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

Jun 20

Tiny Tots

Fri Jun 20
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Northwest 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.

Jun 20

Book Babies

Fri Jun 20
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Holgate 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

Jun 20

Tiny Tots

Fri Jun 20
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Gregory Heights Library

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

Jun 20

Family Storytime

Fri Jun 20
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Gresham 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

Jun 20

Tiny Tots

Fri Jun 20
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Capitol Hill Library

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

Jun 20

Book Babies

Fri Jun 20
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Midland 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

Jun 20

Toddler Storytime

Fri Jun 20
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Hillsdale 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

Jun 20

Toddler Playtime (ages 2-3 years)

Fri Jun 20
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, "...

Jun 20

Tiny Tots

Fri Jun 20
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Midland Library

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

Jun 20

Preschool Sensory Storytime

Fri Jun 20
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library

This preschool storytime is especially welcoming for children ages 3-5 and families who are looking for a smaller, more adaptive library experience. 

Jun 20

Family Storytime

Fri Jun 20
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Holgate 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

Jun 20

Preschool Sensory Storytime

Fri Jun 20
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Gregory Heights Library

This preschool storytime is especially welcoming for children ages 3-5 and families who are looking for a smaller, more adaptive library experience. 

Jun 21

Family Storytime

Sat Jun 21
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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. Attendance is limited and available on a fi

Jun 21

Family Storytime

Sat Jun 21
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Holgate 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

Jun 21

Toddler Storytime

Sat Jun 21
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Midland 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

Jun 21

Black Family Storytime: Juneteenth

Sat Jun 21
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
North Portland Library

The African and African American experience comes alive for children from birth to age 6 (with their favorite adult/family members).

Jun 21

Symphony Storytime

Sat Jun 21
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Capitol Hill Library

The Oregon Symphony is on the road for interactive, musical storytimes.

Jun 21

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Jun 21
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Fairview-Columbia Library

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

Jun 21

Family Storytime

Sat Jun 21
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Holgate 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

Jun 21

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Jun 21
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Gregory Heights Library

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

Jun 21

Pride: Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Jun 21
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Gresham 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

Jun 21

Family Storytime

Sat Jun 21
11:15 AM - 12:00 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 free tickets are

Jun 21

Native Family: Native Story Hour with Karen Kitchen

Sat Jun 21
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Central Library

Come sing, listen, learn and celebrate. Join Karen Kitchen (Osage Nation) for a special Summer Solstice Story Hour featuring songs and books from Native cultures.

Jun 21

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Jun 21
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Troutdale Library

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

Jun 21

Giờ Đọc Sách Song Ngữ/Bilingual Family Storytime

Sat Jun 21
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Midland 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.

Jun 21

Pride: Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Jun 21
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Holgate 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

Jun 22

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

Sun Jun 22
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Holgate 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。

由图书馆基金会赞助。

Jun 23

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

Mon Jun 23
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
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。

由图书馆基金会赞助。

Jun 23

Tiny Tots

Mon Jun 23
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
North Portland Library

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

Jun 23

Учимся со сказкой - Russian Storytime

Mon Jun 23
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Holgate Library

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

Jun 24

Family Storytime Online

Tue Jun 24
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Online

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

Jun 24

Outdoor Storytime

Tue Jun 24
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Midland Library

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) are invited to join us in the outdoor play area for books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skill

Jun 24

Book Babies

Tue Jun 24
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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.

Jun 24

Native Family: Native Friends and Family Storytime

Tue Jun 24
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!

Jun 24

Pajama Storytime

Tue Jun 24
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Hillsdale Library

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

Jun 25

Preschool Sensory Storytime Online

Wed Jun 25
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.

Jun 26

Toddler Storytime

Thu Jun 26
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 bas

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