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

Apr 27

Tiny Tots

Mon Apr 27
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
North Portland Library

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

Apr 27

Family Storytime

Mon Apr 27
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 free tickets are

Apr 27

Book Babies

Mon Apr 27
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.  Attendance is limited and available on a f

Apr 27

Family Storytime

Mon Apr 27
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 free tickets are

Apr 28

Black Family Storytime Online

Tue Apr 28
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).

Apr 28

Book Babies

Tue Apr 28
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 28

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

Tue Apr 28
2:15 PM - 3:00 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,先到先得。

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Apr 28

Pajama Rainbow Family Storytime

Tue Apr 28
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

Apr 28

Pajama Storytime

Tue Apr 28
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Kenton Library

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

Apr 29

Book Babies

Wed Apr 29
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

Apr 29

Preschool Sensory Storytime Online

Wed Apr 29
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.

Apr 29

Preschool Sensory Storytime

Wed Apr 29
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. 

Apr 29

Pajama Storytime

Wed Apr 29
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. 

Apr 30

Book Babies

Thu Apr 30
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.

Apr 30

Tiny Tots

Thu Apr 30
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Sellwood-Moreland Library

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

Apr 30

Tiny Tots

Thu Apr 30
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Capitol Hill Library

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

Apr 30

Hora de Cuentos

Thu Apr 30
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Troutdale Library

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

Apr 30

Tiny Tots

Thu Apr 30
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Hollywood Library

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

Apr 30

Toddler Storytime

Thu Apr 30
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Gregory Heights Library

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

Apr 30

Tiny Tots

Thu Apr 30
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Holgate Library

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

Apr 30

Hora de Cuentos

Thu Apr 30
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.

Apr 30

Hora de Cuentos

Thu Apr 30
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Kenton Library

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

Apr 30

Book Babies

Thu Apr 30
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

Apr 30

Toddler Storytime

Thu Apr 30
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

Apr 30

Family Storytime

Thu Apr 30
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.

Apr 30

Book Babies

Thu Apr 30
11:15 AM - 12:00 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 30

Family Storytime

Thu Apr 30
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Fairview-Columbia Library

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

Apr 30

Toddler Storytime

Thu Apr 30
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Sellwood-Moreland 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

Apr 30

Tiny Tots

Thu Apr 30
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Albina Library

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

Apr 30

Book Babies

Thu Apr 30
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
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.

Apr 30

Toddler Storytime

Thu Apr 30
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Holgate 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

Apr 30

Family Storytime

Thu Apr 30
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Midland 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

May 1

Toddler Storytime

Fri 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. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served bas

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