As we move into a new season, your Library has a new monthly schedule for preschool storytimes. Browse the list below to find the programs that fit your schedule and preschooler best, then join us throughout the fall!
Please keep in mind that our indoor storytimes have limited space, so we use ticketed entry. This means you’ll need to pick up a ticket at the Children’s Desk when you arrive. Also, if a storytime meets multiple times a week, please choose just one date and time to attend.
First Week of the Month
Bilingual Storytime
Want to expose your preschooler to another language? Bilingual Storytime is held the first Tuesday of the month* at 6 p.m. in the Library’s Storytime Room.
Families with kids ages 2-6 years hear stories and songs in both English and Spanish, then enjoy a craft time afterward.
*Bilingual Storytime also meets the third Tuesday of the month.
Music Morning
Ready to dance and sing with your little ones? Music Morning meets the first Wednesday and Thursday of the month*, at both 10 and 11 a.m., in the Library’s Jones Meeting Center.
The program uses music and movement to promote early literacy and creative expression in kids ages birth-5 years.
*Exception: Music Morning won’t meet in November.
Family Storytime
Does your schedule prevent you from attending weekday storytimes? Family Storytime meets the first Saturday of the month* at 11 a.m. as a weekend alternative. The program is open to all families with kids ages 2-6 years, but it’s especially meant for working parents who can’t bring their kids on weekdays.
The program features books, songs, and activities, and it meets in the Library’s Storytime Room.
*Exception: Family Storytime won’t meet in November.
The Rest of the Month
Babies & Books
Babies & Books meets the second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of the month* at 9:30 a.m. in the Library’s Jones Meeting Center. It’s a lapsit storytime designed for babies ages birth-18 months.
Babies & Books is 20 minutes long and consists of songs, rhymes, books, and sensory activities. Afterwards, families can enjoy open social and play time.
*Exception: Babies & Books won’t meet October 30 or November 27.
Read & Romp
Read & Romp is held the second, third, and fourth Wednesdays and Thursdays of the month* at 10:30 a.m. The program meets outdoors at the King Commons Natural Adventure Area (across the street from the Library). When the weather gets too cold in November, Read & Romp will move indoors to the Library’s Jones Meeting Center.
Read & Romp is 20 minutes long and consists of short stories, songs, and rhymes. It’s designed for active preschoolers around ages 19-36 months who find it hard to sit through longer stories. However, if your child is older and you feel this format fits their personality and needs, we encourage you to give it a try!
*Exception: Read & Romp won’t meet October 30 and 31 or November 27 and 28.
Little Listeners
Does your preschooler enjoy longer stories? Little Listeners is held the second, third, and fourth Wednesdays and Thursdays of the month* at 11 a.m. in the Library’s Storytime Room.
The program is a traditional storytime that lasts 30 minutes. Consisting of longer books, music, and craft time, Little Listeners is designed for ages 3-5 years. However, If your child is older or younger and you feel this format fits them, please join us!
*Exception: Little Listeners won’t meet October 30 and 31 or November 27 and 28.
Bilingual Storytime
Bilingual Storytime is held the third Tuesday of the month* at 6 p.m. in the Library’s Storytime Room. Families with kids ages 2-6 years hear stories and songs in both English and Spanish, then enjoy a craft time afterward.
*Bilingual Storytime also meets the first Tuesday of the month.
In addition to storytimes, we offer other weekly and monthly preschool programs. Pick up a Connect magazine at the Library, call (423) 434-4458, or visit our events calendar to discover a full schedule of children’s programs.
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