What is the difference between Lapsit and Preschool Storytime?
Preschool Storytime is a mix of stories, finger plays, action rhymes, and music aimed at children from 3 to 6 years old.  Lapsit Storytime is for the caregiver and child (babies through age 2) together.  This storytime focuses on introducing the concept of storytime to younger children by reading shorter stories, singing songs, and playing lap games that encourage interaction between the caregiver and child.

How do I know which storytime is appropriate for my child?
If your child can sit and listen attentively for about 30 minutes, is comfortable sitting with other children and can follow simple directions, then he/she is ready for Preschool Storytime.  If your child can sit and listen for about 5 to 10 minutes at a time, is a pre-walker, and prefers staying close to his/her caregiver, then the Lapsit Storytime may be more appropriate.

If my child is not quite three yet, can he/she attend Preschool Storytime?
Yes, any age is welcome to attend if they can sit attentively for about 30 minutes.  Just remember, activities and books used during Preschool Storytimes are directed toward the preschool age child, while activities and books used in Lapsit are directed towards younger children.

Program Information:

Preschool Storytimes are filled with stories, finger plays, action rhymes, music, and more, aimed at children 3-6 years old. Storytimes last 30 minutes and no prior sign-up is required. Younger siblings & friends are welcome to attend. For more information and to see the week's feature books, see our Preschool Storytime page.

English-Spanish Preschool Storytimes are filled with stories, finger plays, action rhymes, music, and more, aimed at children 3-6 years old. Storytimes last 30 minutes and no prior sign-up is required. Younger siblings & friends are welcome to attend.

Lapsit Storytimes focuses on children 0-2 years old and includes direct interaction between the child and their caregiver. No prior sign-up is required. For more information and this month's fingerplays and rhymes, see our Lapsit Storytime page.