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Library storytimes in Providence, by day and branch.

We read the event calendars of Community Libraries of Providence, Cranston Public Library, Warwick Public Library and Pawtucket Public Library and found 13 storytimes that repeat every week at six branches: two baby, four toddler, one preschool and six family or mixed-age. Each one links to its event page on the library’s calendar.

13storytimes a week
6branches
4library systems
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Last checked · 13 weekly storytimes · Every listing links to its official page. How we choose

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.

Mondays

4 storytimes
10a.m.

Toddler Storytime Ages 18-36 Months

Warwick Public Library · Warwick Public Library

Toddler
Event page ↗
10:30a.m.

Little Wigglers Storytime

Mt. Pleasant Library · Community Libraries of Providence

Family
Event page ↗
10:30a.m.

Mother Goose Story Class

Pawtucket Public Library · Pawtucket Public Library

Family
Event page ↗
11a.m.

Toddler Storytime Ages 18-36 Months

Warwick Public Library · Warwick Public Library

Toddler
Event page ↗

Tuesdays

4 storytimes
10:15a.m.

Story Time Adventure

Wanskuck Library · Community Libraries of Providence

Family
Event page ↗
10:30a.m.

Sensory Friendly Storytime!

Mt. Pleasant Library · Community Libraries of Providence

Family
Event page ↗
10:30a.m.

Baby Storytime Newborn to 24 Months

Warwick Public Library · Warwick Public Library

Baby
Event page ↗
10:30a.m.

Bilingual Storytime – Hora de cuentos bilingüe

Washington Park Library · Community Libraries of Providence

Family
Event page ↗

Wednesdays

2 storytimes
10:30a.m.

Baby Lapsit Storytime

Mt. Pleasant Library · Community Libraries of Providence

Baby
Event page ↗
10:30a.m.

Toddler Story Class

Pawtucket Public Library · Pawtucket Public Library

Toddler
Event page ↗

Thursdays

3 storytimes
10a.m.

Thursday Storytime – Toddler Time

Rochambeau Library · Community Libraries of Providence

Toddler
Event page ↗
10:30a.m.

Family Storytime

Mt. Pleasant Library · Community Libraries of Providence

Family
Event page ↗
10:30a.m.

Preschool Story Class

Pawtucket Public Library · Pawtucket Public Library

Preschool
Event page ↗

From Community Libraries of Providence, Cranston Public Library, Warwick Public Library and Pawtucket Public Library. Checked . Report a problem

New to storytime?

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.

Mt. Pleasant Library

4 a week

Community Libraries of Providence

  • Mon 10:30 a.m. Little Wigglers Storytime
  • Tue 10:30 a.m. Sensory Friendly Storytime!
  • Wed 10:30 a.m. Baby Lapsit Storytime
  • Thu 10:30 a.m. Family Storytime

Pawtucket Public Library

3 a week

Pawtucket Public Library

  • Mon 10:30 a.m. Mother Goose Story Class
  • Wed 10:30 a.m. Toddler Story Class
  • Thu 10:30 a.m. Preschool Story Class

Warwick Public Library

3 a week

Warwick Public Library

  • Mon 10 a.m. Toddler Storytime Ages 18-36 Months
  • Mon 11 a.m. Toddler Storytime Ages 18-36 Months
  • Tue 10:30 a.m. Baby Storytime Newborn to 24 Months

Rochambeau Library

1 a week

Community Libraries of Providence

  • Thu 10 a.m. Thursday Storytime – Toddler Time

Wanskuck Library

1 a week

Community Libraries of Providence

  • Tue 10:15 a.m. Story Time Adventure

Washington Park Library

1 a week

Community Libraries of Providence

  • Tue 10:30 a.m. Bilingual Storytime – Hora de cuentos bilingüe

Library calendars: Community Libraries of Providence ↗ · Cranston Public Library ↗ · Warwick Public Library ↗ · Pawtucket Public Library ↗

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

More for little kids in Providence

Good questions

Storytime in Providence: the FAQ

Baby Storytime Newborn to 24 Months (Warwick Public Library, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.); Baby Lapsit Storytime (Mt. Pleasant Library, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.).

Toddler Storytime Ages 18-36 Months (Warwick Public Library, Mondays at 10 a.m.); Toddler Storytime Ages 18-36 Months (Warwick Public Library, Mondays at 11 a.m.); Toddler Story Class (Pawtucket Public Library, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.); Thursday Storytime – Toddler Time (Rochambeau Library, Thursdays at 10 a.m.).

Preschool Story Class (Pawtucket Public Library, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.).

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 28, 2026, and we recheck them every month, and the weekly list every Thursday. How we choose and check.

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