Story Times

Story Times for Children from Birth to Pre-K

York County Libraries offers story times across the county for young children ages birth to pre-K. With our interactive Story Time sessions at the library, children have a fun and educational time through interactive play, games, music, and more!

During these unique sessions, caregivers have the opportunity to get involved in assisting children with the activities, which can also be played at home for a fun family learning activity.

YCL Digital Story Time

Even though our doors are closed, story time is still happening online!

  • When? Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10 AM. Story Times will resume January 12
  • Where? On York County Libraries’ Facebook Page
  • Be sure to “like” and “follow” our page to get a reminder when story times premiere!
    • To get reminded about a specific story time, be sure to click “Get Reminder” on the video post.

Watch our latest YCL Digital Story Time videos here.

Benefits of Early Literacy

While Story Times are exciting, interactive activities for both children and their adults, these programs provide opportunities for your child to learn:

  • Fine and gross motor skills
  • Facial expressions and social skills
  • Listening and pre-literacy skills
  • And so much more!

Story Times at York County Libraries

At York County Libraries, there are story times for young children of all skills and age groups. Our current sessions include:

Sensory Story Time

Sensory Story Time is developed for those with sensory needs. In this inclusive space, therapists and library staff work to meet the needs of the children and families that attend. This program encourages children to come as they are!

Therapists will be available to answer families’ questions.

Note: These story times are limited to 10 children per session. Please see each library’s calendar listing for instructions to register.

 

Baby Time

Literacy can be introduced to your child from before the day he or she was born. During Baby Time sessions, our library staff incorporate activities that encourage gross motor skills, pre-literacy skills, and social time for babies. 

 

Toddler Time

During Toddler Time, interactivity is a key component. Finger-play, early STEAM concepts, and hands-on activities and motions are incorporated into each one of these sessions to encourage gross motor skills.

 

Preschool Time

As with our other age groups, Preschool Time includes hands-on activities and crafts that assist with gaining fine motor skills. Not only are these sessions fun for your child, but they encourage essential social skills with other children.