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

Jul 11

Tiny Tots

Fri Jul 11
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Gregory Heights Library

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

Jul 11

Tiny Tots

Fri Jul 11
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.

Jul 11

Family Storytime

Fri Jul 11
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

Jul 11

Book Babies

Fri Jul 11
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

Jul 11

Book Babies

Fri Jul 11
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

Jul 11

Tiny Tots

Fri Jul 11
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Capitol Hill Library

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

Jul 11

Toddler Storytime

Fri Jul 11
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

Jul 11

Family Storytime

Fri Jul 11
10:30 AM - 11:15 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. 

Jul 11

Toddler Storytime

Fri Jul 11
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central 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

Jul 11

Tiny Tots

Fri Jul 11
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Midland Library

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

Jul 11

Preschool Sensory Storytime

Fri Jul 11
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. 

Jul 11

Family Storytime

Fri Jul 11
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

Jul 11

Preschool Sensory Storytime

Fri Jul 11
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. 

Jul 11

Black Family Playtime

Fri Jul 11
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Midland Library

Play and learning go hand in hand.

Jul 12

Family Storytime

Sat Jul 12
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

Jul 12

Pride: Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Jul 12
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

Jul 12

Toddler Storytime

Sat Jul 12
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

Jul 12

Family Storytime

Sat Jul 12
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

Jul 12

Family Storytime

Sat Jul 12
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

Jul 12

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Jul 12
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!

Jul 12

Black Family Storytime

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

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

Jul 12

Family Storytime

Sat Jul 12
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

Jul 12

Pride: Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Jul 12
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

Jul 12

Family Storytime

Sat Jul 12
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

Jul 12

Music and Dance

Sat Jul 12
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.

Jul 12

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Jul 12
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Holgate Library

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

Jul 13

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

Sun Jul 13
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。

Jul 14

Tiny Tots

Mon Jul 14
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
North Portland Library

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

Jul 14

Book Babies

Mon Jul 14
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Troutdale 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.

Jul 14

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

Mon Jul 14
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。

Jul 14

Учимся со сказкой - Russian Storytime

Mon Jul 14
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Holgate Library

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

Jul 14

Book Babies

Mon Jul 14
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Capitol Hill 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.

Jul 14

Tiny Tots

Mon Jul 14
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Troutdale Library

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

Jul 15

Family Storytime Online

Tue Jul 15
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!  

Jul 15

Book Babies

Tue Jul 15
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.

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