Early childhood

Experiences in our earliest years have lifelong impacts and benefits. You can do five simple things together to help your children enter kindergarten ready to learn: Read, Talk, Sing, Write, Play.

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Storytimes

Jan 7

Preschool Sensory Storytime

This event has been canceled
Wed Jan 7
3:00 PM - 4:00 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. 

Jan 8

Hora de Cuentos

Thu Jan 8
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Midland Library

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

Jan 8

CANCELED - Hora de Cuentos

This event has been canceled
Thu Jan 8
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Gresham Library

This event has been canceled. For future events, please view the Multnomah County Library events page.

Jan 8

Toddler Storytime

Thu Jan 8
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Gregory Heights 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

Jan 8

Tiny Tots

Thu Jan 8
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Holgate Library

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

Jan 8

Tiny Tots

Thu Jan 8
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Capitol Hill Library

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

Jan 8

Book Babies

Thu Jan 8
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

Jan 8

Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe / Bilingual Family Storytime

This event has been canceled
Thu Jan 8
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Rockwood Library

Acompáñenos a una hora de cuentos bilingüe en español e inglés con canciones y actividades. Este programa es para familias con pequeños de 0 a 6 años.