Early childhood

Experiences in our earliest years have lifelong impacts and benefits. You can do five simple things together to help your children enter kindergarten ready to learn: Read, Talk, Sing, Write, Play.

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Storytimes

Jun 3

Pajama Storytime

Wed Jun 3
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Troutdale Library

Put on your pajamas, grab a bedtime buddy, and join us for stories, songs and fun.

Jun 4

Hora de Cuentos

Thu Jun 4
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Troutdale Library

¡Vengan a disfrutar y divertirse en este programa interactivo para niños de 0 a 6 años!

Jun 4

Toddler Storytime

Thu Jun 4
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Northwest Library

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served bas

Jun 4

Book Babies

Thu Jun 4
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Hillsdale Library

Babies from birth to 12 months (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes, and playtime, with bonus socialization for babies and the adults. Attendance is limited and free tickets are

Jun 4

Family Storytime

Thu Jun 4
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central Library

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills.

Jun 4

Family Storytime

This event has been canceled
Thu Jun 4
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Midland Library

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Attendance is limited and