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.

Upcoming storytimes

Jul 3

Book Babies

Fri Jul 3
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.

Jul 3

Tiny Tots

Fri Jul 3
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Woodstock Library

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

Jul 3

Toddler Storytime

Fri Jul 3
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Albina 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

Jul 3

Family Storytime

Fri Jul 3
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Hollywood 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 3

Toddler Storytime

Fri Jul 3
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

Jul 3

Tiny Tots

Fri Jul 3
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Gregory Heights Library

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

Jul 3

Tiny Tots

Fri Jul 3
10:30 AM - 11:30 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 3

Family Storytime

Fri Jul 3
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Rockwood 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 3

Toddler Storytime

Fri Jul 3
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Kenton 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

Jul 3

Family Playtime

Fri Jul 3
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Kenton 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, "...

Jul 3

Preschool Sensory Storytime

Fri Jul 3
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 3

Toddler Storytime

Fri Jul 3
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Woodstock 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

Jul 3

Tiny Tots

Fri Jul 3
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Midland Library

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

Jul 3

Family Storytime

Fri Jul 3
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Kenton 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 3

Preschool Sensory Storytime

Fri Jul 3
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Midland 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 3

Black Family Storytime

Fri Jul 3
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Midland Library

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

Jul 5

Black Family Storytime

Sun Jul 5
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Hillsdale Library

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

Jul 6

Family Storytime

Mon Jul 6
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 available on a fi

Jul 6

Учимся со сказкой - Russian Storytime

Mon Jul 6
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Rockwood Library

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

Jul 6

Tiny Tots

Mon Jul 6
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
St. Johns Library

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

Jul 6

Book Babies

Mon Jul 6
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.

Jul 6

Family Storytime

Mon Jul 6
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 available on a fi

Jul 7

Toddler Storytime

Tue Jul 7
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
St. Johns 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 7

Book Babies

Tue Jul 7
1:00 PM - 1:45 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

Jul 7

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

Tue Jul 7
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, 免费门票将在开始前 15 分钟派发。OR 参加人数有限,先到先得。

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Jul 7

Native Family: Native Storytime

Tue Jul 7
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.

Jul 7

Pajama Rainbow Family Storytime

Tue Jul 7
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

Jul 7

Pajama Storytime

Tue Jul 7
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Kenton Library

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

Jul 7

Native Family: Native Friends and Family Storytime

Tue Jul 7
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!

Jul 7

Stuffies Sleepover

Tue Jul 7
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Gregory Heights Library

Read bedtime stories, sing lullabies, and make a library card for a favorite toy friend before leaving them at the Library overnight.

Jul 8

Preschool Sensory Storytime Online

Wed Jul 8
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.

Jul 8

Preschool Storytime

Wed Jul 8
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Northwest Library

Children from ages 3 to 6 (with a favorite adult) have fun with engaging books, songs and activities as they build their early literacy skills.

Jul 8

Summer Pajama Storytime

Wed Jul 8
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Troutdale Library

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

Jul 9

Tiny Tots

Thu Jul 9
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Sellwood-Moreland Library

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

Jul 9

Toddler Storytime

Thu Jul 9
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Hollywood 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 9

Hora de Cuentos

Thu Jul 9
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Troutdale 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.