Join us every Saturday in our children's area for a family-friendly Story Time with Sawyer, a certified therapy dog, and his human, Betsy!
Toddlers
Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for Toddler Time with Ms. Amberly! We will read stories, work out our wiggles, and sing some songs.
Play, Learn, and Grow Together!
From September 2 through September 30, our regular Patty Cake Baby Story Time will be replaced by the Play and Grow Family Place Workshops. Baby Story Time will return on October 7.
Join us for this special 5-week parent-child workshop designed to support early childhood development while strengthening the bond between children and their caregivers. Children ages 1–3 will enjoy hands-on play with toys and activities that encourage creativity, exploration, and learning.
Toddler-Time for Walkers & Non-talkers/Babblers
Read, sing, and grow with your young one. Meet other parents and help your child learn.
When & Where Day: Every TuesdayTimes: 10:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.Place: West University Library (2nd floor, kids' area) Who Can Come? (intended audience) Toddlers and their grown-upsThis class is best for toddlers, specifically walkers who are non-talkers/babblers..Note: We cannot host daycare groups or large clubs. How to Get TicketsYou must have a ticket to enter. Tickets are free
Toddler-Time for Walkers & Non-talkers/Babblers This Storytime focuses on the developmental needs for "Toddlers," specifically children who are walkers AND non-talkers or babblers.
So, seats and attendance for this Storytime give priority to "toddlers, who are walkers & non-talkers.
Thank you for your cooperation in holding space for and support of the age-appropriate developmental needs of children.
Read, sing, and grow with your young one. Meet other parents and help your child learn.
Join us for Preschool Story Time each Tuesday at 11:30 am where we will listen to stories, sing and dance, and do an occasional craft to explore creativity and also help build fine motor skills each week! Our program will be held in the children’s area of the Fairbanks Branch Library. This program is for children ages 3-6. Siblings are always welcome!
This program is provided in part by the generous support of the Friends of the Fairbanks Library.
Recommended for children 3 to 5 years old. Dance, shake, wiggle, and wear your child out with dancing, physical movement, and rhythm-based activities. You're never too young to P-A-R-T-Y!
Tickets are required for all programs, unless otherwise noted. They are free and available at 10:00 am when the library opens at the Children's Reference Desk. Tickets are limited and offered on a first come first served basis. Lines for the tickets sometimes form before the tickets are distributed. Tickets can run out very quickly so please plan accordingly.
Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for our very own live puppet show! Mr. David brings his own theatrics to classics with The Puppet Players Present.
This is a program perfect for the whole family. Tickets are available at the Children's desk 15 minutes before the start of Storytime. Capacity is limited, so please pick up a ticket before entering Storytime.
Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for Toddler Time with Ms. Amberly! We will read stories, work out our wiggles, and sing some songs.
Join us at the HCPL Stratford Branch Library for
Tiny Tots Storytime with other toddlers and parents/caregivers.
Storytime fosters early literacy skills and a love for reading in a cozy, welcoming environment. Books, stories, songs, movements and group play time. Come and develop your child’s early literacy skills in this supportive, community environment.