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

Oct 29

Hora de Cuentos

Thu Oct 29
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Midland Library

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

Oct 29

Costume Family Storytime!

Thu Oct 29
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Fairview-Columbia Library

Please note this storytime will take place in the children's area of the library.

Oct 29

Tiny Tots

Thu Oct 29
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Capitol Hill Library

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

Oct 29

Tiny Tots

Thu Oct 29
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Holgate Library

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

Oct 29

Toddler Storytime

Thu Oct 29
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. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served bas

Oct 29

Book Babies

Thu Oct 29
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. Attendance is limited and free tickets are

Oct 29

Hora de cuentos y fiesta de disfraces

Thu Oct 29
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Troutdale Library

Niños de 0-6 años y sus cuidadores están invitados a una breve hora de cuentos bilingüe, con disfraces y un desfile alrededor de la biblioteca. La asistencia es limitada y está disponible por

Oct 29

Toddler Costume Storytime

Thu Oct 29
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Hollywood Library

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) join us for a special Costume Toddler Storytime! Wear a costume and we'll enjoy a shortened storytime then a parade around the library.