Storytime
Storytimes for children ages 5 and younger are held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the year. Adults must accompany their children. Storytimes are free and are generally drop-in attendance (no signups). For a full schedule of storytimes and other children's activities, please see our Events Calendar.
Summer Schedule
Books, Babies, and Bubbles
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. ages 0-2
Books, babies, and bubbles is an outdoor storytime on the plaza. Bring your outdoor chairs or picnic blankets and enjoy 20 minutes of stories and songs followed by outdoor playtime with chalk and bubbles. Children need to be accompanied by an adult. Event is weather dependent. No registration required, and you do not need a library card to attend.
Schedule as follows (select Wednesdays):
June 10, June 17, June 24
July 8, July 15, July 39
*June 10th event has been canceled due to a schedule conflict. Events will begin June 17th.
*No storytimes the holiday weeks of July 4th or July 24th
Summer Storytime
Mondays & Tuesdays at 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. ages 3-6 years
Classes will include stories, songs, and a craft and last 45 minutes. Children need to be accompanied by an adult. You do not need a library card to attend, but registration is required as class size is limited.
(Please note classes during the same week will feature the same stories, songs, and craft. Please register for only one per week).
Schedule as follows (Select Mondays & Tuesdays):
June 8 & 9, June 15 & 16, June 22 & 23
July 6 & 7, July 13 & 14, July 27 & 28
*No storytimes the holiday weeks of July 4th or July 24th
Evening Storytime
6:00 p.m. the last Thursday of every month
Evening storytime for children ages 3-5. Adults must accompany their children. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Storytimes include stories, songs, and activities followed by a craft. No library card is required to attend and no registration is needed!
Schedule:
June- 25
July- 30
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Help prepare your children for kindergarten through the world of books! Creating a daily habit of reading together is a fun and easy way to interact with young children while helping build early literacy skills.
This program invites parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5 to read 1,000 books to them during their first five years of life.
How to participate
- Pick up a tracking sheet at the library.
- Read to your child and mark off every book read.
- Bring the tracking sheet to the library for a sticker and prize at every 100 book milestone.
- Upon completion of the program each child receives a free book and their name will be added to our 1,000 books display.
Does reading 1,000 books seem challenging?
We promise it's not as hard as you think!
- 3 books a day for 1 year- 1,095 books
- 1 book a day for 3 years - 1,095 books
For questions or more information about this program, please call or contact the Children's Librarian.
Pages & Paws with Farnham
Reading is more fun with a friend—especially one with paws! Join us for Pages & Paws with Farnham, a special reading program where children can read aloud to Farnham, a lovable and friendly therapy dog. Reading to a non-judgmental listener like Farnham helps young readers build confidence, improve fluency, and develop a love of books in a relaxed and supportive environment. Perfect for emerging and reluctant readers!
Readers in grades K-5 can register for a 10 minute one-on-one reading session with Farnham to practice their reading skills. A guardian must be present with each child during the session. Please arrive 5 minutes before your session begins so we can stay on schedule!
Stuffed animal sleepovers are special evening storytimes where children ages 3-6 can leave a stuffie to participate in an exclusive sleepover party at the library!