Storytimes

Join us for storytimes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and early elementary!

• Weekday storytimes run throughout the school year. Please check below for ages, times and locations. Our weekday storytimes are currently over until the fall. Please check our summer program information in June and check back here for storytime information in early September.
  
• Due to overcrowding REGISTRATION is required for some programs.
• Storytimes are offered on weekdays from October to May for children ages 4 months to 8 years. The goal of all storytimes is to inspire a love of books and reading in participants of all ages.
• Many weekday morning storytimes are drop-in programs with no registration required. However, some of the most popular storytimes may require advance registration.
• Children must be of age by the first meeting and week day programs are limited to Quincy residents.
• Please note that no storytimes are held when the Quincy Public Schools are closed for vacation or for weather. 
• All children's programs are also included in the library's Calendar of Events (children's programs are listed in blue on the Calendar).
• Each child may only be registered for one storytime series per session.

MAIN LIBRARY STORYTIMES

Rock-a-Bye Babies (4-12 months)
An introduction to stories, songs, nursery rhymes and gentle movement exercises for very young children accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Limited to Quincy residents.

Mother Goose on the Loose (12-24 months) – REGISTRATION REQUIRED
A storytime for Rock-a-Bye Baby graduates who are mobile; includes stories, songs, fingerplays and creative movement for young children accompanied by an adult. Due to overcrowding registration is required. Limited to Quincy residents.

Just for Twos (24-36 months) – REGISTRATION REQUIRED
This program for two-year-olds and their caregivers introduces simple stories and concepts to young children. Songs, rhymes, fingerplays and felt board activities will be used to reinforce concepts. Due to overcrowding registration is required. Limited to Quincy residents.

Just for Threes (36-47 months)
This program for three-year-olds and their caregivers introduces simple stories and concepts to young children. Songs, rhymes, fingerplays and felt board activities will be used to reinforce concepts. No registration required. Limited to Quincy residents.

Preschool Storytime (3-5 years)
Longer, more complex stories form the basis for this program. Participation plays a big part as children now have the language and confidence to join in on refrains and songs. Poems, songs, felt boards, action rhymes and occasional crafts round out the programs. Caregivers have the option of attending these programs with their children or using the time to browse for books nearby. No registration required. Limited to Quincy residents.

BRANCH STORYTIMES

Adams Shore Branch (617-376-1325)
Toddler Time (2-3 years)
This program for toddlers and their caregivers introduces simple stories and concepts to young children. Songs, rhymes, fingerplays and felt board activities will be used to reinforce concepts. No registration required. Limited to Quincy residents.

North Quincy Branch (617-376-1320)
Preschool Storytime (3-5 years)
Longer, more complex stories form the basis for this program. Participation plays a big part as children now have the language and confidence to join in on refrains and songs. Poems, songs, felt boards, action rhymes and occasional crafts round out the programs. Caregivers have the option of attending these programs with their children or using the time to browse for books nearby. No registration required. Limited to Quincy residents.

Wollaston Branch (617-376-1330)
Junior Explorers (4-5 years) – REGISTRATION REQUIRED
This one hour program for pre-kindergarteners and kindergarteners meets after school for stories and crafts based on a theme such as ocean life, fractured fairy tales or other topics. Good listening skills and cooperation are important for this storytime. Due to physical space limitations registration is required. Limited to Quincy residents.

Explorers Club (6-8 years) – REGISTRATION REQUIRED
This one hour program for elementary-age children meets after school for stories, activities and crafts based on a theme such as mysteries, outer space or other topics. Stories are longer and activities require more independant and creative thought as children are now old enough to listen for longer and work on their own. Due to physical space limitations registration is required. Limited to Quincy residents.