Storytimes

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Preschool Storytimes
Toddler Time
Storytimes for Families and Elementary School Children

Photo of Storytime Preschool Storytimes

Preschool Storytime is for children ages 3, 4 and 5. To ensure a quality Storytime for them, interruptions and distractions, such as younger children in the room, should be minimized.

Preschool Storytime supports early literacy by offering:

  • Vocabulary development
  • Experiences with a variety of literature
  • Children's participation in language-related activities
Storytimes are held at the following times and locations:

Bennett Martin Library
136 S. 14th Street
(402) 441-8566
Thursdays, 10:15 to 10:45 AM
No preschool storytime January 7 and 14

Anderson Branch Library
3635 Touzalin Avenue
(402) 441-8540
Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11:00 AM

Bethany Branch Library
1810 North Cotner Blvd.
(402) 441-8550
Thursdays, 10:30 to 11:00 AM

Eiseley Branch Library
1530 Superior Street
(402) 441-4250
Tuesdays, 7:00 to 7:30 PM
Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:00 AM
Thursdays, 10:30 to 11:00 AM

Gere Branch Library (Please see this note about Gere's room capacity)
2400 S. 56th Street
(402) 441-8560
Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11:00 AM
Thursdays, 10:30 to 11:00 AM

South Branch Library
2675 South Street
(402) 441-8570
Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:00 AM and 2:00 to 2:30 PM
No preschool storytime in May

Walt Branch Library
6701 S. 14th Street
(402) 441-4460
Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11:00 AM
Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:00 AM
No preschool storytime in May

Williams Branch Library
5000 Mike Scholl Street
(402) 441-8580
Thursdays, 7:00 to 7:30 PM


Toddler Time
Lincoln City Libraries invites parents and their children ages 18 to 36 months to participate in Toddler Time! Parents and children attend together, to enjoy some reading aloud, singing, playing, and dancing - together! It's a great way to enjoy library time with other children and adults.

Toddler Time is provided at these locations:

Anderson Branch Library
3635 Touzalin Avenue
(402) 441-8540
Mondays, 10:30 to 10:50 AM

Eiseley Branch Library
1530 Superior Street
(402) 441-4250
Wednesdays, 10:35 to 10:55 AM
Thursdays, 10:35 to 10:55 AM

Gere Branch Library (Please see this note about Gere's room capacity)
2400 S. 56th Street
(402) 441-8560
Tuesdays, 10:00 to 10:20 and 10:35 to 10:55 AM
Thursdays, 10:00 to 10:20 and 10:35 to 10:55 AM

Walt Branch Library
6701 S. 14th Street
(402) 441-4460
Tuesdays, 10:30 to 10:50 AM
Wednesdays, 10:30 to 10:50 AM

 Storytimes for Families and Elementary School Children

Williams Branch Library, 5000 Mike Scholl Street, 441-8580, presents storytimes for elementary-aged children. These storytimes include books and related activities. Free of charge, no preregistration is necessary. Mondays, 4:15-5:00 PM.

Family Nights at Gere Branch Library, 2400 S. 56th Street, 441-8560, feature a 7:00 PM storytime intended for children ages 3 to 6, with the whole family encouraged to attend together. Make-and-take crafts are available from 6:30 to 7:00 PM.
Wednesday, January 27: Pirates Ahoy! Come dressed as a pirate!
Wednesday, March 24: Fancy Nancy Soiree: Dress in your favorite outfit and join in the fun!

Family Nights at Walt Branch Library, 6701 S. 14th Street, 441-4460, feature a 7:00 PM storytime intended for children ages 3 to 6, with the whole family encouraged to attend together. Make-and-take crafts are available from 6:30 to 7:00 PM.
Tuesday, January 12: Pajama-rama! It's P.J. night!
Tuesday, February 9: Roar With the Dinosaurs
Tuesday, March 9: Super Heroes @ the Library
Tuesday, April 13: Zoom, Zoom, Zoom! Let's Visit the Moon!
Tuesday, May 11: How Does Your Garden Grow?