These Ann Arbor Story Times are the perfect activity to do with your toddler or preschooler. There are even baby story times and some story times for elementary students.
Featured Ann Arbor Story Times
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Humane Society of Huron Valley
“Love starts here” is the Humane Society of Huron Valley’s motto, and they offer lots of youth activities to foster compassion—not to mention entertain! Both animal-loving and animal-fearing kiddos can benefit from a variety of programs at the modernized shelter.
Tiny Lions lounge and adoption Center
Ann Arbor’s cat café, the Tiny Lions lounge and adoption Center (or “TLC” for short!) is an offshoot of the Humane Society of Huron Valley—a place where kids young and old can visit with kittens and cats in a comfy space. While all the felines there are available for adoption, there are no strings attached!
What is Story Time?
Each Storytime program is a little different. The central component is storytelling, Especially for younger children, many story times will also include music.
When my daughter was a baby, we loved the Ann Arbor District Library Baby Playgroup. This storytime/playgroup is designed for babies and toddlers up to age 2. It started with songs and storytelling. Then, there would be about 40 minutes of play with the library’s toys. Baby playgroup wrapped up with cleaning up the toys and one last song- usually Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.
Where Can I Find a Storytime Near Me?
The best place to find a storytime near you is your local library. Are you wondering when are “Library story times near me?” The best place to check is your local library. But, we do try to keep story times from Washtenaw County libraries on our calendar.
The Humane Society of Huron Valley currently offers stories at both the main shelter and the Tiny Lions Cat Cafe.
Bookstores are also great locations for story times. In recent months, Schuler Books and Booksweet have offered story time events on a limited basis.
Introduce your child to the ancient world with Read and Look Storytimes at the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology.
We will continue to check for story times at these and other locations to build the list below.
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Register for These Storytimes
Some story times require purchasing a ticket while others require signing up for a free slot to limit attendance. Check out these upcoming story times and be sure to register before they sell out.
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓🎟 | 09/10/2024 4:30pm-5:15pm | Super Stories Book Club at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | 09/12/2024 4:30pm-5:15pm | Club Create Book Club at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 09/13/2024 6:00pm-8:00pm | Fireside Story Time at Independence Lake, Whitmore Lake Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | 09/19/2024 4:30pm-5:30pm | All Star Readers Book Club at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | 09/23/2024 11:00am-11:30am | Drop-In Story Time at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | 09/24/2024 10:00am-10:30am | Drop-In Toddler Story Time at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | 09/24/2024 11:00am-11:30am | Drop-In Preschool Story Time at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | 09/26/2024 11:00am-11:30am | Drop-In Story Time at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🎟🖥 | 09/26/2024 6:00pm-7:00pm | Black Men Read Book Party at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior, Ypsilanti Michigan Virtual Event - Enjoy at Home |
| 🆓🎟 | 09/30/2024 11:00am-11:30am | Drop-In Story Time at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓🎟 | 10/01/2024 10:00am-10:30am | Drop-In Toddler Story Time at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | 10/01/2024 11:00am-11:30am | Drop-In Preschool Story Time at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | 10/03/2024 11:00am-11:30am | Drop-In Story Time at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | 10/07/2024 11:00am-11:30am | Drop-In Story Time at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | 10/08/2024 10:00am-10:30am | Drop-In Toddler Story Time at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | 10/08/2024 11:00am-11:30am | Drop-In Preschool Story Time at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | 10/10/2024 11:00am-11:30am | Drop-In Story Time at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 🎟 | 10/13/2024 10:30am-3:30pm | Varta Storytelling Festival at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | 10/14/2024 11:00am-11:30am | Drop-In Story Time at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | 10/15/2024 10:00am-10:30am | Drop-In Toddler Story Time at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | 10/15/2024 11:00am-11:30am | Drop-In Preschool Story Time at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | 10/17/2024 11:00am-11:30am | Drop-In Story Time at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | 10/21/2024 11:00am-11:30am | Drop-In Story Time at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | 10/22/2024 10:00am-10:30am | Drop-In Toddler Story Time at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | 10/22/2024 11:00am-11:30am | Drop-In Preschool Story Time at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 10/23/2024 11:00am-12:00pm | Kids on the Farm - Autumn on the Farm at The Petting Farm at Domino’s Farms, Ann Arbor MI |
| 🆓🎟 | 10/24/2024 11:00am-11:30am | Drop-In Story Time at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | 10/28/2024 11:00am-11:30am | Drop-In Story Time at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | 10/29/2024 10:00am-10:30am | Drop-In Toddler Story Time at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | 10/29/2024 11:00am-11:30am | Drop-In Preschool Story Time at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
All Storytimes
💙 = Arbor Annie’s Picks
🆓 = Free Event
🎟 = Advance Registration/Ticket Sales
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🆓 | 09/10/2024 10:30am-11:30am | Korean Storytime at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/10/2024 11:00am-12:00pm | Baby Playgroup at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/10/2024 11:00am-11:30am | Preschool Storytimes at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/10/2024 11:00am-11:30am | Preschool Storytimes at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | 09/10/2024 4:30pm-5:15pm | Super Stories Book Club at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/11/2024 10:30am-11:30am | Baby Playgroup at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/11/2024 10:30am-11:00am | Preschool Storytimes at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/11/2024 11:00am-12:00pm | Storytime with Ms Noelle at Schuler Books (Nicola’s Books), Ann Arbor MI |
| 🆓 | 09/12/2024 11:00am-11:30am | Preschool Storytimes at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/12/2024 11:00am-11:30am | Preschool Storytimes at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | 09/12/2024 4:30pm-5:15pm | Club Create Book Club at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/13/2024 10:30am-11:30am | Baby Playgroup at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/13/2024 1:00pm-1:30pm | Preschool Storytime at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 09/13/2024 6:00pm-8:00pm | Fireside Story Time at Independence Lake, Whitmore Lake Michigan |
| 💙 | 09/14/2024 10:30am-11:30am | Storytime with Black Men Read at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 09/14/2024 11:00am-12:00pm | ASL-Friendly Sensory Storytime at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/16/2024 10:30am-11:30am | Baby Playgroup at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/16/2024 10:30am-11:00am | Preschool Storytimes at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/17/2024 11:00am-12:00pm | Baby Playgroup at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/17/2024 11:00am-11:30am | Preschool Storytimes at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🆓 | 09/10/2024 10:30am-11:30am | Korean Storytime at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/10/2024 11:00am-12:00pm | Baby Playgroup at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/10/2024 11:00am-11:30am | Preschool Storytimes at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/10/2024 11:00am-11:30am | Preschool Storytimes at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | 09/10/2024 4:30pm-5:15pm | Super Stories Book Club at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/11/2024 10:30am-11:30am | Baby Playgroup at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/11/2024 10:30am-11:00am | Preschool Storytimes at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/11/2024 11:00am-12:00pm | Storytime with Ms Noelle at Schuler Books (Nicola’s Books), Ann Arbor MI |
| 🆓 | 09/12/2024 11:00am-11:30am | Preschool Storytimes at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/12/2024 11:00am-11:30am | Preschool Storytimes at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | 09/12/2024 4:30pm-5:15pm | Club Create Book Club at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/13/2024 10:30am-11:30am | Baby Playgroup at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/13/2024 1:00pm-1:30pm | Preschool Storytime at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 09/13/2024 6:00pm-8:00pm | Fireside Story Time at Independence Lake, Whitmore Lake Michigan |
| 💙 | 09/14/2024 10:30am-11:30am | Storytime with Black Men Read at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 09/14/2024 11:00am-12:00pm | ASL-Friendly Sensory Storytime at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/16/2024 10:30am-11:30am | Baby Playgroup at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/16/2024 10:30am-11:00am | Preschool Storytimes at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/17/2024 11:00am-12:00pm | Baby Playgroup at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/17/2024 11:00am-11:30am | Preschool Storytimes at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/17/2024 11:00am-11:30am | Preschool Storytimes at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/18/2024 10:30am-11:30am | Baby Playgroup at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/18/2024 10:30am-11:00am | Preschool Storytimes at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/18/2024 11:00am-12:00pm | Storytime with Ms Noelle at Schuler Books (Nicola’s Books), Ann Arbor MI |
| 🆓 | 09/18/2024 6:30pm-7:30pm | Kids Book Club (Grades 3-5) at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/19/2024 11:00am-11:30am | Preschool Storytimes at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/19/2024 11:00am-11:30am | Preschool Storytimes at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | 09/19/2024 4:30pm-5:30pm | All Star Readers Book Club at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/20/2024 10:30am-11:30am | Baby Playgroup at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 09/20/2024 11:00am-12:00pm | Storytime with Sheila Hackbarth: Lion's Water at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/20/2024 1:00pm-1:30pm | Preschool Storytime at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 09/21/2024 10:30am-11:00am | Spanish Storytime with Raquel at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/23/2024 10:30am-11:30am | Baby Playgroup at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/23/2024 10:30am-11:30am | Jumpstart Storytime at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/23/2024 10:30am-11:00am | Preschool Storytimes at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | 09/23/2024 11:00am-11:30am | Drop-In Story Time at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | 09/24/2024 10:00am-10:30am | Drop-In Toddler Story Time at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/24/2024 10:30am-11:30am | Baby Storyime at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/24/2024 10:30am-11:30am | Discovery Time at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/24/2024 11:00am-12:00pm | Baby Playgroup at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | 09/24/2024 11:00am-11:30am | Drop-In Preschool Story Time at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/24/2024 11:00am-11:30am | Preschool Storytimes at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/24/2024 11:00am-11:30am | Preschool Storytimes at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/24/2024 1:00pm-2:00pm | Jumpstart Storytime at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/25/2024 10:30am-11:30am | Baby Playgroup at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/25/2024 10:30am-11:30am | Baby Time at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/25/2024 10:30am-11:00am | Preschool Storytimes at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/25/2024 10:30am-11:30am | Read Sing Play at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓 | 09/25/2024 11:00am-12:00pm | Storytime with Ms Noelle at Schuler Books (Nicola’s Books), Ann Arbor MI |
| 🆓 | 09/26/2024 10:30am-11:30am | Discovery Time at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior, Ypsilanti Michigan |
