Babytime will meet inside the Queset House through the winter. Best for infants and prewalkers, Babytime is storytime for littles - and their grownups! This session is full of songs, rhymes, and lap games - and maybe a short book - to fire up those babies' brains. Babytime meets every Wednesday at 10:30 AM and runs for about 20 minutes. Siblings are welcome and encouraged to bring their own “baby” doll or stuffed animal. Bring your storytime kits!
Space is limited and registration is recommended. Registrants will participate in the second floor Presentation Room with Miss Jess. Unregistered walk-ins will be seated in the first floor Presentation Commons to experience a simulcast storytime on the big screen. Both rooms will be closed when capacity is reached.
Register below. Registration will open two weeks before each storytime. You must complete registration each week for each child attending storytime (including babies and their older siblings). Due to space constraints, no more than one adult may accompany a child.
Masks are required in the Queset House for all individuals ages 2 and up. Please contact kids@amesfreelibrary.org with any questions or concerns, or to inquire about a waiting list.
If you aren't ready for indoor storytimes yet, you can keep the storytime fun rolling with these Babytime blog videos to catch up on our summer 2020 Babytime sessions! These prerecorded videos are available anytime.
- Vroom.org - create a free login for daily preliteracy tips and activity ideas
- Jbrary.com - scarf songs & lap rhymes
- Baby sign language flash cards
For your own storytimes at home, here are some links to free online storybooks that your little ones will enjoy!
- TumbleBooks: animated picture books
- Storyline Online