:30 p.m.

Bouncing Babies (0-2)

Develop baby's pre-literacy skills during this special lap sit story time for infants. This story time will introduce a love for books, song, movement, rhythm and rhyme. Improve motor, sensory and social skills during parachute play and play time. 30-45 minutes program.

Central Library
Mondays 11 a.m.

Lake Arlington Branch
Wednesdays 11:15 a.m.

Southeast Branch
Fridays 11:15 a.m.

Southwest Branch
Thursdays 11:15 a.m.

Woodland West Branch
Tuesdays 11:15 a.m.

Toddler Time (2-3)

Two year olds love to talk and move around. This interactive story time will feature short stories, finger plays, action ryhmes and song. Toddlers will be introduced to sounds, letter recognition and new words that will help them grow into pre-readers. 20 to 30 minute program.

Central Library
Mondays 10 a.m.

Lake Arlington Branch
Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.

Southeast Branch
Fridays 10:30 a.m.

Southwest Branch
Thursdays 10:15 a.m.
Thursdays 10:45 a.m.

Woodland West Branch
Tuesdays 10:30 a.m.

Wee Read (3-4)

Wee Reads focuses on parent-child interaction during storytime. It is an hour long storytime that uses a variety of activities to help babies and toddlers with language acquisition and pre-literacy skills. Classes will provide parents with information, handmade toys and effective tools to entertain, comfort, observe and interact with their child. These classes are designed for 3-4 year olds but younger children are welcome as well. Visit our blog for current program information and calendar dates. Hour long program.

East Branch
Mondays 10:30 a.m.

Literacy House
Saturday 1:30 p.m.

Preschool Storytime (3-7)

Pre-readers will improve on literacy skills needed to get ready for school during preschool storytime. This program will feature longer books and a variety of activities such as puppetry, dramatics, simple crafts, flannel boards and interactive activities. 30 minute program.

Central Library
Wednesdays 10 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Puppet Shows on Jan. 4th, Feb. 1st, Mar. 7th, and April 4th

Lake Arlington Branch
Thursdays 10:30 a.m.
Puppet Shows on Jan. 5th, Feb. 2nd, Mar. 1st, and April 5th

Northeast Branch
Tuesdays 10:30 a.m.
Puppet Shows on Jan. 10th, Feb. 14th, Mar. 13th, and April 10th

Southeast Branch
Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.
Puppet Shows on Jan. 18th, Feb. 15th, Mar. 21st, and April 18th

Southwest Branch
Tuesdays 10:30 a.m.
Puppet Shows on Jan. 17th, Feb. 21st, Mar. 20th, and April 17th

Woodland West Branch
Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.
Puppet Shows on Jan. 11th, Feb. 8th, Mar. 14th, and April 11th

No regularly scheduled Storytimes in May, August, and December except for year long Wee Reads