9:30a.m.
All Ages Storytime
East Shore Area Library · Dauphin County Library System
Family
Event page ↗Library storytimesLancaster–Harrisburg–Hershey · Lancaster, Harrisburg and Hershey
Library storytimes in Lancaster–Harrisburg–Hershey, by day and branch.
We read the event calendars of Library System of Lancaster County and Dauphin County Library System and found 23 storytimes that repeat every week at ten branches: three baby, eight toddler, seven preschool and five family or mixed-age. Each one links to its event page on the library’s calendar.
23storytimes a week
10branches
2library systems
Freeno sign-up listed
The quick answersChecked
Baby storytime?“Budding Bookworms” Preschool Storytime at Adamstown, Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Plus 2 more.3 a weekToddler storytime?Toddler Storytime at Elizabethville Area Library, Mondays at 10:15 a.m. Plus 7 more.8 a weekPreschool storytime?Preschool Storytime at Eastern Lancaster County, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Plus 6 more.7 a weekAnything on the weekend?Not on a weekly schedule right now. This week’s list has any one-off weekend story events.Weekdays onlyAfter work?ASL Storytime at Lancaster, Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.Evening
Every week
Pick a day, find a storytime
The bars show how many storytimes run each day. Holiday weeks can change the schedule, so tap through to the event page before you go.
Who it’s for
Mondays
2 storytimes10:15a.m.
Toddler Storytime
Elizabethville Area Library · Dauphin County Library System
Toddler
Event page ↗
None match that filter on Mondays. Try .
Tuesdays
5 storytimes10:15a.m.
Toddler Storytime
George & Hettie Love Memorial Library · Dauphin County Library System
Toddler
Event page ↗10:15a.m.
Toddler Storytime
William H. and Marion C. Alexander Family Library · Dauphin County Library System
Toddler
Event page ↗10:30a.m.
Preschool Storytime
Eastern Lancaster County · Library System of Lancaster County
Preschool
Event page ↗11a.m.
Preschool Storytime
East Shore Area Library · Dauphin County Library System
Preschool
Event page ↗11:30a.m.
Mathamagical Storytime
Elizabethville Area Library · Dauphin County Library System
Family
Event page ↗None match that filter on Tuesdays. Try .
Wednesdays
7 storytimes9:30a.m.
Toddler Storytime
East Shore Area Library · Dauphin County Library System
Toddler
Event page ↗10a.m.
“Budding Bookworms” Preschool Storytime
Adamstown · Library System of Lancaster County
Baby
Event page ↗10:15a.m.
Toddler Storytime
Elizabethville Area Library · Dauphin County Library System
Toddler
Event page ↗10:15a.m.
All Ages Storytime
Madeline Olewine Memorial Library · Dauphin County Library System
Family
Event page ↗10:30a.m.
Story Time
Moores Memorial · Library System of Lancaster County
Family
Event page ↗11a.m.
“Budding Bookworms” Preschool Storytime
Adamstown · Library System of Lancaster County
Baby
Event page ↗11a.m.
Toddler Storytime
East Shore Area Library · Dauphin County Library System
Toddler
Event page ↗None match that filter on Wednesdays. Try .
Thursdays
7 storytimes10a.m.
“Twinkling Stars” Baby Storytime
Adamstown · Library System of Lancaster County
Baby
Event page ↗10:15a.m.
Preschool Storytime
Elizabethville Area Library · Dauphin County Library System
Preschool
Event page ↗10:15a.m.
Preschool Storytime
George & Hettie Love Memorial Library · Dauphin County Library System
Preschool
Event page ↗10:15a.m.
Toddler Storytime
Northern Dauphin Library · Dauphin County Library System
Toddler
Event page ↗10:15a.m.
Preschool Storytime
William H. and Marion C. Alexander Family Library · Dauphin County Library System
Preschool
Event page ↗11a.m.
“The Young and the Restless” Toddler Time
Adamstown · Library System of Lancaster County
Toddler
Event page ↗6:30p.m.
ASL Storytime
Lancaster · Library System of Lancaster County
Family · evening
Event page ↗None match that filter on Thursdays. Try .
Fridays
2 storytimes9:15a.m.
Preschool Storytime
East Shore Area Library · Dauphin County Library System
Preschool
Event page ↗10:15a.m.
Preschool Storytime
Northern Dauphin Library · Dauphin County Library System
Preschool
Event page ↗None match that filter on Fridays. Try .
Saturdays
No storytimesNo weekly storytimes on Saturdays. Try Mondays, with 2 storytimes.
Sundays
No storytimesNo weekly storytimes on Sundays. Try Mondays, with 2 storytimes.
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Which storytime is which
Libraries name them differently, so every listing gets one of these labels.
BabyBabytimeLap songs, rhymes and bounces for babies and a grown-up.
ToddlerToddler storytimeShort books, movement and songs for walkers who don’t sit still yet.
PreschoolPreschool storytimeLonger stories and a craft or activity for kids who can listen a while.
FamilyFamily and pajamaMixed ages, siblings welcome. Pajama storytimes run in the evening.
Near you
Storytimes by branch
Find the branch closest to home and see its whole week at a glance.
East Shore Area Library
5 a weekDauphin County Library System
- Mon 9:30 a.m. All Ages Storytime
- Tue 11 a.m. Preschool Storytime
- Wed 9:30 a.m. Toddler Storytime
- Wed 11 a.m. Toddler Storytime
- Fri 9:15 a.m. Preschool Storytime
Adamstown
4 a weekLibrary System of Lancaster County
- Wed 10 a.m. “Budding Bookworms” Preschool Storytime
- Wed 11 a.m. “Budding Bookworms” Preschool Storytime
- Thu 10 a.m. “Twinkling Stars” Baby Storytime
- Thu 11 a.m. “The Young and the Restless” Toddler Time
Elizabethville Area Library
4 a weekDauphin County Library System
- Mon 10:15 a.m. Toddler Storytime
- Tue 11:30 a.m. Mathamagical Storytime
- Wed 10:15 a.m. Toddler Storytime
- Thu 10:15 a.m. Preschool Storytime
George & Hettie Love Memorial Library
2 a weekDauphin County Library System
- Tue 10:15 a.m. Toddler Storytime
- Thu 10:15 a.m. Preschool Storytime
Northern Dauphin Library
2 a weekDauphin County Library System
- Thu 10:15 a.m. Toddler Storytime
- Fri 10:15 a.m. Preschool Storytime
William H. and Marion C. Alexander Family Library
2 a weekDauphin County Library System
- Tue 10:15 a.m. Toddler Storytime
- Thu 10:15 a.m. Preschool Storytime
Eastern Lancaster County
1 a weekLibrary System of Lancaster County
- Tue 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime
Lancaster
1 a weekLibrary System of Lancaster County
- Thu 6:30 p.m. ASL Storytime
Madeline Olewine Memorial Library
1 a weekDauphin County Library System
- Wed 10:15 a.m. All Ages Storytime
Moores Memorial
1 a weekLibrary System of Lancaster County
- Wed 10:30 a.m. Story Time
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Library calendars: Library System of Lancaster County ↗ · Dauphin County Library System ↗
Before you go
Three things that make storytime easier
TimingArrive 10 minutes earlyPopular storytimes fill the room. Early gets you a spot on the rug and a calm start.
StrollerPark the stroller outsideMany rooms have a stroller spot by the door. A baby carrier helps with wiggly babies.AfterStay and borrowStorytime usually ends near the picture books. Grab this week’s favorites on the way out.Keep planning
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Good questions
Storytime in Lancaster–Harrisburg–Hershey: the FAQ
“Budding Bookworms” Preschool Storytime (Adamstown, Wednesdays at 10 a.m.); “Budding Bookworms” Preschool Storytime (Adamstown, Wednesdays at 11 a.m.); “Twinkling Stars” Baby Storytime (Adamstown, Thursdays at 10 a.m.).
Toddler Storytime (Elizabethville Area Library, Mondays at 10:15 a.m.); Toddler Storytime (George & Hettie Love Memorial Library, Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m.); Toddler Storytime (William H. and Marion C. Alexander Family Library, Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m.); Toddler Storytime (East Shore Area Library, Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.); Toddler Storytime (Elizabethville Area Library, Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m.), and 3 more below.
Preschool Storytime (Eastern Lancaster County, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.); Preschool Storytime (East Shore Area Library, Tuesdays at 11 a.m.); Preschool Storytime (Elizabethville Area Library, Thursdays at 10:15 a.m.); Preschool Storytime (George & Hettie Love Memorial Library, Thursdays at 10:15 a.m.); Preschool Storytime (William H. and Marion C. Alexander Family Library, Thursdays at 10:15 a.m.), and 2 more below.
Not on a weekly schedule right now. Every storytime we found is on a weekday; this week’s list has any one-off weekend story events.
None of these list registration on the library calendar. Check the event page before you go, since popular times can fill a room.
Each storytime comes from the library system’s own event calendar: the same storytime at the same branch, weekday and time on at least three dates in four weeks. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every month, and the weekly list every Thursday. How we choose and check.
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