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

Jan 24

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Jan 24
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

Jan 24

Family Storytime

Sat Jan 24
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

Jan 24

Family Storytime

Sat Jan 24
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.

Jan 24

Toddler Storytime

Sat Jan 24
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

Jan 24

Music and Dance

Sat Jan 24
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.

Jan 24

Family Storytime with Playtime

Sat Jan 24
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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. 

Jan 24

Family Storytime

Sat Jan 24
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

Jan 24

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Jan 24
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!

Jan 24

Music and Dance / Música y Baile Storytime

Sat Jan 24
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.

Jan 24

Giờ Đọc Sách Song Ngữ/Bilingual Family Storytime

Sat Jan 24
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.

Jan 24

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Jan 24
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Woodstock Library

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

Jan 24

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Jan 24
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

Jan 24

Black Family Storytime

Sat Jan 24
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).

Jan 24

Family Storytime

Sat Jan 24
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

Jan 24

Hora de Cuentos

This event has been canceled
Sat Jan 24
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Troutdale Library

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

Jan 25

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

Sun Jan 25
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。  

Jan 25

Family Storytime

Sun Jan 25
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. Attendance is limited and free tickets are

Jan 26

Tiny Tots

Mon Jan 26
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
North Portland Library

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

Jan 26

Book Babies

This event has been canceled
Mon Jan 26
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.

Jan 26

Family Storytime

Mon Jan 26
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.

Jan 26

Book Babies

Mon Jan 26
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.

Jan 26

Tiny Tots

This event has been canceled
Mon Jan 26
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Troutdale Library

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

Jan 26

Family Storytime

Mon Jan 26
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

Jan 27

Family Storytime Online

Tue Jan 27
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!

Jan 27

Black Family Storytime Online

Tue Jan 27
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).

Jan 27

Book Babies

Tue Jan 27
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

Jan 27

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

Tue Jan 27
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。

Jan 27

Pajama Storytime

Tue Jan 27
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Kenton Library

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

Jan 27

Pajama Storytime

Tue Jan 27
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Hillsdale Library

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

Jan 27

Native Family: Native Friends and Family Storytime

Tue Jan 27
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!

Jan 28

Preschool Sensory Storytime

Wed Jan 28
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. 

Jan 28

Preschool Sensory Storytime Online

Wed Jan 28
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.

Jan 28

Pajama Storytime

This event has been canceled
Wed Jan 28
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Troutdale Library

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

Jan 29

Toddler Storytime

Thu Jan 29
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. 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.