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 3

Tiny Tots

Sat Oct 3
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Holgate Library

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

Oct 3

Toddler Storytime

Sat Oct 3
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 3

Family Storytime

Sat Oct 3
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 3

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Oct 3
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 3

Music and Dance

This event has been canceled
Sat Oct 3
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 3

Family Storytime with Playtime

Sat Oct 3
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.

Oct 3

Family Storytime

Sat Oct 3
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 3

Book Babies

Sat Oct 3
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 3

Music and Dance / Música y Baile

Sat Oct 3
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
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.

Oct 3

Somali Waqtiga Ciyaarta / Somali Family Playtime

Sat Oct 3
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library

Ka soo gayb gal waqti ciyaar oo farxad leh oo ka dhacaya maktabadaa. Buugaag, alaab-ciyaareed, muusig, iyo meel ku filan oo caruurta ku ciyaari karaan isla markaana wax ku baran karaan.

Oct 3

Giờ Đọc Sách Song Ngữ/Bilingual Family Storytime

Sat Oct 3
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 3

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Oct 3
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 3

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Oct 3
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 3

Black Family Storytime

Sat Oct 3
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 3

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Oct 3
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 4

Giờ Đọc Sách Song Ngữ/Bilingual Family Storytime

Sun Oct 4
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 4

Book Babies

Sun Oct 4
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 4

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

Sun Oct 4
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。  

由图书馆基金会赞助。  

Oct 4

Native Family Playtime

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

Join other Native families for a playtime that strengthens cultural connection, fosters shared learning, and builds meaningful relationships.

Oct 4

Black Family Storytime

Sun Oct 4
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 5

Toddler Storytime

Mon Oct 5
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 5

Family Storytime

Mon Oct 5
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 5

Учимся со сказкой - Russian Storytime

Mon Oct 5
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Rockwood Library

Программа для детей от рождения до 6 лет и их родителей проводится на русском языке.

Oct 5

Book Babies

Mon Oct 5
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 5

Tiny Tots

Mon Oct 5
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 5

Family Storytime

Mon Oct 5
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 5

Book Babies

Mon Oct 5
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 6

Toddler Storytime

Tue Oct 6
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 6

Book Babies

Tue Oct 6
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

Oct 6

Book Babies

Tue Oct 6
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 6

Book Babies

Tue Oct 6
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 6

Native Family: Native Story Hour

Tue Oct 6
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
North Portland 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 6

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

Tue Oct 6
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Midland 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, 免费门票将在开始前 15 分钟派发。OR 参加人数有限,先到先得。

由图书馆基金会赞助。

Oct 6

Rainbow Family Pajama Storytime

Tue Oct 6
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 6

Pajama Storytime

Tue Oct 6
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Kenton Library

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

Oct 6

Rainbow Family Playtime

Tue Oct 6
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Northwest Library

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

Oct 6

Pajama Storytime

Tue Oct 6
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Midland 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.

Oct 6

Native Family: Native Friends and Family Storytime

Tue Oct 6
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.