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This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
storytime

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:45am
Mountain Creek - In Library at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

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.

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - In Library
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
Teacher with kids

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

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

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
top down photo of 4 kids' hands playing in a sensory bucket filled with sand and colorful toys

Sensory Playtime

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
This quieter, more relaxed play session will offer preschool children of all abilities an opportunity to understand their senses.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:
This quieter, more relaxed play session will offer preschool children of all abilities an opportunity to understand their senses.
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
storytime

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

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.  

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

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.  

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Bilingual Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

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

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor.

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Cowboy Ken

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bookmarks - NorthCourt at Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Yeehaw! Cowboy Ken is here! Amazing and engaging folktales, fun and silly puppets, cowboy songs, and maybe some expert trick roping are headed your way! Giddy- Up!

Sponsored by Atmos Energy. 

Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Yeehaw! Cowboy Ken is here! Amazing and engaging folktales, fun and silly puppets, cowboy songs, and maybe some expert trick roping are headed your way! Giddy- Up!

Sponsored by Atmos Energy. 

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
storytime

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

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

Participation of parents and caregivers is highly recommended.

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

Participation of parents and caregivers is highly recommended.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
flyer

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

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

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
Storytime

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

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

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
story

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Dallas West - Children's Area at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun as we practice the skills you need to be ready to read!

 Suggested ages: 18 months – 3 years

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Children's Area
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun as we practice the skills you need to be ready to read!

 Suggested ages: 18 months – 3 years

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
Peggy

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Highland Hills - Children's Area at Highland Hills Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Story Time at the library! 📚✨ Little ones will enjoy fun stories, songs, and simple activities designed to spark imagination, build early literacy skills, and encourage a love of reading.

Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Children's Area
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Story Time at the library! 📚✨ Little ones will enjoy fun stories, songs, and simple activities designed to spark imagination, build early literacy skills, and encourage a love of reading.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
flyer

Bilingual Storytime (Hora de Cuentos bilingüe)

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Español
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 0 to preschool 

Cuentos, canciones y rimas en español e inglés para prepararse para leer! Edades recomendadas: de 0 a preescolar 

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Español
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 0 to preschool 

Cuentos, canciones y rimas en español e inglés para prepararse para leer! Edades recomendadas: de 0 a preescolar 

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Talk, Sing, Read, and Play with Bliss Speech and Hearing Services

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bookmarks - In Library at Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

For the first time at Bookmarks, experience and hear from the professionals of early childhood development at Bliss Hearing and Speech Services for an extra special baby storytime.

Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - In Library
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

For the first time at Bookmarks, experience and hear from the professionals of early childhood development at Bliss Hearing and Speech Services for an extra special baby storytime.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Craft - Handprint Ice Cream

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

The first and third Thursday each month we do a craft specifically for our smallest library patrons!

Nothing's better on a hot day than an ice cream cone, and this one will never melt.

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

The first and third Thursday each month we do a craft specifically for our smallest library patrons!

Nothing's better on a hot day than an ice cream cone, and this one will never melt.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
toddler reading a book

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun as we practice the skills you need to be ready to read! Suggested ages: 18 months – 3 years 

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun as we practice the skills you need to be ready to read! Suggested ages: 18 months – 3 years 

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
Bilingual Storytime

Bilingual Storytime (Hora de Cuentos bilingüe)

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Español
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 0 to preschool 

Cuentos, canciones y rimas en español e inglés para prepararse para leer! Edades recomendadas: de 0 a preescolar 

Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Español
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 0 to preschool 

Cuentos, canciones y rimas en español e inglés para prepararse para leer! Edades recomendadas: de 0 a preescolar 

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
storytime

Bilingual Storytime (Hora de Cuentos bilingüe)

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Pleasant Grove - Children's Area at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for Bilingual Storytime!​

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Children's Area
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for Bilingual Storytime!​

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
toddler and parents working on craft together

Preschool Picassos

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mountain Creek - Children's Area at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Tiny hands, big imaginations! Preschool Picassos is a playful art adventure where little creators explore colors, shapes, and textures through simple crafts perfect for early learners.

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Children's Area
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Tiny hands, big imaginations! Preschool Picassos is a playful art adventure where little creators explore colors, shapes, and textures through simple crafts perfect for early learners.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Play with me! ¡Juega Conmigo!

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

This is an 8-week program for children 0-3 years old and their parents. The weekly in-person sessions include activities that promote learning through play, information on strategies for positive parenting, and promoting children's development.

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

This is an 8-week program for children 0-3 years old and their parents. The weekly in-person sessions include activities that promote learning through play, information on strategies for positive parenting, and promoting children's development.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

Baby Basics Storytime

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants.

Suggested ages: 0-18 months

 

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants.

Suggested ages: 0-18 months

 

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
Bilingual

Bilingual Storytime (Hora de Cuentos bilingüe)

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Dallas West - Children's Area at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Español
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! 

Suggested ages: 0 to preschool

Cuentos, canciones y rimas en español e inglés para prepararse para leer! 

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Children's Area
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Español
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! 

Suggested ages: 0 to preschool

Cuentos, canciones y rimas en español e inglés para prepararse para leer! 

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
Story time graphic

Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Oak Lawn - Auditorium at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Stories, songs, and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! Cuentos, canciones y rimas en español e inglés para prepararse para leer! 

Suggested Ages: 0 to preschool

Edades recomendadas: de 0 a preescolar

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Stories, songs, and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! Cuentos, canciones y rimas en español e inglés para prepararse para leer! 

Suggested Ages: 0 to preschool

Edades recomendadas: de 0 a preescolar

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
Sign showing Storytime Info (also listed on the event description)

Toddler Storytime

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun as we practice the skills you need to be ready to read! 

Suggested ages: 18 months – 3 years

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun as we practice the skills you need to be ready to read! 

Suggested ages: 18 months – 3 years

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
"Storytime" graphic with a stack of books and cartoon animals.

Toddler Storytime

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Forest Green - Classroom 1 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun as we practice the skills you need to be ready to read!

Suggested ages: 18 months to 3 years

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 1
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun as we practice the skills you need to be ready to read!

Suggested ages: 18 months to 3 years