Storytime at San José Library

Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers!

Free, with limited capacity. Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

• This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.

ADA Accommodation Requests

Our family storytime sessions are designed to accommodate a mix of ages as we invite whole families to participate in this fun early literacy program filled with stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplay activities. 

Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers!

• This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.

ADA Accommodation Requests

Bilingual Family storytime is geared for a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities.

Free. No registration is required.

Cuentos en familia está diseñado para una variedad de edades e invita a todo la familia para participar en actividades de alfabetazión temprana, como cuentos, canciones, juegos con los dedos y actividades de movimiento.

Gratis. No es necesario registrarse.

ADA Accommodation Requests

Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers!

After storytime, please stay and play with us! We'll have a selection of toys available to enjoy. Meet other families and have fun playing with new and old friends. 

Free, with limited capacity. Tickets available at the desk 30 minutes before program starts.

This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.

ADA Accommodation Requests

Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers!

All attendees will be required to observe the Library's Safety Guidelines.

This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.

Free. No registration required.

To request an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for library-sponsored events, please call 408-808-2355 or email [email protected] at least three business days prior to the event.

Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers! 

San José Public Library Storytimes are in alignment with the City’s Education and Digital Literacy Initiative.

Free. Limited Capacity.

ADA Accommodation Requests

Join us for a special storytime as we celebrate and learn about Hispanic Heritage Month through stories, songs, and more of your favorite storytime activities.

This program is in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Storytime: 4:00pm-4:30pm

Stay & Play: 4:30pm - 5:00pm

Free, with limited capacity.
Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.

ADA Accommodation Requests