Storytimes

Fall Storytimes run September 6 - December 17, 2022

Phone-a-Story: Call 970-829-1301 Everybody loves a good story, and now you can call in 24/7 to enjoy one whenever you're in the mood! Phone-a-Story features a new story, song, or rhyme in English and Spanish each week, and you can call in and listen as many times as you want. Just phone in anytime and follow the directions.

For a story in English, press 1
For a story in Spanish, press 2
For a story in French, press 3

Virtual Storytimes available for on-demand viewing on our YouTube channel.

Storytime Values

Library Storytime is a research-based program that intentionally supports reading acquisition for all families with birth to preschool-aged children.

Storytime honors and respects the commonalities and differences of all people by introducing and sharing books, fingerplays, rhymes, and other materials with children and their caregivers that celebrate the ideas and perspectives of people from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, age, race, culture, ability, gender identity and national origin.

The titles, activities, and materials we share promote a positive sense of self and help children see themselves and their lives reflected in ways that do not shame, isolate or limit them. These materials also help children see the diversity in the world and encourage them to explore and embrace it.

Resources used by staff for storytime planning include current publications, professional experiences such as continuing education workshops, library and education colleagues, input from community members, and other varied sources.

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All Ages Storytime

This storytime is for children of all ages and their caregivers.

DIY Stories and Songs

Drop in to read, sing, play and connect with other humans! Literacy-based activity centers are ready for a self-guided, self-paced do-it-yourself story time. Designed for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and accompanying adults. Please observe room capacity limits.

Ages 4+ Storytime

Explore stories through talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing! Storytime supports reading readiness while celebrating all people. This storytime is for children ages 4 and up and their caregivers.

Toddler Storytime

Explore stories through talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing! Storytime supports reading readiness while celebrating all people. This storytime is for children ages 2-3 and their caregivers.

Baby Storytime

Explore stories through talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing! Storytime supports reading readiness while celebrating all people. This storytime is for children ages birth to 2 and their caregivers.

Bilingual Storytime

Explore stories through talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing! Storytime supports reading readiness while celebrating all people. This storytime is for children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers.

¡Explora historias a través de la conversación, el canto, la lectura, la escritura y el juego! La hora del cuento favorece el aprendizaje de la lectura mientras celebra a todas las personas. Esta hora del cuento es para niños desde recién nacidos hasta los 5 años y sus cuídadores.

Noches en Familia

A time for children's stories, snacks, crafts, puppets and music in Spanish. This event is free and open to all ages.

Un espacio de historias para niños, snacks, manualidades, títeres y música en español. Este programa es gratuito y para público de todas las edades.

Rincon de Cuentos

Storytellers travel through the District to share engaging stories, songs, and more! The program is in English and Spanish and is recommended for families with children under age 6, but all ages are welcome.

Story Express

Storytellers travel through the District to share engaging stories, songs, fingerplays, and more! This program is recommended for families with children under age 6, but all ages are welcome.

World Language Storytime

Come to enjoy languages from around the world through children's stories, crafts, puppets and music presented by PRPLD staff, CSU students and community volunteers. This event is free and open to all ages.