Updated for 2024
It’s never too early to take your children to storytime. Here in Los Angeles, we’re fortunate because, at different times and days of the week, there are story times happening all over town; you’re sure to find at least one that fits your family’s schedule. Here is our list of the best places for Children’s Storytimes.
Story Time Events at the Los Angeles Public Library System
Central Library, 630 W. 5th St., Los Angeles, CA 90071
The Los Angeles Public Library System offers story times at all its branches including downtown’s Central Library location. Check with your nearest branch for information regarding the storytime schedule. The Central Library often hosts themed story times for different holidays with related activities following each read-aloud session.
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904 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
This independent bookstore is a favorite of families living in (or near) Manhattan Beach. They have occasional children’s story time including story time in Spanish. Check their calendar for dates and times. And moms will love knowing that this charming bookstore is owned and operated by four moms!
Skirball at the Central Library
Los Angeles Public Library
630 W. 5th St., Los Angeles, CA 90071
One Saturday per month at 2:00 pm the Skirball hosts a special storytime in the children’s literature section of the Los Angeles Central Library. The stories, read by Skirball educators, “ignite imagination and creativity”. Check the online schedule for dates. Reservations are not required.
Barnes and Noble
Multiple locations including:
The Grove at Farmers Market
189 The Grove Dr., Ste. K 30, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Barnes and Noble hosts weekly storytime on Saturday mornings. Sessions generally include storytime with related activities to follow. Check the website for the location nearest you.
Stories in the Afternoon
Norton Simon Museum, 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105
The Norton Simon Museum hosts Stories in the Afternoon on Sundays from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. After the story, children generally create a drawing inspired by the story. Storytime is designed for children ages 4-8 and is included in general museum admission. No reservation is needed.
Storytime at Vroman’s
695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101
Founded in 1894, Vroman’s Bookstore is the “oldest and largest independent bookstore in Southern California.” Every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Vroman’s very popular Mr. Steve hosts a story time for children.
Storytime at Vroman’s Hastings Ranch
3729 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107
Vroman’s Hastings Ranch is open seven days a week and hosts storytime on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
Silk Road StoryTime
USC Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101
On the second Sunday of each month, storytime is held in the Journeys exhibition room of the USC Pacific Asia Museum. This Silk Road-inspired story time begins at 10:30 am and 11:30 am and includes a story from across the world and is followed by a hands-on activity. Admission is free on this day.
Beverly Hills Public Library
455 N. Rexford Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210
The Children’s Department at the Beverly Hills Public Library hosts several different story times each week. Story times are designed for children of different ages, including “Baby Storytime”, “Toddler Storytime”, and “Family Storytime”. Check the website for details. (You do not need to be a Beverly Hills resident to obtain a Beverly Hills Library card).
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