Storytime

Storytimes open up the world of language, culture, music and play to babies, toddlers, young children and their favorite adults. Enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime with other families.
Each storytime is for a specific age group, offering an age-appropriate and fun environment for learning and socialization.

Upcoming storytimes

Apr 27

Hora de Cuentos

Sun Apr 27
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Hillsdale Library

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

Apr 27

普通话故事时间 - Chinese (Mandarin) Storytime

Sun Apr 27
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Holgate Library

一齐来阅读有趣的书籍,唱歌,童谣和活动,同时培养语言和读写能力。在家長陪同下,欢迎六岁以下儿童参加。

参加人数有限,先到先得。

由图书馆基金会赞助。

Apr 28

Tiny Tots

Mon Apr 28
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
North Portland Library

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

Apr 28

Book Babies

Mon Apr 28
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Troutdale Library

Babies from birth to 12 months (pre-walkers) enjoy songs, action rhymes, and playtime, with bonus social time for babies and grown ups! Attendance is first come, first serve and based on room

Apr 28

普通话故事时间 - Chinese (Mandarin) Storytime

Mon Apr 28
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Midland Library

一齐来阅读有趣的书籍,唱歌,童谣和活动,同时培养语言和读写能力。在家長陪同下,欢迎六岁以下儿童参加。

参加人数有限,先到先得。

由图书馆基金会赞助。

Apr 28

Tiny Tots

Mon Apr 28
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Troutdale Library

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

Apr 29

Family Storytime Online

Tue Apr 29
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Online

Join us for an online storytime for ages birth - 6 and their favorite adult with fun books, songs, rhymes, and more!

Apr 29

Book Babies

Tue Apr 29
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sellwood-Moreland 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

Apr 29

Book Babies

Tue Apr 29
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Capitol Hill 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.  

Apr 29

Book Babies

Tue Apr 29
3:00 PM - 3:40 PM
Northwest 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 available on a fi

Apr 29

Pajama Storytime

Tue Apr 29
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Sellwood-Moreland Library

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

Apr 29

Native Friends and Family Storytime

Tue Apr 29
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Holgate Library

Children ages birth to 6 along with their families and friends are welcome to enjoy Native culture through singing, movement, crafts, and stories. Everyone is welcome!

Apr 29

Pajama Storytime

Tue Apr 29
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Hollywood 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.

Apr 29

Pajama Storytime

Tue Apr 29
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Hillsdale 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.

Apr 30

Book Babies

Wed Apr 30
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Fairview-Columbia 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.

Apr 30

Preschool Sensory Storytime Online

Wed Apr 30
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. This program is intended for children and their car

May 1

Tiny Tots

Thu May 1
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Holgate Library

One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime. This action-packed program engages new walkers in language-based activities.

May 1

Hora de Cuentos

Thu May 1
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Midland Library

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

May 1

Family Storytime

Thu May 1
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Troutdale Library

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

May 1

Book Babies

Thu May 1
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Gregory Heights 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.  

May 1

Toddler Storytime

Thu May 1
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Gresham Library

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills. Storytime ends with 15 minutes of art and open play.

May 1

Toddler Storytime

Thu May 1
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Capitol Hill Library

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills.  

May 1

Book Babies

Thu May 1
10:30 AM - 11:00 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

May 1

Toddler Storytime

Thu May 1
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Holgate Library

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills.

May 2

Family Storytime

Fri May 2
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Gresham Library

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

May 2

Book Babies

Fri May 2
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Holgate 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.  

May 2

Toddler Storytime

Fri May 2
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Hollywood Library

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills.  

May 2

Tiny Tots

Fri May 2
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Gregory Heights Library

One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime. This action-packed program engages new walkers in language-based activities.

May 2

Tiny Tots

Fri May 2
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Capitol Hill Library

One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime. This action-packed program engages new walkers in language-based activities.

May 2

Book Babies

Fri May 2
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Midland 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

May 2

Toddler Storytime

Fri May 2
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Hillsdale Library

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills.

May 2

Toddler Storytime

Fri May 2
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central Library

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills.

May 2

Preschool Sensory Storytime

Fri May 2
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library

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

May 2

Family Storytime

Fri May 2
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Holgate Library

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

May 2

Tiny Tots

Fri May 2
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Midland Library

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

May 2

Family Storytime

Fri May 2
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Gresham Library

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

Occupancy numbers for in-person storytimes may be limited. Please click on specific events to see room capacity limits.