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

Feb 14

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Feb 14
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Albina 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

Feb 14

Family Storytime

Sat Feb 14
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Woodstock Library

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

Feb 14

Toddler Storytime

Sat Feb 14
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

Feb 14

Music and Dance

This event has been canceled
Sat Feb 14
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Capitol Hill Library

Enjoy songs, rhymes, rhythm and dance in this active program for children ages 0 to 6 and their parents or caregivers. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Feb 14

Black History Month: Rainbow Family Storytime + Guests!

Sat Feb 14
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Capitol Hill Library

This special Black History Month edition of Rainbow Storytime features Lady Berri and friends, sharing Black and queer joy with drag and overall fabulousness!

Feb 14

Family Storytime

Sat Feb 14
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

Feb 14

Family Storytime

Sat Feb 14
10:30 AM - 11:30 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

Feb 14

Native Family: Native Storytime

Sat Feb 14
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Kenton Library

Children ages birth to 6 along with their families, elders, aunties and uncles are welcome for songs and stories celebrating Native cultures and building language and literacy skills.

Feb 14

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Feb 14
11:15 AM - 12:15 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

Feb 14

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Feb 14
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Woodstock Library

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

Feb 14

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Feb 14
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Gregory Heights Library

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

Feb 14

Music and Dance / Música y Baile Storytime

Sat Feb 14
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Fairview-Columbia Library

Families with children 0-6, you’re invited for an active half-hour of singing, dancing, and stories in English and Spanish.

Feb 14

Giờ Đọc Sách Song Ngữ/Bilingual Family Storytime

Sat Feb 14
11:15 AM - 12:00 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.

Feb 14

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Feb 14
11:30 AM - 12:15 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

Feb 14

Black Family Storytime

Sat Feb 14
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Albina Library

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

Feb 14

Family Storytime

Sat Feb 14
2:15 PM - 3:00 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

Feb 14

Hora de Cuentos

This event has been canceled
Sat Feb 14
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Troutdale Library

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

Feb 14

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Feb 14
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Rockwood Library

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

Feb 14

Black Family Storytime

Sat Feb 14
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Midland Library

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

Feb 14

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Feb 14
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Holgate Library

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

Feb 15

Black History Month: Black Family Storytime

Sun Feb 15
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Hillsdale Library

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

Feb 15

农历新年: 普通话故事时间 Chinese (Mandarin) Storytime (Lunar New Year)

Sun Feb 15
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, 免费门票将在开始前 15 分钟派发。OR 参加人数有限,先到先得。

由图书馆基金会赞助。

Feb 15

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

Sun Feb 15
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。  

Feb 15

Family Storytime

Sun Feb 15
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.

Feb 16

Book Babies

This event has been canceled
Mon Feb 16
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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.

Feb 17

Family Storytime Online

Tue Feb 17
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!

Feb 17

Book Babies

Tue Feb 17
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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. Attendance is limited and free tickets are

Feb 17

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

Tue Feb 17
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
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。

Feb 17

Native Family: Native Friends and Family Storytime

Tue Feb 17
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!

Feb 17

Pajama Storytime

Tue Feb 17
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Kenton Library

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

Feb 17

Pajama Storytime

Tue Feb 17
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Hillsdale Library

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

Feb 18

Preschool Sensory Storytime

Wed Feb 18
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. 

Feb 18

Book Babies

Wed Feb 18
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Hollywood 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

Feb 18

Preschool Sensory Storytime Online

Wed Feb 18
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.

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