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

Mar 7

Toddler Storytime

Sat Mar 7
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

Mar 7

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Mar 7
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

Mar 7

Music and Dance

Sat Mar 7
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.

Mar 7

Family Storytime

Sat Mar 7
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

Mar 7

Family Storytime

Sat Mar 7
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. 

Mar 7

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Mar 7
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Northwest 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

Mar 7

Family Playtime

Sat Mar 7
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
North Portland 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, "...

Mar 7

Giờ Đọc Sách Song Ngữ/Bilingual Family Storytime

Sat Mar 7
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.

Mar 7

Music and Dance / Música y Baile Storytime

Sat Mar 7
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.

Mar 7

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Mar 7
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Woodstock Library

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

Mar 7

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Mar 7
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!

Mar 7

Everybody Reads: Black Family Storytime

Sat Mar 7
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Troutdale Library

Join Mecca as she brings the inspiring story of Justice Jackson to the younger crowd through picture books and other great storytime activities.

Mar 7

Black Family Storytime

Sat Mar 7
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).

Mar 7

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Mar 7
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

Mar 7

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Mar 7
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Troutdale Library

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

Mar 7

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Mar 7
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Holgate Library

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

Mar 8

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

Sun Mar 8
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。

Mar 8

Family Storytime

Sun Mar 8
3:30 PM - 4:15 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.

Mar 9

Tiny Tots

Mon Mar 9
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
North Portland Library

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

Mar 9

Family Storytime

Mon Mar 9
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Albina 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

Mar 9

Book Babies

Mon Mar 9
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.  Attendance is limited and available on a f

Mar 9

Family Storytime

Mon Mar 9
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Albina 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

Mar 10

Black Family Storytime Online

Tue Mar 10
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Online

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

Mar 10

Book Babies

Tue Mar 10
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

Mar 10

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

Tue Mar 10
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。

Mar 10

Native Family: Native Storytime

Tue Mar 10
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Albina 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.

Mar 10

Pajama Rainbow Family Storytime

Tue Mar 10
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
Capitol Hill 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

Mar 10

Native Family: Native Friends and Family Storytime

Tue Mar 10
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!

Mar 10

Pajama Storytime

Tue Mar 10
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Kenton Library

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

Mar 11

Hora de Cuentos virtual

Wed Mar 11
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Online

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

Mar 11

Preschool Sensory Storytime Online

Wed Mar 11
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.

Mar 11

Book Babies

Wed Mar 11
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

Mar 11

Preschool Sensory Storytime

Wed Mar 11
3:30 PM - 4:30 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. 

Mar 11

Pajama Storytime

Wed Mar 11
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Troutdale Library

Come get cozy at the Troutdale Library! Put on your pajamas, grab a bedtime buddy, and join us for stories, songs and fun. For children 6 years and younger with adult. 

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