Storytimes and Events in Southeast Alaska

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HAINES

Mother Goose Stories and songs at Haines Borough Public Library
Dates: Year round
Time: 11 a.m. Mondays
Location: 111 Third Avenue South
More info: (907) 766-2545
haineslibrary.org 
Listen to stories, sing songs and enjoy a theatrical show for age birth to 3.


Storytime and Crafts at Haines Borough Public Library
Dates: Year round
Time: 11 a.m. Fridays
Location: 111 Third Avenue South
More info: (907) 766-2545
haineslibrary.org
Kids ages 2 to 5 enjoy a story and then get creative with arts and crafts.


GUSTAVUS

Gustavus Public Library Story hour
Dates: Year round
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Thursdays (in September)
More info: (907) 697-2350
cms.gustavus-ak.gov/services/library
Designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
 

JUNEAU

Juneau Public Libraries Toddler Time
Dates: Year round
Time: Mondays at 10 a.m. Downtown Branch and 11 a.m. Valley Branch
Lapsit storytime for younger children.

Juneau Public Libraries Preschool Storytime
Dates: Year Round
Times: 11 a.m. weekly
Locations: Wednesdays: Downtown Public Library (907)586-5249
Thursdays: Douglas Public Library (907) 364-2378
Fridays: Valley Public Library (907) 789-0125
juneau.org/library
Songs, stories, dance and crafts; recommended for ages 3 to 5, but younger and older children are always welcome.


KETCHIKAN

Ketchikan Public Library Storytime
Dates: Year round
Times: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, and Fridays
Location: Dock St
More info: (907) 225-0370
firstcitylibraries.org
This family-friendly, all-ages story time includes songs, finger plays, and a short film.


PETERSBURG

Petersburg Public Library Preschool Storytime
Dates: Year round
Times: 10 a.m. first Wednesday each month
More info: (907) 772-3349
psglib.org
Stories, songs and activities that help children get ready for school and encourage a love of reading at an early age.


Petersburg Public Library Baby Bookworms
Dates: Year round
Times: 10 a.m. second Wednesday each month
More info: (907) 772-3349
psglib.org
Stories, songs and bounces that are sure to delight. For tots and their caregivers.


SKAGWAY

Skagway Public Library Storytime
Dates: Year round
Times: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday mornings
Location: Skagway Public Library
More info: (907) 983-2665
skagway.org


SITKA

Kettleson Memorial Library Babies and Books 
Dates: Various times and dates. 
Location: 100 Lincoln Street
More info: (907) 747-8708
cityofsitka.com


VALDEZ

Valdez Consortium Library Preschool Storytime
Dates: September through May
Times: 11:15-11:45 a.m. Fridays
Location: 212 Fairbanks Street
More info: (907) 835-4632
ci.valdez.ak.us/library
Designed to introduce music, fingerplay, poetry, and the wonder of books to children ages 3 to 5.


WRANGELL

Irene Ingle Public Library Storytime
Sessions offered Spring and Fall
Location: 124 Second Street
More info: (907) 874-3535
wrangell.com
Check with the library for day and times.