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
May 8
Thu May 8
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Hollywood 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.
May 8
Thu May 8
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Gregory Heights 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.
May 8
Thu May 8
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
May 8
Thu May 8
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Holgate 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.
May 8
Thu May 8
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Troutdale Library
Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills.
May 8
Thu May 8
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Midland Library
¡Vengan a disfrutar y divertirse en este programa interactivo para niños de 0 a 6 años!
May 8
Thu May 8
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Gresham Library
Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills. Storytime ends with 15 minutes of art and open play.
May 8
Thu May 8
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Hillsdale 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
May 8
Thu May 8
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Holgate Library
Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills.
May 9
Fri May 9
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.
May 9
Fri May 9
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Hollywood Library
Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills.
May 9
Fri May 9
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.
May 9
Fri May 9
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
May 9
Fri May 9
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Capitol Hill Library
One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime.
May 9
Fri May 9
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Gregory Heights 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.
May 9
Fri May 9
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Hillsdale Library
Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills.
May 9
Fri May 9
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central Library
Play and learning go hand in hand.
May 9
Fri May 9
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Hollywood Library
Enjoy songs, rhymes, rhythm and dance in this active program for children ages 0 to 6 and their parents or caregivers.
May 9
Fri May 9
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.
May 9
Fri May 9
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Midland Library
One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime.
May 9
Fri May 9
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
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.
May 9
Fri May 9
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.
May 9
Fri May 9
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.
May 10
Sat May 10
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
May 10
Sat May 10
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.
May 10
Sat May 10
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Gregory Heights Library
Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills.
May 10
Sat May 10
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
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
May 10
Sat May 10
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Hollywood 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
May 10
Sat May 10
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 o
May 10
Sat May 10
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
North Portland 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
May 10
Sat May 10
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
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.
May 10
Sat May 10
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
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.
May 10
Sat May 10
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.
May 10
Sat May 10
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
May 10
Sat May 10
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Holgate Library
El juego es una actividad fundamental para el desarrollo y aprendizaje de los niños. A través del juego, los niños desarrollan habilidades motoras, cognitivas, sociales y emocionales.
May 10
Sat May 10
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library
Nagala so qayb gal waqtiga sheekoyinka caruured ee labada luuqadod, Af Somali iyo Ingiris aan ku qaban dono maktabada.
May 10
Sat May 10
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.
May 10
Sat May 10
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Troutdale Library
¡Vengan a disfrutar y divertirse en este programa interactivo para niños de 0 a 6 años!
May 11
Sun May 11
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Holgate Library
Vui chơi và học đi đôi với nhau.
May 11
Sun May 11
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Hillsdale Library
¡Vengan a disfrutar y divertirse en este programa interactivo para niños de 0 a 6 años!
Occupancy numbers for in-person storytimes may be limited. Please click on specific events to see room capacity limits.