Des Moines Library

Each week, your specially trained children's librarian creates a program of stories, songs and movement activities to share with you and your children. We hope to create a comfortable and happy atmosphere for all, while helping parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their child(ren) for learning how to read. 

Meet your story time presenters:Barb and Xiomara.

New to story time? Please read our Welcome to Story Time handout.

For more information about specific dates, please see our monthly calendar online or in paper form at the library.

Please choose a storytime specific to the age of your child(ren) and arrive on time.
Click on individual program titles for more information.

Baby and Young Toddler

Ages newborn to 2 1/2

Tuesdays at 11:15am

Raising Readers Preschool

Ages 2 1/2 to 6              

Tuesdays at 10:15am

Raising Readers Pajama

Ages 7 and younger, parents welcome

Mondays at 7pm

Spanish

Ages 2 and older

Wednesdays at 11am                           

[edit] Story Time Comments?

What role has story time played in your children's lives? Favorite books or songs?
Rants or raves? We'd love to hear your feedback!