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 7

Family Storytime

Sat Feb 7
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 7

Music and Dance

Sat Feb 7
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 7

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Feb 7
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 7

Toddler Storytime

Sat Feb 7
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 7

Family Storytime

Sat Feb 7
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 7

Family Storytime with Playtime

Sat Feb 7
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. 

Feb 7

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Feb 7
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 7

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Feb 7
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 7

Music and Dance / Música y Baile Storytime

Sat Feb 7
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 7

Giờ Đọc Sách Song Ngữ/Bilingual Family Storytime

Sat Feb 7
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 7

Black Family Storytime

Sat Feb 7
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 7

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Feb 7
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 7

Family Storytime

Sat Feb 7
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 7

Hora de Cuentos

This event has been canceled
Sat Feb 7
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 7

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Feb 7
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Holgate Library

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

Feb 8

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

Sun Feb 8
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。  

Feb 8

Family Storytime

Sun Feb 8
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.

Feb 9

Tiny Tots

Mon Feb 9
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
North Portland Library

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

Feb 9

Family Storytime

Mon Feb 9
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.

Feb 9

Book Babies

Mon Feb 9
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.

Feb 9

Программа «Играй вместе с нами!»

Mon Feb 9
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Rockwood Library

Интерактивная программа для детей дошкольного и младшего школьного возраста проводится на русском языке.

Feb 9

Family Storytime

Mon Feb 9
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

Feb 10

Family Storytime Online

Tue Feb 10
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!

Feb 10

Book Babies

Tue Feb 10
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

Feb 10

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

Tue Feb 10
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。

Feb 10

Native Family: Native Storytime

Tue Feb 10
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Albina 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.

Feb 10

Native Family: Native Friends and Family Storytime

Tue Feb 10
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!

Feb 10

Pajama Storytime

Tue Feb 10
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Kenton Library

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

Feb 10

Pajama Storytime

Tue Feb 10
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Hillsdale Library

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

Feb 11

Preschool Sensory Storytime Online

Wed Feb 11
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.

Feb 12

Hora de Cuentos

Thu Feb 12
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Midland Library

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

Feb 12

Tiny Tots

Thu Feb 12
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Holgate Library

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

Feb 12

Hora de Cuentos

Thu Feb 12
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Rockwood 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.