Story times & library events for kids in New Castle County
A library story time is the original free outing — a song, a book, and somewhere for the little ones to wiggle. Nearly every NCC branch runs them, and this list pulls the upcoming ones straight from our calendar, soonest first. Most are weekly and free; check each for the age it targets.
Shake, Rattle, & Read with Miss Jackie
Wed, Sep 23 · Duck Creek Regional Library
Toddler Tales
Wed, Sep 23 · Hockessin Library
Book Babies Story Time
Wed, Sep 23 · Woodlawn Library
BookBabies Storytime with Ms. Alysia
Wed, Sep 23 · Appoquinimink Library
PreK S.T.R.E.A.M.
Wed, Sep 23 · Brandywine Hundred Library
The combination of stories, movement, and simple hands-on experiments makes it a good fit for young children who learn best through active engagement.
Little Artists Story Time
Wed, Sep 23 · Bear Library
Bouncy Baby Story Time
Wed, Sep 23 · Claymont Library
Little Jays Story Time with Ms. Carla
Wed, Sep 23 · Soroptomist Room, Seaford District Library
Toddler Tales
Wed, Sep 23 · Kirkwood Library
Storytime at the Marsh
Wed, Sep 23 · DuPont Environmental Education Center
Kids get to enjoy a story outdoors and engage with nature through a hands-on activity.
Story Time
Wed, Sep 23 · Harrington Public Library
The combination of a story and a craft activity often helps keep young children engaged.
Book Babies
Wed, Sep 23 · Hockessin Library
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 23 · Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library
Short enough to fit within a nap window and structured to hold attention for young listeners.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Sep 23 · Woodlawn Library
The 30-minute duration is suitable for young children's attention spans, and no registration is required.
The Lion Inside
Wed, Sep 23 · Please Touch Museum
The short duration and imaginative theme make it a good fit for young children with varying attention spans.
PAWS for People: READ to a Dog
Wed, Sep 23 · Appoquinimink Library
Kids can practice reading aloud in a low-pressure environment with a gentle therapy dog.
PAWS Read to the Dogs
Wed, Sep 23 · Brandywine Hundred Library
Reading to a calm, non-judgmental animal can help children build confidence and improve their literacy skills in a relaxed setting.
Baby & Me
Thu, Sep 24 · Dover Public Library
Tiny Tots
Thu, Sep 24 · Duck Creek Regional Library
Book Babies
Thu, Sep 24 · Kirkwood Library
The combination of a short storytime and a stay-and-play session provides a balanced activity for very young children.
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Questions parents ask
Where can I find a story time near me?
Nearly every New Castle County library branch runs free story times for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. This list pulls the next upcoming ones from our calendar — most are weekly and free.
What ages are library story times for?
Most branches split by age — baby/lap-sit, toddler, and preschool story times — so there's usually one that fits. Check the event for the age it targets and whether it needs registration.
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Event dates come straight from our live calendar and refresh automatically. Last reviewed June 15, 2026. Confirm anything dated on the source before you go.