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.

Upcoming storytimes

Oct 23

Black Family Playtime

Fri Oct 23
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Midland Library

Play and learning go hand in hand.

Oct 24

Toddler Storytime

Sat Oct 24
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Midland Library

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills. Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes befor

Oct 24

Music and Dance

Sat Oct 24
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Capitol Hill Library

Enjoy songs, rhymes, rhythm and dance in this active program for children ages 0 to 6 and their parents or caregivers. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Oct 24

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Oct 24
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Albina Library

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books highlighting LGBTQ+ families, along with songs, rhymes and movement activities building language, literacy, and community in an iden

Oct 24

Family Storytime

Sat Oct 24
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Woodstock Library

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

Oct 24

Tiny Tots

Sat Oct 24
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Holgate Library

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

Oct 24

Family Storytime + Playtime

Sat Oct 24
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
North Portland 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 avail

Oct 24

Rainbow Family Storytime with Special Guest LadyBerri!

Sat Oct 24
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Belmont Library

Celebrate spooky season with this fun storytime, featuring special guest drag performer LadyBerri Matthews. Feel free to wear a costume or dress up as you like!

Oct 24

Family Storytime

Sat Oct 24
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Northwest 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 available on a fi

Oct 24

Book Babies

Sat Oct 24
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Rockwood 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.

Oct 24

Hora de Cuentos

This event has been canceled
Sat Oct 24
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Gregory Heights Library

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

Oct 24

Giờ Đọc Sách Song Ngữ/Bilingual Family Storytime

Sat Oct 24
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Midland Library

Trẻ em từ 0-6 tuổi (đi kèm với người lớn) sẽ cùng nhau đọc sách, ca hát, và vui chơi với những hoạt động giúp các em phát triển kỹ năng ngôn ngữ và đọc viết.

Oct 24

Black Family Storytime

Sat Oct 24
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Albina Library

The African and African American experience comes alive for children from birth to age 6 (with their favorite adult/family members).

Oct 24

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Oct 24
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Holgate Library

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books highlighting LGBTQ+ families, along with songs, rhymes and movement activities building language, literacy, and community in an iden

Oct 24

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Oct 24
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Troutdale Library

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

Oct 24

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Oct 24
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Holgate Library

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

Oct 25

Giờ Đọc Sách Song Ngữ/Bilingual Family Storytime

Sun Oct 25
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Holgate Library

Trẻ em từ 0-6 tuổi (đi kèm với người lớn) sẽ cùng nhau đọc sách, ca hát, và vui chơi với những hoạt động giúp các em phát triển kỹ năng ngôn ngữ và đọc viết.

Oct 25

Book Babies

Sun Oct 25
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
St. Johns 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

Oct 25

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

This event has been canceled
Sun Oct 25
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Holgate Library

一起来听生动的故事、唱儿歌与童谣,游戏或做手工;同时培养语言和听说能力;在家长陪同下,欢迎6岁以下儿童及其家人参加故事时间。   

参加人数有限,先到先得。     

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Oct 25

Native Family: Native Storytime

Sun Oct 25
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Belmont Library

Children ages birth to 6 along with their families, elders, aunties and uncles are welcome for songs and stories celebrating Native cultures and building language and literacy skills.

Oct 25

Black Family Storytime

Sun Oct 25
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
St. Johns Library

The African and Black American experience comes alive for children from birth to age 6 (with their favorite adult/family members).

Oct 26

Toddler Storytime

Mon Oct 26
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Belmont Library

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills. Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes befor

Oct 26

Family Storytime

Mon Oct 26
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Albina 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 available on a fi

Oct 26

Tiny Tots

Mon Oct 26
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
St. Johns Library

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

Oct 26

Book Babies

Mon Oct 26
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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.

Oct 26

Family Storytime

Mon Oct 26
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Albina 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 available on a fi

Oct 26

Book Babies

Mon Oct 26
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Belmont 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

Oct 27

Toddler Storytime

Tue Oct 27
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
St. Johns Library

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills. Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes befor

Oct 27

Book Babies Playtime

Tue Oct 27
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sellwood-Moreland Library

Play and learning go hand in hand.

Oct 27

Book Babies

Tue Oct 27
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Belmont 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

Oct 27

Book Babies

Tue Oct 27
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
East County 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.

Oct 27

Family Playtime

Tue Oct 27
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Midland Library

Play and learning go hand in hand. Join other families in a fun playtime at the library with books, toys, music, and all the room you need to learn through play. As Mr. Rogers said, "...

Oct 27

Black Family Storytime: Boo Bash!

Tue Oct 27
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
East County Library

Join us for a special storytime celebrating African American heritage and culture! Get ready to boogie at our Black Family Storytime: Boo Bash, with costumes welcomed!

Oct 27

Rainbow Family Pajama Storytime

Tue Oct 27
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library

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

Oct 27

Native Family: Native Friends and Family Storytime

Tue Oct 27
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!

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