Our local libraries offer fantastic free children's storytimes & programs. These are a blast for the children and a great way to meet other moms or dads in the community! Please be sure to confirm times before attending! Please note: many storytime schedules change during summer break vs school months!
HICKORY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Address: located on the SALT Block at 375 3rd Street NE, Hickory
Phone: 828-304-0500 (children's ext. 7271)
Visit the Patrick Beaver Memorial Library website
Babytime: newborns and crawlers, Fridays 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Toddler Storytime: toddlers - 3 year olds, Wednesdays 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Kids' Stories: ages 3 and up, Tuesdays 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
"Paws to Read": Children can sign up to read to a therapy dog, recommended for beginning or reluctant readers, Thursdays 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM and select Wednesday afternoons, call in advance for an appointment.
Ridgeview Branch Library
Address: 706 1st Street SW, Hickory
Phone: 828-345-6037
Visit the Ridgeview Branch Library website
Storytime with Ms Carole: targeting preschool age children, but all ages are welcome, Mondays 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
"Paws to Read": Children can sign up to read to a therapy dog, recommended for beginning or reluctant readers, Thursday evenings and some Tuesday afternoons, call in advance for an appointment.
CATAWBA COUNTY LIBRARY
For more information or to confirm times, please call the library branch or click here to view the Catawba County Library website.
Claremont Branch
Address: 3288 E. Main St, Claremont
Phone: (828) 466-6817
Ready to Learn story time for ages 5 and younger: Thursdays at 9:30 AM
Conover Branch
Address: 403 Conover Station SE, Conover
Phone: (828) 466-5108
Ready to Learn story time for ages 5 and younger: Tuesdays and Saturdays at 11:00 AM
Maiden Branch
Address: 11 South A Avenue, Maiden
Phone: (828) 428-2712
Ready to Learn story time for ages 5 and younger: Thursdays at 9:30 AM
Main Library in Newton
Address: 115 West C Street, Newton
Phone: (828) 465-8664
Ready to Learn story time for ages 5 and younger: Tuesdays at 5:00 PM, Wednesdays at 10:00 AM, Thursdays at 10:00 AM, First Saturday of the month at 10:00 AM
Sherrills Ford Branch
Address: 8456 Sherrills Ford Road, Sherrills Ford
Phone: (828) 466-6827
Ready to Learn story time for ages 5 and younger: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 AM
Southwest Branch in Mountain View
Address: 2944 Highway 127 South, Hickory
Phone: (828) 466-6818
Ready to Learn story time for ages 5 and younger: Wednesdays at 10:00 AM, Thursdays at 11:00 AM
St. Stephens Branch
Address: 3225 Springs Road, Hickory
Phone: (828) 466-6821
Ready to Learn story time for ages 5 and younger: Tuesdays at 6:00 PM, Wednesdays at 10:00 AM, Thursdays at 10:00 AM for preschool storytime.
BURKE COUNTY LIBRARY
For more information or to confirm times, please call the library branch or visit the Burke County Library website for details about each week's programs & themes.
Morganton Public Library
Address: 204 S. King Street, Morganton
Phone: (828) 764-9260
Baby Bookworms: a first time library experience for your one year old child, Wednesdays at 10:30 AM
Terrific Tots: storytime for two and three year olds, Tuesdays at 10:30 AM
Preschool Pals: created for children ages 4 and 5, geared for children in Preschool or Pre-K programs, Thursdays at 11:00 AM
Cool Kids Club: program designed for children in grades K-2, Tuesdays at 4:00 PM
Library Explorers: designed for children in grades 3-5, Thursdays at 4:00 PM.
Valdese Public Library
Address: 213 St. Germain Ave. SE, Valdese
Phone: (828) 874-2421
Baby Bookworms: for 1 year olds, Thursdays at 10:00 AM
Terrific Tots Storytime: for 2-3 year olds, Mondays at 10:00 AM
Pre-School Pals: for 4-5 year olds,Wednesdays at 10:30 AM
Library Explorers: for 6-8 year olds, Tuesdays at 3:30 PM
Cool Kids Club: for 9-12 year olds, Tuesdays at 3:30 PM
C.B. Hildebrand Public Library
Address: 201 S. Center St., Hildebran
Phone: (828) 397-3600
Terrific Tots Storytime: for toddlers, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM
Cool Kids: for 6-12 year olds, Wednesdays at 3:30 PM
CALDWELL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
For more information or to confirm times, please call the library branch or visit the Caldwell County Public Library website
Lenoir Library
Address: 120 Hospital Avenue, Lenoir
Phone: 828-757-1270
Preschool Storytime: ages 2-5, Wednesdays & Saturdays at 10:00 AM
Granite Falls Library
Address: 24 South Main St., Granite Falls
Phone: 828-396-7703
Preschool Storytime: ages 2-5, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM
Hudson Library
Address: 530 Central Street, Hudson
Phone: 828-728-4207
Preschool Storytime: ages 2-5, Thursdays at 10:00 AM
ALEXANDER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
For more information or to confirm times, please call the library branch or visit the Alexander County Public Library website. Summer programs reserved for summer reading participants.
Main Library in Taylorsville
Address: 77 First Avenue SW Taylorsville, NC
Phone: (828) 632-4058
Babytime: for infants 12 mo old & under, monthly on Thursday at 11:00 AM
Preschool Storytime: for children ages birth - 5, Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:00 AM
A Tale for Abby: Mondays 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Bethlehem Branch
Address: 45 Rink Dam Road Bethlehem, NC
Phone: (828) 495-8753
Preschool Storytime: Mondays at 10:00 AM
Campfire Stories with Kowboy: Tuesdays 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
