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One of the most fun parts of having a little one is getting them out to events especially designed for growing bodies and; minds. And one of the easiest ways to start that journey is by heading out to Storytime! Storytime has SO many developmental benefits, like introducing them to new words, skills, and concepts (shapes, colors, animals, etc). Children can also learn about everyday tasks like brushing their teeth and expand their creativity with fantastic tales of adventure and discovery - all while learning listening, motor, and socialization skills. Plus, in addition to being educational, Storytime is also FUN, often including songs, dance, fingerplay, and crafts. Plant the seeds of early literacy education in your littlest learner by heading to one of the many Storytimes in the area...
What to know:
All Storytimes below are are FREE and open to the public
Some events will require pre-registration
All Storytimes are INDOORS unless otherwise indicated (Outdoor storytimes = )
Schedules can change over time (especially when weird NC weather is involved!). Always double check with your venue before heading out, especially if you have a long drive!
Storytime at the Park
- 10:30 AM one Monday per month
- For children ages 2 & up
- Beth Schmidt Park, Elon
Baby Lapsit Storytime
- 11:00 AM every Mon
- For babies ages 0 to walkers
- Orange County Public Library, Hillsborough
Wonderkids! Exploring STEAM with Preschoolers
- 3:00 PM one Monday per month
- For children ages 4-5 years
- Orange County Public Library, Hillsborough
Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group
- 10:00 AM every Tues
- For children ages birth to 5 years
- by Alamance Partnership for Children
- 1st & 2nd Tuesdays at Crossroads, Burlington
- 3rd & 4th Tuesdays at Alamance County Community YMCA
Tuesday Morning Storytime
- 10:00 AM every Tues
- For children ages birth to 5 years
- Gibsonville Public Library
Budding Bookworms Storytime
- 10:15 AM select Tues (check social media)
- For children ages 2 & up
- Alamance Partnership for Children, Burlington
Grape Kids Pre-K Craft & Storytime
- 10:30 AM every Tues
- For children ages 2 & up
- Painted Grape, Burlington
Grape Kids Pre-K Craft & Storytime
- 10:30 AM every Tues
- For children ages 2 & up
- Painted Grape, Mebane
May Memorial’s Baby/Toddler Storytime
- 10:30 AM every Tues
- For children ages 0 – 2 years
- May Memorial Library, Burlington
Storytime with the Orange County Public Library
- 10:30 AM every Tues
- For children from walkers to age 5
- Sept: indoors at the library
- Oct - Dec: Farmer's Market Pavilion, Hillsborough
- Spring: TBD
- Organized by the Orange County Public Library, Hillsborough
Preschool Storytime
- 10:30 AM every Tues
- Rotating format by week:
- 1st Tues: Preschool Yoga Storytime
- 2nd & 3rd Tues: Storytime
- 4th Tues: Move to the Music Storytime
- For children ages 3 – 5
- Registration Required
- Mebane Public Library, Mebane
Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group
- 10:30 AM every Wed
- For children ages birth to 5 years
- Outdoor Learning Environment at Alamance Partnership for Children, Burlington
- Registration required (max 25 children)
Book Buddies
- 10:30 AM & 2:30 PM every Wed
- Included with $6 Museum Admission
- Children's Museum of Alamance County, Graham
Preschool Storytime
- 10:30 AM every Wed
- For children ages 3-5
- Graham Public Library, Graham
Storytime at Slade Park
- 10:30 AM one Wednesday per month
- For children ages 2 and up
- Lawrence Slade Park, Elon
Baby and Toddler Storytime
- 10:30 AM & 11:15 AM (2 sessions) everyThurs
- For children from birth to 2
- Registration required
- Mebane Public Library, Mebane
May Memorial’s Preschool Storytime
- 10:30 AM every Thurs
- For children ages 3 - 5
- May Memorial Library, Burlington
Fancy Nancy Storytime
- 11:00 AM every Thurs
- Included with $6 Museum Admission
- Children's Museum of Alamance County, Graham
Baby/Toddler Storytime
- 10:30 AM every Fri
- For children ages 3-5
- Graham Public Library, Graham
Fun Fridays! (Weekly Theme including book reading)
- 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM every Fri
- Included with $6 Museum Admission
- Children's Museum of Alamance County, Graham
Family Storytime at May Memorial
- 10:30 AM 3rd Sat of every month
- For children ages 0 – 5
- May Memorial Library, Burlington
Music and Movement Storytime
- 10:30 AM one Saturday per month
- For children ages 0 – 5
- Orange County Public Library, Hillsborough
Fun Facts About Your Local Libraries
The Alamance County Public Library System includes 4 branches: May Memorial Library in downtown Burlington, North Park Library north of town, Graham Public Library next to the Children's Museum and Alamance Arts, and the Mebane Public Library in downtown Mebane.
The Orange County Public Library includes their main branch in downtown Hillsborough as well as the Cybrary in downtown Carrboro (and... coming soon! Southern Branch in Carrboro)
Both Alamance and Orange County Public libraries allow residents of neighboring counties to get library cards and attend events. This means that no matter where you are (and if you don't mind driving a bit!) - you have more great free event options to choose from for your little learners. Between these two systems, there is a library within a 10 minute drive of most anywhere in the area.
- The Gibsonville Public Library is also open & accessible to residents of Alamance County.
- The Chapel Hill Public Library is also open & accessible to residents of Orange County.
Did you know that our local libraries offer SO MANY different family-friendly events, activities, programs, and resources for families? The activities vary in time, location and theme, but, in addition to storytimes, there are offer junior book clubs, seasonal craft and art events, LEGO; other STEM events, Anime groups, Tween/Teen groups, and so much more! And we keep them ALL on our Full event Calendar!
Looking for more family-friendly fun around the Burlington-Hillsborough, NC area? Check out our Full event Calendar!
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