What's something you could do for your kids that would:
Get you out of the house
Cost you $0
Allow you to spend time together
Be an educational experience for your child
Storytime, of course!
You've probably heard that reading with your kids is important, *but did you know that the number of children who report enjoying reading in their free time is at the lowest level in 20 years? (According to a survey from The National Literacy Trust.)
So let's change that by making reading with our kids fun from a young age!
Brentwood
Brentwood Library- 104 Oak St. Brentwood
- Family Storytime for All Ages
Thursdays 10:30-11am
Prepare children for reading with high energy songs and stories. Attendance is limited! Free tickets will be available inside the library at 10:15am. One ticket per attendee. Must be present to claim ticket. In the Library Community Room.
- Preschool Storytime for 3-5
Thursdays 11:30am-12pm
Share fun books and fingerplays and prepare for a school environment. Attendance is limited! Free tickets will be available inside the library at 11:15am. One ticket per attendee. Must be present to claim ticket. In the Library Community Room.
Barnes & Noble- 2475 Sand Creek Rd Unit 100 Brentwood
- Weekly Storytime
Wednesdays at 11am
Drop in on Wednesdays at 11am for a fun storytime!
Oakley
Oakley Library- 1050 Neroly Rd. Oakley
(They currently are located on the Freedom High School Campus so if you think you're lost when you arrive, you're not.)
- Alphabet Storytime
Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm
Fun-filled learning with books, songs, and rhymes followed by a craft or activity. This event is intended for children ages 3 to 6, but all ages and abilities are welcome. For special accommodations, please contact the library with 72 hours notice.
Antioch
Antioch Library- 501 W. 18th Street Antioch
- Stay & Play Storytime
Thursdays 11am-12pm
Join us as we read a selection of picture book stories, sing songs, and engage in movement activities for children ages 0-5 years old. Each storytime lasts approximately 20-30 minutes.
After storytime we offer a 30-minute stay-and-play session that allows children and caregivers to meet and interact with our collection of building toys and early literacy activities.
Rio Vista
Rio Vista Library-
-Family Storytime
Wednesdays 10-11am
Our family storytimes are great for the whole family. Have children of different ages? Bring them all! These stories and activities are for everyone.
Other Reading Resources:
-The Delta First 5 Center offers free classes and events that often include literacy activities. Check their events calendar for what they have coming up or contact them directly.
- Local libraries also offer stand alone events in addition to their weekly storytimes. Check our complete events calendar for any and all library events.
*We will try to keep the guide updated as changes to days and times occur, however we recommend confirming with the host of the storytime before you leave in case there is a change or cancellation.
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