Preschool Storytimes
Toddler Time
Storytimes for Families
Printable Storytime Schedule (PDF)

Preschool Storytimes

Lincoln City Libraries presents its popular preschool storytimes at all library locations. Preschool Storytime is a half-hour of books and activities for children ages three, four and five.

Preschool Storytime supports early literacy by offering vocabulary development, experiences with a variety of literature, and participation in language-related activities. Preregistration is not required for Preschool Storytime. Newcomers are always welcome!

Themed lists of books used for many of our storytimes can be found by logging into your Library Account and clicking on "Lists."

Bennett Martin Public Library
136 S. 14^th Street
402-441-8566
Thursdays, 10:15 to 10:45 AM

Anderson Branch Library
3635 Touzalin Avenue
402-441-8540
Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11:00 AM
Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:00 AM

Bethany Branch Library
1810 North Cotner Blvd.
402-441-8550
Thursdays, 10:30 to 11:00 AM

Eiseley Branch Library
1530 Superior Street
402-441-4250
Tuesdays, 7:00 to 7:30 PM
Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:00 AM
Thursdays, 10:30 to 11:00 AM

Gere Branch Library
2400 S. 56^th Street
402-441-8560
Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11:00 AM
Thursdays, 10:30 to 11:00 AM

South Branch Library
2675 South Street
402-441-8570
Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:00 AM and 2:00 to 2:30 PM

Walt Branch Library
6701 S. 14^th Street
402-441-4460
Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11:00 AM
Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:00 AM

Williams Branch Library
See under Storytimes for Families

Toddler Time is for children aged 18 to 36 months and their parents or caregivers. During Toddler Time, a librarian reads aloud and leads adult-child pairs in activities. Research indicates the importance of the adult-child bond in building early literacy. Toddler Time also supports early literacy by building vocabulary and sharing age-appropriate literature in an atmosphere of fun, engaging activity.

Photos taken at ToddlerTime at Anderson Branch Library in October 2010. Anderson staff member Linda is the storyteller. Many of the children (and some of the adults with them) were dressed in their Halloween costumes, as that holiday was on the previous Friday. Kids did a costume parade through the library.

Toddler Times for January through May:

Anderson Branch Library
3635 Touzalin Avenue
402-441-8540
Mondays, 10:30 to 10:50 AM

Eiseley Branch Library
1530 Superior Street
402-441-4250
Wednesdays, 10:35 to 10:55 AM
Thursdays, 10:35 to 10:55 AM

Gere Branch Library
2400 S. 56^th Street
402-441-8560
Tuesdays, 10:00 to 10:20 and 10:35 to 10:55 AM
Thursdays, 10:00 to 10:20 and 10:35 to 10:55 AM

Walt Branch Library
6701 S. 14^th Street
402-441-4460
Tuesdays, 10:30 to 10:50 AM
Wednesdays, 10:30 to 10:50 AM

 Storytimes for Families
(also check out our Parent-Child Book Groups)

Gere Branch Library
2400 S. 56^th Street
402-441-8560
Fourth Monday of the month (except May)
6:30 - 7:00 PM Crafts
7:00 - 7:30 PM Storytime
January 23: Imagine, Create, Enjoy
February 27: The Cat in the Hat & More
     (Bring your camera to take a photo with our special guest, The Cat in the Hat)
March 26: Grow, Garden, Grow!
April 23: Tree Top Tales
May 21: Dream Big!

South Branch Library
2675 South Street
402-441-8570
Mondays
6:30 - 7:00 PM Crafts
7:00 - 7:30 PM Storytime

Walt Branch Library
6701 S. 14^th Street
402-441-4460
Second Tuesday of the month
6:30 - 7:00 PM Crafts
7:00 - 7:30 PM Storytime
January 10: Woof and Wag: Dogs @ the Library!
February 14: Bubbly Bath Time
March 13: Teddy Bear Night
April 10: Dora and Diego Backpack Adventure!
May 8: Angelina Ballerina Night

Williams Branch Library
NW 48th St. & West Cuming
(NW 48th & W. Cuming Streets, in the Arnold Elementary School; enter from West Cuming Street)
402-441-8580
Mondays 4:00 to 4:45 PM