Storytimes

Join us for books, rhymes, songs, and more!

We offer Storytime varieties carefully planned based on a child’s age group and developmental abilities. Stick around once the Storytime ends to play in our interactive 6 by 6 Early Literacy spaces! Space is limited at Storytimes — pick up a free ticket at the Questions Desk when you arrive.

Choose a Storytime

We offer Storytimes for different ages and developmental abilities. If you have children in different age groups, we encourage you to join us for a Family Storytime or the variety best suited for the youngest child. Older siblings are always welcome. Each child is unique, but we recommend the following ages for the different Storytime varieties:

Baby Storytime:
Birth to 18 months and a caregiver

Movin' and Groovin' Rhyme Time:
12 months to 24 months and a caregiver

Toddler Storytime:
18 months to 3 years and a caregiver

Preschool Storytime:
3-6 years and a caregiver

Family Storytime:
Fun for the whole family!

Storytime Fun at Home

6 by 6 videos on Storytimes

6 by 6 Rhyme: Here is the Beehive

Join Mary as she sings Here is the Beehive!

6 by 6 Rhymes: Big Baby

Join Grace and Johnny as they sing an original rhyme called Big Baby!

6 by 6 Rhymes: Flower Bloom

Join Becky for the rhyme Flower Bloom!

Great Read Alouds

"It's all good" with Pete the Cat!

New Picture Books

6 by 6 Ready to Read: Nurture a Reader

Books about neuroplasticity, early literacy skills, and techniques to help you foster a lifelong love of books and reading in your baby.

More Storytime Picks

Search and Find By Picture

Search-and-Find books that have you seek based on pictures, no words required. Readers of all literacy levels can participate in the search!

Picturebooks about War

If children are asking difficult questions about war, these picturebooks may help begin answering them in ways they can understand.

JoCoLibrary - Preschool - Dinosaurs

Check out these dinosaur picks for preschoolers!

Love is All Around

How does your family and community say I love you?

Storytime with Becky Carleton - Spring 2026

Becky Carleton's Spring '26 Storytime goodies are here - the songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and library items recommended for checkout!

6 by 6 Ready to Read: Nurture a Reader

Books about neuroplasticity, early literacy skills, and techniques to help you foster a lifelong love of books and reading in your baby.

There's No Place Like Home

Chidrens' books about homes and houses.

Fun Read-Aloud Toddler Picture Books from 2025

Kids benefit in many ways from hearing books read aloud. These fun 2025 picture books are great picks to read aloud to your little ones.

Picture books about unusual animals

Why do kittens & puppies get all the love? Enjoy these adorable picture books about capybaras, quokkas, axolotls, & naked mole rats.

Our Favorite Board Books Read in 2025 🍎

Here are the board books my toddler daughter and I loved the most that we read this year.

Our Favorite Board Books Read in 2025

Here are the board books my toddler daughter and I loved the most that we read this year.

Thought-provoking & Perspective-shifting Picture Books

These picture books all explore concepts and ideas in philosophical ways that captures the wonder of readers all ages.

Yeti for snow

Yeti or not winter weather is here! Check out these titles featuring Yetis and abominable snowmen to embrace the season & the falling snow.

Rhythm and Music

Perfect for ages 0–4, these stories and picture books celebrate beat, movement, and sound!

Family Found Through Adoption

Let's bring awareness to the different ways one can find and build family!

Hide-and-Seek Books

Enjoy finding fun gems hidden in the pictures of these seek and find books.
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