Summer Storytimes and Activities in Huntsville, Madison and Madison County

We absolutely love the local libraries’ annual Summer Reading Program, and if you’re not bringing your kids to participate, you are really missing out! It’s a great way to keep them reading this summer and the quality of programs the libraries hosts just can’t be beat.

But keeping up with all the storytime schedules at all the branches can get tricky, plus there are some events happening at the bookstores and other local library systems. So we put together this at-a-glance list just for busy parents!

Please note this schedule is for SUMMER 2025 programs only, and if there’s one you are especially excited about attending we recommend calling that branch to double check the date and time has not changed before you head over.

Library Story Times and Activities During 2025 Summer

Ages 3 & Under

Downtown Huntsville Public Library

• Baby Lapsit | Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays | 9:30 a.m.
• ABC Storytime | Mondays | 10:00 a.m.

Gurley Public Library

• Tunes & Tales Storytime | Tuesdays | 11:00 a.m.

Madison Public Library

• Baby Storytime | Mondays | 9:30 a.m.
• Toddler Storytime | Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays | 9:30 a.m.

Monrovia Public Library

• Toddler Storytime | Tuesdays | 10:00 a.m.

New Hope Public Library

• Storytime | Wednesdays | 11:00 a.m.

North Huntsville Public Library

• Storytime | Tuesdays & Wednesdays | 10:00 a.m.

South Huntsville Public Library

• Mother Goose Storytime | Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays | 9:30 a.m.
• 2nd Sunday Storytime | 2nd Sunday of the Month | 3:00 p.m.

Tillman D. Hill Public Library of Hazel Green

• Tillman Toddlers | 1st & 3rd Thursdays | 10:30 a.m

Preschool Age

Downtown Huntsville Public Library

• ABC Storytime | Mondays | 10:00 a.m.
• Music Mavens | Wednesdays | 10:00 a.m.
• Saturday Sillies | 1st & 3rd Saturdays | 10:00 a.m.

Gurley Public Library

• All Ages Storytime | Tuesdays | 11:00 a.m.

Madison Public Library

• Preschool Storytime | Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays | 9:30 a.m.

Monrovia Public Library

• Preschool Storytime | Wednesdays & Thursdays | 10:00 a.m.

New Hope Public Library

• Storytime | Wednesdays | 11:00 a.m.

North Huntsville Public Library

• Storytime | Tuesdays & Wednesdays | 10:00 a.m.
• Libros y Amigos | Thursdays | 10:00 a.m.

South Huntsville Public Library

• Book Buddies | Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays | 10:30 a.m.
• 2nd Sunday Storytime | 2nd Sunday of the Month | 3:00 p.m.

Tillman D. Hill Public Library of Hazel Green

• Storytime with Ms. Fran | Tuesdays | 10:30 a.m.

School Age

Cavalry Hill Public Library

• Colorful Connections | Tuesdays | 2:00 p.m.
• Library Explorers | Wednesdays | 10:30 a.m.
• Artistic Adventures | Thursdays | 2:00 p.m.

Downtown Huntsville Public Library

• Color Your World with STEAM | Mondays | 2:00 p.m.
• Library Explorers | Tuesdays | 10:00 a.m.
• Lego Challenge | Tuesdays | 2:00 p.m.
• Music Mavens | Wednesdays | 10:00 a.m.
• Teen Choose Your Own Adventure | Wednesdays | 2:00 p.m.
• Craft Your World | Thursdays | 2:00 p.m.

Gurley Public Library

• Library Explorers | Wednesdays | 1:00 p.m.
• Construction Zone Lego Challenge | Wednesdays | 3:00 p.m.
• Crafts for Kids | Thursdays | 1:00 p.m.

Madison Public Library

• Library Explorers | Tuesdays | 4:00 p.m.
• Wizard Wednesday Movies | Wednesdays | 2:00 p.m.
• Little Artists | Thursdays | 4:00 p.m.

Monrovia Public Library

• Library Explorers | Mondays | 2:00 p.m.
• Library Adventure Club | Wednesdays | 1:00 p.m.

New Hope Public Library

• Library Explorers | Mondays | 2:00 p.m.
• Calm and Color | Wednesdays | 3:00 p.m.
• Crochet or Craft | Wednesdays | 4:00 p.m.

North Huntsville Public Library

• Explore in Color | Mondays | 10:00 a.m.
• Stop Motion Movie Making | Tuesdays | 1:00 p.m. | Wednesdays • 11:00 a.m.
• Library Explorers | Thursdays | 11:00 a.m.

South Huntsville Public Library

• Library Explorers | Tuesdays | 3:30 p.m.
• Teen Craft | Wednesdays | 4:00 p.m.

Tillman D. Hill Public Library of Hazel Green

• Library Explorers | Wednesdays | 10:30 a.m.
• Pokemon Club | 2nd Wednesdays | 3:30 p.m.
• Kid’s Art Club | 4th Wednesdays | 3:30 p.m.
• Lego Club | 1st Fridays | 3:30 p.m.
• Science with Aaron |  3rd Fridays | 3:30 p.m.

Triana Public Library

• Trashy Art | Tuesdays | 2:00 p.m.
• Library Explorers | Wednesdays | 10:30 a.m.
• Triana Lego Club | Fridays | 11:00 a.m.

How to Make the Most Out of Storytime

1. Age Matters
If the storytime you are attending is targeting a specific age, please be sure it is the right one for your little listener. There are many to choose from – baby, toddler, preschool, lower elementary, and family storytimes are the most common. For instance, baby & toddler times aren’t so worried about sitting still and being quiet, but preschoolers and older kids are usually already familiar with the structure of storytime and more is expected. If you’re not sure which storytime is right for your family, just ask the librarian!

2. Be Ready to Move!
Be sure to dress comfortably and appropriately – you and your child will likely be moving and getting hands-on during storytime. Some libraries include a craft or activity after the stories, so be prepared to work with markers, glue, and sometimes even glitter and paint.

3. Participation is Key
Storytimes are led by the librarian, but many children will come out of their shell when they see YOU joining in! Don’t be surprised if you find yourself singing, clapping, and even hokey-pokeying! It’s a good idea to put away your cell phone and chat with other caretakers after storytime is over.

4. It’s Social & Supportive
Library story hour is the perfect opportunity to work on socialization skills – for you and your child. Good friends are often made at storytime, the kind that lead to afternoon playdates for kids, and mini support groups for moms. Storytime is a great place for your child to learn how to interact with other kids before they get to preschool or kindergarten.