Storytimes
Summer Storytimes
- Summer Storytimes run from June 10 through July 20
- See what's coming up (at right), view the complete summer schedule by location (below), or download our Summer Storytimes brochure (PDF)
- For more kid and family fun, sort our online calendar, by audience and library location
- Our June/July Events calendar (PDF) also includes storytime details, and more events at all library locations for kids, tweens, teens and families
Main Library Storytime Room
MONDAYS
- 11:00 am to Noon - Open Playgroup
TUESDAYS
- 10:30 am - Beach Blankets & Books
- 11 am to noon - Open Playgroup
- 4 pm - Sensory Storytime
WEDNESDAYS
- 10:30 am - Rhyme Time
- 11 am to Noon - Open Playgroup
- 7 pm - Starry Night Stories & Crafts
THURSDAYS
- 10:30 am - Rhyme Time
- 11 am to noon - Open Playgroup
FRIDAYS
- 10:30 am - Beach Blankets & Books
- 11 am to noon - Open Playgroup
Main Library storytime descriptions
- RHYME TIME for babies and toddlers up to 24 months, with a caregiver. Boost your baby’s brain power with simple books, props, rhymes, socializing and songs.
- OPEN PLAYGROUP for babies and toddlers up to 36 months, with a caregiver. Have fun meeting and playing with new friends in our Storytime Room filled with toys and activity stations.
- BEACH BLANKETS & BOOKS for children ages 2 to 6 years, with a caregiver. There’s something for everyone in this big, lively storytime full of favorites.
- SENSORY STORYTIME for children with special needs and a caregiver. Designed for kids who may have a hard time sitting still or focusing in big groups. Features stories, songs, and movement activities along with sensory playtime.
- STARRY NIGHT STORIES & CRAFTS for children ages 5 to 9, with or without a caregiver. Stories and crafts are matched in this interactive session featuring longer picture books and art activities for budding Van Goghs.
Dole Branch Library
TUESDAYS
- 10 am - Toddler Storytime. Toddler storytime for children 1 to 3 years of age and their siblings
- 10:30 am Toddler Playgroup. Open playgroup for children up to 36 months, with a caregiver. Includes toddler toys, board books and music. Have fun and socialize with other children and caregivers.
Maze Branch Library
MONDAYS
- 10 am - Maze-y Babies. A lap-sit storytime geared just for prewalkers. Enjoy simple books, rhymes, songs and hands-on playtime. For babies up to 15 months, with a caregiver.
- 11 am - Toddler Storytime. Join us for a fun storytime tailored just for ages 1 and 2.
- 4 pm - Story Studio. Ever wished your favorite stories could come to life? In the story studio, they can! Each week, a story will be read and reenacted, building group cooperation skills and boosting imagination through role play. For ages 4–7.
WEDNESDAYS
- 10:30 am - Preschool Pals Storytime. Join us for a fun storytime tailored just for ages 3–5.