Storytime is not only fun but also packed with amazing developmental benefits for babies and young children! By making Storytime a regular part of your child's routine, you're giving them a fantastic opportunity to bond, learn, and grow. It sparks their imagination, builds a love for reading, and playfully supports their overall development.
Our local libraries offer wonderful Storytimes, making it a fantastic indoor activity on cold or rainy days! It’s a cozy and fun way to keep your little ones entertained, engaged, and learning while staying warm and dry.
Here is a list of regular Storytimes in our area:
Always check the Library website for any schedule changes to ensure you don't miss out on these exciting Storytime sessions!
Washington County Libraries |
Check Washington County Library Events for updates/changes.
RH Stafford Library – Woodbury
Baby Storytime
Mondays – 10:30am-11:00am
Storytime
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays - 10:30am – 11:00 am
Special: Music & Movement Storytime
Once a month on Saturdays – 10:30am-11:00am
Park Grove Library – Cottage Grove
Storytime
Wednesdays, Fridays – 10:30am-11:00am
Baby Storytime
Thursdays – 9:45am-10:15am
Library Playdate
Select Saturdays – 10:00am-1:00pm
Valley Library – Lakeland
Storytime
Mondays – 10:30am-11:00am
Oakdale Library
Storytime & Playtime
Mondays – 10:00am-11:00am
Oakdale Discovery Center
Storytime
Last Wednesday of Every Month – 10:30am-11:30am
Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park
Storytime
First Tuesday of every month – 10:30am-11:00am
(This is also Free Entrance Park day)
Lake Elmo Library
Storytime
Fridays – 10:30am-11:00am
Wildwood Library – Mahtomedi
Storytime
Mondays – 10:30am-11:00am
Stillwater Library
Visit Stillwater Library for updates/changes.
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays – 10:30am-11:00am and 11:30am-12pm (repeat)
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Thursdays – 10:30am-11am
Second Saturdays Preschool Storytime
Second Saturdays – 10:30am-11:00am
Bayport Library
Visit Bayport Library for updates/changes.
Storytime
Tuesdays – 10:30am-11am
Baby Storytime
Thursdays – 10:30am-11:15am
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Newport |
Newport Library
Visit Newport Library Events for updates/changes.
Storytime
Saturdays – 3pm-3:30pm
Dakota County Libraries |
Pleasant Hill Library – Hastings
Visit Pleasant Hill Library for updates/changes
Storytime
Tuesdays – 10am-10:30am
Baby Storytime
Thursdays – 10am-10:30am
No matter your schedule or location, there’s a Storytime at a library waiting for you.
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