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.