There’s also more to do at the Library when it’s NOT storytime! Check out these library play areas!
Library Story Times (August 1- December 18, 2022)
Huntsville, Madison County, and North Alabama Public Libraries
MONDAYS
Baby Storytime (0 – 2) | Athens Public Library | 9:30 a.m.
Baby Storytime | Madison Public Library | 9:30 a.m.
All Ages Storytime (0-5 years) | Downtown Huntsville Library | 10:00 a.m.
TUESDAYS
Mother Goose Storytime (0 – 3 Years) | South Huntsville Library | 9:30 a.m.
Toddler Storytime | Madison Public Library | 9:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime | North Huntsville Library | 10 a.m.
Rhythm and Rhyme Toddler Storytime | Monrovia Library | 10 a.m.
Story Time at Tillman Hill | Hazel Green Library | 10 a.m.
Tinker Tots Toddler Storytime (19 Months – 2 Years) | Downtown Huntsville Library | 10 a.m.
Family Preschool Storytime | Madison Public Library | 10:30 a.m.
Book Buddies Storytime (3 – 5 Years) | South Huntsville Library | 10:30 a.m.
Tunes and Tales Storytime | Gurley Public Library | 11:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime | Calvary Hill Library | Third Tuesdays of each month | 10:30 a.m.
WEDNESDAYS
Baby Lapsit Storytime (0 – 18 Months) | Downtown Huntsville Library | 9:30 a.m.
Mother Goose Storytime (0 – 3 Years) | South Huntsville Library | 9:30 a.m.
Toddler Storytime | Madison Library | 9:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime | Athens Library | 9:30 or 10:00 a.m.
All Ages Storytime | Downtown Huntsville Library | 10 a.m.
Preschool Storytime | Monrovia Library | 10 a.m.
Storytime at North Huntsville | North Huntsville Library | 10 a.m.
Family Preschool Storytime | Madison Library | 10:30 a.m.
Book Buddies Storytime (3 – 5 Years) | South Huntsville Library | 10:30 a.m.
THURSDAYS
Toddler Storytime | Madison Library | 9:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime | Monrovia Library | 10 a.m.
Tinker Tots | Downtown Huntsville Library | 10 a.m.
Family Preschool Storytime | Madison Library | 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime | Calvary Hill Library | First Tuesdays of each month | 10:30 a.m.
FRIDAYS
Let us know if you hear of any!
SATURDAYS
Weekend Family Storytime | Madison Library | 10:00 AM on the 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month
Saturday Sillies Storytime | Downtown Huntsville Library | 10:00 AM on the 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month
SUNDAYS
Sunday Storytime | North Huntsville Library | 3 PM on the last Sunday of each month
Second Sunday Storytime | South Huntsville Library | 3 PM on the second Sunday of each month
Family Storytime | Athens Library | 10:30 a.m. on Select Saturdays
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.
