Story Times For Kids
Research confirms that hearing stories read aloud is an important step on the road to reading success for young children. We offer several story times designed for kids from birth to age 5 at all of our locations, from basic rhymes to movement and music. Join us and cultivate a love of reading in your child early on!
| Main Library | Burbank Branch |
| Peaks Island Branch | Riverton Branch |
Peaks Island Rhythm & Rhymers!
Upcoming Events:
Jun19
Rhythm & Rhymes for Babies10:30am - 11:00am
Location: Main Library, Sam L. Cohen Children’s Library Audience: Kids & Families Children ages birth-24 months and their caregivers are invited to join us for songs, rhymes, finger plays, stories and movement every Wednesday.
Jun21
Tales for Twos10:30am - 11:00am
Location: Main Library, Sam L. Cohen Children’s Library Audience: Kids & Families Two year olds and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and movement every Friday
Jun21
Preschool Story Time at Riverton10:45am - 11:30am
Location: Riverton Branch Audience: Kids & Families, Kids Programs, Early Literacy Kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, crafts, and songs every Friday!
Jun25
Preschool Story Time - Guest Reader10:30am - 11:00am
Location: Main Library, Sam L. Cohen Children’s Library Audience: Kids & Families Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories with special guest readers on Tuesdays at 10:30. This week: Amanda Panda
Jun26
Rhythm & Rhymes for Babies10:30am - 11:00am
Location: Main Library, Sam L. Cohen Children’s Library Audience: Kids & Families Children ages birth-24 months and their caregivers are invited to join us for songs, rhymes, finger plays, stories and movement every Wednesday.
Jun28
Tales for Twos10:30am - 11:00am
Location: Main Library, Sam L. Cohen Children’s Library Audience: Kids & Families Two year olds and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and movement every Friday
Jun28
Preschool Story Time at Riverton10:45am - 11:30am
Location: Riverton Branch Audience: Kids & Families, Kids Programs, Early Literacy Kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, crafts, and songs every Friday!
Jul02
Preschool Story Time - Guest Reader10:30am - 11:00am
Location: Main Library, Sam L. Cohen Children’s Library Audience: Kids & Families Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories with special guest readers on Tuesdays at 10:30 This week: Kelley Blue, Teen Librarian
Jul03
Rhythm & Rhymes for Babies10:30am - 11:00am
Location: Main Library, Sam L. Cohen Children’s Library Audience: Kids & Families Children ages birth-24 months and their caregivers are invited to join us for songs, rhymes, finger plays, stories and movement every Wednesday.
Jul05
Tales for Twos10:30am - 11:00am
Location: Main Library, Sam L. Cohen Children’s Library Audience: Kids & Families Two year olds and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and movement every Friday
Jul09
Preschool Story Time - Guest Reader10:30am - 11:00am
Location: Main Library, Sam L. Cohen Children’s Library Audience: Kids & Families Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories with special guest readers on Tuesdays at 10:30 This week: Meg Gray, Science and Technology Librarian
Jul10
Rhythm & Rhymes for Babies10:30am - 11:00am
Location: Main Library, Sam L. Cohen Children’s Library Audience: Kids & Families Children ages birth-24 months and their caregivers are invited to join us for songs, rhymes, finger plays, stories and movement every Wednesday.
Jul12
Tales for Twos10:30am - 11:00am
Location: Main Library, Sam L. Cohen Children’s Library Audience: Kids & Families Two year olds and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and movement every Friday
Jul12
Preschool Story Time at Riverton10:45am - 11:30am
Location: Riverton Branch Audience: Kids & Families, Kids Programs, Early Literacy Kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, crafts, and songs every Friday!
Jul16
Preschool Story Time - Guest Reader10:30am - 11:00am
Location: Main Library, Sam L. Cohen Children’s Library Audience: Kids & Families Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories with special guest readers on Tuesdays at 10:30. This week: Girl Scouts (Meghan Jellison)
Jul17
Rhythm & Rhymes for Babies10:30am - 11:00am
Location: Main Library, Sam L. Cohen Children’s Library Audience: Kids & Families Children ages birth-24 months and their caregivers are invited to join us for songs, rhymes, finger plays, stories and movement every Wednesday.
Jul19
Tales for Twos10:30am - 11:00am
Location: Main Library, Sam L. Cohen Children’s Library Audience: Kids & Families Two year olds and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and movement every Friday
Jul19
Preschool Story Time at Riverton10:45am - 11:30am
Location: Riverton Branch Audience: Kids & Families, Kids Programs, Early Literacy Kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, crafts, and songs every Friday!
Jul23
Preschool Story Time - Guest Reader10:30am - 11:00am
Location: Main Library, Sam L. Cohen Children’s Library Audience: Kids & Families Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories with special guest readers on Tuesdays at 10:30 This week: Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (Reba Askari)
Jul24
Rhythm & Rhymes for Babies10:30am - 11:00am
Location: Main Library, Sam L. Cohen Children’s Library Audience: Kids & Families Children ages birth-24 months and their caregivers are invited to join us for songs, rhymes, finger plays, stories and movement every Wednesday.