Here are a few popular story times located in the Anchorage area. If you are located outside of Anchorage, we encourage you to check out your local library or reach out to your local Imagination Library to hear about storytimes in your community. All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Weekly Events:
Mondays
- 10:30 AM Toddler Time at Loussac Library
Tuesdays
- 10:30 AM Children’s Story Time at Title Wave Books
- 11:30 AM Family Storytime at Muldoon Library
Wednesdays
- 10:30 AM & 11 AM Toddler Time at Loussac Library
- 10:30 AM Story Time at the Alaska Zoo (free with zoo admission)
- 11:30 AM Preschool Time at Muldoon Library
Thursdays
- 10:30 AM Toddler Time at Chugiak-Eagle River Library
- 11:00 AM Family Storytime at Mountain View Library
- 11:00 AM Preschool Storytime at Muldoon Library
Fridays
- 10:00 AM ACA Preschool Time at Academy for Comprehensive Achievement Preschool
- 10:30 AM Toddler Time at Loussac Library & Chugiak-Eagle River Library
- 11:30 AM Preschool Storytime at Chugiak-Eagle River Library
- 2:30 PM Baby Time at Loussac Library
Saturdays
- 10:30 AM Books and Blocks at Mountain View Library
- 10:30 AM Children’s Storytime at Title Wave Books
- 11:00 AM Family Storytime at Loussac Library
- 11:00 AM Story Time at Barnes and Noble
There are a whole host of story time events that happen on a monthly or semi-regular basis, including Sensory-friendly Storytime, Yup’ik Storytime, Read with Royalty, and Spanish Bilingual Storytime. Check out the Anchorage Public Library storytime calendar for their current storytime events and descriptions.
Make Your Own Storytime:
Did you know it’s easy to start your own storytime? Find a few friends with small children and set a play date for your very own book club! Ready to Read Resource Center offers Little Sprouts Tubs for borrowing that come with everything you need to start your own book club for infants and toddlers. These kids come with 10 copies of the same book, along with baby-appropriate toys and a guide with early literacy tips and activities for adults. Learn more here.
