Storytimes

We recommend calling ahead before you go. All phone numbers are area code 916 unless otherwise noted. Many libraries have summer reading programs and special book or activity events; call or visit to learn more.

Applegate Library (530) 878-2721
Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5): Thursdays 10:30-11am. No story time in August.

Arcade Learning Library 264-2700
Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5): stories, fingerplays, songs, games, and crafts with a different theme every week; Thursdays 10-11am.

Arden-Dimick Library of Sacramento 264-2893
Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5): books, songs, fingerplays and more; Thursdays 11:15-11:45am.
Toddler Storytime (age 18 months-3 years): stories, songs and fingerplays; Wednesdays 11:15-11:45am.

Arthur F. Turner Library of West Sacramento 375-6465
Mother Goose on the Loose (age birth-36 months): An early-learning program of play and story time where parents and children engane in active learning through musical instruments, rhymes and more; Wednesdays 2pm and Saturdays 10:30am.
Preschool Storytime (age 3-5): Introduce your little one to reading through books, felt board stories, finger plays, and crafts; Saturdays 11am.
School Age (age 5 and up): Programs include stories, guests, puppets, music, arts and crafts. In addition, the Summer Reading Club is offered during the summer to encourage literacy.

Auburn Library (530) 886-4520
Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5): Thursdays Nov 13- Dec 11. (no storytimes Nov 27) 11:00 -11:30 am.
Mother Goose on the Loose (age birth-two years): introducing nursery rhymes and musical rhythms; Tuesdays 10:30-11am through Nov 25.

Barnes and Noble in Citrus Heights 853-1511
Preschool Stories (ages 3-6): Tuesdays 10:30am.

Barnes and Noble in Roseville 788-4320
Dual Stories: Preschoolers (ages 3-6) and beginning readers (ages 5-8) are invited to this weekly-themed story time; Wednesdays at 11am.

Barnes and Noble in Sacramento at Arden Fair 565-0644
Storytime: Stories with Mr. Steve; Wednesdays at 2pm.
Storytime: With Captain Book and his arch nemisis, Doctor Borderz; Tuesdays 11am and Saturdays at 2pm.

Barnes and Noble in Sacramento at Natomas 285-0387
Children’s Stories: Storytime with Ms. Kiki; Saturdays at 11am.

Barnes and Noble in Roseville 788-4320
Storytime with Magic Circle Theatre: Children and pre-schoolers are invited; Saturdays 11am.

Borders in Davis (530) 750-3723
Sunday Story Hour: Read with Mr. Jay, who also delights the children with music and song; Sundays 2pm.

Borders in Folsom 984-5900, Sacramento on Fair Oaks Blvd. 564-0168, Elk Grove 691-1901
Smiling Stories: Tuesdays 10:30am at all three locations.

Borders in Roseville 784-1088
Starting Stories: Wednesdays 4pm.

Borders in Sacramento on Natomas Street 515-1944
Stories: Thursdays 10:30am.

Belle Coolidge Community Library 264-2770
Preschool Stories: Wednesdays 11am.

Carmichael Library 264-2920 
Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5): stories and fun followed by a craft; Thursdays 10:15-10:45am.
Toddler Storytime (age 18 months-3 years): stories, movement and rhymes; Thursdays 11:15-11:45am.

Central Library 264-2845
Toddler Storytime (age 18 months-3 years): Thursdays, 10am. 
Baby Lapsit Storytime (6-18 months) encourage early literacy development through reading, songs, games and movement: Fridays (except second) at 10am. Family Storytime: Sundays, 2pm.

Clarksburg Library 744-1755

Colfax Library (530) 346-8211
Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5): Fridays 10:30-11am.

Colonial Heights Library in Sacramento 264-2700 
Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5): Saturdays 10-10:45am.

Courtland Library 264-2920

A Dash of Panache in Roseville 788-4386
Café Stories: Relax in the café with other moms while your pre-school tots enjoy free story readings. Reservations required. Thursdays 9-10am.

Del Paso Heights Library 264-2920

E.K. McClatchy Library
Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5): Miss Kati leads fun songs, stories and crafts; Wednesdays 11am.

Elk Grove Library 264-2920
Preschool Storytime: stories, singalongs and more; pre-registration is required. Wednesdays, 10-10:30am. 
Reading to a Dog: This school-age (ages 6-12) program provides kids with a patient, attentive friend to read to—a registered service dog, handled by the Delta Society. Kids are welcome to bring their favorite book or pick one at the library, then read out loud with fear of judgment, gaining confidence and improving their reading skills. First come, first served. Wednesdays 3-4pm.

Esparto Library (530) 787-3426

Fair Oaks Library 264-2920
Baby Lapsit: Thursdays at 11 am, for babies from birth to walking.
Toddler Time: Tuesdays at 11 am, for ages 18 months – 3 years.
Preschool Storytime: Thursdays at 10 am, for ages 3 – 5 years.
Read to Rover: First Monday of the month (beginning January 4, 2010) at 7 pm. Children of all reading abilities are welcome to come read a story of their choice to a licensed therapy dog. 
Note: Current storytime sessions run through mid-December, then resume in February.

Folsom Library 355-7372 or recorded message: 355-7373
Toddler Storytime (ages 24-36 mos.): Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 10-10:30am. 
Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5): Wednesdays or Thursdays 11-11:30am. 
School Age Stories (ages 2-6): “Get caught in a story” during this summer reading program; Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10am and 11am during July.
Family Storytime (all ages): Saturdays, 11-11:30am (There will be no Saturday family story time over summer—it will resume in September.)
All of these storytimes include music, movement, stories, puppets and handouts. Adults must attend with children.

Foresthill Library (530) 367-2785
Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5): Thursdays 10:30-11am.

Franklin Community Library of Elk Grove 264-2770
Preschool Storytime: stories, fun and crafts; Thursdays 11-11:45am.

Granite Bay Library 791-5590
Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5): Fridays (no storytimes Nov 28, Dec 26 & Jan 2) 10:30-11:00am.
Mother Goose on the Loose (babies –2): Thursdays Nov 13 & 20, Jan-April. 11:00 -11:30 am.

Isleton Library 777-6638

Kings Beach Library (530) 546-2021
Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5): Thursdays 10:30-11am.

Loomis Library 652-7061
Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5): Thursdays 10:30-11am.

Ella K. McClatchy Library 264-2920
Preschool Storytime: Wednesday Feb 7, 11am.

Mary L. Stephens Library of Davis (530) 757-5593
Family Storytimes: Held Wednesday July 23 (7pm), Thursdays July 10 & 24 (10:30am), Saturday July 5 & August 2 (10:30am). Check their calendar for updates. 

Marian O. Lawrence Library of Galt 264-2770
Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5): pre-literacy through playful stories, songs, activities and crafts.; Thursdays 11am. 
Paws to Read: A school-age program (ages 6-12) that encourages kids, particularly those who do not enjoy reading aloud in school, to participate in this weekly reading experience where they read out loud to friendly and nonjudgmental dogs: Sky, Button or Puddy; Saturdays 10am.

Martin Luther King Jr. Library 264-2770
Preschool Storytime (ages 3-6): an hour-long program filled with stories and activities; Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm and Saturdays 10:30-11:30pm.

McKinley Library of midtown Sacramento 264-2770
Toddler Storytime (age 18 months-3 years): Flannelboard stories, crafts and more; Tuesdays 11am.
Preschool Storytime (age 3-5): Flannelboard stories, songs, crafts and more; Wednesdays 11am.

Meadow Vista Library (530) 878-2647
Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5): Tuesdays 10:30-11am.

Mothers’ Support Network Resource Center 971-4860
Music and Movement Time: Promote self expression and coordination. For parents with babies, toddlers and preschoolers; Tuesdays and Fridays 11:15am. $5 donation per family is appreciated.

North Highlands-Antelope Library in Antelope 264-2770
Preschool program (ages 3-5): Thursdays 11-11:30am. 
Toddler program (age 18 months-3 years): Tuesdays 11-11:30am.

North Sacramento-Hagginwood Library 264-2700 

North Natomas Library 264-2706
Pajama Stories: Children are invited to put on their pajamas, grab a stuffed friend and hear stories about going to bed. Third Tuesday of every month, 6:30pm.

Orangevale Library 264-2770

Penryn Library 663-3621
Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5): Wednesdays 10:30-11am. None in August.

Pottery Barn Kids 923-1210 or 783-2454
Preschool Stories: Tuesdays 10am at Arden Fair and Roseville Galleria. The stores also hold children's musical events; check the Web site for dates and details.

Rancho Cordova Library 264-2770

The Report Card in Citrus Heights 725-5320
Storytime-Plus: Saturdays 11am.

The Report Card in Elk Grove 685-8181
Super Storytime (ages 2-8): Enjoy crafts and activities the first Saturday of each month at 11am.

Twelve Bridges Library of Lincoln 434-2410
Bedtime Storytime: Jammies and stuffed friends are welcome but not required; held the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm.

Rio Linda Library 264-2920

Rocklin Library 624-3133
Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5): Thursdays Nov 13 & 20 - Dec 11. (no storytimes Nov 27) 11:00 - 11:30 am.
Mother Goose on the Loose (babies –2): Wednesdays Nov 12 - Dec 10 
Fridays Nov 14 - Dec 12 (no Mother Goose November 28) 10:30-11:00am.

Roseville Public Library 
For storytime information call Main Library Youth Services at 774-5225 or the Maidu Branch at 774-5900.

South Natomas Library 566-2133 

Southgate Library of Sacramento 264-2700

Sylvan Oaks Library in Citrus Heights 264-2920
Toddler Storytime (age 18 months-3 years): Wednesdays 11-11:30am.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5): Thursdays 11-11:45am.
Pajama Storytime (for preschoolers age 3-5): Fun storytimes at night! Jammies are welcome but not required. Thursdays 6:30-7:15pm. 

Tahoe City Library (530) 583-3382
Preschool Storytimes (ages 3-5): Tuesdays 1-1:30pm and Thursdays 10:30-11am.

Time Tested Books 447-5696
Second Saturday Story: In conjunction with Humane Education Ambassador Reader program of United Animal Nations, Time Tested Books holds a story time the second Saturday of each month at 10:30am. Stories are positive animal-related stories. 

Valley Hi-North Laguna Library 264-2700
Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5): Join Miss Beth for fun-filled mornings of stories, songs, dances and rhymes; Thursdays 11-11:30am. 

Walnut Grove Library 264-2700

Winters Library (530) 795-4955
Preschool Storytime: Tuesdays 10:30-11am.
Spanish Preschool Storytime: Wednesdays 10:30-11am.