Kids’ Services and Events
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: City Adventures!
This week, July 26th is the last day of Summer Reading! We will be taking a break during the month of August to plan for the Fall and take our vacations. Please continue to visit the library during the break and we’ll see you again on September 4th! This week’s storytime theme is “city adventures”! … Continue reading “Family Storytime: City Adventures!”
Family Storytime: Camping!
Next week, July 26th is the last day of Summer Reading! We will be taking a break during the month of August to plan for the Fall and take our vacations. Please continue to visit the library during the break and we’ll see you again on September 4th! This week’s storytime theme is “camping”! What … Continue reading “Family Storytime: Camping!”
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!”
