Story Times

A baby holds a book while sitting in a person's lao.

Help your child build a love of reading!

Story times give your child the chance to experience fun activities while building an appreciation for books and reading. Joining your friends and neighbors at story time can also develop social skills in a friendly, welcoming space.

1000 books before kindergarten badgeYour Fort Worth Public Library story times are based on the Every Child Ready to Read method that identifies skills that help children learn to read and five practices that enhance those skills: talking, singing, reading, playing and writing!

 

Pink graphic featuring the words "Baby Story Time" in yellow.Baby Story Time is intended for children 0-18 months old and their grown-ups. Join us for stories, songs and activities to build language and learning skills for your baby, in an environment just for them.

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White graphic featuring the words "Toddler Story Time" in red.

Join us for stories, songs and activities to build early literacy skills. The very best thing you can do to set kids up to be readers is to encourage a love of books and reading! Toddler Story Time is intended for children 18 months-3 years old and their grown-ups.

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Dark blue graphic featuring the words "Music and Movement" in light blue.

At Music and Movement, singing songs and practicing movement activities builds language, motor, and social and emotional skills. This story time is intended for children 3-5 years old and their grown-ups.

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White graphic featuring the words "Preschool Story Time" in rainbow colors.

Join us for stories and activities designed to build reading and school readiness skills. These story times are intended for children 3-5 years old and their grown-ups.

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Blue graphic featuring the words "Family Story Time" in yellow.Bring the whole family for stories, songs and activities. These story times are intended for children of all ageand their grown-ups.

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Teal graphic featuring the words "Bilingual Story Time" in yellow and orange.Join us for stories, songs, and activities in English and Spanish. Intended for children of all ages and their grown-ups. 

Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones y actividades en inglés y en español. Destinado a niños de todas las edades y a sus adultos.

 

 

Front side of the Library Communication Board Is your child nonverbal? All Fort Worth Public Libraries now use communication boards to help individuals with limited verbal skills. With a communication board, a person can point to pictures or symbols and share what they need, make choices and express how they feel. Visit the front desk at any library and ask to use a communication board to enhance your child's library experience!

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