Wondering where you can bring your infant, toddler or preschooler to hear a great story? Sometimes these story times include a craft, singing and other interactive activities. Read aloud events help build your child's reading comprehension skills, listening and social skills, audience etiquette, and, of course an enjoyment for reading.
Here are some places offering weekly and monthly story times. Be sure to check the website and/or social media for most up to date information.
Orange County Library Services hosts the following story times:
Location | Date/Time | Age and Description |
West Oaks Branch and Genealogy CenterWest Oaks - Sarchet Community Room | Thursdays10:15am - 10:40amStorybook Fun lasts approximately 25 minutes. | The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5. |
West Oaks Branch and Genealogy CenterWest Oaks - Sarchet Community Room | Thursdays 10:45am - 11:10amDesigned especially for toddlers, Toddler Time lasts approximately 20 minutes. | The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months. |
West Oaks Branch and Genealogy CenterWest Oaks - Sarchet Community Room | Thursdays 11:15am - 11:30amDesigned especially for babies, Tiny Tales lasts approximately 15 minutes. | The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months. |
Windermere BranchWindermere - Ask at Desk | Thursdays10:15am - 10:40amStorybook Fun lasts approximately 25 minutes. | The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5. |
Windermere BranchWindermere - Ask at Desk | Thursdays10:45am - 11:10amDesigned especially for toddlers, Toddler Time lasts approximately 20 minutes. | The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months. |
Windermere BranchWindermere - Ask at Desk | Thursdays 11:15am - 11:30amDesigned especially for babies, Tiny Tales lasts approximately 15 minutes. | The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months. |
Winter Garden BranchWinter Garden - Program Area | Fridays 10:15am - 10:40amStorybook Fun lasts approximately 25 minutes. | The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5. |
Winter Garden BranchWinter Garden - Program Area | Fridays10:45am - 11:10amDesigned especially for toddlers, Toddler Time lasts approximately 20 minutes. | The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months. |
Winter Garden BranchWinter Garden - Program Area | Fridays11:15am - 11:30amDesigned especially for babies, Tiny Tales lasts approximately 15 minutes. | The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months. |
Winter Garden BranchWinter Garden - Program Area | Most Wednesdays 10:30am - 11:00am | Help your child develop key early-literacy skills through music, movement, and stories in this bilingual story time featuring books and songs in English and Spanish. Ages 2 – 5. Check the site to make sure it is taking place on the Wednesday you are planning to go. |
Library Pop-Up: Horizon West 15572 Marina Bay Drive, Winter Garden, FL 34787 | Occasional Saturdays at 10:30am and Wednesdays 11:00am | Enjoy a storytime and craft program filled with fun for the whole family right in your own neighborhood! |
The porch of the Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center at the Town of Oakland. Location: 126 West Petris Ave, Oakland, FL, 34760. | First Thursday of each month 10:00-11:00am | Age not specified |
| Leu Gardens Harry P. Leu Gardens | 1920 North Forest Avenue | Orlando, FL | Most first Mondays of the month, may also be a free admission day. Story Time Schedule 10:00 – 10:15 Infants up to 18 months 10:20 – 10:35 Toddlers, 18 months – 2 years old 10:40 – 11:00 Preschoolers, 3 – 5 years old | Share stories, songs and fun with your little one. This is a free indoor event for families with newborns to preschool age children. |
