The Complete List of Library Storytimes in the Dallas Metroplex

Being a work at home mom to a toddler is such a blessing and chaotic all at the same time. Thankfully, my work schedule is very flexible so I’m able to spend a lot of time doing fun activities with Bryce throughout the week and work odd hours while he’s sleeping to make the best of both worlds. Before he started walking, I was constantly looking for fun mommy and me outings for us to participate in. I wanted him to get interaction with other babies and it didn’t hurt to meet other moms in the area that had children the same age as mine.

I started Mommy and Me Yoga when Bryce was 3 months and it was my saving grace. It was a time for me to workout each week, bring Bryce along and I met tons of moms with babies the exact same age as Bryce. As Bryce got older and more mobile, we had to stop doing our yoga classes because having babies run around pulling plugs, hitting newborns and climbing on your back isn’t very zen. I was on the hunt for another fun activity for us to do each week. I had heard storytime at the library was a blast, free and indoors which were 3 things that were high on my list.

We started attending storytime when Bryce was around 9 months and since the day we started going, it’s been one of his very favorite activities. I’ve had many people ask me what exactly we do at storytime and let me tell you, it’s much more than reading a few books. Every single library that we’ve attended has been very similar but different in their own ways. The storytime we attend weekly is 30 minutes long and has the same structure every single week.

Storytime is very interactive. Bryce is a busy toddler and trying to get him to do anything for more than 10 minutes is tough which is why I love storytime. We start each class with a couple fun songs that all the kids know. Almost every song has hand signs that go with it or the song will have your child sit on your lap and you will bounce your kid up and down throughout the song. All of the kids run around, dance and play throughout the whole class.

After a few songs, there is usually a children’s book passed out to each parent and kid to read. These board books take a couple minutes to read. Once we are complete, the librarian will pass out scarves or rattles for the kids to sing and dance with. After a couple fun songs, we will read another book then put away all books and props. The class ends with parachute fun and bubbles. The kids go crazy running around catching bubbles and playing under the parachute. It’s a great way for them to burn off all of that energy they have.

Storytime at the library has so many benefits and perks and I love that it is absolutely free! Did you know that you can attend other libraries in your area without even having a library card? That’s right, you can walk right into the library and attend storytime without signing in or giving them any of your info. This is a great way to fill up your calendar with free, fun activities for your little one.

(Please note: The only library that I have found in the Dallas metroplex that requires you to be a resident and obtain a library card is Richardson.)

Because I am all about story time, I’ve done lots of research and have compiled a list of all the storytimes in the Dallas metroplex so you can find them all in one place. Please note that there are usually a couple times a week divided by age. It’s important to take your child to the age appropriate session. Every library does it a little different so please double check before attending as they often change times and details for their location.

The Complete List of Library Story Times in the Dallas Metroplex

Allen Public Library Story Time

Due to space limitations, strollers are not allowed in the Children’s Program Room. Strollers can be parked outside the entrance of the Children’s Program Room. A parent or caregiver (age 16 and up) must stay with children under age 9 at all times.

Babies / Prewalkers

• Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m.

Ones and Two

• Mondays at 10:15 a.m.
• Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m.
• Thursdays at 10:15 a.m.

Three – Five

• Mondays at 11:15 a.m.
• Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m.
• Thursdays at 11:15 a.m.

Four to Five (Independent, no adult)

• Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m.

Pajama Time (3 & up with an adult)

• Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Allen Public Library is located at 300 N Allen Drive, Allen 75013. For more information, please call (214) 509-4906 or visit their website.

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Dallas Library Storytime

Baby Basics Storytime at Dallas Public Libraries

For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants. Suggested ages: 0 to 18 months.

• J. Erik  Jonnson Central Library: Monday at 10:30am
• Preston Royal Auditorium: Monday at 10:30am
• Central Library: Monday at 10:30am
• Skyline Auditorium: Monday at 10:30am
• Spanish Storytime / Park Forest Auditorium: Monday at 10:30am
• Hampton Illinois: Monday at 12:00pm
• Bookmarks in Northpark: Monday at 12:30pm
• Timberglen: Wednesday at 10:15am
• Bachman Lake: Wednesday at 11:00am
• Renner Frankford: Wednesday at 11:15am
• Bookmarks at Northpark: Thursday at 12:30pm
• Bookmarks at Northpark: Friday at 12:30pm

Toddler Storytime at Dallas Public Libraries

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn. Suggested ages: 18 months – 3 years old.

• J. Erik  Jonnson Central Library: Tuesday at 10:30am
• Preston Royal: Tuesday at 10:30am
• White Rock Hills: Tuesday at 10:30am
• Mountain Creek: Tuesday at 11:00am
• Renner – Frankford: Tuesday at 11:15am
• Lakewood: Wednesday at 10:30am
• Audelia: Wednesday at 11:00am
• Oak Lawn: Wednesday at 11:30am
• Hampton Illinois: Wednesday at 6:00pm
• Preston Royal: Thursday at 10:30am
• Paul Lawrence Dunbar Lancaster Keist Branch: Thursday at 11:30am
• North Oak Cliff: Friday at 10:30am
• Fretz Park: Friday at 11:00am

Bilingual Storytime at Dallas Public Libraries

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under

• Fretz Park Black Box Theater: Tuesday at 11:00am
• Lakewood: Thursday at 10:30am
• Grauwyler: Thursday at 11am
• J. Erik  Jonnson Central Library: Friday at 10:30am

Bilingual Books and Boogie at Bookmarks Northpark

A bilingual storytime for children ages 6 and under featuring music, movement, songs and crafts! Sponsored by Atmos Energy.

• Bookmarks at Northpark: Friday at 3:30pm

Preschool Storytime at Dallas Public Library

Get ready for kindergarten with books, music, movement, rhymes, and music. Suggested ages: 3 – 6 years old.

• Pleasant Grove: Tuesday at 10:30am
• White Rock Hills: Wednesday at 10:30am
• Park Forest: Wednesday at 11am
• Timberglen: Wednesday at 11am
• Hampton Illinois: Thursday at 10:45am
• Lochwood Branch: Friday at 10:30am
• Prairie Creek Branch: Friday at 12:30pm

Preschool Palooze STEM Story time at Bookmarks Northpark

Join us for an exciting storytime that emphasizes science, technology, engineering and mathematical (STEM) concepts for children two to five years old. Sponsored by Atmos Energy.

• Bookmarks at Northpark: Thursday at 3:30pm

Storytime Serendipity at Bookmarks Northpark

Sit, scrabble, sing-a-long and waggle. Toddlers will experience tales that awake and excite. Preschoolers will naturally be stimulated by sounds and by sight. Words and pictures, props and sounds – a storytime adventure awaits and happy endings will be found. Sponsored by Atmos Energy.

• Bookmarks at Northpark: Wednesday at 3:30pm
• Bookmarks at Northpark: Thursday at 10:30am

Family Storytime at Dallas Public Library

• For children and parents, listen to stories, sing songs and practice literacy skills together. Suggested ages: 6 years old and under
• Audelia: Thursday at 11am

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Frisco Library Story Time

All story times at Frisco Library are held in the 2nd floor Children’s Program Room. Upon arriving, get your free ticket at the 2nd floor “Ask Us.” Be sure to arrive early because space is limited. All classes are created and presented by early literacy experts. All classes are intentionally designed to be developmentally appropriate for specific ages so make sure your child is attending the correct class based on their age.

Baby Storytime

• This class is meant for pre-walkers.
• Wednesdays at 10:30am, 11:00am, and 11:30am

Toddlers in Motion

• This class is great for walkers up to age 23 months
• Tuesday at 10:00 am
• Thursday at 10:00 am

2’s Story Time

• Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
• Thursay at 10:30 a.m.
• Friday at 10:30 a.m.
• Saturday at 10:30 a.m.

Wee Readers

• Ages 0 – 23 months
• Friday at 10:00 a.m.

Shake Rattle and Read

• Ages 6 and under
• Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

Frisco Public Library is located at 6101 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco Texas. For more information, please visit their website at https://friscolibrary.com/calendar.

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Garland Library Story Time

Garland is a large city and offers multiple storytimes across their libraries. Find the list below of each story time dependent on location.

Garland Central Library

Toddler Storytime (18-36 mos.)

• Mondays at 10 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (3-5 yrs.)

• Mondays at 11 a.m.

The Nicholson Memorial Library System’s Central Library is located in downtown Garland at
625 Austin Street, Garland, TX 75040. For more information, please call them at 972-205-2516 or visit their website.

North Garland Branch Library

Wee Read (0-18 mos.)

• Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Toddler Storytime (18-36 mos.)

• Fridays at 10 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (3-5 yrs.)

• Fridays at 11 a.m.

Nicholson Memorial Library System’s North Garland Branch Library is located at 3845 N. Garland Ave. (at Apollo Rd.), Garland, TX 75040. For more information, please call 972-205-2804 or visit their website.

South Garland Branch Library

Toddler Time (18-36 mos.)  

• Wednesdays at 10 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (3-5 yrs.)

• Wednesdays at 11 a.m.

Family Storytime (all ages)

• Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.

Nicholson Memorial Library System’s South Garland Branch Library is located at
4845 Broadway Blvd. (at Oates Rd.), Garland, TX 75043. For more information, please call 972-205-3934 or visit their website.

Walnut Creek Branch Library

Family Storytime (all ages)

• Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

The Nicholson Memorial Library System’s Walnut Creek Branch Library is located at 3319 Edgewood Drive (off Jupiter Rd.), Garland, TX 75042. For more information, please call 972-205-2585 or visit their website. 

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Plano Library Story Time

Plano has multiple library times throughout the city at different locations. Please note the library location listed before the story time.

Babes in Arms (ages 0-9 months)

Rhymes, music and movement for the youngest babies. Bring a blanket for baby. Pre-walkers and parent/caregiver only please! 

• Schimelpfenig: Monday, 9:30am
• Davis: Tuesday,  10am

Rhyme Time (ages 0-24 months)

Songs, nursery rhymes and books provide a language-rich experience for the youngest child. Active parent/caregiver participation is a must! 

• Haggard: Tuesday, 9:30am
• Harrington: Tuesday, 9:30am
• Parr: Tuesday, 10am
• Schimelpfenig: Wednesday, 9:30am
• Schimelpfenig: Thursday, 10:30am
• Haggard: Friday 10am

Toddler Time (ages 18-36 months)

Age-appropriate books, flannel stories, rhymes and puppets encourage interaction, introduction to words and their sounds, and simple concepts for the active toddler. Parent/caregiver participation is required

• Haggard: Monday, 10am
• Davis: Monday, 10am and 11am
• Parr: Monday, 10am
• Schimelpfenig: Tuesday, 9:30am
• Harrington: Tuesday, 10:30am
• Harrington: Wednesday, 10:30am
• Davis: Thursday, 10am
• Haggard: Thursday 10am

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) 

Age-appropriate books, flannel stories, rhymes, puppets, and storytelling reinforce early literacy skills such as letter sounds, vocabulary, narrative skills, and a love of books and reading for the pre-reading child. Parent/caregiver participation encouraged

• Schimelpfenig: Monday, 10:30am
• Harrington: Monday, 10:30am
• Haggard: Tuesday, 10:30am
• Davis: Tuesday, 11am
• Parr: Tuesday, 11am
• Haggard: Wednesday, 10:30am
• Schimelpfenig: Wednesday, 10:30am
• Harrington: Thursday, 10:30am
• Parr: Friday, 11am

Family Storytime (all ages)

An interactive program for all ages with books, flannel stories, rhymes, puppets and songs to encourage a love of reading and the library. Parent/caregiver participation required

• Haggard: Monday, 6:30pm
• Parr: Tuesday, 7pm
• Harrington: Wednesday, 7pm
• Davis: Wednesday, 7pm
• Davis: Saturday, 11am

Plano Library Story Time Locations:

Haggard Library is located at 2501 Coit Road, Plano, TX 75075.

Davis Library is located at 7501-B Independence Pkwy, Plano, TX 75025

Harrington Library is located at 1501 18th Street, Plano, TX 75074

Parr Library is located at 6200 Windhaven Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093

Richardson Library Story Time

Please note that Richardson Library is the only story time in the Dallas metroplex that I have seen that requires a library card to participate in story time. I have not personally tried to go to this story time, so I’m unsure how lenient they are.

Baby (6 weeks – 12 months)

• Mondays, 6 – 6:20 p.m. 
• Tuesdays, 10:15 – 10:35 a.m.
• In this storytime, babies are introduced to books, stories, rhymes, fingerplays, music and other early literacy tools.  Baby must be accompanied by at least one parent.  This storytime is for Richardson Residents.  

Toddler

• Mondays, 6:45 – 7:05 p.m. 
• Tuesdays, 11 – 11:20 a.m. 
• Fridays, 10:15 – 10:35 a.m.
• Introduce your beginning walker to reading with books, rhymes, music, fingerplays, and movement activities.  Beginning walkers must be accompanied by at least one parent. Baby Steps is for Richardson Residents.

Wiggle Worms (ages 2-3)

• Mondays, 10:15 – 10:35 a.m. 
• Tuesdays, 6:30 – 6:50 p.m. 
• Thursdays, 10:15 – 10:35 a.m. 
• Thursdays, 11 – 11:20 a.m.
• Wiggle Worms is for toddlers 2 – 3 years old.  They are introduced to books and reading using stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music.  Toddler must be accompanied by at least one parent.

Family Storytime

• Saturdays from May to August, 10:30 – 11 a.m.
• Everyone is welcome at this storytime so no residency or registration is necessary.  Saturday Morning Kids is geared towards 3 to 7 year olds. It features stories, rhymes, songs, finger plays, and movement activities.  

School Age (ages 4-6)

• Wednesdays, 11 – 11:30 a.m. 
• Wednesdays, 3:45 – 4:15 p.m. 
• Thursdays, 6:30 – 7 p.m.
• This preschool storytime is filled with stories, songs, fingerplays, and puppets.  Children attend by themselves.

Richardson Public Library is located at 411 W. Arapaho Rd, Richardson, TX 75080-4551. Please call 972-744-4358 to register, have your Richardson Public Library card handy.

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Rockwall Library Story Time

Story times are a fun beginning experience for toddlers and preschool-age children. They offer stories, songs, creative movement, rhymes, finger plays, and fun. Children are encouraged to develop a love of reading.

Babies (0-12 months)

• Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m.
• A structured interactive time for babies and their parents or caregivers. Lots of rhymes, music, and touch.

Toddlers (12-23 months)

• Fridays at 10:15 a.m. AND at 11:15 a.m.
• Music, sensory activities, and short books followed by a social time for the adults and children. Continuous adult participation is required. This popular storytime is limited to 30 children per session. Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services “Ask Me” desk starting at 10:00 a.m. on program days.

Terrific Twos (2-3 year old)

• Mondays and Wednesdays 10:15 a.m.
• Stories, songs, and fun for ages 24 months and up. Parents/caregivers are required to attend and encouraged to participate.

Preschool (3-6 years old)

• Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 11:15 a.m.
• For children ages 3-6, a 30-minute program of stories, songs, rhymes, and some silliness usually followed by a craft project that reinforces the storytime theme.

School Age (4-8 years old)

• Good Listeners (ages 4-8) Wednesdays 1:30 p.m. (ends by 2:30 p.m.)
• Strictly ages 4 and up. A 45- to 60-minute program of stories, songs, activities, and a craft project for good listeners ages 4 and up. Parents with younger children will need to supervise them outside the programming room.

Pajama Storytime in English for Families

• Second Thursdays 7:00pm-7:30pm
• Ms. Stephanie presents Family Pajama Storytime the second Tuesday evening of each month during 2018. Bring the whole family for fun stories, songs, and laughter. And what’s a bedtime story without a bedtime snack? Milk and cookies are provided courtesy of Tom Thumb and Friends of the Library. Wear your comfy jammies and join Ms. Stephanie on the second Tuesdays 7:00-7:30 p.m

Rockwall Library is located at 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane, Rockwall TX 75087. For more information, please call (972) 204-7000 or visit their website. 

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Rowlett Library Story Time

Babies (age 0-2) 

• Introduce your babies to vital pre-reading skills with interactive story times.
• Tuesday: 10, 10:30am

Toddler (ages 2-3)

• Toddlers develop a love of learning and also begin letter recognition.
• Wednesday: 10, 10:30am

Preschool (4-5)

• Continues a child’s introduction to the alphabet and promotes early word recognition.
• Thursday 10, 10:30am

The Rowlett Library is located at 4000 Main Street, Rowlett, TX 75088. For more information, please call them at 972-412-6100 or visit their website. 

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Sachse Library Story Time

Bring your babies and children through 5 years of age to the library during the school year and they will hear special stories, make crafts, play games and meet new friends. We have an age appropriate story time for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers!  

Infant Story Time

• Wednesday 10:45

Toddler Story Time

• Thursday 11:15

Preschool Story Time

• Wednesday 1:30

Sachse Library is located at 3815 Sachse Road, Sachse, TX 75048. For more information, please call them at 972.495.1212 or visit their website.

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Wylie Library Story Time

Family Time Story Time (Great for all ages)

• Tuesday 6:30 to 7:00, For all ages http://www.wylietexas.gov/kids/storytime.php

Infant Story Time

• Ages 0-11 months, pre walkers only
• Wednesday 10am

Toddler Story Time

• For stable walkers and 1-2 years old
• 35 minute storytime
• Friday 10:00, 10:45, 11:30

Preschool Story Time

• Ages 3-5
• Wednesday 10:45, 11:30
• Thursday 1:30pm

Readers Time

• Grades K-2
• Practice your read aloud skills by reading to Tillie and Kelsey, our therapy dogs.
• Saturday 11am 

Sensory Storytime

• For children pre-K through second grade with sensory integration challenges. Our Sensory Storytime is for children with sensory integration challenges that may keep them from fully benefiting from the traditional storytime experience. We meet once a month to read books, sing songs, practice movement, and do an activity related to the theme.   Families are encouraged to attend and participate together. If your family is interested, send an email to sensorystorytime@wylietexas.gov . Please include information about your child’s diagnosis and any special needs that may apply.

Wylie Public Library is located at 300 Country Club Road, Building 300, Wylie, Texas 75098. For more information, please call them at 972-516-6250 or visit their website.  Find a calendar of events here.