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! 

After Storytime concludes, we invite you to Stay & Play! Until 6:30 pm the Storytime librarian and special toys will be on the Children's Room floor to keep the fun going. Meet new friends, play with toys, chat, get book recommendations, and maybe even create something!

• Storytime 5:30-6:00 PM
• Stay & Play 6:00-6:30 PM

Free, with limited capacity.

Please note that this will be an indoor program taking place in our Children's Area.

• 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

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!

• Storytime: 10:30am - 10:55am
• Stay & Play: 11:00am - 11:30am

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

Free, with limited capacity.

• Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk 30 minutes prior to the start of Storytime.
• It is strongly recommended that everyone (ages 2+) wear a mask for indoor programs.
• Storytime will be held in the Children's Room.
• To find out if Storytime has been cancelled, please call the Bascom Branch at 408-808-3077.

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! 

Free, with limited capacity.

As we navigate pandemic life, here are a few modifications to our Storytime:

• Please note that this will be an indoor program. 
• Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk 30 minutes prior to the start of Storytime.
• All attendees will be required to observe the Library's Safety Guidelines.

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

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.

Family 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. No registration required.

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! 

Free, with limited capacity.

As we navigate pandemic life, here are a few modifications to our Storytime:

• Seating for storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the door prior to Storytime.
• A second storytime will be provided if the number of attendees exceed 50.

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

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!

Free, with limited capacity.

• Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk when the Library opens.  
• A second Storytime will be provided at 11:30a.m., if necessary.  This storytime is also first-come, first-served, with a limited amount of tickets available, once the 11:00 a.m. Storytime has reached capacity.
• It is strongly recommended that everyone (ages 2+) wear a mask for indoor programming.

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! 

Free, with limited capacity.

As we navigate pandemic life, here are a few modifications to our Storytime:

• Please note that this will be an indoor program. 
• Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk 30 minutes prior to the start of Storytime.

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

To request an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for library events, please call 408-808-2355 or email [email protected] at least one week prior to the event.