Week of Events
Sunday, May 3, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, May 4, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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May 5, 2026 -Jiggle & Jam – Loma Colorado Library
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May 5, 2026 -Toddler Tuesday at Cottonwood Mall
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May 5, 2026 -Sensory Storytime for Adults with Special Needs – South Valley
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May 5, 2026 -Adult Sense-Sational Storytime – Central & Unser
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May 5, 2026 -Family Storytime at Rudolfo Anaya Library
Jiggle & Jam – Loma Colorado Library
Join us for an interactive program with songs, dancing, and instruments! Music and movement help your child practice motor and social skills, build independence, and increase language learning. This program is intended for children to enjoy with an adult caregiver. Please note, Jiggle & Jam can get noisy. Please feel free to bring any sensory […]
Toddler Tuesday at Cottonwood Mall
Make your Tuesdays a lot more playful! Join us the 1st and 3rd Tuesday for Toddler Tuesday at Cottonwood Mall! From sensory play and story time to seasonal crafts and mini-music sessions, every event features a brand-new surprise activity designed to spark imagination and smiles Time: 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM Where: Center Court, next […]
Sensory Storytime for Adults with Special Needs – South Valley
This is a storytime for adults with special needs. Similar to children’s story times, sensory storytime incorporates adaptive story telling, interactive reading, crafts, and more.
Adult Sense-Sational Storytime – Central & Unser
Adults with intellectual disabilities and their families and caretakers are invited to participate in storytime, including music, crafts, and read-a-loud books.
Family Storytime at Rudolfo Anaya Library
At family storytime we will learn new songs, nursery rhymes and enjoy hands-on activities to develop pre-reading skills. We will share new authors and titles of children’s books to inspire your family’s love of reading. Family Storytime is a great way to meet other parents in your community and for children to socialize with other […]
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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May 6, 2026 -Stories and Music in the Sky
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May 6, 2026 -Bumblebee Bounce – Loma Colorado Library
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May 6, 2026 -Baby and Toddler Storytime at Cherry Hills
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May 6, 2026 -Music and Movement at Taylor Ranch Library
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May 6, 2026 -Animal Tales with the ABQ BioPark – Ernie Pyle Library
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May 6, 2026 -Budding Bookworms Storytime – Loma Colorado Library
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May 6, 2026 -Animal Tales with ABQ BioPark
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May 6, 2026 -Preschool Storytime at Cherry Hills Library
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May 6, 2026 -Family Storytime at East Mountain Library
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May 6, 2026 -Storytime at Los Griegos Library
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May 6, 2026 -DUPLO Club for Preschoolers – South Valley Library
Stories and Music in the Sky
Join us for Stories and Music in the Sky at the Balloon Museum at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Each session will be followed by craft activities based on the weekly theme. Every week, the Balloon Museum offers Stories in the Sky and Music in the Sky programs which are programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Stories in the Sky and Music in the Sky is […]
Bumblebee Bounce – Loma Colorado Library
Bumblebee Bounce is a storytime for children ages 0 - 2 years old to enjoy with a caregiver! We will read a book, sing songs and rhymes, and more. Each storytime shares reading in a fun, social environment and is based on the early literacy principles of Every Child Ready to Read: talk, sing, read, […]
Baby and Toddler Storytime at Cherry Hills
Pre-talkers, ages 0-2. Wednesdays & Thursdays at 10:15 a.m.
Music and Movement at Taylor Ranch Library
Join us for an interactive storytime where children will develop early literacy skills through music, dancing, singing, stories, and the exploration of simple musical concepts. Two identical sessions every Wednesday at 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. Ages 0 - 5.
Animal Tales with the ABQ BioPark – Ernie Pyle Library
Come join the BioPark for “Animal Tales” and enjoy a reading of an animal related book. The BioPark will bring animals and biofacts that represent the animals in the story for the kids to meet.
Budding Bookworms Storytime – Loma Colorado Library
Budding Bookworms is a storytime for children ages 3 – 5 years old to enjoy with a caregiver! We’ll be reading books, singing, rhyming, and providing an opportunity for playtime with other children. Each storytime is based on the early literacy principles of Every Child Ready to Read: talk, sing, read, write, and play.
Animal Tales with ABQ BioPark
Come join the BioPark for “Animal Tales” and enjoy a reading of an animal related book. The BioPark will bring animals and biofacts that represent the animals in the story for the kids to meet.
Preschool Storytime at Cherry Hills Library
Join in the fun with stories, songs and more that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children. For ages 3 - 5.
Family Storytime at East Mountain Library
Join us for weekly story time for preschool aged kids on Wednesday's from 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. Mr. Chris will provide reading, a craft, learning and laughter! We encourage Early Literacy while incorporating social skills and stories. No registration required.
Storytime at Los Griegos Library
Spanish Storytime 3rd Wednesday of the month at 11:15 a.m Join in the fun with stories, songs, puppets and more that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children, using the guidelines from the Every Child Ready to Read program. Visit our storytimes webpage to see read-aloud meetings at all Public Library branches.
DUPLO Club for Preschoolers – South Valley Library
Drop in every Wednesday from 11:15 a.m. until noon September through May to build with LEGO DUPLOs! This innovative toy from the makers of LEGO encourages younger children to develop their creativity, problem-solving ability and fine motor skills. All blocks are provided! Please bring a camera to remember the creations, as the blocks live at […]
Thursday, May 7, 2026
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May 7, 2026 -Wheels Museum Storytime
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May 7, 2026 -Little Learners Storytime – Esther Bone Memorial Library
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May 7, 2026 -Pajama Party Storytime – Ernie Pyle Library
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May 7, 2026 -Mother’s Day Storytime – Cherry Hills
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May 7, 2026 -Preschool Storytime at Cherry Hills Library
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May 7, 2026 -Family Storytime at Westgate Library
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May 7, 2026 -Storytime at Los Griegos Library
Wheels Museum Storytime
Fun and engaging storytime for kids ages 0-5! Every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Come for storytime and stay for a bubble train ride, over 10,000 exhibit items including a firetruck, racecars, running model trains, and much
Little Learners Storytime – Esther Bone Memorial Library
Do you love reading? Your child will too! Come bond with your child and boost their early reading skills. There will be stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes and fun! This storytime is intended for children to enjoy with an adult caregiver.
Pajama Party Storytime – Ernie Pyle Library
Join us for our first Music and Movement Storytime of the season! We will celebrate our awaking from hibernation, so come outfitted in your favorite pair of pajamas. Enjoy a fun way to develop early literacy skills in young children with music, dancing, singing, stories and exploration of simple musical concepts outside under the shady […]
Mother’s Day Storytime – Cherry Hills
Join in the fun with stories, songs and more that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children. For ages 3 - 5.
Preschool Storytime at Cherry Hills Library
Join in the fun with stories, songs and more that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children. For ages 3 - 5.
Family Storytime at Westgate Library
Thursdays • 11:00 a.m. — noon Join us for Family Storytime, where early literacy starts with interactive tales and playful songs! Engage your little ones in a nurturing environment that fosters a love for reading from the very beginning!
Storytime at Los Griegos Library
Spanish Storytime 3rd Wednesday of the month at 11:15 a.m Join in the fun with stories, songs, puppets and more that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children, using the guidelines from the Every Child Ready to Read program. Visit our storytimes webpage to see read-aloud meetings at all Public Library branches.
Friday, May 8, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
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May 9, 2026 -Saturday Morning Storytime – The HUB
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May 9, 2026 -Saturday Shake & Shimmy – South Valley Library
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May 9, 2026 -IPCC Family Story Time
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May 9, 2026 -Laurel Goodluck, Stories Are the Heart of the World book launch
Saturday Morning Storytime – The HUB
Join us to foster a love for books and building essential literacy skills in a fun and interactive way! Each session is crafted to inspire imagination, encourage active listening, and strengthen the bond between caregiver and child through the magic of storytelling based on early literacy principles of Every Child Ready to Read: Talk, Sing, […]
Saturday Shake & Shimmy – South Valley Library
Music and movement for the whole family. This weekly literacy program is designed to enhance coordination, spatial awareness, and motor skills. Join us for a little dance, a little singing, some really good music, maybe an adventure and a good story or two. Bring everyone!
IPCC Family Story Time
Family Story Time at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center library is a chance for children and families to gather, share stories and activities relating to Native American culture, history, and storytelling traditions. Free for children and adult family member.
Laurel Goodluck, Stories Are the Heart of the World book launch
We are excited to welcome back Laurel Goodluck for the launch of her new picture book, Stories Are the Heart of the World. Award-winning Indigenous author Laurel Goodluck weaves an intertribal celebration of traditions and stories that help Indigenous children--and all children--understand who they are as they enter and discover the world in this tender […]
