Story Time In Middle Tennessee

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It’s almost a parenting rite of passage — taking your little one to a library story time. We’re lucky here in Middle Tennessee to have excellent public library systems. We wanted to remind our readers about these great resources and encourage you to check out story time at a local branch near you. You probably have more than one in easy driving distance! Additionally, we’ve got a roundup of bookstore story times as well. Shoot, if you’re motivated to, you could probably go to a different story time every day of the week but Sunday! So get out there and find one that you and the kids love. Build a love of books with your little ones — it’s never too early to start!

*Check the library calendar to stay up to date on cancellations or time changes.

Middle TN and Nashville Area Story Time
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Davidson County

Nashville Public Libraries — Main Branch

Babies & Books– Every Monday, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM. Babies and their caregivers are welcome to join us for tickle rhymes and wiggle songs. We share best practices to promote early literacy skills. This is a lapsit story time best for ages 0-2.

Toddler Tales: Every Monday. 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Toddlers and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories and rhymes. We share best practices to promote early literacy skills. This is an active story time best for ages 1-3

Wishing Chair Productions Puppet Show Story Time. Every Tuesday, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM and 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Story Time with Wishing Chair Productions is a weekly “must” for children of all ages. You don’t want to miss Library Pete, Dr. Ev, and Mr. B as they sing, juggle, and read lots of wonderful books for your family. Tommy Dog, Coco, Jimmy Giraffe, and Jahmbi the Alpaca make frequent appearances at Story time! Who knows who might show up in the Puppet House?

Music Movement: Every Wednesday. 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Join the librarians for a music and movement story time that’s sure to get the whole family on their feet. Come enjoy songs, dance, and rhythmic play! Recommended for ages 3+ but all are welcome.

Cuenta Cuentos. Every Thursday. 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Join us at 10:30 AM for an hour full of stories, songs and nursery rhymes. For children 0-6 years old and their families. Learn Spanish @ the Library in this language immersion program.

Homeschool Friends. Every Thursday. 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Let your child’s curiosity and creativity take charge: Join home school families from around Nashville to learn, engage, and create. New and relevant topics are explored every week through a variety of fun games, books, and STEAM activities. Takes place in the Children’s Activity Room. This program has limited capacity. To RSVP and receive the latest updates on Homeschool Friends, please email Main Children’s staff at [email protected].

Bellevue Public Library

Babies & Books: Every Monday. 10:15-10:45 AM. Join Ms. Emily for an engaging program geared toward babies (0-24 months) and their caregivers. We have fun with stories, songs and rhymes, followed by play time.

Preschool Story Time: Every Wednesday. 10:15-11 AM. Join Ms. Katie Sue for stories, songs, fingerplays, and a craft. For ages 2-5 but all are welcome!

Starry Night Story Time: Every Thursday, 6:00 -6:45 PM. Join Mr. Patrick every Thursday evening for some super stories, songs, and silliness! Ages 2-5, but everyone is welcome!

Babies & Books: Every Friday. 10:15-10:45 AM. Join Mr. Patrick for an engaging program geared toward babies (0-24 months) and their caregivers. We have fun with stories, songs and rhymes, followed by play time.

Bordeaux Branch

Family Story Time: Every Tuesday. 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Join Ms. Jill to meet new friends and lay the building blocks for pre-reading skills with fun age-appropriate songs, rhymes, activities, books, and crafts! Best for children 1-5 years old but all are welcome

Preschool Story Time: Every Thursday. 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Learn preschool concepts with Ms. Jahan through interactive stories and fun songs. A 15 min play, and social time follows story time. Best for ages 3-5, but all children are welcome.

Donelson Branch

Family Story Time: Every Monday. 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Join us for stories, songs, and other fun activities. Geared for ages 0-5, but all are welcome!

Starry Night Story Time: Every Monday, 6:00 -6:30 PM. Put on your pajamas, grab a bedtime buddy, and join us for stories, songs and fun.
For ages birth-5 years but all are welcome.

Lapsit Story Time: Every Tuesday. 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Enjoy wiggles, tickle time, bouncing rhymes, and books for infants and caregivers! Geared to build brain development in our youngest library lovers. This low-key story time is perfect for children who would prefer to enjoy story time from the quiet comfort of their grown-up’s lap. Ages 0-12 months but all are welcome.

Music & Movement: Every Wednesday. 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Join in as we dance, sing, and get all of our wiggles out during this energy filled story time! Geared for ages 2-6, but all are welcome!

East Branch

Toddler Tales:  Every Monday. 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Join us for story time full of stories, songs, and fun! Best for ages 1-3, but all children are welcome.

Wee Wigglers: Infant Story Time: Every Wednesday, except Nov 27. 11AM-Noon. We’ll sing, read, and rhyme with plenty of time set aside for play! This program is tailored to babies’ developmental needs. For infants up to 12 months and their grown-up.

Lapsit Story Time: Every Wednesday, except Nov 27. 11AM-Noon We’ll sing, bounce, and rhyme with plenty of time set aside for play! This program is tailored to babies’ developmental needs. For infants up to 12 months and their grown-up.

Edgehill Branch

Preschool Story Time:Every Tuesday. 10:30-11AM. Come join us for stories, rhymes, songs, and lots of early literacy fun! For ages 3-5, but all are welcome.

Lapsit Story Time: Every Thursday. 10:30-11AM. Enjoy wiggles, bouncing rhymes, and books for infants and caregivers! Geared to build brain development in our youngest library lovers. Ages 0-12 months but all are welcome.

Edmondson Pike Branch

Family Story Time: Every Saturday. 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Join us for a fun time with stories, songs, and rhymes. Children from birth-12 welcome

Starry Night Story Time: Every Monday and Thursday. 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Join us for an evening filled with fun stories, songs, and rhymes! For ages birth-8, but all are welcome.

Preschool Story Time: Every Tuesday. 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Come join us for stories, rhymes, songs, and lots of early literacy fun! For ages 3-5, but all are welcome.

Babies & Books: Every Wednesday. 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Babies and their caregivers are invited to join us for bouncing rhymes and sensational stories. We share the best practices to promote early literacy skills and enjoy play time to nurture your child’s developing skills. For ages 0-2; older siblings welcome.

Goodlettsville Branch

Music & Movement: Every Wednesday. 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Join in as we dance, sing, and get all of our wiggles out during this energy filled story time! Geared for ages 2-6, but all are welcome!

Babies & Books: Every Thursday. 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. Babies, toddlers and their caregivers are invited to story time with Ms. Brittany for singing, fingerplays, stories, and much more. We share tips on how to promote early literacy skills and nurture your child’s developing skills. For ages 0-24 months, toddlers and families welcome.

Green Hills

Toddler Tales: Every Monday. 10:30 AM – 10:50 AM. Toddler Tales is full of stories and songs for 1 and 2 year olds.

Music & Movement: Every Tuesday. 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Join us for a special story time that celebrates music and movement. Be ready to dance and shake! Ages 2-4.

Preschool Story Time: Every Wednesday. 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Miss Lana shares stories and talks about colors, numbers, shapes, and letters. Stay after Story Time to do a variety of crafts. For ages 3-5.

Wee Wigglers: Infant Story Time: Every Thursday. 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM, We’ll sing, read, and rhyme with plenty of time set aside for play! This program is tailored to babies’ developmental needs. For infants up to 12 months and their grown-up.

Play & Learn: Every Friday. 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Did you know young children do the majority of their learning through play? Drop in and play carefully selected games with your children. They’ll be learning as they have fun in a relaxed environment. Recommended for children 2-7 years old but all are welcome.

Hadley Park Branch

Check the calendar, as it changes.

Hermitage Branch

Babies & Books: Every Tuesday. 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Join Miss Sandy for songs, stories and activities for babies and caregivers to do together. For children 24 months and younger.

Preschool Story Time: Every Wednesday at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m and 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Join Ms. Emily in exploring the world and beyond with stories, songs, and activities. Let’s encourage your child’s development and Kindergarten readiness skills. Don’t forget to bring your imagination! For ages 3-6, families welcome

Inglewood Branch

Babies & Books presents Wonder Baby!: Every Monday. 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM and 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM. Join us for an enriching program geared towards babies (0-24 months) and their caregivers. We have fun with stories, songs, sign language, puppets and creative play–all designed to get the newest members of our community excited about learning the world around them! As a bonus, caregivers get the opportunity to share tips and stories with other neighbors. Bring all your fingers and toes and experience the Wonder of Baby!

Story Time: Every Wednesday. 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Mr. Andrew invites preschoolers and their caregivers to an interactive and fun-filled story time event! Weekly programs include stories, songs, sign-language, puppets and crafts specifically for children ages 2-5 and don’t forget the goldfish! Questions? contact Mr. Andrew 615-862-5866.

Looby Branch

Toddler Tales: Every Monday. 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. (Except Nov 11.) Join us for story time full of stories, songs, and fun! Best for ages 1-3, but all children are welcome.

Family Story Time: Every Wednesday. 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Join us for songs, stories, and fun as children learn the joy of reading. For children ages 0-5 and their families.

Madison Branch

Preschool Story Time (3-5 years): Every Monday. 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM A school-ready story time for those who are preparing to enter preschool or kindergarten soon. Songs, activities, books, and fun! Geared for ages 3-5 years, but all are welcome.

Babies & Books:  Every Tuesday. 1-2PM. This is a transitional baby story time for those babies who have “graduated” from the lapsit story time and are ready for a more mobile, but still low-key, story time. Ideal for ages 12-18 months!

Lapsit Infant Story Time: Every Thursday. 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Enjoy wiggles, tickle time, bouncing rhymes, and books for infants and caregivers! Geared to build brain development in our youngest library lovers. This low-key story time is also perfect for those sensitive children who would prefer to enjoy story time from the quiet comfort of their grown-up’s lap. For infants 0-12 months and young children with sensory issues

North Branch

Check the calendar for special events.

Old Hickory Branch

Family Story Time: Every Monday. 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Join us for stories, crafts, and fun as children learn the joy of reading. For children ages 0-5 and their families.

Library Play Time: Every Wednesday. 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. The Story Room doors are open for play time! Enjoy a morning play date at the library full of toys and crafts.

Richland Park Branch

Preschool Story Time: Every Monday. 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Join us for stories, songs, and crafts. For children 2 years old and older.

LapSit Story Time: Every Tuesday. 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Join us each Tuesday for stories, bounces, and songs. Ages 0-1

Babies & Books: Every Wednesday. 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Join us for story time and activities for caregivers and babies to share together. For babies 2 years old and younger.

Starry Night Story Time: Every Thursday. 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Join us every week for an evening story time filled with books, music, and rhymes! Pajamas are welcome!

Southeast Branch

Preschool Story Time: Every Tuesday. 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Join Ms. Callie Ann each week for themed stories, music, and more! Geared toward preschool aged kids, but all are welcome.

Babies & Books: Every Thursday. 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Babies and their caregivers are welcome to join Ms. Ashley for tickle rhymes, wiggle songs and interactive stories as we share the best practices to promote early literacy skills. Geared toward ages 0-2, but all are welcome.

Thompson Lane Branch

Starry Night Story Time: Every Thursday, Sept 5, 12, 19, 26; Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Nov. 7, 14, 28. Join Ms. Magda for stories, songs, and super fun. Yes, pajamas, jim jams, and nightgowns are completely allowed. For all kids birth through 5 years, but all ages are welcome.

Watkins Park Community Library

No Story times listed, but they do have Adventure Club:  School-age children, join Ms. Montoya for a variety of fun-filled activities. Includes stories, crafts, games, movement, and adventure that promotes literacy skills. For ages 6-11.
Wednesday, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM


Rutherford County

LaVergne Public Library

Please note that storytimes occasionally take time off. Check our library catalog website or call for current dates and times. Parents/caregivers must attend storytimes with their children.

Once Upon A Storytime

  • Ages: 2 and up
  • Schedule: Wednesday at 10 a.m.
  • This storytime focuses on early literacy through stories, songs, dancing, rhymes, fingerplays, and crafts. Come visit the Puppet House. Who knows who may show up there?

Books & Babies

  • Ages: Birth to 24 months
  • Schedule: Thursday, 10 a.m.
  • Calling all infants and toddlers, 0-2 years old! Join us each Thursday for a fun time of songs, rhymes, puppets, stories and much more. Don’t forget to bring an adult with you so you can share the fun of books and the library.

Jammies & Stories

  • Schedule: Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
  • Can’t make it to storytime during the day? This is the storytime for you! Jammies and Stories takes place every Thursday evening at 5:30 p.m. Children are welcome to come dressed in their jammies, so they are ready for bed when they get home. They may also bring their favorite bedtime toy, pillow, and blanket so they can settle in for a great bedtime story.

Homeschool Story time

  • Ages: Kindergarten – 3rd grade
  • Schedule: Monday at 10 a.m.
  • Home-schooled children from kindergarten through third grade will enjoy this special storytime. We have fun music and dancing, we read great books, and we make a craft to go along with the story.

Linebaugh Public Library

Itty Bitty Story Time: Join us at Linebaugh Public Library for an Itty Bitty Storytime for ages 0-23 months every Thursday from 10-10:30 am. Itty Bitty Storytimes include stories, fingerplays, lap bounces, tickles, scarves and songs specifically for our youngest patrons!

Story Time: This year’s story time theme is: “A is for Alphabet”! Each week, we’re focusing on a different letter of the alphabet. For the weekly themes, we’ve selected words from the Fry List of Sight Words, which are the 1,000 most common words children will encounter in their reading materials. Join us every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 am for stories, songs, and a puppet show!

Story time at the Technology Engagement Center: Every Tuesday @ 3:30 and Thursday @ 11:30. All events are free and open to the public. Step into the enchanting world of classic fairytales at our captivating story time. Join us for a magical journey filled with beloved characters from the Grimm Brothers and mythology. With engaging stories and interactive activities, children of all ages will be swept away by the timeless tales and get inspired to create their own fairytales. Don’t miss this opportunity to ignite their imaginations and instill a love for literature that will last a lifetime.

Smyrna Public Library

Baby Time: Join us at Smyrna Public Library for Baby Time! Baby Time is a fun, interactive story time meant to build  a strong bond between baby and caregiver. We will have songs, fingerplays, rhymes, lap bounces, stories, free play, and more! Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.

Family Story Time: Join us at Smyrna Public Library for Family Story Time where we will read stories, sing songs, and play fun games to enhance early literacy. Fridays at 10:00 a.m.


Sumner County

Gallatin Public Library

Story Time: Fridays at 10:30 am. All ages welcome and includes a story and craft or activity.

Wiggler’s Class: Tuesdays. 10 and 11 a.m.

Hendersonville Public Library

Toddler Tales: Tuesdays. 10:30 and 11:15 a.m

Pre-K Storytime:  Wednesdays,10:30 and 11:15 a.m

Homeschool Group: 1st Mondays at 2

Portland Public Library

Preschool Story Time: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Stories, songs, games and crafts or coloring.

School Age Program: Wednesdays at 3:30 pm. Stories, games, fun and STEAM activities

Lapsit Program: Fridays at 10:30, Spend quality time with your infant or toddler as you sing, listen to stories and learn rhymes together.

Westmoreland Public Library

Toddler Story Time: Mondays at 11 a.m

Story Time: Tuesdays at 11 a.m.


Williamson County

Brentwood Public Library

Toddler Story Time: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10 a.m. Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to join us in the Story Room for stories, songs, and toddler fun!

Preschool Story Time: Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Preschoolers ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us in the Story Room for stories, songs, finger plays and more!

Family Story Time: Saturdays At 10:30; Come and enjoy stories and crafts for our Family Fun Saturday Storytime!

Fairview Public Library

Toddler Story Time: Mondays at 10 am, ages 0-3.

Preschool Story Time: Wednesdays at 10 am, ages 3-5.

Leiper’s Fork Public Library

Toddler Story Time: Wednesdays at 10 am. For children 18-35 months Join us for songs, stories, nursery rhymes, and crafts. This program is designed so you and your child can participate together, so if you’re ready for some fun, these classes start promptly at 10:00 Am on Wednesdays! This is a free program and registration is required.

Preschool Story Time: Tuesdays at 10 am. For Children ages 3-5. Join us for songs, stories, nursery rhymes, and crafts. This program is designed so you and your child can participate together, So if you’re ready for some fun, these classes start promptly at 10:00 Am on Tuesdays! This is a free program and is open to the public.

Nolensville Public Library

Baby & Me Playtime: Wednesdays 10:30-11:30 a.m. Baby & Me Playtime is an open playtime designed for babies 0-18 months old and their caregivers. Older siblings are welcome!

Williamson County Public Library––Franklin Branch

Babies & Books Story Time: Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Join us for this special interactive story time for parents, caregivers, and babies (0 to 18 months).

Toddler Story Time: Tuesdays at 9:30, 10:15 and 11 a.m. Tuesdays are for toddlers! Caregivers and their little ones aged 18 months to 3 years are welcome to join us as we sing, listen to stories, shake our shakers and have fun.

Preschool Story Time: Thursdays and Fridays at 10 am. For ages 3-5. Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more fun!


Wilson County

Lebanon-Wilson Public Library

Story Time: Tuesdays at 10 am. All ages welcome.

Lapsit Story Time: Thursdays 10 am for ages 2 and under.

Mt Juliet Public Library

Baby Rhyme Time – Tuesdays at 10:00;  ages 8 months to 2 years; lower level meeting room. Join us for songs, rhymes, and books! No registration required.

Storytime for Preschoolers: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 am in the lower level meeting room. Each week we will learn a new letter in the alphabet together, starting with “A” in September and following the alphabet as the school year progresses. We will read several books with our puppets and sing songs! For ages 3-5 years. No registration required.

Home Schooling – Science Fridays: Fridays at 1:00: Educational science programs for students in 4th to 12th grade. Taught by Mr. Carl. Upper-level Activities Room


Book Store Story Times

Barnes & Noble Booksellers

The Avenue at Murfreesboro Mondays at 11 am.

Parnassus Books

Saturday Story Time Saturdays at 10:30 am.

Brilliant Sky Toys and Books

Brentwood location has no specific story times, but check the calendar for special events.

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I am a single mom to two beautiful girls, Madison and Ellie. I work from home for a software company based out of Austin, and also work as a Plunder Design jewelry stylist. I live in Murfreesboro, and love suburban life! I am active in my church, World Outreach, and love supporting my alma mater MTSU. You can find me in Nashville any given Sunday in the fall, cheering on my beloved Titans! I am a huge football enthusiast, and love sports in general. In my downtime, I enjoy binging on Gilmore Girls, which I have seen over a hundred times each- it's a lifestyle!

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