At St. Joseph County Public Library, every moment is an opportunity to learn, laugh, and grow! We offer storytime, playtime, babytime, and sensory time. Our Early Literacy programs are designed for kids ages 0–5. Inspired by the Every Child Ready to Read program, our sessions combine talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing to help your little ones thrive while having fun.
Whether it’s exploring through play, bonding with your baby, or diving into a good story, there’s something for every little learner.
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.
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.
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.
Crawl, Climb, and Play
Tumble, jump, and play at this obstacle course with games and activities for babies and toddlers. Recommended for ages 0-2.
Additional Resources
Spotify Playlist
Want to listen to Storytime songs all week long? Here’s a playlist from our Storytime Librarians.
Storytime Favorites
Love a book from Storytime, but can’t remember the title? Access all of our Storytime Librarians’ booklists.
Babytime Favorites
Want to see your baby light up at home like they do at Babytime? So do we! Explore the books our Librarians use.
Imagination Library
Free, high-quality books delivered to your doorstep every month for children from birth to age five.
Early Birds
This free and fun habit tracker helps families build the simple daily habits that prepare children to read.
Grab & Go Books
Too busy to browse? Tell us what you like, and our librarians will handpick a bag of books ready for pickup.
