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

Dec 19

Toddler Storytime

Fri Dec 19
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

Dec 19

Book Babies

Fri Dec 19
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

Dec 19

Book Babies

Fri Dec 19
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

Dec 19

Tiny Tots

Fri Dec 19
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Woodstock Library

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

Dec 19

Family Storytime

Fri Dec 19
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 free tickets are

Dec 19

Toddler Storytime

Fri Dec 19
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. Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes befor

Dec 19

Toddler Storytime

Fri Dec 19
10:30 AM - 11:00 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

Dec 19

Toddler Storytime

Fri Dec 19
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

Dec 19

Family Storytime

Fri Dec 19
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

Dec 19

Tiny Tots

Fri Dec 19
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Midland Library

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

Dec 19

Tiny Tots

Fri Dec 19
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Hillsdale Library

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

Dec 19

Preschool Sensory Storytime

Fri Dec 19
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. 

Dec 20

Toddler Storytime

Sat Dec 20
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

Dec 20

Family Storytime

Sat Dec 20
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

Dec 20

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Dec 20
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

Dec 20

Family Storytime

Sat Dec 20
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.

Dec 20

Giờ Đọc Sách Song Ngữ/Bilingual Family Storytime

Sat Dec 20
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.

Dec 20

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Dec 20
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Woodstock Library

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

Dec 20

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Dec 20
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

Dec 20

Black Family Storytime

Sat Dec 20
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).

Dec 20

Family Storytime

Sat Dec 20
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

Dec 20

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Dec 20
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Holgate Library

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

Dec 20

Black Family Storytime

Sat Dec 20
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Midland Library

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

Dec 21

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

Sun Dec 21
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。   

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Dec 23

Book Babies Playtime

Tue Dec 23
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sellwood-Moreland Library

Play and learning go hand in hand.

Dec 23

Native Family: Native Friends and Family Storytime

This event has been canceled
Tue Dec 23
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!

Dec 26

Family Storytime

This event has been canceled
Fri Dec 26
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

Dec 26

Toddler Storytime

Fri Dec 26
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 available on a first come, first served bas

Dec 27

¡Juega y aprende! - Playtime in Spanish

Sat Dec 27
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.

Dec 30

Book Babies Playtime

Tue Dec 30
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sellwood-Moreland Library

Play and learning go hand in hand.

Dec 30

Native Family: Native Friends and Family Storytime

Tue Dec 30
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!

Dec 31

Black Family Storytime

This event has been canceled
Wed Dec 31
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Central Library

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

Jan 2

Family Storytime

This event has been canceled
Fri Jan 2
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

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