Raise your child to be a reader by bringing them to storytime at the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. Each of the Library’s 41 locations offers storytimes that are designed to be fun and aid in the development of your child’s early literacy skills.
Choose from the following storytime options:
Library Babies
Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories and movement!
Recommended for ages 6 months – 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Encourage emerging language skills with books, rhymes, music and fun. For toddlers and their caregivers.
Recommended for ages 18 months – 36 months.
Movers & Shakers
You and your child will shake it together! Sing, dance and enjoy music, movement and fun!
Recommended for ages 1 – 4.
Special Needs Storytime
Special needs children and their parent/caregiver share a reading adventure in a fun and safe environment!
Recommended for ages 1 – 6.
Registration required.
Please note: parents and caregivers are expected to stay with children during all storytimes.
Contact your local branch or visit our program calendar for storytime dates and locations. Visit this webpage to learn simple activities to help your child get ready to read.