Lutz Branch Library Story Time programs have been suspended.

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Story Time at Your Library

Join us for in-person Story Time events at select library branches.

The library wants you to have a special experience so:

  • Attendance is limited to:
    • Baby Story Time: 10 children + 1 parent each
    • Toddler Time: 15 children + 1 parent each
    • Story Time: 20 children + 1 parent each
    • Family Story Time: 20 children + 1 parent each
  • Tickets will be available at the marked service desk 15 minutes prior to the event on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • All programs will be the same at each location.

Baby Story Time (Ages Birth to 18 months)

10 children + 1 parent

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Bond with your baby through books, bouncy rhymes, and songs in this lapsit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language development.

Toddler Time (Ages 18-36 months)

15 children + 1 parent

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Enjoy books, rhymes, songs, and activities. This engaging program offers social interaction and builds reading skills.

Story Time (Ages 3-6 years)

20 children + 1 parent

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Enjoy books, rhymes, songs, and activities. This engaging program offers social interaction and builds reading skills.

Family Story Time (Ages 2-7 years)

20 children + 1 parent

Locations & Times

Enjoy books, rhymes, songs, and activities that the whole family can enjoy. This engaging program offers social interaction and builds reading skills. Also available on-demand on our YouTube channel.

Evening Story Time (Ages 2-6 years) - Virtual

Register Online

Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs while building early literacy skills. Grab a blanket and your favorite cuddly toy.

Parent Tip of the Week (Adults) – Virtual

Watch a quick video on the Story Time theme with our Early Literacy Specialists. Each week they highlight an Every Child Ready To Read skill to help you and your child get the most out of Story Time.

March 27 – 31: Florida

Baby Time

Beach Babies by Puck
Good Night Florida by Adam Gamble

Toddler Time

Hello, Florida! by Heather Tomasello
Flamingos Fly by Douglas Florian

Story Time

The Swamp Where the Gator Hides by Marianne Collins Berkes
No Pants! by Jacob Grant

Family Story Time

Gator, Gator, Gator! by Daniel Bernstrom
Beach Day! by Candice F. Ransom
Ocean by Charles Reasoner

Evening Story Time

My Beach Baby by Rose Rossner
Good Night Turtles by Adam Gamble

April 3 - 7: Sports

Toddler Time

Friday Night Wrestlefest by Jennifer Fox
On the Ball by J. Brian Pinkney

Story Time

The Crab Ballet by Renée LaTulippe

Family Story Time

She's Got This by Laurie Hernandez
Maisy Plays Soccer by Lucy Cousins

Evening Story Time

Roller Bears by Eric Seltzer
Let's Play Baseball! by Charles R. Smith
Goodnight Soccer by Michael Dahl

April 10 - 14: Growing

Baby Time

Bloom by Ruth Forman

Toddler Time

How to Grow a Dinosaur by Jill Esbaum

Story Time

How to Grow a Friend by Sara Gillingham
In a Garden by Tim McCanna

Family Story Time

Grow by Cynthia Platt
I'm Growing Great by Mechal Renee Roe

Evening Story Time

Bloom Boom! by April Pulley Sayre
When I Grow Up by Julie Chen
Tall, Tall Tree by Anthony D. Fredericks

April 17 - 21: Counting

Baby Time

Let's Count Florida by Christin Farley
Counting Cockatoos by Stella Blackstone

Story Time

Dozens of Dachshunds by Stephanie Calmenson
Count on Me by Miguel Tanco

Family Story Time

Ten, Nine, Eight by Molly Bang
Five Fuzzy Chicks by Diana Murray
One Family by George Shannon

Evening Story Time

Count on Me 1 2 3 by J. B. Frank
Five on the Bed by Addie K. Boswell
10 Little Excavators by Annie Bailey

April 24 - 28: Farm

Baby Time

You Are My Baby: Farm by Lorena Siminovich
Busy Chickens by John Schindel

Toddler Time

Farmyard Beat by Lindsey Craig
The Farmer In The Dell by Kim Mitzo Thompson

Story Time

Wee Little Chick by Lauren Thompson

Family Story Time

Muddled-up Farm by Mike Dumbleton
I Like the Farm by Shelley Rotner
Chickens to the Rescue by John Himmelman

Evening Story Time

On the Farm by Jill (Jill McDonald-Gomez) McDonald
Go to Sleep, Little Farm by Mary Lyn Ray
5 Ways to Raise a Reader

Read, Talk, Sing, Write, Play

Help your child be ready to read! Parents and caregivers are a child’s most important teacher. Do these early literacy activities together every day to help your child develop essential language skills.

  • Read Read together every day, even if only for a few minutes. Many children love to hear the same stories over and over, so find favorites!
  • Talk Talk throughout the day to your child. Point out what you are seeing and doing together, and ask lots of questions!
  • Sing Sing songs and nursery rhymes! Rhymes help your child learn new words and develop listening and memory skills.
  • Write Encourage scribbling! Keep crayons and paper on a table where your child can practice.
  • Play Have fun together! Playtime helps children learn important language and social skills.

From books and story times to family literacy workshops and more, we're here to support your child's learning.

Meet the Library’s Story Time Team

We are so excited to meet you and your child!

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Allison
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Crissy
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Dena
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Jeff
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Mehkii
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Sam