Sign up for all Story Times using the registration links below, or view all in-library or online Story Times and register for them on the ORL's Events Calendar.
Many library locations are offering in-library Story Times and other programs once again!
Check in with your nearest library branch to see what they may be offering, and to view registration details and the guidelines for attending safely.
Join in for these online programs no matter where you live! Register online to get the Microsoft Teams link information. Please include your email! Need help getting started with Teams? Download our Teams Help Sheet [PDF] or, view our help tutorial.
Virtual Family Story Times
September 21 to December 1
Register Online | Tuesdays | 10:30 to 11:00 AM PT
Register Online | Wednesdays | 11:00 to 11:30 AM PT
Story times for all! Wonderful stories, rhymes and songs will keep the family dancing, singing and learning together! Each week, join the fun online from the comfort of home.
Register Online | Weekly on Tuesdays, September 21 to November 30 | 6:30 to 7:15 PM PT
Snuggle up for Pyjama Story Time! Featuring longer books, songs and rhymes. Don’t forget your Stuffie! Recommended for children 3 to 6 years but all are welcome!
Register Online | Monday, October 4 | 3:15 to 3:45 PM PT
A celebration of Asian authors. Experience picture books featuring characters and traditions with Asian or Middle Eastern heritage.
Register Online | Monday, October 18 | 3:15 to 3:45 PM PT
Family time celebrating Black authors. The picture books will feature Black characters. Representation matters.
Register Online | Monday, October 25 | 3:15 to 3:45 PM PT
A family event emphasizing Hispanic authors. Picture books will celebrate characters and traditions of Hispanic heritage.
Register Online | Monday, November 1 | 3:15 to 3:45 PM PT
Family storytelling through picture books from Indigenous authors. Enjoy an emphasis on Indigenous characters and culture.
Register Online | Monday, November 8 | 3:15 to 3:45 PM PT
Experience picture books by female authors as a family. Celebrate strong female characters as role models.
Register Online | Monday, November 15 | 3:15 to 3:45 PM PT
Stories for families featuring characters with diverse abilities. Picture books with positive outlooks on the potential to succeed with disabilities.
Online registration coming soon | Wednesday, December 8 | 3:30 to 4:15 PM PT
Happy Hanukkah, Happy Solstice, Merry Christmas, and more! Enjoy seasonal stories that celebrate Canada's rich December traditions. Presented by Salmon Arm Library
Check out the Oral Stories Playlist on the ORL's YouTube Channel.
Story Time celebrates the joys of language and story through the use of music, puppets, picture books, storytelling, and more!
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