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

Jul 17

Tiny Tots

Jul 17
Wed Jul 17
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Sellwood-Moreland 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 17

Tiny Tots

Jul 17
Wed Jul 17
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Gregory Heights 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 17

Family Storytime

Jul 17
Wed Jul 17
10:15 AM - 11:00 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.

Jul 17

Native Story Hour

Jul 17
Wed Jul 17
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Online

Come sing, listen, learn and celebrate. Join Karen Kitchen (Osage Nation) for this story hour featuring songs and books from Native cultures.

Jul 17

Toddler Storytime

Jul 17
Wed Jul 17
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Gregory Heights Library

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

Jul 17

Toddler Storytime

Jul 17
Wed Jul 17
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.

Jul 17

Family Storytime

Jul 17
Wed Jul 17
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
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.

Jul 17

Water and Swimming Safety for Kids

Jul 17
Wed Jul 17
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
St. Johns Library

A pediatric health educator from the child injury prevention team at Randall Childrens Hospital will present a fun lesson to teach children about water safety and swimming, using a read-aloud, song

Jul 18

Family Storytime Online

Jul 18
Thu Jul 18
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Online

Join us for an online storytime for ages birth - 6 and their favorite adult with fun books, songs, rhymes, and more!

Jul 18

Family Storytime

Jul 18
Thu Jul 18
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Capitol Hill 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 18

Book Babies

Jul 18
Thu Jul 18
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
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.  

Jul 18

Book Babies

Jul 18
Thu Jul 18
10:15 AM - 10:45 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.  

Jul 18

Hora de Cuentos

Jul 18
Thu Jul 18
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
Rockwood Library

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

Jul 19

Book Babies

Jul 19
Fri Jul 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.  

Jul 19

Family Storytime

Jul 19
Fri Jul 19
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Gresham 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 19

Preschool Storytime

Jul 19
Fri Jul 19
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Kenton 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 19

Tiny Tots

Jul 19
Fri Jul 19
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Capitol Hill 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 19

Tiny Tots

Jul 19
Fri Jul 19
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Woodstock 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 19

Tiny Tots

Jul 19
Fri Jul 19
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Belmont 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 19

Toddler Storytime

Jul 19
Fri Jul 19
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Hollywood Library

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

Jul 19

Book Babies

Jul 19
Fri Jul 19
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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.  

Jul 19

Toddler Playtime

Jul 19
Fri Jul 19
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central Library

Play and learning go hand in hand. Join other families for a fun playtime (for ages 2-3) with books, toys, music, and all the room you need to learn through play. As Mr. Rogers said, "...

Jul 19

Toddler Storytime

Jul 19
Fri Jul 19
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Woodstock Library

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

Jul 19

Toddler Storytime

Jul 19
Fri Jul 19
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Hollywood Library

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

Jul 20

Family Storytime

Jul 20
Sat Jul 20
9:15 AM - 9:45 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.

Jul 20

Family Storytime

Jul 20
Sat Jul 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.

Jul 20

Music and Dance

Jul 20
Sat Jul 20
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Hollywood Library

Enjoy songs, rhymes, rhythm and dance in this active program for children ages 0 to 6 and their parents or caregivers.

Jul 20

Family Storytime

Jul 20
Sat Jul 20
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Capitol Hill 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 20

Family Storytime

Jul 20
Sat Jul 20
10:15 AM - 10:45 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.

Jul 20

Family Storytime

Jul 20
Sat Jul 20
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Gregory Heights 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 20

Family Storytime

Jul 20
Sat Jul 20
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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 20

Preschool Sensory Storytime

Jul 20
Sat Jul 20
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 20

Preschool Sensory Storytime

Jul 20
Sat Jul 20
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Gregory Heights 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 20

Book Babies

Jul 20
Sat Jul 20
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
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.  

Jul 20

Hora de Cuentos

Jul 20
Sat Jul 20
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Gresham Library

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

Jul 21

华语讲故事时间 - 普通话 - online Chinese Mandarin Storytime

Jul 21
Sun Jul 21
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Online

一齐来阅读生动的故事, 唱歌, 童谣还有简单有趣的手工! 在家长陪同下,欢迎不同年龄儿童参加华语讲故事时间。

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Jul 21

Family Storytime

Jul 21
Sun Jul 21
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
St. Johns 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 21

Hora de Cuentos

Jul 21
Sun Jul 21
1:50 PM - 2:20 PM
St. Johns 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.