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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!

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 this weekly storytime.
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 after school. Call the library at 862-5856 for more details.
Thursdays 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 Monday 10:30 A.M.

East

Toddlers and Preschoolers Storytime
Every Monday 10:00 A.M.
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. 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 Miss Lana
Preschoolers
Join us for a fun program featuring stories and a simple craft.
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Sounds of Storytelling
Preschoolers
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Music with Audrey and Suzanne makes everything better!

Big Kids Club with Mr. Carlos
Children ages 6-11
Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.
Kids are invited to join the Green Hills Branch Library's "Big Kids Club" for a variety of activities from crafts and stories to sports and science experiments. Call the library at 862-5863 for more details.

Nightlight Storytime with Miss Lana
All Ages
Second and last Monday of every month 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
We'll sing, dance, and share some wonderful bedtime stories. Children are welcome to wear their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed toys to the program.

Hadley Park

Storytime for preschoolers
Storytime for school age
For group reservations and scheduling, please call 862-5865.

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.

Inglewood

Storytimes for Toddlers & Preschool Children
Toddlers & preschool children
For group reservations and scheduling, please call 862-5866.
Every Wednesday 10:30 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 first Monday 1:00 p.m.
Explore a different topic each month, as recommended by our homeschool parents and children.

Looby

For group or school visits, please contact us at 862-5867 to make a reservation.

Madison

Baby & Me Storytime
Birth through 24 months
Bring your baby to this special storytime! We will have fun learning songs, nursery rhymes, and other beginning literacy skills.
Mondays at 10:30 AM.

Preschool Storytime
Ages 3 - 5
Every Wednesday 10:30 A.M.
For group reservations and scheduling, please call 862-5868.

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.
Mondays and Wednesdays 10:00 A.M.

Old Hickory

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

Pruitt

Preschool Storytime
Every Wednesday 10:30 A.M.
Preschool storytime programs are designed for children ages 3-7 who can sit and listen to short stories and participate in simple songs and rhymes. Sometimes a craft activity follows storytime.
For group reservations and scheduling, please call 862-5985.

After School is Cool
First Wednesdays 3:30 P.M.
For elementary school kids. Activities include crafts, performers, snacks. Registration may be required for some crafts.

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.

Craft Times
Preschool children
Children and their grown-up helpers are invited to participate in a quick craft project, lasting approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
Every Thursday 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.