Library Story Times in Alabama (27 Verified)
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Library Story Times in Alabama
Looking for a free story time for your baby, toddler or preschooler in Alabama? These 27 public libraries have running regular story times on their official pages — drop-in, free, and no library card required.
27 librariesBabies · Toddlers · Preschool
We have verified 27 public libraries in Alabama offering story times, across 27 cities — including Alexander City, Carrollton, Centreville, Clanton, Columbiana. 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 Alabama:
- Demopolis Public Library · Demopolis — Children's floor offering Story Time, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, and annual Summer Reading
- DeKalb County Public Library · Fort Payne — Children's Story Hour every Thursday at 10:00 AM, plus annual Summer Reading Program and the DeKalb County Genealogical Society
- Troy Public Library · Troy — Fairytale-themed Children's Department with puppet theater, fairytale carriage, and dedicated storytimes
💡 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.
Alabama libraries with story times — 27 verified
Adelia McConnell Russell LibraryALEXANDER CITY, Alabama · +1 256-409-7001318 CHURCH STREETMamie's Place Children's Library: dedicated youth wing with story time and early-literacy programming →Carrollton Public LibraryCARROLLTON, Alabama · +1 205-367-2142225 COMMERCE AVENUEWednesday Story Hour at 10:30 a.m. for children — a recurring free program →Brent-Centreville Public LibraryCENTREVILLE, Alabama · +1 205-926-473620 LIBRARY STREETStory Time (children) →Chilton-Clanton Public LibraryCLANTON, Alabama · +1 205-755-1768100 FIRST AVENUEStorytime programs for children throughout the year →Columbiana Public LibraryColumbiana, Alabama · (205) 669-581250 Lester StreetWeekly storytime for toddlers and preschoolers every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 AM →Cullman County Public Library SystemCullman, Alabama · (256) 734-2720200 Clark Street NEActive children's programming: Tuesday storytimes, biweekly STEAM Club (coding, robotics) and Lego Club →Demopolis Public LibraryDemopolis, Alabama · (334) 289-1595211 East Washington StreetChildren's floor offering Story Time, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, and annual Summer Reading →DeKalb County Public LibraryFort Payne, Alabama · (256) 845-2671504 Grand Ave NWChildren's Story Hour every Thursday at 10:00 AM, plus annual Summer Reading Program and the DeKalb County Genealogical Society →Ruth Holliman Public LibraryGORDO, Alabama · +1 205-364-7148287 MAIN STREET SOUTHTuesday Story Time for preschool children (held year-round, except August) →William Bradford Huie Library of HartselleHARTSELLE, Alabama · +1 256-773-9880152 SPARKMAN STREET NWSummer Reading Program and Little Listeners Story Time for young readers →Lawrence County Public LibraryLAWRENCE, Alabama · +1 256-974-0883401 COLLEGE STREETChildren's Story Time every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for infants to age 5 →Leeds Jane Culbreth LibraryLEEDS, Alabama · +1 205-699-59628104 PARKWAY DRIVETherapy dog visits and storytime events including princess read-alouds →Lineville City LibraryLINEVILLE, Alabama · +1 256-396-516260119 Highway 49Weekly Homeschool Hangout (Wednesdays 10am) and Saturday Storytime with crafts (11am) →Loxley Public LibraryLoxley, Alabama · (251) 964-56951001 E. Loxley AvenueYear-round weekly children's storytime plus a June–July Summer Reading Program →Millbrook Public LibraryMILLBROOK, Alabama · +1 334-285-66883650 GRANDVIEW ROADPreschool Story Hour every Thursday at 10 AM led by Children's Librarian Angela Dewberry →James Marcus Rosser Newton Public Library & MuseumNEWTON, Alabama · +1 334-299-3361209 OATES DRIVEStorytime programs and homework help for children and students →Piedmont Public LibraryPIEDMONT, Alabama · +1-256-447-3369106 North Main StreetStory Time (children) →W. Alan Summers Municipal LibraryPINSON, Alabama · +1205-680-38126757 OLD SPRINGVILLE ROADCommunity Seed Swap program and Storytime Kits for preschool families →Rainsville Public LibraryRAINSVILLE, Alabama · (256) 638-3311941 East Main StreetWeekly story time and crafts for ages 2–5, plus summer reading and Accelerated Reader support →Rogersville Public LibraryROGERSVILLE, Alabama · +1 256-247-015174 BANK STREETPre-School Storytime & children's programming →Satsuma Public LibrarySATSUMA, Alabama · +1251-679-07005466 Old Highway 43Active youth programs: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, Story Time, and summer reading →Scottsboro Public LibrarySCOTTSBORO, Alabama · +1 256-574-43351002 SOUTH BROAD STREETChildren's storytime and youth programs →Southside Public LibrarySOUTHSIDE, Alabama · +1256-442-62172138 HIGHWAY 77Twice-monthly preschool story time and seasonal summer reading programs →Marjorie Younce Snook Public LibrarySUMMERDALE, Alabama · +1251-989-2011202 WEST BROADWAY STREETChildren's programs including story time and seasonal events →Weaver-Bolden Branch LibraryTUSCALOOSA, Alabama · (205) 758-82912522 LANIER AVEWeekly Storytime Stars (ages 3–6, Tuesdays 10–10:30 am) with books, music & movement →Troy Public LibraryTroy, Alabama · (334) 566-1314500 E Walnut StFairytale-themed Children's Department with puppet theater, fairytale carriage, and dedicated storytimes →H. Grady Bradshaw Chambers County LibraryVALLEY, Alabama · +1334-768-21613419 20TH AVENUEYear-round programs for all ages: summer reading, children's storytimes, teen events, and adult programs →
📝 How to find and attend a story time in Alabama
- 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 Alabama cities have libraries with story times?
We have verified 27 across 27 cities in Alabama: Alexander City, Carrollton, Centreville, Clanton, Columbiana, Cullman, Demopolis, Fort Payne and 19 more. Open any library’s page above for its address, hours and phone.
How many Alabama libraries offer story times?
We have confirmed 27 Alabama 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 Demopolis Public Library in Demopolis notable for story times?
Children's floor offering Story Time, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, and annual Summer Reading. See its full page for hours, address and phone.
Is story times available at DeKalb County Public Library in Fort Payne?
Children's Story Hour every Thursday at 10:00 AM, plus annual Summer Reading Program and the DeKalb County Genealogical Society. 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.