Stillwater Public Library Storytimes
Join us for engaging storytimes for children and their families and caregivers, specifically designed with early literacy learning in mind.
Featured Storytimes
Wednesday Preschool Storytimes
Wednesdays in January – April:
Join Baby Bear and Miss Kim for stories, songs, poems and more to nurture early literacy skills on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM and again at 11:30 AM. 10:30 AM is the busier storytime. Consider coming at 11:30 AM if you prefer more space and fewer people. No registration is required.
Preschool Storytime is designed for preschool learners, ages 3 to 5, to help prepare them for school. Children will have fun while practicing important skills like group participation, self-regulation and alphabet knowledge.
For our youngest learners, Baby & Toddler Storytime may be a better fit as it is specifically geared to ages birth to 2 and their caregivers.
Location:
Storytimes are typically held in the Margaret Rivers Room on the upper level of the library. On Wednesday, April 9, Preschool Storytime will be moved to the magazine area on the lower level as we prepare for the Friends of the Library Used Book Sale in the Margaret Rivers Room.
Storytime Breaks:
On Wednesday, February 26, there will be music and movement with special guest Wendy’s Wiggle, Jiggle & Jam at 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM instead of preschool storytime. In May, we take a break from our regular storytimes as we prepare for Summer Explorers – our summer reading program.
Second Saturday Storytimes
Second Saturday of Each Month:
Join Baby Bear and Miss Kim at 10:30 AM on the second Saturday of each month for stories, songs, poems and more to encourage the development of early literacy skills. No registration is required.
Location:
Storytimes are typically held in the Margaret Rivers Room on the upper level of the library. On Saturday, April 12, storytime will be moved to the magazine area on the lower level as we prepare for the Friends of the Library Used Book Sale in the Margaret Rivers Room.
Baby & Toddler Storytimes
Thursdays from January 2 – May 1:
On Thursdays at 10:30 AM, Miss Erin will present a storytime that includes books, songs, fingerplays and body movement. Stay for developmentally appropriate playtime afterward! No registration is required.
Baby & Toddler Storytime is designed for ages 0-2. Through songs, rhymes, and readings from large picture books, Miss Erin creates a relaxed atmosphere and engages with children at their level. With a significant focus on empowering caregivers with ideas for songs, games, and repetition that can be enjoyed at home, storytime serves as a support and inspiration for the daily magical moments between caregivers and their little ones.
For children ages 3-5, consider attending Preschool Storytime on Wednesdays and the second Saturday of each month. Preschool Storytime is geared to helping prepare these young learners for school.
Location:
Storytimes are held in the Margaret Rivers Room on the upper level of the library.
Storytime Breaks:
Baby & Toddler Storytime won’t be held on April 10. After May 1, we take a break from our regular storytimes to prepare for Summer Explorers – our summer reading program.
Storytime Calendar
More Resources
Missing storytime at the library or at school?
Check out these online storytime options or tune into virtual reading and learning offerings with authors and illustrators.
Stillwater Storytimes & Programs
- Stillwater Public Library Virtual Storytime – Visit our YouTube page to view select recorded storytimes. There will be singing, talking, reading, writing and playing.
- Stillwater Public Library Programs – Check out our full calendar of upcoming programs for kids, teens and adults.
Other Storytimes
- Brightly Storytime – A video collection of full-length picture books read aloud.
- Storyline Online – Videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creative illustrations.
- Story Time From Space – Videos of astronauts read children’s books from the International Space Station!
- KidLit TV Read Out Loud – KitLitTV features a range of shows including storytimes, drawing lessons, interviews and more.
Authors, Illustrators and Celebrities
- Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems – Archived from 2020.
- Write. Right. Rite: Grab the Mic Series – National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Jason Reynolds, is launching a weekly videos series. The biweekly video series will inspire young people to tell their own stories.
- Making Space with Christian Robinson – This video series invites everyone to join in making something together. Creativity has the power to heal and everyone has a creative spark. These videos help you explore yours!
- Dav Pilkey at Home – Find fun and free activities from Dog Man author Dav Pilkey.
- Draw Every Day with JJK – Archived webcasts with author and illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka.
- Stimola Literary Studio – A collection of live stream events for kids, tweens, and teens by professional authors and illustrators.
- Todd Parr on YouTube – Listen to Todd Parr read “The Worry Book” and his other books on his YouTube channel.
- Oliver Jeffers on Instagram – Archived readings.
- Mac Barnett on Instagram – Archived readings.
- Kate Messner – Favorite authors and illustrators share resources for virtual reading and learning (Spring 2020).