This program is recommended for children 18 months to 3 years old and their parents or caregivers. It features books, songs, fingerplays, music, and movement.
Growing Readers & Early Literacy
Recommended for children 3 to 5 years old. This program is designed for children who are ready to sit and listen to stories in addition to enjoying songs, fingerplays, and action rhymes.
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.
Experience the magic of two languages at our Bilingual Storytime, specially designed for preschool and elementary-aged children. Each week features a fresh, exciting theme—from high-tech Robots to mythical Dragons. We go beyond the book with interactive games and hands-on instrument play to keep older kids engaged and moving. It’s the perfect blend of literacy, culture, and high-energy fun. 🎸 📚 🎮
Free tickets are required and are available starting 30 minutes before the program begins. Tickets are given out at the Kid's Information Desk.
Program designed for children 0-8 years old and their adults.
This story time includes stories, songs and activities. Please wear your pajamas and bring a favorite blanket or stuffed animal.
Surprise! Each child may choose one free book at the end of the program while supplies last.
Join us for Toddler Story Time, an early literacy program where we share stories, songs, and rhymes! This program is for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers.
Sunshine Baby Time is an early literacy program for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Please join us as we share early literacy tips, stories, songs, and fun!
In order to ensure the safety of our youngest patrons, this is a ticketed program. Free tickets will be available in the library on the morning of the program. First come, first served.
¡Cuentos, canciones, y actividades en español e inglés para niños de 2 a 6 años de edad y sus familias!
*Se necesita un ticket gratuito para participar. Los tickets estarán disponibles en la biblioteca 30 minutos antes de que comience el programa.
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Songs, stories, and activities in Spanish and English for children ages 2-6 years and their families.
*Free ticket required for admittance. Tickets available in the library 30 minutes before the start of the program.
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.
🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️ Tickets are required!
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.