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

Jun 20

Toddler Storytime

Sat Jun 20
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

Jun 20

Family Storytime

Sat Jun 20
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
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. Attendance is limited and free tickets are

Jun 20

Book Babies Playtime

Sat Jun 20
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Rockwood Library

Play and learning go hand in hand.

Jun 20

Book Babies

This event has been canceled
Sat Jun 20
10:30 AM - 11:30 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.

Jun 20

Family Storytime

Sat Jun 20
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. 

Jun 20

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Jun 20
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!

Jun 20

Music and Dance / Música y Baile

Sat Jun 20
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Fairview-Columbia Library

Families with children 0-6, you’re invited for an active half-hour of singing, dancing, and stories in English and Spanish.

Jun 20

Giờ Đọc Sách Song Ngữ/Bilingual Family Storytime

Sat Jun 20
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.

Jun 20

Black Family Playtime

Sat Jun 20
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Albina Library

Play and learning go hand in hand.

Jun 20

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Jun 20
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

Jun 20

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Jun 20
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Troutdale Library

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

Jun 21

Giờ Đọc Sách Song Ngữ/Bilingual Family Storytime

Sun Jun 21
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.

Jun 21

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

Sun Jun 21
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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Jun 21

Black Family Storytime

Sun Jun 21
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Hillsdale Library

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

Jun 22

Book Babies

Mon Jun 22
10:30 AM - 11:30 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.

Jun 22

Family Storytime

Mon Jun 22
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

Jun 23

Black Family Storytime Online

This event has been canceled
Tue Jun 23
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Online

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

Jun 23

Book Babies

Tue Jun 23
1:00 PM - 1:45 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

Jun 23

Pajama Rainbow Family Storytime

Tue Jun 23
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
Capitol Hill 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

Jun 23

Pajama Storytime

Tue Jun 23
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Kenton Library

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

Jun 23

Native Friends and Family Storytime

Tue Jun 23
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!

Jun 24

Preschool Sensory Storytime Online

Wed Jun 24
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.

Jun 24

Preschool Storytime

Wed Jun 24
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Northwest Library

Children from ages 3 to 6 (with a favorite adult) have fun with engaging books, songs and activities as they build their early literacy skills.

Jun 24

Summer Pajama Storytime

Wed Jun 24
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 25

Hora de Cuentos

Thu Jun 25
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 25

Tiny Tots

Thu Jun 25
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Capitol Hill Library

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

Jun 25

Book Babies

Thu Jun 25
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Woodstock 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.

Jun 25

Toddler Storytime

Thu Jun 25
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Hollywood 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

Jun 25

Tiny Tots

Thu Jun 25
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Holgate Library

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

Jun 25

Hora de Cuentos

Thu Jun 25
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Midland Library

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

Jun 25

Tiny Tots

Thu Jun 25
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Sellwood-Moreland Library

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

Jun 25

Toddler Storytime

Thu Jun 25
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 25

Book Babies

Thu Jun 25
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 25

Family Storytime

Thu Jun 25
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 25

Outdoor Storytime at St. Johns Park

Thu Jun 25
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Offsite

Join us outside at St Johns Park for a storytime with fun books, songs, rhymes, and more! St. Johns Park is located at 8427 N Central Street, Portland, OR 97203. 

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