Library Story Times in Oregon (11 Verified)
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Library Story Times in Oregon
Looking for a free story time for your baby, toddler or preschooler in Oregon? These 11 public libraries have running regular story times on their official pages — drop-in, free, and no library card required.
11 librariesBabies · Toddlers · Preschool
We have verified 11 public libraries in Oregon offering story times, across 7 cities — including Portland, Eugene, Forest Grove, Happy Valley, Madras. Each links to that library’s page with its address, hours and phone so you can confirm the service and any fees.
A few worth knowing in Oregon:
- Stayton Public Library · Stayton — Active year-round programming: weekly Family Storytime and Toddler Time, STEAM Days, Fiber Arts Connection, summer reading, and after-hours adult events
- Woodstock Library · Portland — Chinese and Spanish language collections plus bilingual Cantonese/English storytime (華語講故事時間) serving the neighborhood's multilingual community
- Pendleton Public Library · Pendleton — Read Ride Run mobile storytime at Grecian Heights Park every Wednesday morning at 9am — stories, rhymes, and outdoor play combined
💡 Good to know: Story-time schedules shift between the school year and summer and pause for holidays — always check the library’s own events calendar for the current day, time and whether a free registration ticket is required before you go.
Oregon libraries with story times — 11 verified
Eugene Public LibraryEUGENE, Oregon · 541-682-5450100 W 10TH AVENUEExtensive programming: bilingual story times, sensory story times, teen events, adult book groups, creative workshops →Forest Grove City LibraryForest Grove, Oregon · (503) 992-32472114 Pacific AvePreschool Storytime, ESL classes, and Library of Things borrowing (board games, 3D objects) available to cardholders →Happy Valley LibraryHappy Valley, Oregon · (503) 783-345613793 SE Sieben Park WayYouth services with regular storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers →Jefferson County Library DistrictMadras, Oregon · (541) 475-3351241 Se 7Th StBilingual storytimes in English and Spanish serving Jefferson County's diverse community →Pendleton Public LibraryPendleton, Oregon · (541) 966-0380502 Sw Dorion AveRead Ride Run mobile storytime at Grecian Heights Park every Wednesday morning at 9am — stories, rhymes, and outdoor play combined →Holgate LibraryPortland, Oregon · (503) 988-51237905 SE Holgate BlvdLarge children's play and learning space, multiple flexible community rooms, bilingual storytimes and solar energy features →Midland Library — Multnomah County LibraryPortland, Oregon · (503) 988-5123805 SE 122nd AvenuePrograms include ESL classes, sewing groups, guitar and ukulele lessons, and children's Tiny Tots storytimes →Northwest LibraryPortland, Oregon · (503) 988-51232030 NW Pettygrove StLaptop lending kiosk, Lucky Day collection, LGBTQ+ family programming and wide range of weekly storytimes →St. Johns Library — Multnomah County LibraryPortland, Oregon · (503) 988-51237510 N Charleston AvenueBilingual (Spanish/English) family storytime and Black Family Storytime among recurring weekly programs →Woodstock LibraryPortland, Oregon · (503) 988-51236008 SE 49th AvenueChinese and Spanish language collections plus bilingual Cantonese/English storytime (華語講故事時間) serving the neighborhood's multilingual community →Stayton Public LibraryStayton, Oregon · (503) 769-3313515 North First AvenueActive year-round programming: weekly Family Storytime and Toddler Time, STEAM Days, Fiber Arts Connection, summer reading, and after-hours adult events →
📝 How to find and attend a story time in Oregon
- Find a library near you. Use the list above to pick a participating {state} library, then open its website or events calendar for the current schedule and age groups offered.
- Pick the right age group. Many libraries run separate sessions — baby or lapsit (0–18 months), toddler (18 months–3 years) and preschool (3–5 years) — as well as a mixed-age family story time you can attend if unsure.
- Check the day, time and sign-up rules. Most story times are weekly and drop-in, but some popular or special sessions ask you to register or grab a free ticket. Confirm the current schedule on the library’s calendar, since it shifts between the school year and summer.
- Just show up — a caregiver stays. Story time is free and open to the public; you do not usually need a library card to attend. A parent or caregiver stays with the child and joins in the songs and rhymes.
- Stay for play and browse books afterward. Many {state} libraries leave out toys or a simple craft after story time so children can play and socialize — a good moment to pick up picture books to take home.
New to this? See the national guide on how library story times work.
Frequently asked questions
Which Oregon cities have libraries with story times?
We have verified 11 across 7 cities in Oregon: Portland, Eugene, Forest Grove, Happy Valley, Madras, Pendleton, Stayton. Open any library’s page above for its address, hours and phone.
How many Oregon libraries offer story times?
We have confirmed 11 Oregon public libraries with story times, each verified from its official information. We add more as we confirm them, so the count can grow — or browse the full national list.
What makes Stayton Public Library in Stayton notable for story times?
Active year-round programming: weekly Family Storytime and Toddler Time, STEAM Days, Fiber Arts Connection, summer reading, and after-hours adult events. See its full page for hours, address and phone.
Is story times available at Woodstock Library in Portland?
Chinese and Spanish language collections plus bilingual Cantonese/English storytime (華語講故事時間) serving the neighborhood's multilingual community. See its full page for hours, address and phone.
Services verified from each library’s official information during our 2026 review. Fees and availability can change — confirm on the library’s page before visiting.