As moms, we have the opportunity to build the foundation for reading with our children when they are very young. Babbling with your baby is the beginning of language development. Describing what you see and talking about what you do with your child throughout the day builds word knowledge. Sharing books together in the early years builds the foundation for reading. One great way to share even more books together–storytime events around town!
Storytime is a beloved activity for children of all ages and parents alike. I love storytime because it’s the perfect mix of educational and social activity. Children get to experience new stories, learn new songs, and meet new friends. Our wonderful public libraries, museums, and local bookstores connect our children to our community.
Check out the many local storytime options!
Monday
9:00 a.m.
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- Toddler Time at Explora
10:30 a.m.
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- Baby & Toddler Storytime (ages 0-3) at ABQ Main Library
Tuesday
10:15 a.m.
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- Baby & Toddler Storytime (ages 0-3) at Erna Fergusson Library
10:30 a.m.
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- Family Storytime at Alamosa Library
- Family Storytime (1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th Tuesdays of the month) at Central & Unser Library
11:00 a.m.
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- Baby & Toddler Storytime (ages 0-3) at North Valley Library
- Music & Movement Storytime (ages 0-6) at Juan Tabo Library
Wednesday
9:30 a.m.
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- Stories & Music in the Sky at the Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
10:00 a.m.
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- Storytime (ages 0-5) at Corrales Community Library
- Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) at Westgate Library
10:15 a.m.
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- Baby & Toddler Storytime (ages 0-3) at Cherry Hills Library
- Family Storytime at Erna Fergusson Library
- Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) at South Valley Library
- Music & Movement Storytime (ages 0-6) at Taylor Ranch Library
10:30 a.m.
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- Family Storytime at South Broadway Library
- Music & Movement Storytime (ages 0-6) at International District Library
- Storytime (ages 0-5) at Loma Colorado Main Library (Rio Rancho)
- Wee Wednesdays at the Santa Fe Children’s Museum (Santa Fe)
11:00 a.m.
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- Family Storytime at East Mountain Library
- Music & Movement Storytime (ages 0-6) at North Valley Library
- Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) at Cherry Hills Library
- Stories & Music in the Sky at the Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
11:15 a.m.
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- Spanish Storytime at Los Griegos Library
- Bilingual Storytime at San Pedro Library
12:00 p.m.
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- Read to the Dogs (ages 5-12) at East Mountain Library
3:00 p.m.
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- Animal Tales With the Biopark at Cherry Hills Library
3:15 p.m.
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- Read to the Dogs (ages 5-12) at North Valley Library
Thursday
10:15 a.m.
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- Baby & Toddler Storytime (ages 0-3) at Cherry Hills Library
- Music & Movement Storytime (ages 0-6) at Erna Fergusson Library
- Music & Movement Storytime (ages 0-6 on 1st & 3rd Thursdays) at Tony Hillerman Library
10:30 a.m.
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- Baby & Toddler Storytime (ages 0-3) at Juan Tabo Library
- Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) at Lomas Tramway Library
- Storytime at Esther Bone Library (Rio Rancho)
- Storytime at the Zoo (Feb-Nov) at the ABQ BioPark Zoo Africa Amphitheater (dependent on volunteer schedules, so please call 505-746-6214 for more information)
- Bilingual Storytime at Central & Unser Library
11:00 a.m.
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- Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) at Cherry Hills Library
11:15 a.m.
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- Baby & Toddler Storytime (ages 0-3) at Taylor Ranch Library
- Family Storytime at Los Griegos Library
4:00 p.m.
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- Read to the Dogs (ages 5-12) at Tony Hillerman Library
Friday
10:15 a.m.
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- Baby & Toddler Storytime (ages 0-3) at Tony Hillerman Library
10:30 a.m.
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- Baby & Toddler Storytime (ages 0-3) at Lomas Tramway Library
- Family Storytime at ABQ Main Library
- Storytime at the Aquarium (spring/summer hours; dependent on volunteer schedules, so please call 505-848-7180 for more information)
- Storytime at the Garden (spring/summer hours) at the Botanical Gardens (dependent on volunteer schedules, so please call 505-848-7180 for more information)
11:00 a.m.
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- Baby & Toddler Storytime (ages 0-3) at Westgate Library
1:30 p.m.
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- Storytime at the Aquarium (winter hours; dependent on volunteer schedules, so please call 505-848-7180 for more information)
- Storytime at the Garden (winter hours) at the Botanical Gardens (dependent on volunteer schedules, so please call 505-848-7180 for more information)
3:00 p.m.
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- Read to the Dogs (ages 5-12 every 1st & 3rd Friday) at International District Library
7:00 p.m.
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- Storytime with Miss Haven at Barnes & Noble – Westside
Saturday
10:15 a.m.
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- Family Storytime at Tony Hillerman Library
10:30 a.m.
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- Storytime at Barnes & Noble – Coronado Mall
- Otter Story Time at the Aquarium (dependent on volunteer schedules, so please call 505-848-7180 for more information)
1:00 p.m.
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- Read to the Dogs (ages 5-12 every 1st & 3rd Saturdays) at Cherry Hills Library
- Read to the Dogs (ages 5-12 every 2nd Saturday) at East Mountain Library
- Read to the Dogs (ages 5-12 every 4th Saturday) at Juan Tabo Library
- Read to the Dogs (ages 5-12 every 3rd Saturday) at Lomas Tramway Library
Sunday
10:30 a.m.
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- Storytime with Susan (3rd Sundays) at JCC Albuquerque
Storytime Special Events
APS Storytime in the Park – During summer months, teachers read at different parks throughout the city on Monday through Thursday. Lunch and the book may be provided to families that attend. Storytimes vary each year based on funding.
Books on the Bosque – Children’s storytimes are scheduled on different dates throughout the month. Please check their website or Facebook page for their monthly calendar of events.
What’s your favorite storytime in the Albuquerque area? Do you know of other storytimes? Let us know about them by emailing us at [email protected].
