Early literacy storytimes help children develop these skills through Talking, Singing, Reading, Writing, and Playing. Your child's early literacy journey will include picture books, music, fingerplays, movement activities, literacy tips, and more. Use the information listed below to select the programs right for your children:
- Early Literacy Storytime for Babies
0 - 18 months and a caregiver - Early Literacy Storytime for Toddlers
18 - 36 months and a caregiver - Early Literacy Storytime for Preschoolers
3 - 5 years and a caregiver - Early Literacy Storytime for Families
families of all ages - Play & Learn
special preschool playtime to strengthen early literacy skills.
All Toddler, Preschool, and Family Storytimes will be participating in a Kindergarten Readiness series this fall. Learn more.
Please call ahead if you are planning to bring a group as many branches offer special group programs. If school is not in session, please check with your local branch to see if they will be having Storytime.
Antioch
Storytime for Babies
Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
Storytime for Toddlers*
Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.
Storytime for Families*
Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
*During the summer, some storytimes will be held at local parks. Contact the Antioch Branch for more info.
Boardwalk
Storytime for Families
Mondays at 6:00 p.m.
(Days vary - view the schedule)
Storytime for Babies
Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.
Storytime for Toddlers
Tuesdays at 10:15 & 11:00 a.m.
Thursdays at 10:15 & 11:00 a.m.
Storytime for Preschoolers
Wednesdays at 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Play & Learn
Fridays at 10:30 a.m. (Days vary - view the schedule)
Sundays at 2:00 p.m. (Days vary - view the schedule)
Buckner
Storytime for Families*
Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
Play & Learn*
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
*Beginning August 1, Buckner's storytimes and Play & Learns will take place at Vault Studios (333 S. Hudson St., Buckner, MO). Learn about the upcoming renovations.
Farview Neighborhood Library
Family Storytime
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Red Bridge
Storytime for Families*
Mondays & Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
2nd Thursdays at 2:00 p.m.
Play & Learn*
1st & 3rd Fridays at 10:00 a.m.
2nd Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
*All storytimes will be cancelled while Red Bridge is closed for renovations beginning August 21. Learn more about the renovations.
Smithville
Storytime for Babies
Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.
Storytime for Toddlers
Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Storytime for Preschoolers
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Storytime for Families
Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. (Days vary - view the schedule)