Growing Readers & Early Literacy

By admin, Sat, 03/07/2026 - 03:00


Little Sprouts Baby Story Time is a ticketed story time that is every Tuesday at 11 am at the Katy Library. Please make sure to arrive early to receive a ticket. This event is for non-walking babies only. We ask that older children are left out for safety.

By admin, Fri, 03/06/2026 - 12:00

Join us every Monday at 11:30 AM for a Storytime adventure tailored for our friends aged 0 to 6. Whether your little one is a cuddly newborn or a curious local explorer, they'll love our mix of whimsical tales, catchy songs, and active rhymes. Bring along a favorite stuffed animal or a cozy blanket and let’s make some magic together! 📖👶🥁🎶

By admin, Fri, 03/06/2026 - 00:00

Promotes early literacy skills. The program features reading, singing, talking, writing and playing. We will help give you the resources you need to expand your child’s skills, preparing them to read. Recommended for children ages 2-5 years, it features age appropriate stories, songs, and fingerplays. Story time is an excellent way to bond with your child, boost their vocabulary, and hopefully raise a lifelong reader. Studies have shown that regularly reading to your child can increase their attention span, boost their emotional intelligence, and flex their imagination.

By admin, Thu, 03/05/2026 - 00:00

Join us every Tuesday at 10:30 am for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts using best practices of the Every Child Ready to Read program. You and your children will have fun while honing skills necessary to be ready to read!

By admin, Wed, 03/04/2026 - 18:00

Join with other toddlers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Toddler Time uses age-appropriate stories, songs and playing to engage toddlers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards toddlers ages 18 months through 3 years.

By admin, Wed, 03/04/2026 - 06:00

Enjoy some time to bond with your baby and meet new friends. This program is for babies and will feature lap-sit stories, songs, activities and time to socialize with others. Story time is an excellent way to bond with your child, boost their vocabulary, and hopefully raise a lifelong reader. Studies have shown that regularly reading to your child can increase their attention span, boost their emotional intelligence, and flex their imagination. A free ticket is required and can be picked up at the information desk 30 minutes prior to the program.

By admin, Wed, 03/04/2026 - 06:00

Join us every Monday at 11:30 AM for a Storytime adventure tailored for our friends aged 0 to 6. Whether your little one is a cuddly newborn or a curious local explorer, they'll love our mix of whimsical tales, catchy songs, and active rhymes. Bring along a favorite stuffed animal or a cozy blanket and let’s make some magic together! 📖👶🥁🎶

By admin, Tue, 03/03/2026 - 21:00

Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 am for songs, stories and fingerplays designed to develop your child's early literacy skills. Plus there is plenty of time for the children to play and for caregivers to socialize. Fun for  toddlers and their caregivers!

By admin, Tue, 03/03/2026 - 09:00

Join us at the HCPL West University Branch Library for

Baby Storytime with other babies 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.

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