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

May 4

Family Storytime

Mon May 4
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

May 4

Tiny Tots

Mon May 4
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
North Portland Library

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

May 4

Учимся со сказкой - Russian Storytime

Mon May 4
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Rockwood Library

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

May 4

Book Babies

Mon May 4
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

May 4

Family Storytime

Mon May 4
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

May 5

Black Family Storytime Online

Tue May 5
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).

May 5

Book Babies

Tue May 5
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

May 5

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

Tue May 5
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。

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May 5

Native Family: Native Storytime

Tue May 5
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.

May 5

Pajama Rainbow Family Storytime

Tue May 5
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

May 5

Pajama Storytime

Tue May 5
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Kenton Library

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

May 6

Hora de Cuentos virtual

Wed May 6
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!

May 6

Preschool Sensory Storytime

Wed May 6
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. 

May 6

Preschool Sensory Storytime Online

Wed May 6
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.

May 6

Book Babies

Wed May 6
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

May 6

Pajama Storytime

Wed May 6
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. 

May 7

Tiny Tots

Thu May 7
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Hollywood Library

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

May 7

Book Babies

Thu May 7
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Woodstock 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.

May 7

Hora de Cuentos

Thu May 7
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Kenton Library

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

May 7

Tiny Tots

Thu May 7
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Holgate Library

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

May 7

Toddler Storytime

Thu May 7
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Gregory Heights Library

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills.

May 7

Tiny Tots

Thu May 7
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Sellwood-Moreland Library

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

May 7

Hora de Cuentos

Thu May 7
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Midland Library

¡Vengan a disfrutar y divertirse en este programa interactivo para niños de 0 a 6 años! Ofrecemos actividades que promueven la alfabetización temprana, leyendo libros, cantando, y jugando.

May 7

Tiny Tots

Thu May 7
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Capitol Hill Library

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

May 7

Book Babies

Thu May 7
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Hillsdale 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

May 7

Toddler Storytime

Thu May 7
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Northwest 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

May 7

Family Storytime

Thu May 7
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central Library

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills.

May 7

Book Babies

Thu May 7
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Gregory Heights 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.

May 7

Tiny Tots

Thu May 7
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Albina Library

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

May 7

Family Storytime

Thu May 7
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Fairview-Columbia Library

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) will enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills.

May 7

Book Babies

Thu May 7
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Capitol Hill 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.

May 7

Toddler Storytime

Thu May 7
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Sellwood-Moreland 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

May 7

Toddler Storytime

Thu May 7
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Holgate 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

May 7

Family Storytime

Thu May 7
3:30 PM - 4:15 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

May 8

Tiny Tots

Fri May 8
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Woodstock Library

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

May 8

Toddler Bike Storytime

Fri May 8
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Albina Library

Celebrate National Bike Month in this special Toddler Storytime featuring interactive bike-themed books, songs, and activities that encourage their emerging language skills.

May 8

Toddler Storytime

Fri May 8
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

May 8

Tiny Tots

Fri May 8
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Gregory Heights Library

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

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