2026 Storytimes & Playtimes
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Babytime for babies ages 0-2 and their caregivers. Registration Required. On the first and third Wednesday of each month at 10 AM
No Baby Time in March, June and July.
Family Storytime All ages welcome, crafts best for preschool-elementary ages. Thursdays at 10 AM.
No Family Storytime in March, June and July.
Friday Friends Music and playtime for little learners. Fridays at 10 AM.
No Friday Friends in March, June and July.
Other Branches
Metamora Storytime Early literacy fun for children 0-5 years old. Last Thursday of the month at 11 AM.
No Storytime in November and December.
Hadley Storytime Join us for preschool storytime! There will be books, a craft, and a game to play.
Hadley Preschool Music Time Preschoolers will explore different musical instruments and enjoy singing songs together.
- Special storytimes happen at each of our branches regularly. Contact your local branch for more information.
Early Literacy Tips for Storytime
There are a number of things parents and caregivers can do to support the development of their child’s early literacy skills. Among them are five simple practices: singing, talking, reading, writing and playing. While we try to incorporate them all into storytime, here are some tips for incorporating them more at home!
Singing is a great way to learn about language. When we sing, the sounds that make up words become more evident. Best of all, you can sing anything you want! Songs are great, but you can try silly things too like singing a recipe, directions, or maybe even try singing a rhyming story book.
Children need to receive and create language to learn it. Try expanding on your usual vocabulary so different sounds and words can be heard.
Share books together! We hope that you utilize our collections for a chance to read more books and access more variety than you may have at home.
Scribble, draw and make tactile art. Scribbles are wonderful practice for working on early writing skills!
Children experience the world through play while developing fine and gross motor skills, cognitive concepts, language and social skills. Try using sock puppets, toys, or even your fingers to recreate a book read in Storytime.
Storytimes
Free family meal followed by stories for families with children ages 0-12. Registration required. Funding for this program is generously provided by the Kiwanis Club of Lapeer.
Storytime with crafts are selected with preschoolers in mind, but kids of all ages and their families are welcome to join. Adult participation is required. Storytime space is reserved for children and their caregivers only.
Early literacy fun for children 0-5 years old!
Playtime for little learners! Friday Friends can help children develop social skills by playing with their peers. Kids of all ages with an adult are welcome to join, but best for ages 2-4.
Babies and their caregivers are invited to a special themed social event made just for them every other month. A short storytime followed by playtime with their new friends. Ages 0-2.
Playtime for little learners! Friday Friends can help children develop social skills by playing with their peers. Kids of all ages with an adult are welcome to join, but best for ages 2-4.
Join Clifford at the Hadley Branch Library to celebrate March Is Reading Month!
Join Frog at the Otter Lake Branch Library to celebrate March Is Reading Month!
