Family Storytime: Overview

Every Child Ready to Read

Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library

The Public Library Albuquerque Bernalillo County wants every child in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County to develop a life-long love of reading and learning. Children who are strong readers have a much greater chance of success at school, and research shows that children get ready to read years before they start school. [1][2]

Early Literacy is everything that a child know about reading before actually learning how to read. To help children and families develop critical Early Literacy skills, the Library has adopted Every Child Ready to Read®, an early childhood literacy program developed by the American Library Association. All of our weekly Storytimes incorporate elements of the Every Child Ready to Read® program, which you can practice at home on your own.

woman and child reading

We also have one-hour long Every Child Ready to Read® workshops that provide parents, grandparents, and caregivers tips on how to give young children a head start on a life of learning. Come learn how you can help your child develop Early Literacy skills through Talking, Reading Writing, Singing, and Playing . . . simple activities you probably do already! Guaranteed to be fun! Great free handouts! The Every Child Ready to Read® workshops take place at various locations throughout the City of Albuquerque. If you are interested in the program,  please contact your local branch library or look for an upcoming event in the list below.

[1] National Research Council. 1998. Preventing reading difficulties in young children.
    Washington, DC: National Academy Press.

[2] National Research Council. 2000. From neurons to neighborhoods: The science of early childhood development.
    Washington, DC: National Academy Press.

Family Storytime

Family Storytime

A program for children of all ages, featuring books, puppets, music, movement, science activities, movies and/or crafts to encourage Early Literacy skills. All ages.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Title: Baby/Toddler Storytime
From: 11:15am Thursday, May 22, 2025
To: 11:45am Thursday, May 22, 2025
Location: Taylor Ranch Library
Categories: Children, Family Storytime, Recurring Event, Storytime!
Description:

Join us for an interactive storytime where children will develop early literacy skills through music, dancing, singing, stories, and the exploration of simple musical concepts. Ages 0 – 5.

 

 

 

Title: Family Storytime
From: 11:00am Friday, May 23, 2025
To: 12:00pm Friday, May 23, 2025
Location: Westgate Library
Categories: Family Storytime, Recurring Event, Storytime!
Description:

Family Storytime (ages 3+)

Fridays • 11:00 — 12:00 a.m.

Join us for Family Storytime, where early literacy starts with interactive tales and playful songs! Engage your little ones in a nurturing environment that fosters a love for reading from the very beginning!

 

Title: Family Storytime
From: 10:15am Saturday, May 24, 2025
To: 10:45am Saturday, May 24, 2025
Location: Tony Hillerman Library
Categories: Family Storytime
Description:

Visit us in the morning for our weekly storytime where we share fun with books, songs, and more with families in your community! This storytime is designed for families with children ages 0-6.  For more information call 505-291-6264.

Title: Preschool Storytime, 3 to 5 years (pre-readers)
From: 10:15am Wednesday, May 28, 2025
To: 11:00am Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Location: South Valley Meeting Room
Location: South Valley Library
Categories: Family Storytime, Preschool Storytime
Description:

Join in the fun with stories, songs, puppets and more that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children, using the guidelines from the Every Child Ready to Read program. Ages 3 -5.

Title: Family Storytime
From: 10:30am Wednesday, May 28, 2025
To: 11:15am Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Location: South Broadway Library
Categories: Children, Family Storytime
Description:

Join us for a family storytime. A program for children of all ages, featuring books, puppets, music, movement, science activities, movies and/or crafts to encourage early literacy skills.

School groups looking to attend a library storytime? Please call (505)764-1742 or speak to a librarian to schedule a special class storytime and tour!

 

Title: Family Storytime
From: 11:00am Wednesday, May 28, 2025
To: 12:00pm Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Location: East Mountain Meeting Room
Location: East Mountain Library
Categories: Family Storytime
Description:

Families and children of all ages are welcome to join us for our weekly Wednesday storytime starting at 11am!

We'll have fun in an interactive environment, sharing stories, learning early literacy skills, playing, singing, crafting, dancing and MORE!

Title: Baby/Toddler Storytime
From: 11:15am Thursday, May 29, 2025
To: 11:45am Thursday, May 29, 2025
Location: Taylor Ranch Library
Categories: Children, Family Storytime, Recurring Event, Storytime!
Description:

Join us for an interactive storytime where children will develop early literacy skills through music, dancing, singing, stories, and the exploration of simple musical concepts. Ages 0 – 5.

 

 

 

Title: Family Storytime
From: 11:00am Friday, May 30, 2025
To: 12:00pm Friday, May 30, 2025
Location: Westgate Library
Categories: Family Storytime, Recurring Event, Storytime!
Description:

Family Storytime (ages 3+)

Fridays • 11:00 — 12:00 a.m.

Join us for Family Storytime, where early literacy starts with interactive tales and playful songs! Engage your little ones in a nurturing environment that fosters a love for reading from the very beginning!

 

Title: Family Storytime
From: 10:15am Saturday, May 31, 2025
To: 10:45am Saturday, May 31, 2025
Location: Tony Hillerman Library
Categories: Family Storytime
Description:

Visit us in the morning for our weekly storytime where we share fun with books, songs, and more with families in your community! This storytime is designed for families with children ages 0-6.  For more information call 505-291-6264.

Title: Baby/Toddler Storytime
From: 11:15am Thursday, June 5, 2025
To: 11:45am Thursday, June 5, 2025
Location: Taylor Ranch Library
Categories: Children, Family Storytime, Recurring Event, Storytime!
Description:

Join us for an interactive storytime where children will develop early literacy skills through music, dancing, singing, stories, and the exploration of simple musical concepts. Ages 0 – 5.

 

 

 

Title: Family Storytime
From: 10:15am Saturday, June 7, 2025
To: 10:45am Saturday, June 7, 2025
Location: Tony Hillerman Library
Categories: Family Storytime
Description:

Visit us in the morning for our weekly storytime where we share fun with books, songs, and more with families in your community! This storytime is designed for families with children ages 0-6.  For more information call 505-291-6264.

Title: Baby/Toddler Storytime
From: 11:15am Thursday, June 12, 2025
To: 11:45am Thursday, June 12, 2025
Location: Taylor Ranch Library
Categories: Children, Family Storytime, Recurring Event, Storytime!
Description:

Join us for an interactive storytime where children will develop early literacy skills through music, dancing, singing, stories, and the exploration of simple musical concepts. Ages 0 – 5.

 

 

 

Title: Family Storytime
From: 10:15am Saturday, June 14, 2025
To: 10:45am Saturday, June 14, 2025
Location: Tony Hillerman Library
Categories: Family Storytime
Description:

Visit us in the morning for our weekly storytime where we share fun with books, songs, and more with families in your community! This storytime is designed for families with children ages 0-6.  For more information call 505-291-6264.

Title: Baby/Toddler Storytime
From: 11:15am Thursday, June 19, 2025
To: 11:45am Thursday, June 19, 2025
Location: Taylor Ranch Library
Categories: Children, Family Storytime, Recurring Event, Storytime!
Description:

Join us for an interactive storytime where children will develop early literacy skills through music, dancing, singing, stories, and the exploration of simple musical concepts. Ages 0 – 5.

 

 

 

Title: Family Storytime
From: 10:15am Saturday, June 21, 2025
To: 10:45am Saturday, June 21, 2025
Location: Tony Hillerman Library
Categories: Family Storytime
Description:

Visit us in the morning for our weekly storytime where we share fun with books, songs, and more with families in your community! This storytime is designed for families with children ages 0-6.  For more information call 505-291-6264.

Title: Baby/Toddler Storytime
From: 11:15am Thursday, June 26, 2025
To: 11:45am Thursday, June 26, 2025
Location: Taylor Ranch Library
Categories: Children, Family Storytime, Recurring Event, Storytime!
Description:

Join us for an interactive storytime where children will develop early literacy skills through music, dancing, singing, stories, and the exploration of simple musical concepts. Ages 0 – 5.

 

 

 

Title: Family Storytime
From: 10:15am Saturday, June 28, 2025
To: 10:45am Saturday, June 28, 2025
Location: Tony Hillerman Library
Categories: Family Storytime
Description:

Visit us in the morning for our weekly storytime where we share fun with books, songs, and more with families in your community! This storytime is designed for families with children ages 0-6.  For more information call 505-291-6264.

Title: Family Storytime
From: 11:00am Wednesday, July 2, 2025
To: 12:00pm Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Location: East Mountain Meeting Room
Location: East Mountain Library
Categories: Family Storytime
Description:

Families and children of all ages are welcome to join us for our weekly Wednesday storytime starting at 11am!

We'll have fun in an interactive environment, sharing stories, learning early literacy skills, playing, singing, crafting, dancing and MORE!

Title: Baby/Toddler Storytime
From: 11:15am Thursday, July 3, 2025
To: 11:45am Thursday, July 3, 2025
Location: Taylor Ranch Library
Categories: Children, Family Storytime, Recurring Event, Storytime!
Description:

Join us for an interactive storytime where children will develop early literacy skills through music, dancing, singing, stories, and the exploration of simple musical concepts. Ages 0 – 5.

 

 

 

Title: Family Storytime
From: 10:15am Saturday, July 5, 2025
To: 10:45am Saturday, July 5, 2025
Location: Tony Hillerman Library
Categories: Family Storytime
Description:

Visit us in the morning for our weekly storytime where we share fun with books, songs, and more with families in your community! This storytime is designed for families with children ages 0-6.  For more information call 505-291-6264.

Storytimes at Library Branches

Weekly Storytimes

Weekly Storytime is a great opportunity for your children to socialize with other young children while developing communication, cognitive, and fine motor skills. Weekly Storytimes occur every day at various library branches where children can listen to stories and participate in fun-filled age appropriate activities.

 

Storytimes @ Library Branches

Preschool Storytime

Join in the fun with stories, songs, puppets and more that encourage development of Early Literacy skills in young children, using the guidelines from the Every Child Ready to Read program. Ages 3 -5

Music and Movement Storytime

Enjoy a fun way to develop Early Literacy skills in young children with music, dancing, singing, stories and exploration of simple musical concepts. Ages 0-6

Baby and Toddler Storytime

Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes Early Literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays and body movement. Ages 0-3 

Family Storytime

A program for children of all ages, featuring books, puppets, music, movement, science activities, movies and/or crafts to encourage Early Literacy skills. All ages.