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Children's Storytimes

Main Library

Tuesday & Wednesday Community Storytimes

Storytime is a weekly "must" for children of all ages. You won't want to miss the Professor, Library Pete, and Mary Mary as they sing, juggle, and read lots of wonderful books for your family.

Tommy Dog, Cedric the Dragon, J.J. the Lamb, Spanish Fox, Jimmy Giraffe--who knows who might show up at the Puppet House? Come join us downtown and find out!

Note: Storytimes at the Main Library for Tuesday, May 13 are cancelled, but we'll be back on Wednesday, May 14!

Storytime is presented at 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 A.M. each Tuesday and Wednesday, in the Children's Theater on the Main Library's second floor.
Running time: 30 minutes.
Tuesdays: 9:30 A.M., 10:30 A.M., & 11:30 A.M.
Wednesdays: 9:30 A.M., 10:30 A.M., & 11:30 A.M.

Group Storytime by Reservation
Children-All ages
Designed for groups of 10 or more. Limit of 40 total per storytime. Please call 862-5785 for information and to make reservations.

Bellevue

Lapsit Storyhour
Ages 3 and under
Every Wednesday 10:00 A.M.

Preschool Storyhour
Ages 3 through 5
Every Wednesday at 11:00 A.M.

Special programs for preschool or school age children may be arranged at the library or at your school by calling Miss Donna during business hours at 862-5854.

Bordeaux

Storytime for Preschool Children
Ages 3 through 6
Tuesdays at 10:30 A.M.

Starlight Storytime
Ages 2 through 6 & families
Children are welcome to wear their pajamas and bring stuffed toys to the weekly Starlight Storytime from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. each Tuesday.
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.

C.U. Thursday Book Club
Grades 2 - 4
A weekly book club designed for school age children and held on Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. Call the library at 862-5856 for more details.
Wednesdays at 4:00 P.M.

Preschool Storytimes on Thursdays by appointment. Call 862-5856.

Donelson

Community Storytime for Young Children
Ages 2 through 6
Every Tuesday 10:30 A.M.

East

Toddlers and Preschoolers Storytime
Please contact Linda Porter at 862-5860 to set up a storytime by appointment for groups of 10 or more.

Edgehill

Please contact Aja Nunn at 862-5861 to set up storytimes by appointment for groups of 10 or more.

Edmondson Pike

Storytime with Ms. Katie
Toddlers and preschool children.
Every Tuesday 10:00 A.M.

Storytime with Ms. Tori
Toddlers and preschool children.
Every Wednesday 10:00 A.M. & 11:00 A.M.

Weekly Readers with Ms. Cassondra
Grades K-4
Every Thursday 4:30 P.M.

Other times by appointment only. For group reservations and scheduling, please call 880-3957.

Goodlettsville

Toddler Time on Mondays
Ages 18 months through 36 months
This program offers the earliest opportunity to introduce young ones to the library. Toddler Time is offered every Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Goodlettsville Branch Library. Call 862-5862 for more information.
Every Monday 10:30 A.M.

Preschool Storytime on Wednesdays
Ages 3 through 5
A weekly storytime program geared for children ages 3 through 5, Preschool Storytime is offered every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Goodlettsville Branch Library. Call 862-5862 for more information or to make reservations for groups of 10 or more.
Every Wednesday 10:30 A.M.

Green Hills

Storytime with Miss Terri
Preschoolers
Mondays at 10:30 a.m.

ABCs and 1-2-3s with Mrs. April
Preschoolers
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Sounds of Storytelling
Preschoolers
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Experience an exciting blend of music, storytelling, and activities for children featuring Audrey Campbell, storyteller and Suzanne Potter, violinist.

Nightlight Storytime with Mr. Carlos
All Ages
Last Monday of every month 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
We'll sing, dance, and share some wonderful bedtime stories during Nightlight Storytime on the last Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at Green Hills Branch Library. Children are welcome to wear their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed toys to the program.

Hadley Park

Storytime for preschoolers
Preschoolers
Other times by appointment only. For group reservations and scheduling, please call 862-5865.
Every Monday and Wednesday at 10 A.M. and 11 A.M. on both days.
Also held on the third Saturday of each month at 10 A.M.

Hermitage

Preschool Storytime
Children up to age 6
This storytime, for children up to age 6, lasts up to 45 minutes. Parents are welcome to bring their children to enjoy stories, fingerplays, and activities. Registration is not necessary for this program, which runs every Wednesday throughout the year.
Wednesdays at 10:00 & 11:00 A.M.

"Baby & Me"
Babies 24 months and younger and their caregivers
This special storytime program is designed for babies ages 24 months and younger. Space is limited to 15 babies and their caregivers for each six-week session, and registration is required. Call 880-3951 or visit the library to register.
Wednesdays, 1:00 P.M. and Thursdays, 10:00 A.M.

Inglewood

Storytimes for Toddlers & Preschool Children
Toddlers & preschool children
For group reservations and scheduling, please call 862-5866.
Every Wednesday 10:00 A.M.

Bedtime Storytime
Preschoolers
Every fourth Thursday 6:30 p.m.
Children may wear jammies! Listen to stories, sing songs, do a craft, and have milk & cookies before bed!

Homeschool Learning Time
K-6
Every third Thursday 2:00 p.m.
Explore a different topic each month, as recommended by our homeschool parents and children.

Looby

Preschool Storytime
Preschool
Join the staff at the Looby Branch for stories, music, and crafts.
Every Wednesday 10:00 a.m.

North

Storytime for Preschool Children
Ages 3 through 6
Geared for children ages 3 through 6. Additional Storytimes by request. For group reservations and scheduling, please call 862-5858.
Every Wednesday 10:30 A.M.

Old Hickory

Storytime for Preschoolers:
Ages:  3 and up
Mondays at 10:30 a.m.

Pruitt

Preschool Storytime
Every Wednesday 11:00 A.M.

Preschool storytime programs are designed for children 6 and younger and their care givers. Programs can include stories, finger plays, music, craft projects, and other activities. Storytimes are approximately 45 minutes long.

For group reservations and scheduling, please call 862-5985.

Richland Park

Storytime for Preschool Children
Ages 3 through 6
Geared for children ages 3 through 6. For group reservations and scheduling, please call 862-5870.
Every Monday 10:30 A.M.

Southeast

Good Morning Storytime
Preschool-age children
Good Morning Storytime offers singing, dancing, and, of course, great stories every Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. After the program, the children and their grown-up helpers are invited to participate in a quick craft project, lasting approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
Every Tuesday 10:30 A.M.

Thompson Lane

Storytime for Preschool Children
Ages 3 - 5
Every Wednesday 10:30 A.M.

Watkins Park

Walk-in Storytime for the Community
Children-All ages
A storytime that welcomes children of all ages.
Every Tuesday and Thursday 10:30 A.M.