Storytimes

Library Lineup Newsletter, December 2023-February 2024

Regular storytimes are not held in December. Check our Events Calendar and the Library Lineup newsletter for additional special storytimes at some locations.

September 2023 to May 2024

Here is a current printable schedule of our Storytimes.

Storytimes at Lincoln City Libraries are designed to promote early literacy. Presenters share stories, songs and other activities that support language development, build vocabulary and instill a love of books.

Stay and Play

We invite children and parents to play with our developmental toys collection after our regularly scheduled Storytimes that are marked “Stay and Play“. We set this time aside because research shows the importance of unstructured play for children. This time also provides caregivers the opportunity to socialize.

Babies
For children birth to 18 months. An interactive parent-child time.
Eiseley Branch: Mondays, 10:35–10:55 a.m.
Gere Branch: Mondays, 10:05–10:25 a.m.
Tuesdays, 10:45-11:05 a.m.
Walt Branch: Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 11:00-11:20 a.m. Stay and Play for Babies, 11:20–11:45 a.m.

Toddler Time
For children ages 18-36 months. An interactive parent-child time.
Anderson Branch: Mondays, 10:30–10:50 a.m
Bethany Branch: Tuesdays, 10:30–10:50 a.m.
Eiseley Branch: Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10:35–10:55 a.m.
Gere Branch: Mondays, 10:40-11:00 a.m.
Walt Branch: Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10:15-10:35 a.m.

Preschoolers
For children ages three, four, and five.
Anderson Branch: Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m.
Bethany Branch: Thursdays, 10:30-11 a.m.
Eiseley Branch: Tuesdays, 7:00-7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10:30-11:00 a.m. Stay and Play 11:00-11:30 a.m.
Gere Branch: Thursdays, 10:45–11:15 a.m.
South Branch: Wednesdays, 10:30-11:00 a.m. Stay and Play 11:00-11:30 a.m.
Walt Branch: Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 11:00-11:30 a.m.

Mixed-Age
For children birth to age five.
Bennett Martin Public Library: Sundays, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Eiseley Branch: Sundays, 1:00-1:30 p.m.
Walt Branch: Saturdays, 10:30-11:00 a.m. Stay and Play 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Williams Branch: Thursdays, 10:30-11:00 a.m.

Music and Movement
For children 18 months to 5 years old and their caregivers. Dance, sing, play, wiggle and learn with our storytellers during this interactive parent-child storytime.
Gere Branch: Tuesdays, 10:05-10:35 a.m.
Wednesdays, 10:05-10:35 a.m. and 10:45-11:15 a.m.
Thursdays, 10:05-10:35 a.m. and 6:30-7:00 p.m.

Wee Workouts
For children two to five years old. Kids move, exercise and interact while experiencing the joy of books.
Eiseley Branch: Tuesdays, 10:35-10:55 a.m.

Mindful Movements
For children ages three, four, and five. This storytime uses mindfulness techniques and yoga to develop and hone social and emotional skills. A limited number of mats are available, but personal mats and blankets are welcome.
Walt Branch: The first and third Thursdays of the month; 2:00–2:30 p.m.

Full STEAM Ahead
This activity-based storytime for preschoolers will challenge critical thinking and problem-solving. Read, sing about and experience Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.
Walt Branch: The second and fourth Thursdays of the month; 2:00–2:30 p.m.

Sensory Storytime
For children ages three to eight. This storytime is for children who may need a little extra attention or a more controlled environment.
Eiseley Branch:
Fridays, 10:15–11:00 a.m.
Session 1: Sept. 8–Oct. 13
Session 2: Oct. 27–Nov. 17
Session 3: Jan. 5–Feb 9
Session 4: Feb. 23–March 29
Session 5: April 12–May 17

Gere Branch:
Saturdays, 9:15–10:00 a.m.
Session 1: Sept. 2–Oct. 7
Session 2: Oct. 28–Nov. 18
Session 3: Jan. 6– Feb. 10
Session 4: March 2–April 6
Session 5: April 27–May 18