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

Upcoming storytimes

Feb 23

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

Sun Feb 23
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Holgate Library

一齐来阅读有趣的书籍,唱歌,童谣和活动,同时培养语言和读写能力。在家長陪同下,欢迎六岁以下儿童参加。

参加人数有限,先到先得。  

由图书馆基金会赞助。 

Feb 23

Hora de Cuentos

Sun Feb 23
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Hillsdale Library

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

Feb 23

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

Sun Feb 23
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Holgate Library

一齐来阅读有趣的书籍,唱歌,童谣和活动,同时培养语言和读写能力。在家長陪同下,欢迎六岁以下儿童参加。

参加人数有限,先到先得。  

由图书馆基金会赞助。 

Feb 24

Tiny Tots

Mon Feb 24
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Hollywood Library

One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime. This action-packed program engages new walkers in language-based activities.

Feb 24

Book Babies

Mon Feb 24
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Troutdale Library

Babies from birth to 12 months (pre-walkers) enjoy songs, action rhymes, and playtime, with bonus social time for babies and grown ups! Attendance is first come, first serve and based on room

Feb 24

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

Mon Feb 24
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Midland Library

一齐来阅读有趣的书籍,唱歌,童谣和活动,同时培养语言和读写能力。在家長陪同下,欢迎六岁以下儿童参加。

参加人数有限,先到先得。

由图书馆基金会赞助。

Feb 24

Учимся со сказкой - Russian Storytime

Mon Feb 24
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Rockwood Library

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

Feb 24

Tiny Tots

Mon Feb 24
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Hollywood Library

One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime. This action-packed program engages new walkers in language-based activities.

Feb 24

Tiny Tots

Mon Feb 24
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Troutdale Library

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

Feb 25

Family Storytime Online

Tue Feb 25
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Online

Join us for an online storytime for ages birth - 6 and their favorite adult with fun books, songs, rhymes, and more!

Feb 25

华语讲故事时间 - 粵語/英語 - Bilingual Cantonese / English storytime

Tue Feb 25
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Woodstock Library

大家一齐來阅读有趣的书籍, 唱歌和童谣....! 在家長陪同下,欢迎六岁以下儿童参加粵/英双语讲故事时间。

参加人数有限,先到先得。

由图书馆基金会赞助。

Join us for a live storytime with fun books, songs, rhymes, and more!

Feb 25

Book Babies

Tue Feb 25
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.  

Feb 25

Book Babies Playtime

Tue Feb 25
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sellwood-Moreland Library

Play and learning go hand in hand.

Feb 25

Book Babies

Tue Feb 25
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Capitol Hill 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.  

Feb 25

Book Babies

Tue Feb 25
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Northwest 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 available on a fi

Feb 25

Pajama Storytime

Tue Feb 25
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Sellwood-Moreland Library

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

Feb 25

Native Friends and Family Storytime

Tue Feb 25
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Holgate Library

Children ages birth to 6 along with their families and friends are welcome to enjoy Native culture through singing, movement, crafts, and stories. Everyone is welcome!

Feb 25

Pajama Storytime

Tue Feb 25
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Hillsdale Library

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

Feb 25

Pajama Storytime

Tue Feb 25
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Hollywood Library

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

Feb 26

Preschool Sensory Storytime Online

Wed Feb 26
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Online

This preschool storytime is especially welcoming for children and families who are looking for a more adaptive virtual storytime experience.

Feb 27

Hora de Cuentos

Thu Feb 27
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Midland Library

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

Feb 27

Toddler Storytime

Thu Feb 27
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Capitol Hill Library

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served bas

Feb 27

Tiny Tots

Thu Feb 27
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Holgate Library

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

Feb 27

Book Babies

Thu Feb 27
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Gregory Heights 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 available on a fi

Feb 27

Book Babies

Thu Feb 27
10:15 AM - 10:45 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.  

Feb 27

Family Storytime

Thu Feb 27
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.

Feb 27

Family Storytime

Thu Feb 27
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Rockwood Library

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

Feb 27

Book Babies

Thu Feb 27
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Hillsdale 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.  

Feb 27

Toddler Storytime

Thu Feb 27
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served bas

Feb 27

Toddler Storytime

Thu Feb 27
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Holgate 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

Feb 28

Toddler Storytime

Fri Feb 28
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Hollywood Library

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills.

Feb 28

Tiny Tots

Fri Feb 28
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Gregory Heights Library

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

Feb 28

Tiny Tots

Fri Feb 28
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Capitol Hill Library

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

Feb 28

Book Babies

Fri Feb 28
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Midland 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.  

Feb 28

Book Babies

Fri Feb 28
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Holgate 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.  

Feb 28

Tiny Tots

Fri Feb 28
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Woodstock Library

One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime. This action-packed program engages new walkers in language-based activities.

Feb 28

Toddler Storytime

Fri Feb 28
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Hillsdale Library

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills.

Feb 28

Black Family Storytime

Fri Feb 28
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
North Portland Library

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

Feb 28

Toddler Playtime (ages 2-3 years)

Fri Feb 28
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central Library

Play and learning go hand in hand. Join other families for a fun playtime (for ages 2-3) with books, toys, music, and all the room you need to learn through play. As Mr. Rogers said, "...

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