Kids’ Services and Events
Summer Storytime
Summer storytimes run from June 3rd, 2024 through July 26th, 2024.
- Baby and Me Storytime, for ages 0-18 months, takes place on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
- Family Storytime, for ages 0-5 years, takes place on Thursdays and Fridays at 9:30, 10:15. and 11:00 a.m.
- Sensory Storytimes, for our friends with sensory issues, are at 10:30 a.m. on:
- June 7th and 21st
- July 5th and July 19th
- Storytime Playdate, an outdoor storytime at San Gabriel Park, are at 9:30 a.m. on:
- June 5th and June 12th
- July 10th and July 17th
There are no storytimes after Summer Reading ends on July 26th through the month of August. Regular Storytimes start back up on September 2nd.
Regular Storytime
Regular storytimes run from September through May.
- Baby and Me Storytime takes place on Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:00 for ages 0-18 months.
- Family Storytime, for ages 0-5 years, takes place on:
- Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:30, 10:15. and 11:00 a.m.
- Fridays at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.
- Friday Special Storytimes (check calendar for specific dates):
- STEM third Fridays at 10:30 a.m. (September-May)
- Sensory second and fourth Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
Ages and availability will vary; check the Library Events Calendar for more details.
There are no storytimes during the month of August.
Storytimes provide young children with the opportunity to learn social skills in a group situation, introduce early literacy, and to experience the enchantment of reading in the library.
Storytime depends on the cooperation of parent, child, and storyteller. Our main goal is for everyone to have a good time at the library. To make this experience an enjoyable one for your child, we ask for your cooperation and assistance in the following ways:
- Discuss with your child what to expect at Storytime.
- Please arrive on time. Children are easily distracted by newcomers.
- Please take children who become restless outside the Storytime area as not to distract others from the program. Please rejoin the group when your child is ready.
- Encourage your child to participate in finger plays, songs, and questions asked by the storyteller. Your little one is likely to participate if you are also participating.
- Set a good example. Please remain attentive to the program and your child during Storytime.
- Encourage children to observe library manners such as: using library voices, refraining from running or climbing, and cleaning up after playtime.
Storytime themes
Family Storytime: Sharks!
This week’s storytime theme is “sharks”! Do you have a favorite shark? Where do sharks go on vacation? Fin-land. Here are some wonderful books we might read in storytime and our recommendations for you to read at home: I’m a Shark by Bob Shea Clark the Shark by Bruce Hale, illustrated by Guy Francis Nugget … Continue reading “Family Storytime: Sharks!”
Family Storytime: Hide-and-Seek!
The library will be closed on Thursday, July 4th. No storytimes this day. This week’s storytime theme is “hide-and-seek”! Do you like to hide or seek? Where’s your favorite place to hide? We like to hide anywhere you can bring a book with you to read while you hide, but be careful about making a … Continue reading “Family Storytime: Hide-and-Seek!”
Family Storytime: Outdoor Adventures!
This week’s storytime theme is “outdoor adventures”! What kind of activities do you like to do outside? Maybe going to the park or the zoo? Swimming? Here are some wonderful books we might read in storytime and our recommendations for you to read at home: Vampenguin by Lucy Ruth Cummins We Love Fishing! written by … Continue reading “Family Storytime: Outdoor Adventures!”
Family Storytime: Indoor Adventures!
This week’s storytime theme is “indoor adventures”! What kind of activities do you like to do inside? Ours is of course Storytime at the library! Or chasing cats around the house. Here are some wonderful books we might read in storytime and our recommendations for you to read at home: Ghost Cat by Kevan Atteberry … Continue reading “Family Storytime: Indoor Adventures!”
Family Storytime: Cryptids!
Just a reminder about summer storytimes: Family Storytimes are on Thursdays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. See you then! This week’s storytime theme is “cryptid”! What is a cryptid you might ask? It is a mythical creature that people believe exists or have seen, but has not been proven yet. … Continue reading “Family Storytime: Cryptids!”
Family Storytime: Road Trip!
Starting this week is our new Summer Reading Storytime schedule! Family Storytimes will now be on Thursdays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. See you then! This week’s storytime theme is “road trip”! Here are some wonderful books we might read in storytime and our recommendations for you to read at … Continue reading “Family Storytime: Road Trip!”
Family Storytime: Yellow!
Starting next week, June 3rd, is our new Summer Reading Storytime schedule! Family Storytimes will now be on Thursdays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. See you then! This week’s storytime theme is “yellow”! Here are some wonderful books we might read in storytime and our recommendations for you to read … Continue reading “Family Storytime: Yellow!”
Family Storytime: Dogs!
This week’s storytime theme is “dogs”! Here are some wonderful books we might read in storytime and our recommendations for you to read at home: Boop! words by Bea Birdsong, pictures by Linzie Hunter Dog’s Colorful Day by Emma Dodd Pudgy: A Puppy to Love by Pippa Goodhart, illustrated by Caroline Jayne Church We Want … Continue reading “Family Storytime: Dogs!”
Family Storytime: Flowers!
This week’s storytime theme is “flowers”! Here are some wonderful books we might read in storytime and our recommendations for you to read at home: The Hidden Rainbow by Christie Matheson What Will Grow? by Jennifer Ward, illustrated by Susie Ghahremani Bears and Blossoms by Shirley Parenteau, illustrated by David Walker Planting a Rainbow by … Continue reading “Family Storytime: Flowers!”
Family Storytime: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month!
This week we are celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Here are some wonderful books we might read in storytime and our recommendations for you to read at home: A Normal Pig by K-Fai Steele Lost and Found: What’s That Sound? written by Jonathan Ying, illustration by Victoria Ying How to Wear a Sari by … Continue reading “Family Storytime: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month!”
