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 NOTICE: Our Hillview Branch Library will remain closed until further notice. Thanks for your understanding. All other locations will be open.

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Storytimes

Storytimes provide a fun and interactive learning environment for children of all ages and abilities. Come for the stories, rhymes, and songs; stay and play afterwards with your community.

father with son and daughter reading a book together

Family Storytime

Family Storytime is geared for a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities.

three mothers with children in their laps clapping hands

Music & Movement

A fun, movement-oriented, multi-age storytime with songs and fingerplays to enhance the experience.

mother singing to baby in her arms

Baby Lapsit Storytime

Newborns, infants, and their caregivers learn together and strengthen their relationship with each other through stories, songs, bounces, tickles, rhymes, books, and play. (Ages 0 to non-walkers)

woman with two babies on her lap as another looks on

Infant/Toddler Storytime

Children and their caregivers wiggle, rhyme, and sing with diverse books, songs, and fingerplays that encourage language, play, and exploration. (Ages 0-3 years)

Picture books in containers.

Live Virtual Storytimes

Programming to engage children and caregivers at home. Join us on Facebook and Zoom.