Story Programs
Children's Story Programs
The Orange County Library System's Storytellers provide on going programs for children throughout the community each month. Groups, families, schools, and childcare providers are welcome to participate. Call 407.835.7323 for times and locations. Groups please call ahead.
| LOCATION | FAMILY STORYTIME |
|---|---|
| Orlando Public Library | Saturdays @ 11:00 a.m. |
| SCHOOL-AGE & GROUP STORY PROGRAMS | |
| Orlando Public Library | Tuesdays @ 9:15; 9:45; 10:15; 10:45 a.m. |
| Orlando Public Library | Thursdays @ 9:15; 9:45; 10:15; 10:45 a.m. |
Storybook Fun For Your Little One
These read-aloud programs are recommended for children ages three to five and last approximately 25 minutes. Bring your children often to enjoy folk and animal tales, flannel and big book stories, plus rhymes, songs, and poetry.
| LOCATION | STORYBOOK FUN PROGRAMS |
|---|---|
| Orlando Public Library | Fridays & Saturdays @ 10:30 a.m. |
| Alafaya Branch | Fridays @ 10:45; 11:45 a.m. |
| Herndon Branch | Tuesdays @ 10:15 a.m. |
| North Orange Branch | Wednesdays @ 10:15 a.m. |
| South Creek Branch | Mondays @ 10:15 a.m. |
| Southeast Branch | Wednesdays @ 10:15 a.m. |
| Southwest Branch | Thursdays @ 10:15 a.m. |
| West Oaks Branch | Mondays @ 10:15 a.m. |
| Windermere Branch | Thursdays @ 10:15 a.m. |
| Winter Garden Branch | Wednesdays @ 10:15 a.m. |
Tiny Tales: Rhyme Time for You and Baby
These programs, especially for infants from birth to 18 months, last approximately 15 minutes. The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce very young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together.
| LOCATIONS | TINY TALES PROGRAMS |
|---|---|
| Orlando Public Library | Fridays & Saturdays @ 9:30 a.m. |
| Alafaya Branch | Thursdays @ 10:15; 10:45; 11:15 a.m. |
| Herndon Branch | Tuesdays @ 11:15 a.m. |
| North Orange Branch | Wednesdays @ 11:15 a.m. |
| South Creek Branch | Mondays @ 11:45 a.m. |
| Southeast Branch | Wednesdays @ 11:45 a.m. |
| Southwest Branch | Thursdays @ 11:45 a.m. |
| West Oaks Branch | Mondays @ 11:15 a.m. |
| Windermere Branch | Thursdays @ 11:15 a.m. |
| Winter Garden Branch | Wednesdays @ 11:15 a.m. |
Toddler Time
Stories and activities for children aged 18 to 36 months. The programs last approximately 20 minutes. The use of picture books, finger plays, songs, poetry and Mother Goose rhymes, and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group.
| LOCATION | TODDLER TIME PROGRAMS |
|---|---|
| Orlando Public Library | Fridays & Saturdays @ 10:00 a.m. |
| Alafaya Branch | Fridays @ 10:15; 11:15 a.m. |
| Herndon Branch | Tuesdays @ 10:45 a.m. |
| North Orange Branch | Wednesdays @ 10:45 a.m. |
| South Creek Branch | Mondays @ 10:45; 11:15 a.m. |
| Southeast Branch | Wednesdays @ 10:45; 11:15 a.m. |
| Southwest Branch | Thursdays @ 10:45; 11:15 a.m. |
| West Oaks Branch | Mondays @ 10:45 a.m. |
| Windermere Branch | Thursdays @ 10:45 a.m. |
| Winter Garden Branch | Wednesdays @ 10:45 a.m. |
Smarty Pants
Join us for a fun-filled story program with a learning twist that teaches, motivates, entertains, and educates all the Smarty Pants in your life! Recommended for ages 0-5.
| LOCATION | SMARTY PANTS PROGRAMS |
|---|---|
| Eatonville Branch | Thursdays @ 10:15 a.m. |
| Edgewater Branch | Mondays @ 10:15 a.m. |
| Hiawassee Branch | Fridays @ 10:15 a.m. |
| South Trail Branch | Fridays @ 10:15 a.m. |
| Washington Park Branch | Tuesdays @ 10:15 a.m. |
