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

Aug 24

Family Playtime

Mon Aug 24
10:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Albina Library

Play and learning go hand in hand. Join other families in a fun playtime at the library with books, toys, music, and all the room you need to learn through play. As Mr. Rogers said, "...

Aug 24

Book Babies Playtime

Mon Aug 24
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Northwest Library

Play and learning go hand in hand.

Aug 24

Tiny Tots

Mon Aug 24
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
St. Johns Library

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

Aug 25

Toddler Storytime

Tue Aug 25
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
St. Johns 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

Aug 25

Book Babies Playtime

Tue Aug 25
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sellwood-Moreland Library

Play and learning go hand in hand.

Aug 25

Native Family: Native Friends and Family Story Hour

Tue Aug 25
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!

Aug 27

Book Babies

Thu Aug 27
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.