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UPDATED JANUARY 2025
Library Story Times and Activities
North Alabama Public Libraries
MONDAYS
Baby Lapsit | Downtown Huntsville Public Library | 9:30 a.m.
Baby Storytime | Madison Public Library | 9:30 a.m.
Baby & Me (ages 0-2) | Helen Keller Public Library | 10:30 a.m.
TUESDAYS
Mother Goose Storytime (0 – 3 Years) | South Huntsville Public Library | 9:30 a.m.
Toddler/Preschool Storytime | Madison Public Library | 9:30 a.m.
Storytime with Miss Kristin | North Huntsville Public Library | 10 a.m.
Rhythm and Rhyme Toddler Storytime | Monrovia Public Library | 10 a.m.
Tinker Tots Toddler Storytime (19 Months – 2 Years) | Downtown Huntsville Public Library | 10 a.m.
Preschool Storytime | Madison Public Library | 10:30 a.m.
Book Buddies Storytime (3 – 5 Years) | South Huntsville Public Library | 10:30 a.m.
Storytime with Ms. Fran | Tillman D. Hill Public Library of Hazel Green | 10:30 a.m.
Storytime (up to age 6) | Lawrence County Public Library | 10:30 a.m.
Tunes & Tales | Gurley Public Library | 11 a.m.
Afternoon Storytime | Downtown Huntsville Public Library  | 4 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS
Baby Lapsit | Downtown Huntsville Public Library | 9:30 AM
Mother Goose Storytime (0 – 3 Years) | South Huntsville Public Library | 9:30 a.m.
Toddler/Preschool Storytime | Madison Public Library | 9:30 a.m.
Music Mavens Storytime | Downtown Huntsville Public Library | 10 a.m.
Preschool Storytime | Monrovia Public Library | 10 a.m.
Storytime with Miss Kristin | North Huntsville Public Library | 10 a.m.
Book Buddies Storytime (3-6 years) | South Huntsville Public Library | 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Storytime | Madison Public Library | 10:30 a.m.
Storytime | New Hope Public Library | 11 a.m.
THURSDAYS
Toddler/Preschool Storytime | Madison Public Library | 9:30 a.m.
Tiny Tots Storytime | Lawrence County Public Library | 10:30 a.m.
Storytime in Triana | Triana Public Library | 10:30 a.m.
Tillman Toddlers| Tillman D. Hill Public Library of Hazel Green| 10:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Thursday of each month)
Preschool Story Time | Madison Public Library | 10:30 a.m.
Little Learners Preschool | Helen Keller Public Library | 10:30 a.m.
Terrific 2s | Florence-Lauderdale Public Library | 10:30 a.m.
FRIDAYS
Baby Lapis | Downtown Huntsville Public Library | 9:30 a.m.
Move & Groove | Downtown Huntsville Public Library | 10:00 a.m.
Babies Love the Library (infants to 24 months) | Florence-Lauderdale Public Library | 10:30 a.m.
SATURDAYS
Weekend Family Storytime | Madison Public Library | 10 AM (1st, 2nd & 3rd Saturday of each month)
Saturday Sillies Storytime | Downtown Huntsville Public Library | 10 AM (1st & 3rd Saturday of each month)
SUNDAYS
Storytime | South Huntsville Public Library | 3 p.m. (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.