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 6

Family Storytime

Mon Apr 6
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 6

Tiny Tots

Mon Apr 6
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 6

Учимся со сказкой - Russian Storytime

Mon Apr 6
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Rockwood Library

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

Apr 6

Book Babies

Mon Apr 6
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 6

Family Storytime

Mon Apr 6
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 7

Black Family Storytime Online

Tue Apr 7
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 7

Book Babies

Tue Apr 7
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 7

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

Tue Apr 7
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 7

Native Family: Native Storytime

Tue Apr 7
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.

Apr 7

Pajama Rainbow Family Storytime

Tue Apr 7
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 7

Native Family: Native Friends and Family Storytime

Tue Apr 7
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 7

Pajama Storytime

Tue Apr 7
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 7

Pajama Storytime

Tue Apr 7
6:45 PM - 7:30 PM
Midland Library

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

Apr 8

Hora de Cuentos virtual

Wed Apr 8
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Online

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

Apr 8

Preschool Sensory Storytime

Wed Apr 8
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 8

Preschool Sensory Storytime Online

Wed Apr 8
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 8

Book Babies

Wed Apr 8
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 9

Tiny Tots

Thu Apr 9
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 9

Hora de Cuentos

Thu Apr 9
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 9

Tiny Tots

Thu Apr 9
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 9

Hora de Cuentos

Thu Apr 9
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 9

Hora de Cuentos

Thu Apr 9
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 9

Book Babies

Thu Apr 9
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 9

Tiny Tots

Thu Apr 9
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Hollywood Library

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

Apr 9

Toddler Storytime

Thu Apr 9
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 9

Tiny Tots

Thu Apr 9
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Holgate Library

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

Apr 9

Book Babies

Thu Apr 9
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 9

Toddler Storytime

Thu Apr 9
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 9

Family Storytime

Thu Apr 9
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 9

Family Storytime

Thu Apr 9
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 9

Book Babies

Thu Apr 9
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 9

Book Babies

Thu Apr 9
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 9

Toddler Storytime

Thu Apr 9
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 9

Tiny Tots

Thu Apr 9
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Albina Library

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

Apr 9

Toddler Storytime

Thu Apr 9
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 9

Family Storytime

Thu Apr 9
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

Apr 10

Toddler Storytime

Fri Apr 10
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Albina 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 10

Tiny Tots

Fri Apr 10
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Gregory Heights Library

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

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