Storytimes & Read Alouds


In-Person Storytimes



Join us in the Story Room for interactive story times featuring books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children and their adult caregiver(s). Registration is not required, but space is limited.
Storytime!: Ages 2 and up, 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Baby Storytime: Ages 0-24 months old, 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays

Special storytimes include:
Outdoor Storytime: Ages 2 and up, 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays April through October at Princeton Shopping Center. Weather permitting.

World language story times for ages 2 and up presented by guest readers are offered monthly October through June. Languages include German, Japanese and Spanish.

Upcoming Sessions



Storytime Resources


Storytime Songs and Rhymes

Rhyme and sing along with us! Youth Services staff share the best hits of storytime on YouTube. Check back often for new rhymes and tunes.

Storytime At Home

Create your own storytime! We’ve made it easy to do storytime with your children at home or in your classroom. Choose from themed storytime plans crafted by our Youth Services Librarians. Each plan contains a list of books followed by links to storytime songs sung by our staff and ideas for crafts and other activities. Mix and match from this plan to create your perfect Storytime At Home!

Virtual Storytimes & Read Alouds


Storytime Shorts

Join us in the Virtual Story Room as we share stories, songs and fun! “Storytime Shorts” are available on the library’s YouTube channel for children and families to enjoy from home whenever they want.

La hora de cuentos

¡Acompañanos en nuestro salón virtual para disfrutar de cuentos, canciones, rimas, y mucha diversión!

Join us in the Virtual Storyroom as we share stories, songs and fun in Spanish!


Little Panda Storytime

欢迎来到熊猫故事会。此项活动由英华国际学校和普林斯顿公立图书馆合办,为小朋友带来生动有趣的中文故事时间。适合三岁或三岁以上的孩子。欢迎不同语言程度的小朋友参加。

Guest readers from YingHua International School present a story time in Mandarin Chinese. For ages 3 and up, depending on Chinese proficiency level.


Lit Lab

Students in grades K-3 are invited to join Youth Services staff for Lit Lab, where books meet hands-on maker activities! Each Lit Lab includes a book read-aloud and related maker activity to do at home, plus a curated list of other books, media and additional maker activities on the same theme. We also encourage families to share their own inspired creations by sending photos to kids@princetonlibrary.org or tagging @princetonpl on Instagram or Twitter.