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
Antioch Branch staff will be conducting Storytime in the Park programs at local parks this summer and Family Storytime on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m., Toddler Storytime Thursdays at 9:30 a.m., and Baby Storytime Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at the Claycomo Branch in June and July. Claycomo Branch staff will conduct their regularly scheduled storytimes which can be attended by all customers.
Blue Springs South
The Blue Springs South Branch is temporarily closed for renovations. During the closing, we recommend attending storytimes at the Blue Springs North and Grain Valley Branches.
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 9:30, 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)
Excelsior Springs
The Excelsior Springs Branch is temporarily closed for renovations. During the closing, we recommend attending storytimes at the Kearney Branch, Liberty Branch, and Woodneath Library Center.
Kearney
Storytime for Babies
Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Storytime for Toddlers
Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Storytime for Preschoolers
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Play & Learn
Saturdays (Days & times vary - view the schedule)
Lone Jack
Storytime for Families*
Wednesdays at 10:00 and 11:00 a.m.
Play & Learn*
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
*Beginning October 17, storytimes will take place at the Lone Jack Civic Center (509 S. Bynum Road, Lone Jack, MO 64070).
Oak Grove
During Oak Grove's closure, Storytimes for Families will be taking place on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.
August through October 9, storytimes will be taking place at Davis Memorial Center.
Platte City
The Platte City Branch is temporarily closed for renovations. During the closing, we recommend attending storytimes at the Weston, Boardwalk, Smithville, and Camden Point Branches.
Smithville
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)
Weston
Storytime for Families
Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.