The Magic of Stories!
Engage your little one with new sights and sounds through stories, songs, rhymes, and playful movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and reading.
Library Storytime is a research-based program that supports reading acquisition for all families with birth to preschool-aged children. Storytime staff intentionally focus on the building blocks of early literacy and language acquisition: reading, talking, singing, writing, and playing.
Storytime Schedule
We offer storytimes at all three library locations. Our storytellers take a few breaks throughout the year to recharge and prepare for storytime season! Check our online calendar for the most up-to-date information.
Storytime breaks for the year 2024-2025 include:
December 22, 2024 – January 5, 2025
March 17, 2025 – March 21, 2025
May 18, 2025 – June 1, 2025
Monday
Toddler Storytime
10 am & 11 am
Council Tree Library
Ages 4+ Storytime
10 am & 11 am
Council Tree Library
Baby Storytime
10 am & 11 am Harmony Library
Tuesday
Baby Storytime
10 am & 11 am
Old Town Library
Toddler Storytime
10 am & 11 am
Council Tree Library
Ages 4+ Storytime
10 am & 11 am
Council Tree Library
Bilingual Storytime / Hora del Cuento Bilingüe
10 am & 11 am
Harmony Library
Wednesday
All Ages Storytime
10 am & 11 am
Harmony Library
Baby Storytime
10 am & 11 am
Council Tree Library
Thursday
Bilingual Storytime / Hora del Cuento Bilingüe
10 am & 11 am
Old Town Library
Friday
Mindful Movement Storytime
10 am & 11 am
Old Town Library
Saturday
All Ages Storytime *
10 am
Council Tree Library
* ASL interpretation will be offered on the 4th Saturday of each month at Council Tree Library except March 22, May 24, August 23, and December 27 of 2025.
Types of Storytimes
Age-Based Storytimes
All Ages Storytime
Children of all ages and their caregivers.
Ages 4+ Storytime
Ages 4 years and older and their caregivers.
Baby Storytime
Ages birth to 2 years and their caregivers.
Toddler Storytime
Ages 2-3 years and their caregivers.
Bilingual Storytimes
All Ages Storytime with ASL
Children of all ages and their caregivers. Includes American Sign Language interpretation and learning.
Bilingual Storytime / Hora del Cuento Bilingüe
Ages birth to 5 years and their caregivers. Presented in English and Spanish.
Global Tales
Children of all ages and their caregivers. Presented in a variety of world languages by Library staff, CSU students, and community volunteers.
Noches en Familia at the Museum
Children of all ages and their caregivers. Presented in English and Spanish at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery.
Specialty & Seasonal Storytimes
Book Bike Storytime
Children of all ages and their caregivers. A seasonal storytime in various neighborhoods and parks, weather permitting.
Mindful Movement Storytime
Children of all ages and their caregivers. Designed to promote well-being and strengthen mind and body.
Sensory Storytime
Children of all ages and their caregivers. Features sensory elements to enhance the experience and provide extra sensory support.
Storytimes at the Gardens on Spring Creek
Children of all ages and their caregivers. A seasonal storytime at the Gardens on Spring Creek, weather permitting.
Toddler Tracks with the Book Bike
Ages 1-3 years and their caregivers. A seasonal storytime in the city’s natural areas, weather permitting.
DIY Stories and Songs
Ages birth to 5 years and their caregivers. Literacy-based activity centers are ready for a self-guided, self-paced do-it-yourself storytime.
Storytime Resources
Our storytime staff suggests these resources for parents, caregivers, and educators. Have fun while supporting your children in early literacy and reading readiness.
