Storytimes are not only offered by the libraries. Bookstores, coffee shops, and museums offer story times too, and many of them include singing, music, and arts and crafts projects. Storytimes are either free or are included with admission.
Links to the storytime websites are provided - please check there before you go for holiday closures and schedule changes.
Barnes & Noble Westside
Foothills Mall - 7325 N. La Cholla Blvd. Store hours and calendar
A craft activity follows each Story Time. FREE.
The Springs Church
7555 W. Twin Peaks Rd.
The 3rd Tuesday of every month at 9:30am.
Storytime, activities, songs, puppets, snacks. Free coffee and refreshments for parents. All families with young children are welcome. FREE.
Pima County Public Libraries:
At Storytime, children have an opportunity to do activities that promote development and learning. There are story times for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the entire family. 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. FREE.
Click HERE for the storytime event calendar for all Pima County Public Libraries.
To limit your search to a specific library, select Storytime under "Event Type", then select a library under "Location"
Read to a Dog:
Trained and certified therapy and service dogs love to come to the library to listen to young readers. Reading to a dog gives children a chance to improve their reading skills in a relaxed, comfortable environment with a non-judgmental listener. FREE.
Click HERE for the Read to a Dog event calendar for all Pima County Public Libraries.
To find a Read to a Dog event for a specific library, select the library location under "Locations" at the top left of the page.
Sing-a-long Storytime
Vision Church
7511 N. Benet Dr.
Wednesdays at 9:30 AM
Bring your little ones over to listen to a story and live kids' music! FREE.
Storytime at Mildred & Dildred
La Encantada Shopping Center
2905 E. Skyline Dr. #186
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM & Thursdays at 3:30 PM.
Designed for children ages 4 & under, but everyone is welcome!
Stories in the Garden
Tohono Chul Park (Children's Ramada)
7366 N. Paseo Del Norte
Tuesday mornings at 10:00 AM
Your little ones will hear Southwest-themed stories told by fantastic docent narrators. Tales of coyotes and cacti will delight parents and children alike. After Stores in the Garden, a stroll in the Park is the perfect way to keep your child's imagination stimulated. Included with park admission
Story Tunes
Bookmans - Ina
3733 W. Ina Rd.
Thursday mornings from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Shake your sillies out, as our friend Emme leads a musical extravaganza of fun! Sing along, dance, and make your own music with us! FREE
Wee Play with Miss Coco:
Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. 6th Ave.
Children 4 years and younger will sing, read and laugh together with exciting weekly themes.
Tuesdays at 9:30 AM and 2:00 PM; Thursdays and Fridays at 9:30 PM; Saturdays at 10:30 AM. Included with museum admission.
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