Held at local libraries and bookstores storytimes provide children with the opportunity to develop their language skills, imagination, and love of reading. On any given week there are over 22 Huntsville storytimes happening. Here’s a list to find a storytime near you.

Library Storytimes

ATHENS – Athens Limestone County Public Library

Baby Story Time
Athens Limestone County Public Library
Monday’s
9:30 AM
Ages 1 – 2

Babies ages 1 to 2 years old listen to stories, sing songs, watch finger puppets, enjoy felt boards, and more.

Preschool Story Times
Athens Limestone County Public Library
Wednesday’s
9:30 AM & 10:30 AM
Ages 3 – 6

Preschoolers have a ball weekly as they listen to stories, sing songs, make crafts, and more!

GURLEY – Gurley Public Library

Tunes and Tales Storytime
Gurley Public Library
Tuesday’s
11:00 AM
Ages 1+

Each Storytime will feature songs, stories, and an activity! There is a new theme every week.

HAZEL GREEN – Tillman D. Hill Public Library of Hazel Green

Story Time at Tillman Hill
Tillman D. Hill Public Library of Hazel Green
Tuesday’s
10:00 AM
Ages 1+

Enjoy a story time with a different theme each week!

HUNTSVILLE – Cavalry Hill Public Library

Preschool Story Time
Cavalry Hill Public Library
Monday’s
10:30 AM
Ages 3 – 5

Read books, sing songs, rhyme, dance, and play together with activities that offer social interaction and build reading skills.

HUNTSVILLE – Downtown Huntsville Library

Baby Lapsit
Downtown Huntsville Library
Monday’s
9:30 AM
Ages 1 – 18 months

A special parent and child bonding activity including a story, rhymes, bounces, and songs!

All Ages Story Time
Downtown Huntsville Library
Monday’s & Wednesday’s
10:00 AM
Ages 1+

Enjoy fun stories, a silly song, and a fun craft or activity.

Tinkertots Toddler Storytime
Downtown Huntsville Library
Tuesday’s & Thursday’s
10:00 AM
Ages 1 – 5

Guided play with toys to encourage both gross and fine motor skills paired with music and stories.

Saturday Sillies Story Time
Downtown Huntsville Library
1st & 3rd Saturday’s
10:00 AM
Ages 1+

Enjoy books, songs and crafts for the whole family!

HUNTSVILLE – Monrovia Public Library

Rhythm and Rhyme Toddler
Monrovia Public Library
Tuesday’s
10:00 AM
Ages 1 – 5

Stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and playtime are designed to strengthen early literacy skills.

Preschool Storytime
Monrovia Public Library
Wednesday’s & Thursday’s
10:00 AM
Ages 2 – 5

A play-based early literacy program. Stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and crafts are designed to strengthen early literacy skills.

HUNTSVILLE – North Huntsville Library

Storytime with Miss Kristin
North Huntsville Library
Tuesday’s & Wednesday’s
10:00 AM
Ages 1 – 5

Aside from Storytelling through books, music and craft this library also boasts an impressive playground and picnic area!

HUNTSVILLE – South Huntsville Library

Mother Goose Storytime
South Huntsville Library
Tuesday’s & Wednesday’s
9:30 AM
Ages 1 – 3

This fun action packed storytime includes shorter books, puppet storytelling, rhymes, music and movement, and a take home craft especially for babies, toddlers, and younger preschoolers.

Book Buddies Storytime
South Huntsville Library
Tuesday’s & Wednesday’s
10:30 AM
Ages 3 – 6

This preschool storytime includes age appropriate books, puppet storytelling, a fun game or activity, music, and a take home craft especially for ages three to six years of age.

Second Sunday Storytime
South Huntsville Library
2nd Sunday’s
3:00 PM
Ages 1 – 6

Books, a game or activity, music, and a take home craft especially for the ages 1- 6 years.

MADISON – Madison Public Library

Baby Storytime
Madison County Public Library
Monday’s
9:30 AM
Ages 1 – 18 months

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and more!

Toddler Storytime
Madison County Public Library
Tuesday’s, Wednesday’s & Thursday’s
9:30 AM
Ages 1 – 3

Enjoy educational, interactive stories and activities!

Preschool Storytime
Madison County Public Library
Tuesday’s & Thursday’s
10:30 AM
Ages 3 – 6

Enjoy educational and interactive stories and activities!

Family Storytime
Madison County Public Library
Saturday’s
10:00 AM
Ages 1+

Enjoy educational and interactive stories and activities for the whole family!

MADISON – Triana Public Library

Storytime in Triana
Triana Public Library
Thursday’s
10:30 AM
Ages 1 – 6

Enjoy a story followed by a craft.

NEW HOPE – New Hope Public Library

New Hope Storytime
New Hope Public Library
Wednesday’s
11:00 AM & 2:00 PM
Ages 1 – 5

Read a story then create a story-related craft for you to take home!

Other Attractions Story Times

HUNTSVILLE – EarlyWorks Children’s Museum

Story Time in the Gift Shop
EarlyWorks Children’s Museum
Everyday
10:30 AM & 1:30 PM
Ages 1+

Enjoy a new story each day at the EarlyWorks Children’s Museum. After you are through, enjoy all that the museum has to offer including the Tinker Lab science experiments, museum-wide scavenger hunt, and more. Admission cost is required for entry.

Have you brought your children to one of these storytimes? We would love to hear about your experience! For more family-friendly events, classes, and activities check out our Huntsville Parent Guide.