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Calendar of Events

Check the Calendar of Events for Storytimes at your local library, or use the lists below.

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What is Storytime?

Storytime is a free service of the Pima County Public Library. It is an opportunity for parents to introduce their children to reading and language in a fun way. At Storytime, children have an opportunity to do activities that promote development and learning. All programs are designed for parents to participate with their children; arrangements for school, daycare, or other group visits need to be made in advance.

Babytime

Designed for babies up to 18 months of age. At Storytime, children have an opportunity to do activities that promote development and learning.

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Dusenberry-RiverWednesdays, 11:30 am & 2:30 pm

Babytime takes a break in August. It will resume Sept. 2.

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Himmel ParkThursdays, 1:30-2pmMore Info
Joel D Valdez MainThursdays, 2 pm

Storytimes go on break beginning Monday, Aug. 17. They resume Wednesday, Sept. 2.

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Joyner-Green ValleyThursdays, 9am
We go on summer break Aug. 5 and resume Sept. 3.
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Kirk-Bear CanyonWednesdays, 3-3:30 pm

Babytime will take a summer break August 1-31. They will resume September 2.

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Martha CooperWednesdays, 2 pmMore Info
Miller-Golf LinksWednesday, 2:30-3 pm
Storytimes take a break in August. They resume Wednesday, September 2.
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NaniniTuesdays 10:30am & Wednesdays 2:30pm

Storytimes take a break beginning Monday, August 17. They resume Tuesday, September 8.

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Oro ValleyMondays, 10 am

Babytime will take a summer break August 1-September 8. It will resume September 14.

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Quincie DouglasTuesdays, 10-10:45 amMore Info
SouthwestTuesdays, 11:30 amMore Info
ValenciaWednesdays, 11:30 am More Info
Wheeler Taft AbbettTuesdays, 2pmMore Info
Woods MemorialThursdays, 10 am

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Toddler Storytime

Designed for children 18- to 36-months-old. Parents/caregivers and children interact through stories, songs, and rhymes. Stories are kept short to fit the toddlers' short attention spans. Each Toddler storytime is 20 to 30 minutes long.

LocationDay(s)/Time(s)More Info
Dusenberry-RiverTuesdays, 10:30 am
No Storytimes beginning Monday, August 3. They resume Tuesday, September 1.
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Eckstrom-ColumbusThursdays, 10:15 am
Storytimes go on break beginning Friday, July 31. They resume Thursday, Sept. 3.
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Flowing WellsTuesdays, 9:30 amMore Info
Himmel ParkThursdays, 10:30-11amMore Info
Joel D Valdez MainThursdays, 10 am

Storytimes go on break beginning Monday, Aug. 17. They resume Wednesday, Sept. 2.

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Joyner-Green ValleyWednesdays, 9:30 am

We go on summer break Aug. 5 and resume Sept. 2.

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Kirk-Bear CanyonTuesdays & Wednesdays, 10:15-10:45 am.

Storytimes will be on summer break August 1-31. They will resume September 1.

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Martha CooperWednesdays, 10:30-11:30amMore Info
Miller-Golf LinksWednesdays, 11-11:30 am
Storytimes take a break in August. They resume Wednesday, September 2.
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NaniniWednesdays 10:30am

Storytime goes on summer break beginning Monday, August 17. They resume Tuesday, September 9.

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Oro ValleyFridays, 10 am

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Quincie DouglasTuesdays, 10-10:45 amMore Info
SahuaritaThursdays, 10am

Storytime will take a break Aug. 1-Sept. 8. It resumes Sept. 10.

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SouthwestMondays, 11:30 amMore Info
Wheeler Taft AbbettWednesdays, 10:30amMore Info
Woods MemorialThursdays, 11 amMore Info

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Preschool Storytime

Designed for 3- to 5-year-olds and their parents or caregivers. Stories are longer than the Toddler Storytime and the activities are more complex. Children must be able to sit still for a longer period of time than during Toddler Storytime. Preschool Storytime is 30 to 45 minutes long.

LocationDay(s)/Time(s)More Info
Dusenberry-RiverThursdays, 10:30 am
Storytime goes on break beginning Aug. 3. It resumes Thursday, September 3.
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Eckstrom-ColumbusThursdays, 11-11:45am
Storytimes go on break beginning Friday, July 31. They resume Thursday, Sept. 3.
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Geasa-MaranaThursdays, 10:30 a.m.

We go on summer break Aug. 13 and resume Sept. 10.

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Himmel ParkFridays, 10:30amMore Info
Joel D Valdez MainWednesdays, 10:30am

Storytimes go on break beginning Monday, Aug. 17. They resume Wednesday, Sept. 2.

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Joyner-Green ValleyWednesdays, 10:30am
We go on summer break Aug. 5 and resume Sept. 2.
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Kirk-Bear CanyonTuesdays and Wednesdays, 11:15-11:45 am.

Storytimes will be on summer break August 1-31. They will resume September 1.

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Miller-Golf LinksThursdays, 10:30-11 am
Storytimes take a break in August. They resume Thursday, September 3.
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MissionThursdays, 10:30 am

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NaniniThursday & Fridays, 10:30 am

Storytimes go on summer break beginning Monday, Aug. 17. They resume Sept. 10 & 11.

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Oro ValleyTuesdays, 11:30 am

Storytime will take a summer break August 1-September 7. It will resume September 8.

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Quincie DouglasMondays, 11-11:45 amMore Info
SahuaritaThursdays, 11am

Storytime will take a break Aug. 1-Sept. 8. It will resume Sept. 10.

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ValenciaThursdays (Jueves), 10:30 am

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ValenciaWednesdays at 10:30 am

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Wheeler Taft AbbettThursdays, 10:30amMore Info
Woods MemorialWednesdays, 10:15 am

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Family Storytime

Family Storytime is for all ages. It is an opportunity for parents to introduce their children to reading and language in a fun way.

LocationDay(s)/Time(s)More Info
Flowing Wells1st Saturday of the month, 10:30 amMore Info
Flowing Wells3rd Saturday of the month, 10:30-11 amMore Info
Himmel ParkWednesdays, 6:30 pmMore Info
Himmel ParkSaturdays, 10:30 amMore Info
Joel D Valdez MainSaturdays, 11 am

Storytimes go on break beginning Monday, Aug. 17. They resume Wednesday, Sept. 2.

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Joyner-Green ValleyClick here for dates, times.
We go on summer break Aug. 5 and resume Sept. 2.
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Martha CooperTuesdays (Los Martes), 11amMore Info
Martha CooperSaturdays, 11 am

  • 1st Saturday - Arabic
  • 2nd Saturday - French
  • 3rd Saturday - Swahili
  • All other Saturdays - English
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Miller-Golf LinksTuesdays, 11 am
Storytimes take a break in August. They resume Tuesday, September 1.
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MissionWednesdays, 4 pmMore Info
NaniniTuesdays 6:30 pm; Saturdays, 10:30 am

Storytimes take a break beginning Monday, August 17. They resume Tuesday, September 8.

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Oro ValleyWednesdays, 10 am

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Quincie DouglasWednesdays (Los miércoles), 11 amMore Info
Sam Lena-South TucsonWednesdays, 2-2:30 pmMore Info
Santa RosaSaturdays, 11 am

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SouthwestWednesdays, 5:30 pmMore Info
ValenciaTuesdays, 6:30pm

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Wheeler Taft AbbettSaturdays, 10:30amMore Info
Woods MemorialSaturdays, 10 am

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Hora de Cuentos

We offer bilingual storytimes at some of our branch libraries. Bilingual Storytime is presented in various languages and English. It is an excellent experience in both languages for monolingual and bilingual children. Please see Hora de Cuentos.

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Guidelines for Storytime

  • Be playful: Please join in and show your child that storytime is fun. The time to visit with other adults is before or after storytime.
  • Distractions: Arriving late is sometimes impossible to avoid, but please enter the room with as little disruption as possible. Toys and food should be put away, and phones should be turned off or set on vibrate.
  • Those bad days: Remember, we all have bad days. If your child becomes upset, please step out of the room to "regroup," then quietly return.
  • Those insecure days: Please be patient with your child if he or she wants to observe instead of joining in. We completely understand that for some children this will be their first group experience in the library, and that it may take a few visits for them to feel comfortable.
  • Choosing a storytime: Our storytimes are geared toward specific developmental levels: baby, toddler, preschool, family. If you are not sure which one to attend, please ask your librarian which one is best for your child.
  • Bring books home too: An important part of the storytime experience for children is checking out books to read or share at home. Children of any age may have their very own library card. We believe the age a child gets their own card is the parents' decision.
  • Group visits: Our storytimes are designed for parents and children; arrangements for school, daycare, or other group visits larger than five need to be made in advance.

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