Rocket City Mom Events – Family Fun in Huntsville & North Alabama

Finding the best local storytimes has never been easier thanks to our comprehensive directory of read-alouds and library programs around North Alabama. It’s your one-stop shop for discovering where to head for some literary fun with your little ones this week!

Know of one we are missing? Send an email to events@rocketcitymom.com and let us know!

UPDATED JANUARY 2026

A huge shoutout to KLA Schools of Huntsville for sponsoring this resource! They are just as passionate about early childhood development and the joy of discovery as we are.

Library Story Times and Activities in North Alabama

MONDAYS

TUESDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

THURSDAYS

FRIDAYS

Baby Lapsit | Downtown Huntsville Public Library | 9:30 AM
Babies Love the Library (infants to 24 months) | Florence-Lauderdale Public Library | 10:30 AM

SATURDAYS

SUNDAYS

Storytime | South Huntsville Public Library | 3 AM (2nd Sunday of each month)

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.