Storytimes

Early Learners

Children start to develop early literacy skills beginning at birth, and reading together with children continues to be one of the most powerful ways to develop early literacy skills. Join us for energetic, engaging, and fun storytimes that will facilitate early literacy experiences and give you ideas for new ways to engage your child in early literacy practices.

Upcoming Storytimes

Registered Storytimes

Tuesdays @ 6:30 – 7 pm, March 5 – April 30 (no session April 16). Join your children’s librarians for stories, songs, play, and Very Important Fun with other babies and caregivers. This storytime is designed for babies ages birth through 15 months. Registration is required. Sign up at our online calendar.

Mondays @ 10 am, March 4 – April 29 (no session April 15). Registration is required. Session is full. Waiting list is available. Sign up by stopping in or calling 781-942-6715.

Tuesdays @ 10 am, March 5 – April 30 (no session April 16). Registration is required. Session is full. Waiting list is available. Sign up by stopping in or calling 781-942-6715.

Wednesdays @ 10 am, March 6 – April 24 (no session April 17). Registration is required. Session is full. Waiting list is available. Sign up by stopping in or calling 781-942-6715.

Thursdays @ 6:30-7 pm, March 7 – April 25 (no session April 18). This program is designed for children ages 3-8 who are neurodiverse or have developmental/intellectual disabilities, and their siblings and peers. Registration is required. Sign up and read more about this program at our online calendar.

Tuesdays @ 1:30 PM (March 5 – April 9). Join RPL Librarians to share in stories and special treasures. This storytime is designed for homeschool families and other kids in grades Pre-K – Grade 2. Registration is required. Visit our online calendar to sign up.

Drop-in Storytimes

Fridays @ 10 am. Join us for special guest storytimes, sing-a-longs, and other fun activities on Friday mornings! These drop-in events are for kids ages 5 and under. See our online calendar for details each week. No registration necessary.

Saturdays @ 10 am (no storytime May 11). Join us for an active story and song time especially designed for the under 5s and their caregivers. Stories, fingerplays, and plenty of music and motion to get the wiggles out. Drop-in, no registration necessary.

Fridays in March @ 1:30 PM. Join RPL Librarians and a local hero for a storytime geared toward elementary schoolers. Each storytime is drop-in, no need to register. Find out who the hero is each week by visiting our online calendar.

More Early Learning Fun!

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Can YOU read 1,000 books before Kindergarten? We know you can! 1000 Books Before Kindergarten is our new early literary initiative designed to jump start skills and begin a lifetime of learning and fun!

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Sing-A-Long

Do you love to sing, dance, and have fun with friends? Join us for our monthly sing-a-long with musician Peter Sheridan!

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