Story Times

Curious about Story Times?  Never been to a session?  Check out this video highlighting a few moments from our Story Times!  We'd love to see you and your children with us "on the carpet"!

When is your favorite M/RCPL location hosting Story Time?  Check below for days and times.  

Story Time sessions for spring have ended. Please join us again in September when the Fall Session begins! In the meantime, find special story times and other events for preschoolers on our Children's Department page, or these and many more programs for the entire family in our At The Library newsletter.

Branch Story Time Schedules

Main Library Story Time Schedule (scroll down slightly for schedule)

Not sure which Story Time to attend?  Read on for explanations!

Baby Story Time
Children from 6 to 24 months (pre-walkers and walkers) and their caregivers participate in these programs of rhymes, songs, lap games, stories, music, interactive activities and book sharing time.

This program helps develop language skills and is a great way to meet other new parents.

Toddler Story Time
Children 2 – 3 years and their caregivers will enjoy this lively program of songs, rhymes, movement, imaginative activities and book sharing time.

This program introduces children to the literature and rhymes of early childhood and encourages group participation.

Pre-school and Kindergarten Story Time
A special story time for the “big kids”, ages 4 and 5, who are ready to participate in group activities on their own. Storytimes offer the best in books, music and movement activities to encourage children to become lifelong readers.  (Parents / caregivers must remain in the Library building during these programs.)

For more information, contact:
Diane Tobias,  Services for Children Coordinator
419.521.3130