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Storytimes in East Louisville and Oldham County

A complete list of local library, bookstore & special storytimes in East Louisville & Oldham County

January 17, 2020


Fostering the love of books and reading in children has several benefits. It helps them learn about the world around them, develop their imagination and empath for others, puts them on a path of educational success — to name a few. It's also a great way for adults (parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, family friends) to spend time with the kids they love. Below find a list of Storytimes at local libraries, bookstores and special venues.

Note: Often storytimes are subject to change due to school vacations, weather, etc. Please call your local library/venue to confirm times and days below.


Tuesday

Toddler Storytime, 10:00 am
Foster a love of reading in your toddlers through this engaging storytime! Join us for books, songs, movement, and art activities that encourage the development of early learning skills. Ages 2-3.
Northeast Library, 15 Bellevoir Circle
Louisville, KY 40223

http://www.lfpl.org/branches/northeast.html

Toddler Time, 10:00 am
Toddler Time is for infants through two years old. Fun with books, music, flannel stories, and activities!
Oldham County Main Library, 308 Yager Avenue, LaGrange, KY 40031
http://www.oldhampl.org/children.htm

Toddler Tuesday at South, 10:30 am
Toddler Tuesday at South is for children through two years old and their caregiver. Fun with books, music, flannel stories, and activities.
South Oldham Library, 6720 West Highway 146, Crestwood, Ky. 40014 
http://www.oldhampl.org/children.htm

Preschool Storytime, 11:00 am
Preschool storytime will offer opportunities for preschoolers to engage with literature and participate in enrichment activities that build early learning skills. This storytime features engaging books which are accompanied by a variety of activities including: songs, rhymes, art activities, and creative play. Ages 3-5.
Northeast Library, 15 Bellevoir Circle
Louisville, KY 40223

http://www.lfpl.org/branches/northeast.html

Storytime at Pottery Barn Kids, 11:00 am
Come to storytime for readings, activities and more. Become a Pottery Barn Kids Book Club member and you'll receive a special surprise after attending five events.
Oxmoor Center, 7900 Shelbyville Rd, 40222
https://www.potterybarnkids.com/customer-service/store-events.html

Story Time, 11:00 am
Story Time is for children ages 3 and up! Featuring books, music, art, science, and play!
Oldham County Main Library, 308 Yager Avenue, LaGrange, Ky 40031
http://www.oldhampl.org/children.htm

Wednesday

Baby Storytime, 10:00 am
Baby storytime focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy, motor, sensory, and social skills through librarian led, parent participation activities. Introduce your baby to a love of literature through books, songs, movement, rhythm, and rhyme followed by a short period of play time. Ages 0 to 24 mos.
Northeast Library, 15 Bellevoir Circle
Louisville, KY 40223

http://www.lfpl.org/branches/northeast.html

Story Time at South, 10:30 am
Story Time is for children ages 3 & up! featuring books, music, art, science & play.
South Oldham Library, 6720 West Highway 146, Crestwood, Ky. 40014 
http://www.oldhampl.org/children.htm

Baby Time, 10:30 am
A lapsit program designed for babies and their caregivers. Fun with books, music, exercise rhymes & play! Recommended for ages 18 months & younger. Siblings are always welcome at all early childhood programs.
Oldham County Main Library, 308 Yager Avenue, LaGrange, KY 40031
http://www.oldhampl.org/children.htm

Toddler Time, 11:00 am
Toddler time featuring art, sensory & STEM play. Recommended for ages 2 & under. Siblings are always welcome at all early childhood programs.
Oldham County Mahan Library, 12505 Harmony Landing Lane, Goshen, Ky. 40026
http://www.oldhampl.org/children.htm

Scamper Squad Family Story Time, 6:00 pm
A family story time that features stories, singing, dancing and learning about a new animal each week.
Oldham County Main Library, 308 Yager Avenue, LaGrange, KY 40031
http://www.oldhampl.org/children.htm

Thursday

History Hounds, 10:00 am
Storytime, coloring pages, craft, snack. $5 per child for non-members or buy an annual family membership for $50.
Oldham County Historical Society, La Grange, KY 40031.
https://www.oldhamcountyhistoricalsociety.org/2015-calendar-of-events

Preschool Storytime, 10:00 am
Preschool storytime will offer opportunities for preschoolers to engage with literature and participate in enrichment activities that build early learning skills. This storytime features engaging books which are accompanied by a variety of activities including: songs, rhymes, art activities, and creative play. Ages 2-5.
Middletown Library, 200 N. Juneau Dr., Louisville, KY 40243
lfpl.org/branches/middletown.htm

Toddler Art & Play, 10:00 am
Toddler time with a twist! each week will feature art, sensory or STEM play. Recommended for ages 15 months-36 months. Siblings are always welcome at all early childhood programs
Oldham County Main Library, 308 Yager Avenue, LaGrange, KY 40031
http://www.oldhampl.org/children.htm

Family Storytime, 6:30 pm
Family Storytime is an opportunity for families to bond over shared stories and songs, as well as engaging in creative activities that reinforce a lifelong love of learning. Ages 3-8 and their families.
Northeast Library, 15 Bellevoir Circle, Louisville, KY 40223
http://www.lfpl.org/branches/northeast.html

Storytime in the Storybook Forest, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Get lost in a story with us every Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in the enchanting Storybook Forest in Beckley Creek Park. In this family-style program, children and their parent or guardian will take a short hike on the Osage Orange trail to the Storybook Forest where they will settle in for a book read by one of our interpretive rangers. The sounds and smells of the forest will help our stories come to life! Storytime occurs every Thursday with the exception of the following dates: April 2, July 2, November 26, December 24 and December 31.
Meet at the Marshall Playground and Sprayground in Beckley Creek Park.
https://www.theparklands.org/Events

Friday

Toddler Time, 10:00 am
Toddler Time is for infants through two years old. Fun with books, music, flannel stories, and activities!
Oldham County Main Library, 308 Yager Avenue, LaGrange, KY 40031
http://www.oldhampl.org/children.htm

Story Time, 11:00 am
Story Time is for children ages 3 and up! Featuring books, music, art, science, and play!
Oldham County Main Library, 308 Yager Avenue, LaGrange, Ky 40031
http://www.oldhampl.org/children.htm

Story Time, 11:00 am
Fun featuring books, music, art, science & play. Ages 3-6. Siblings are always welcome at all early childhood programs
Oldham County Mahan Library, 12505 Harmony Landing Lane, Goshen, Ky. 40026
http://www.oldhampl.org/children.htm


Saturday

Storytime, 11:00 am. Themed storytimes every Saturday at both Barnes and Noble locations.
Barnes and Noble, The Shoppes at Plainview
801 South Hurstbourne Pkwy, 40222 and 

Barnes and Noble, Paddock Shops 4100 Summit Plaza Drive, KY 40241 https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/stores?searchText=40243&view=list&storeFilter=all

Third Saturday Storytime, 2:00 pm. 
Mark your calendars and bring the kids on the third Saturday of every month from 2 to 4 p.m. for Storytime. Join us at your Hurstbourne HPB in Louisville for sing-alongs, coloring contests, storytelling and more.
Half Price Books, 2025 S Hurstbourne Pkwy, 40220

https://www.hpb.com/013


While this is a list of recurring storytimes, the Louisville Free Public Library and Oldham County Public Library offer even more specially themed storytimes on select dates. See the full list of storytimes at the LFPL HERE and see the full calendar for the OCPL HERE. Always check out the Mac Kid EVENT CALENDAR for more information!






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