Looking to get your child interested in reading? Taking your child to story time can help foster a love of reading and learning. Also, it’s a great opportunity for social interaction.
Here is a listing of ongoing story times in Fargo!
Story Times in Fargo & Moorhead*
*Note: Story times are subject to cancellation. Please check each organization’s website to ensure the most accurate information.
Fargo Public Library
Story time sessions are offered during Fall & Spring.
Baby Rhyme Time is held at the James Carlson Library on the first and third Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m. Baby Rhyme Time is for babies birth to 18 months. Children and caregivers will sing songs, explore short books, rhythms, and rhymes. Also, pre-registration is not required.
Children’s Story Time for toddlers and preschoolers is open for kids ages 2 – 6 at the Main Library on Mondays at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., and at the Northport Branch on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. Also, at the James Carlson Library on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. And no pre-registration necessary.
The Fargo Library also offers Kindergarten Success Storytime for ages 3-5, the first Saturday of the month at the Main Library. Activities follow the story time and kids even receive a free book!
Visit the FPL story time page for more information on both these story time events! Or contact the Fargo Public Library Children Services Department for additional information.
West Fargo Public Library
Ready to Read Story Time takes place on Wednesdays from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. These sessions are for kids ages 3 – 5 and focus on language development, social skills, vocabulary, and creativity. In addition, children can gain early literacy skills through reading, talking, singing, writing, creating, and playing. And this also creates an interest in independent learning and reading for kids.
Baby Boost Story Time is for children age 2 and younger. Each Friday from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., these story times provide an opportunity for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers to interact together. Also, it helps foster emotional connections as they develop language and social skills, while creating positive connections with literacy, learning, and reading.
Teeter Tots Story Time is a new story time for little ones too young for Ready to Read Storytime, but too advanced for Baby Boost Story Time. It takes place every Thursday of the month from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
For updated information, check out the West Fargo Public Library Facebook page and the Library Calendar.
Moorhead Public Library
Story time in Moorhead features songs, poems, and a different theme each week. Events are geared for children ages 3 – 6, but children of all ages are welcome. And story time takes place Wednesdays from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Story Time + Craft allows kids to explore different themes with stories, songs, rhymes, flannel boards, and more! This story time is also intended for kids 3 – 6 years old and craft supplies are provided free of charge, Tuesdays from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Baby Bounce is at the Moorhead Public Library on Thursday mornings from 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Preschoolers, infants, toddlers, and their caregivers can join in the fun with songs, stories, and action poems.
And check out their Events Calendar for more details and other story time opportunities.
Story Squad at West Acres
West Acres hosts a Story Squad series throughout the year, where they feature a different theme and guest reader each week. Check their Facebook page for the latest schedule of events!
Maven Collective
Maven Collective is a co-working space tailored towards working moms. They offer regular story time events throughout the year! Check their Facebook event page to see the latest story times scheduled.
For more things to do with little ones, check out:
- Fun Activities for Kids & Teens at Our Local Libraries
- Indoor Play Spots in Fargo-Moorhead
- 12 Fun Indoor Spots for Toddlers in Fargo-Moorhead
- Preschool Open Gyms in Fargo-Moorhead