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

Mar 11

Hora de Cuentos virtual

Wed Mar 11
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Online

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

Mar 11

Book Babies

Wed Mar 11
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Hollywood 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

Mar 11

Preschool Sensory Storytime Online

Wed Mar 11
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Online

This preschool storytime is especially welcoming for children and families who are looking for a more adaptive virtual storytime experience.

Mar 11

Preschool Sensory Storytime

Wed Mar 11
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Albina Library

This preschool storytime is especially welcoming for children ages 3-5 and families who are looking for a smaller, more adaptive library experience. 

Mar 11

Pajama Storytime

Wed Mar 11
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Troutdale Library

Come get cozy at the Troutdale Library! Put on your pajamas, grab a bedtime buddy, and join us for stories, songs and fun. For children 6 years and younger with adult. 

Mar 12

Tiny Tots

Thu Mar 12
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Capitol Hill Library

One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime.

Mar 12

Tiny Tots

Thu Mar 12
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Sellwood-Moreland Library

One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime.

Mar 12

Hora de Cuentos

Thu Mar 12
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Midland Library

¡Vengan a disfrutar y divertirse en este programa interactivo para niños de 0 a 6 años! Ofrecemos actividades que promueven la alfabetización temprana, leyendo libros, cantando, y jugando.

Mar 12

Tiny Tots

Thu Mar 12
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Holgate Library

One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime.