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.
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Which storytime should I choose?

Each storytime is for a specific age group, offering an age-appropriate and fun environment for learning and socialization.

Upcoming storytimes

Dec 13

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Dec 13
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
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

Dec 13

Toddler Storytime

Sat Dec 13
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Midland 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

Dec 13

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Dec 13
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Albina 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

Dec 13

Family Storytime

Sat Dec 13
10:15 AM - 11:00 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.

Dec 13

Family Storytime

Sat Dec 13
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. Attendance is limited and free tickets are

Dec 13

Family Storytime with Playtime

Sat Dec 13
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
North Portland Library

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

Dec 13

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Dec 13
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Gresham 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

Dec 13

Music and Dance

Sat Dec 13
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library

Enjoy songs, rhymes, rhythm and dance in this active program for children ages 0 to 6 and their parents or caregivers. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Dec 13

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Dec 13
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Woodstock Library

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

Dec 13

Giờ Đọc Sách Song Ngữ/Bilingual Family Storytime

Sat Dec 13
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Midland Library

Trẻ em từ 0-6 tuổi (đi kèm với người lớn) sẽ cùng nhau đọc sách, ca hát, và vui chơi với những hoạt động giúp các em phát triển kỹ năng ngôn ngữ và đọc viết.

Dec 13

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Dec 13
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Gregory Heights Library

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

Dec 13

Black Family Storytime

Sat Dec 13
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Albina Library

The African and African American experience comes alive for children from birth to age 6 (with their favorite adult/family members).

Dec 13

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Dec 13
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Holgate 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

Dec 13

Family Storytime

Sat Dec 13
2:15 PM - 3:00 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 free tickets are

Dec 13

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Dec 13
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Troutdale Library

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

Dec 13

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Dec 13
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Holgate Library

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

Dec 14

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

Sun Dec 14
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Holgate 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。   

由图书馆基金会赞助。  

Dec 15

Book Babies

Mon Dec 15
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Troutdale 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.

Dec 15

Family Storytime

Mon Dec 15
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.

Dec 15

Tiny Tots

Mon Dec 15
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
North Portland Library

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

Dec 15

Учимся со сказкой - Russian Storytime

Mon Dec 15
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Rockwood Library

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

Dec 15

Family Storytime

Mon Dec 15
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

Dec 15

Tiny Tots

Mon Dec 15
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Troutdale Library

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

Dec 16

Black Family Storytime Online

Tue Dec 16
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).

Dec 16

Book Babies

Tue Dec 16
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

Dec 16

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

Tue Dec 16
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。

由图书馆基金会赞助。

Dec 16

Native Family: Native Story Hour with Karen Kitchen

Tue Dec 16
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Holgate Library

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

Dec 16

Pajama Storytime

Tue Dec 16
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Kenton Library

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

Dec 16

Pajama Storytime

Tue Dec 16
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Hillsdale Library

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

Dec 17

Black Family Storytime

This event has been canceled
Wed Dec 17
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Central Library

The African and African American experience comes alive for children from birth to age 6 (with their favorite adult/family members).

Dec 17

Pajama Storytime

Wed Dec 17
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Troutdale Library

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

Dec 18

Family Storytime

Thu Dec 18
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Troutdale 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

Dec 18

Book Babies

Thu Dec 18
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.

Dec 18

Hora de Cuentos

Thu Dec 18
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.

Dec 18

Tiny Tots

Thu Dec 18
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Holgate Library

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

All Storytimes

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

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