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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Locations & Times

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

Register Online

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
Old Mother Hubbard by Jane Cabrera
Toddler Time
Each Peach Pear Plum by Janet Ahlberg
Hickory Dickory Dog by Alison Murray
Story Time
After the Fall by Dan Santat
Ninja Red Riding Hood by Corey Rosen Schwartz
Family Story Time
Pat-a-cake by Hazel Quintanilla
After the Fall by Dan Santat
Evening Story Time
Hickory Dickory Dog by Alison Murray

Animals/Animales

December 11 - 15

Singing

Toddler Time
We Are Music by Brandon Stosuy
Jazz Baby by Lisa Wheeler
Story Time
A Song of Frutas by Margarita Engle
The Nuts by Eric Litwin
Family Story Time
Salsa Lullaby by Jen Arena
Berry Song by Michaela Goade
Evening Story Time

December 18 - 22

Snow

Baby Time
Snow Kisses by Judi Abbot
The Itsy Bitsy Snowman by Jeffrey Burton
Toddler Time
In the Snow by Elizabeth Spurr
Story Time
Let's Play in the Snow by Sam McBratney
Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner
Family Story Time
In the Snow by Elizabeth Spurr
Snow Kisses by Judi Abbot
Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner
Evening Story Time
Winter Is Here by Kevin Henkes
The Itsy Bitsy Snowman by Jeffrey Burton
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats

December 25 - 29

2023 Favorites

Baby Time
Butterfly Counting by Jerry Pallotta
Fly! by Karl Edwards
Family Story Time
A Dress With Pockets by Lily Murray
Good Night Florida by Adam Gamble
Evening Story Time
Louis by Tom Lichtenheld
Race Car Dreams by Sharon Chriscoe
5 Ways to Raise a Reader

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.

  • 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!
  • Talk Talk throughout the day to your child. Point out what you are seeing and doing together, and ask lots of questions!
  • Sing Sing songs and nursery rhymes! Rhymes help your child learn new words and develop listening and memory skills.
  • Write Encourage scribbling! Keep crayons and paper on a table where your child can practice.
  • 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!

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Allison
Coordinator
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Allison
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Chloe
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Crissy
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Dena
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Jeff
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LaToya
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Mehkii
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Sam