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 28

Toddler Storytime

Sat Feb 28
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 28

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Feb 28
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 28

Music and Dance

Sat Feb 28
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 28

Family Storytime

Sat Feb 28
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 28

Family Storytime

Sat Feb 28
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 28

Family Storytime

Sat Feb 28
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 28

Giờ Đọc Sách Song Ngữ/Bilingual Family Storytime

Sat Feb 28
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 28

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Feb 28
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 28

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Feb 28
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 28

Music and Dance / Música y Baile Storytime

Sat Feb 28
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 28

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Feb 28
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 28

Black Family Storytime

Sat Feb 28
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 28

Family Storytime

Sat Feb 28
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 28

Hora de Cuentos

This event has been canceled
Sat Feb 28
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 28

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Feb 28
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 28

¡Juega y aprende! - Playtime in Spanish

Sat Feb 28
4:00 PM - 5:00 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.

Mar 1

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

Sun Mar 1
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 1

Family Storytime

Sun Mar 1
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.

Mar 2

Family Storytime

Mon Mar 2
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 2

Tiny Tots

Mon Mar 2
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 2

Book Babies

Mon Mar 2
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 2

Учимся со сказкой - Russian Storytime

Mon Mar 2
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Rockwood Library

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

Mar 2

Family Storytime

Mon Mar 2
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 3

Black Family Storytime Online

Tue Mar 3
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 3

Book Babies

Tue Mar 3
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 3

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

Tue Mar 3
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 3

Native Family: Native Storytime

Tue Mar 3
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
North Portland 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 3

Pajama Rainbow Family Storytime

Tue Mar 3
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 3

Native Family: Native Friends and Family Storytime

Tue Mar 3
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 3

Pajama Storytime

Tue Mar 3
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 3

Pajama Storytime

Tue Mar 3
6:45 PM - 7:30 PM
Midland Library

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

Mar 4

Hora de Cuentos virtual

Wed Mar 4
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 4

Book Babies

Wed Mar 4
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 4

Preschool Sensory Storytime Online

Wed Mar 4
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 4

Preschool Sensory Storytime

Wed Mar 4
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 4

Pajama Storytime

Wed Mar 4
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.