Babytime
Don’t miss out on this fun way of introducing books to your little one! Babytimes are designed for ages 0-2. We invite you and your child to participate in songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Tuesdays – 10:30 a.m.
Centre Branch
Wednesdays & Fridays – 10:30 a.m.
Main Library
Thursdays – 10:30 a.m.
Francis Branch
Playtime
Help your child develop skills to learn to read through free and guided play using our collection of toys and early literacy materials. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Mondays – 10:30 a.m.
Centre Branch 1st Mon. of the month
Francis Branch 2nd Mon. of the month
Tuesdays – 10:30 a.m.
Main Library weekly
Wednesdays – 10:30 a.m.
North Liberty Branch 1st Wed. of the month
German Branch 2nd Wed. of the month
Lakeville Branch 3rd Wed. of the month
River Park Branch 3rd Wed. of the month
Evening Playtime – 5:30 p.m.
Tutt Branch 4th Wed. of the month
LaSalle Branch 2nd Wed. of the month
Storytime
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read! Storytimes are designed for families with children ages 3-5.
Mondays – 10:30 a.m.
German Branch
LaSalle Branch
Tuesdays – 10:30 a.m.
Francis Branch
Tutt Branch
Wednesdays – 10:30 a.m.
Centre Branch
Francis Branch
Western Branch
Thursdays – 10:30 a.m.
Main Library
River Park Branch
Lakeville Branch (alternating)
North Liberty Branch (alternating)
Evening Storytime – 5:00 p.m.
Main Library 4th Thurs. of the month
Sensory Time – 5:00 p.m.
Centre Branch 3rd Tues. of the month
Tiny Tumblers
Tumble, jump, and play at this obstacle course with games and activities for babies and toddlers. Recommended for ages 0-2.
One Monday a month – 10:30 a.m.
Locations alternate between three locations
Additional Resources
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Start your child’s reading journey with the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program—a fun and free reading challenge for kids from birth to age five, filled with resources and inspiration along the way!
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Free, high-quality books delivered to your doorstep every month for children from birth to age five—if you’re a St. Joseph County resident, you’re eligible. It’s that simple!