The following Story Time programs have been cancelled:
- Story Time @ Riverview Public Library - Thursday, December 7 at 10:15 a.m. & 11 a.m.
- Family Story Time @ Riverview Public Library - Friday, December 8 at 10:15 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Attend a program at a different location.
Access programs on-demand from anywhere.
Story Time at Your Library
Join us for in-person Story Time events at select library branches.
The library wants you to have a special experience so:
- Attendance is limited to:
- Baby Story Time: 10 children + 1 parent each
- Toddler Time: 15 children + 1 parent each
- Story Time: 20 children + 1 parent each
- Bilingual Story Time: 20 children + 1 parent each
- Family Story Time: 20 children + 1 parent each
- Tickets will be available at the marked service desk 15 minutes prior to the event on a first-come, first-served basis.
- All programs will be the same at each location.
Baby Story Time (Ages Birth to 18 months)
10 children + 1 parent
Bond with your baby through books, bouncy rhymes, and songs in this lapsit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language development.
Toddler Time (Ages 18-36 months)
15 children + 1 parent
Enjoy books, rhymes, songs, and activities. This engaging program offers social interaction and builds reading skills.
Story Time (Ages 3-6 years)
20 children + 1 parent
Enjoy books, rhymes, songs, and activities. This engaging program offers social interaction and builds reading skills.
Bilingual Story Time (Ages 2-7 years)
20 children + 1 parent
Enjoy books, rhymes, songs, and activities in both English and Spanish. This engaging program offers social interaction and builds reading skills.
Family Story Time (Ages 2-7 years)
20 children + 1 parent
Enjoy books, rhymes, songs, and activities that the whole family can enjoy. This engaging program offers social interaction and builds reading skills. Also available on-demand on our YouTube channel.
Evening Story Time (Ages 2-6 years) - Virtual
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs while building early literacy skills. Grab a blanket and your favorite cuddly toy.
Parent Tip of the Week (Adults) – Virtual
Watch a quick video on the Story Time theme with our Early Literacy Specialists. Each week they highlight an Every Child Ready To Read skill to help you and your child get the most out of Story Time.
December 4 - 8
Nursery Rhyme
Baby Time
Toddler Time
Story Time
Family Story Time
Evening Story Time
Animals/Animales
Bilingual Story Time
December 11 - 15
Singing
Family Story Time
Evening Story Time
December 18 - 22
Snow
Toddler Time
Story Time
Family Story Time
Evening Story Time
December 25 - 29
2023 Favorites
Family Story Time
Evening Story Time
Read, Talk, Sing, Write, Play
Help your child be ready to read! Parents and caregivers are a child’s most important teacher. Do these early literacy activities together every day to help your child develop essential language skills.
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Read
Read together every day, even if only for a few minutes. Many children love to hear the same stories over and over, so find favorites!
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Talk
Talk throughout the day to your child. Point out what you are seeing and doing together, and ask lots of questions!
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Sing
Sing songs and nursery rhymes! Rhymes help your child learn new words and develop listening and memory skills.
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Write
Encourage scribbling! Keep crayons and paper on a table where your child can practice.
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Play
Have fun together! Playtime helps children learn important language and social skills.
From books and story times to family literacy workshops and more, we're here to support your child's learning.
Meet the Library’s Story Time Team
We are so excited to meet you and your child!
