Storytimes at the Library

Programs and activities designed especially for toddlers and preschoolers

Storytimes offer a valuable listening and pre-reading experience for children of all ages.
A variety of books and activities cater to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families.

For more information about what to expect at storytimes, see the Storytime Guidelines and information about how to make the most of Storytime at the Library.

Be sure to check out Summer Reading Program events for more programs at the library!

Artwork by Rory, age 9

Arlington Hills Library
651-793-3930

Preschool storytimes - Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., for ages 3-5

Play and Learn - first Saturday of the month, 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon

• August 2

Share age appropriate books and toys with your child from birth to 5 years old. Drop in! No registration required. Sponsored by Resources for Child Caring.

Central Library
651-266-7000

Preschool Storytime
All ages welcome!

• Tuesdays at 10 a.m.

Jammies Storytime
For preschool and early elementary-grade children and their families

• Mondays at 6:30 p.m., through July 28

Hooray For Kindergarten! Storytime
Forty-five minutes of stories and songs celebrating this exciting milestone event. For children entering kindergarten, together with their caregivers (siblings welcome).

• August 25, 6:30 p.m.
• August 28, 10:30 a.m.

Family Fun
Sundays at 2 p.m.

• July 27
• August 3, 17, 24

Dayton's Bluff
651-793-1699

Family Storytime - Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., through July 30
(Storytimes resume in September.)

Hamline Midway
651-642-0293

Bedtime Storytimes - Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Toddler and Preschool storytimes - Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

Play and Learn Storytimes - 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon, the second Saturday of the month.

• August 9

Share age appropriate books and toys with your child from birth to 5 years old. Drop in! No registration required. Provided by Resources for Child Caring.

Hayden Heights
651-793-3934

Family storytimes - Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

Highland Park
651-695-3700

Merriam Park
651-642-0385
TTY: 651-298-4184

Storytimes - Fridays at 10:30 a.m. All ages welcome!

Large daycare groups: please call to make special arrangements.

ASL Storytimes - first Saturday of the month, October - May, at 10:30 a.m.

Rice Street
651-558-2223

Preschool storytimes - Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., beginning July 22.

Riverview
651-292-6626

Lunch with the Librarian

For Preschool through Grade 3. Bring a bag lunch; lemonade will be served.

• Tuesday at 12 noon, June 17 - July 29

Rondo Community Outreach Library
651-266-7400

Baby & Toddler Storytime - Wednesdays, 6 p.m.

Baby Storytime - Thursdays in July, 10:30 a.m.
For ages 0-2.

Storytimes with Extra Summer Fun - Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Saint Anthony Park
651-642-0411

Baby Lapsit Storytimes

• Thursdays, July 10, 17, and 24 at 11:00 a.m.

Take part in rhymes, songs, and books, with a librarian leading the way! Call 651-642-0411 to sign up.

Sun Ray
651-501-6300

Play & Learn - Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon

Toys and storytimes for families and care givers with children ages birth to five years in a casual play environment.
Provided by Resources for Child Caring.

Preschool Storytimes - Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

West 7th
651-298-5516