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.
Each storytime is for a specific age group, offering an age-appropriate and fun environment for learning and socialization.

Upcoming storytimes

Mar 29

Preschool Storytime

Mar 29
Fri Mar 29
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Kenton 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.

Mar 29

Tiny Tots

Mar 29
Fri Mar 29
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Belmont Library

One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime. This action-packed program engages new walkers in language-based activities.

Mar 29

Toddler Storytime

Mar 29
Fri Mar 29
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Hollywood Library

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

Mar 29

Toddler Playtime

Mar 29
Fri Mar 29
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central Library

Play and learning go hand in hand. Join other families for a fun playtime (for ages 2-3) with books, toys, music, and all the room you need to learn through play. As Mr. Rogers said, "...

Mar 29

Toddler Storytime

Mar 29
Fri Mar 29
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Hollywood Library

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

Mar 29

Preschool Storytime

Mar 29
Fri Mar 29
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Belmont 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.

Mar 30

Family Storytime

Mar 30
Sat Mar 30
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Kenton Library

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

Mar 30

Book Babies

Mar 30
Sat Mar 30
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Hollywood Library

Babies from birth to 12 months (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes, and playtime and share a book together in each lively Book Babies session.

Mar 30

Hora De Cuentos

Mar 30
Sat Mar 30
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Troutdale Library

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

Mar 30

Hora De Cuentos

Mar 30
Sat Mar 30
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Gregory Heights Library

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

Mar 30

Giờ Đọc Sách / Vietnamese Storytime.

Mar 30
Sat Mar 30
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Rockwood 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.

Mar 31

华语讲故事时间! 网上現场

Mar 31
Sun Mar 31
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Online

一齐来阅读生动的故事, 唱歌, 童谣还有简单有趣的手工! 在家长陪同下,欢迎不同年龄儿童参加华语讲故事时间。

通过Zoom注册活动

图书馆的网上虚拟活动是属公众平台范围,我们致力于维持这些活动的安全性,参与者可能会被要求通过摄像头、聊天或取消静音来鉴定他们的身份。

Mar 31

Family Storytime

Mar 31
Sun Mar 31
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
St. Johns Library

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

Mar 31

Cuentos y canciones

Mar 31
Sun Mar 31
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
St. Johns Library

Se presentan cuentos, canciones y rimas en español para familias con niños de 0 a 6 años. 

Mar 31

Music and Dance

Mar 31
Sun Mar 31
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Troutdale Library

Enjoy songs, rhymes, rhythm and dance in this active program for children ages 0 to 6 and their parents or caregivers. Older siblings welcome!

Mar 31

Family Storytime

Mar 31
Sun Mar 31
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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.

Apr 1

Toddler Storytime

Apr 1
Mon Apr 1
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Belmont Library

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

Apr 1

Book Babies

Apr 1
Mon Apr 1
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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.  

Apr 1

Book Babies

Apr 1
Mon Apr 1
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
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.  

Apr 1

Cuentos en Pijama / Pajama Storytime

Apr 1
Mon Apr 1
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Rockwood Library

Acompáñenos en una hora de cuentos bilingüe con cuentos, canciones, baile y manualidades en inglés y español. Para familias con pequeños de 0 a 6 años.

Apr 2

Tiny Tots

Apr 2
Tue Apr 2
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Hollywood Library

One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime. This action-packed program engages new walkers in language-based activities.

Apr 2

Toddler Storytime

Apr 2
Tue Apr 2
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Gresham Library

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

Apr 2

Tiny Tots

Apr 2
Tue Apr 2
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Belmont Library

One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime. This action-packed program engages new walkers in language-based activities.

Apr 2

Tiny Tots

Apr 2
Tue Apr 2
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Hollywood Library

One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime. This action-packed program engages new walkers in language-based activities.

Apr 2

Toddler Storytime

Apr 2
Tue Apr 2
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
St. Johns Library

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

Apr 2

Preschool Sensory Storytime Online

Apr 2
Tue Apr 2
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 2

Pajama Storytime

Apr 2
Tue Apr 2
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Capitol Hill 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 3

Tiny Tots

Apr 3
Wed Apr 3
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Sellwood-Moreland Library

One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime. This action-packed program engages new walkers in language-based activities.

Apr 3

Tiny Tots

Apr 3
Wed Apr 3
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Gregory Heights Library

One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime. This action-packed program engages new walkers in language-based activities.

Apr 3

Book Babies

Apr 3
Wed Apr 3
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
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 3

Family Storytime

Apr 3
Wed Apr 3
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Rockwood 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 3

Silly Storytime for Families

Apr 3
Wed Apr 3
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
MCL at UO pop-up

Children of all ages are invited to this series of silly, goofy, wacky Storytimes filled with songs, crafts, and stories!

Apr 3

Toddler Storytime

Apr 3
Wed Apr 3
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.

Apr 3

Toddler Storytime

Apr 3
Wed Apr 3
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Gregory Heights Library

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

Apr 3

Tiny Tots

Apr 3
Wed Apr 3
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library

One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime. This action-packed program engages new walkers in language-based activities.

Apr 4

Family Storytime

Apr 4
Thu Apr 4
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Troutdale Library

*Troutdale Library staff will let families in to attend this before hours storytime starting at 9:00 am and until we reach capacity. Troutdale Library opens to the public at 10 am.*

Apr 4

Family Storytime Online

Apr 4
Thu Apr 4
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Online

Join us for an online storytime for ages birth - 6 and their favorite adult with fun books, songs, rhymes, and more!

Apr 4

Toddler Storytime

Apr 4
Thu Apr 4
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 basis.

Apr 4

Book Babies

Apr 4
Thu Apr 4
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
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.  

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