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All storytimes are free. Only some require registration.
We have lots of fun at library storytime!
We hear stories, sing songs, play finger games, laugh with puppets and meet new people. Trained children's staff will demonstrate ways parents and caregivers can share books and language with children, to encourage a lifelong love of reading.
Storytime listing by Branch: Special Storytimes: Click here for Storytime Resources.
Make Storytime a Family Habit Here are some helpful hints to make storytime a positive experience for you
and your child. Be prepared to let your hair down and have fun! Be an active participant at storytime because your child will pattern his or her behaviour after yours.
Don't forget your library card. Library cards are free and the library encourages families to apply for cards for their children.
Borrow books. Weekly borrowing helps your child develop a love of stories and reading.
Please remain in the storytime room with your child during the program. This is the parent's opportunity to learn some new songs, stories, and rhymes that you can share and repeat with your child at home.
Talk to your child about going to storytime. Be positive and enthusiastic about the fun you will have. Let your child know that there will be times to join in the songs and finger plays and times to sit quietly and listen to the story.
On some days your child may not be in the mood to sit and listen. If your child does become disruptive, please take a moment to leave the room and settle your child until he/she is ready to join the group again.
These caregiver-child storytimes are not designed to accommodate large groups. To schedule a storytime for a daycare or preschool group, please contact the children's staff at your local library.
It is important to arrive on time and participate in the opening activities for each storytime. Allow time for parking and getting nametags.
Ask the library staff to recommend the best books for your child and family.
Library storytimes are an excellent introduction to English, and knowledge of English is not required to attend storytimes.
Baby Time Join us for 30 minutes of FUN in a supportive environment where you will learn some new songs, play some simple bouncing and tickling rhymes, and learn circle activities that help develop large and fine motor skills. This program encourages bonding, promotes early speech and language development and is also a chance to meet others and learn about the community and library.
Toddler Tales
Join us for 30 minutes of FUN with stories, songs, puppets, fingerplays and movement rhymes. Toddlers are filled with curiosity. They are just beginning to learn about basic concepts like colours and shapes, and they are developing a sense of humour and story sequencing. This program will enrich your child's imagination and help build language skills while having fun with words.
Preschool Storytime
Join us for 30 minutes of FUN with songs, puppets, circle games and of course favourite stories. Children will be introduced to group participation, and caregivers will learn some songs and rhymes to share with their children at home. This program is an opportunity for children to mature socially and developmentally in preparation for school. Family Storytime Turn off the cartoons and join us for 30 minutes of FUN with favourite songs, stories, puppets, rhymes and circle games. Storytimes help children enrich their imaginations and build a lifelong love of reading. This program promotes language and social development and is a fun way for caregivers to learn new songs and stories to share at home.
This is a drop-in program, and no registration is required. Pyjama Storytime Come in pyjamas with your favourite cuddly for 30 minutes of FUN stories, songs, puppets and action rhymes. This is a perfect bedtime activity for the whole family.
This is a drop-in program, and no registration is required. 
Cloverdale:
Tots Storytime (1.5 years to 3 years)
Wednesdays, 10:00-10:30 am
Session 1: Jan 20 - Feb 24 Sign up begins Jan 5
Session 2: March 24 - April 28 Sign up begins March 3
Family Storytime (all ages)
Fridays, 10:00-10:30 am
Jan 8 - June 30 Drop-in
Fleetwood:
Preschool Storytime (3 - 5 years)
Wednesdays, 11:30 - 12:00 pm
Session 1: Jan 6 - 27 Sign up begins Dec 8
Session 2: April 7 - 28 Sign up begins March 8
School Age Stories (ages 5+)
Fridays, 2:00-2:30 pm
Feb 5, March 12, 19 May 7 Drop in
Family Storytime (all ages)
Fridays, 11:30 - 12:00 pm
Jan 8 - June 25 (none on April 2) Drop in
Little Bears (1 - 2 1/2 years)
Session 1: Feb 4 - 25
Thursdays, 10:30 - 11 am Sign up begins Jan 5
Session 2: April 9 - 30
Fridays, 10:30 - 11 am Sign up begins March 8
Big Bears (2 1/2 - 5 years)
Session 1: Feb 3 - 24
Wednesdays, 10:30 - 11 am Sign up begins Jan 5
Session 2: April 1 - 29
Thursdays, 10:30 - 11 am Sign up begins March 8
Family Storytime (all ages)
Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:00 am
Jan 5 - June 29 Drop in
Pyjama Storytime (all ages)
Mondays, 6:30 - 7:00 pm
Jan 11 - June 28 (none on April 5) Drop in
NewtonBaby Time (birth – 2 years)
Wednesdays, 10:00-10:30 am
Session 1: Jan 20 - Feb 24 Sign up begins Jan 5
Session 2: March 24 - April 28 Sign up begins March 8
Family Storytime: (all ages)
Thursdays, 1:30 - 2:00 pm
Jan 7 - June 24 Drop-in
Ocean Park:
Jammie Time (ages 3-5)
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:00 pm
Jan 6 - June 23 Drop-in
Pajama Jam (ages 6 and up)
Tuesdays, 7:15 - 7:45 pm
Jan 6 - June 23 Drop-in
- Family Storytime: (all ages)
Thursdays, 10:00-10:30 am
Jan 7 - June 24 Drop-in
Port Kells:
Family Storytime (birth to 5 years)
Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:00 am
Session 1: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 March 2, 9 Drop in
Session 2: April 6, 13, 20, 27 May 4, 11 Drop in
Semiahmoo:
Baby & Tots (birth - 2 years)
Tuesdays, 10:00 - 10:30 am
Session 1: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 Sign up begins Jan 5
Session 2: April 6, 13, 20, 27 Sign up begins March 8
- Pyjama Storytime (all ages)
Mondays 7:00 - 7:30 pm
Jan 4 - June 28 (none on April 5, May 24) Drop-in
Strawberry Hill: Little Lambs (birth - 30 months)
Thursdays, 10:30-11:00 am
Jan 7 - May 13 Drop in
Family Storytime (all ages)
Fridays, 10:30-11:00 am
Jan 8 - June 25 Drop in
Pyjama Storytime (all ages)
7:00-7:30 pm Drop-in
Tuesdays, Jan 26, Feb 23, March 30, April 27, May 25, June 29
Wednesdays, Jan 6, Feb 3, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2
Whalley:
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