This guest post compilation of library story times on Cape Cod was written and submitted by Veronica Hernandez Brown. We are grateful for her contribution!
Before my daughter started preschool, we often visited our local libraries together. Not only did we usually have a great time, but I often felt that we both gained so much from it. For her, it was getting to practice her verbal, motor, and social skills. For me, it was a chance to get out of the house with my tiny human and practice my “new mom” role in a safe and welcoming space. As a librarian myself, I truly believe that bringing your kids to the library starting at a young age can have an immense positive impact on their lives.
Regardless of where you live on Cape Cod, chances are there’s a library near you. That means you have access to endless free resources and materials for both you and your family. If you have small children at home, one of the best things your local library has to offer is Story Time. Going to the library for Story Time exposes your little ones to new experiences, helps them develop their early literacy skills, fosters their love of books and learning, and provides them with the opportunity to interact with other children. It also gives you a chance to meet other parents and caregivers and build community.
I started my own Story Time at South Dennis Library a few years ago. I love to see the room filled with all different families. Whether the kids end up singing along with me or completely ignore me in favor of playing with a cool toy, I look forward to it every week. Here is a list of weekly library Story Times on Cape Cod that are free to join and do not require you to register in advance:
Upper Cape
- Music and Movement at Cotuit Library (ages 0-5): Mondays at 10 a.m.
- Mother Goose on the Loose at West Falmouth Library (ages 0-3): Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
- Storytime at Cotuit Library (ages 0-5): Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
- Story Boat at West Falmouth Library (ages 3-5): Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m.
- Storytime and Songs at Falmouth Library (all ages): Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Midcape
- Indoor Story Time at Centerville Library: Mondays at 11 a.m.
- Fresh Air Story Time at Centerville Library: Thursdays at 11 a.m.
- Storytime at Sturgis Library (Barnstable) (ages 2-4): Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
- Storytime at Whelden Memorial Library (West Barnstable) (ages 0-5): Thursdays at 11 a.m.
- Storytime at Hyannis Library (ages 2-5): Fridays at 11 a.m.
- Storytime at Yarmouth Port Library (ages 2-5): Thursdays at 11 a.m.
- Adventures in Storytime at South Yarmouth Library (ages 0-5): Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
- Music and Movement Story Time at South Dennis Library (ages 0-5): Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
- Preschool Storytime at West Dennis Library (ages 2-4): Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
- Play, Storytime, and Craft at Dennis Public Library (ages 0-5): Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Lower Cape
- Story Time with Miss Michelle! at Brewster Ladies’ Library (ages 0-6): Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
- Baby Story Time with Miss Michelle! at Brewster Ladies’ Library (ages 0-2): Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
- Tuesday Story Time at Brooks Free Library (Harwich) (ages 0-5): Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
- Outdoor Story Time at Brooks Free Library (Harwich) (ages 0-5): Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
- Storytime at Snow Library (Orleans): Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Outer Cape
- Storytime at Truro Library (ages 0-5): Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. (starts May 1st)
- Preschool Story Time at Eastham Library (ages 2-5): Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
The Islands
- Baby and Toddler Storytime at Oak Bluffs Library: Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m.
- Stuffed Animal Storytime at Oak Bluffs Library (ages 1.5-5) – Saturdays at 10:15 a.m.
- Traditional Storytime at West Tisbury Library (ages 0-5): Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
- Wiggle with the Words at Edgartown Library (ages 1-5): Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
- Saturday Storytime with Weezie at Vineyard Haven Library (ages 3-5): Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
- Toddler Storytime at Chilmark Library: Fridays at 11:30 a.m.
- Storytime at Chilmark Library (ages 3-6): Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Come enjoy one (or more!) of the many library story times on Cape Cod with your child!
ABOUT OUR GUEST AUTHOR:
Veronica is originally from Venezuela but has been a Cape Cod resident since 2000. She spent several years in Provincetown, where her family owned a restaurant. She has a background in music and attended Berklee College of Music for three semesters before completing her English Degree at UMASS Amherst. She is currently the Library Director at the small but charming South Dennis Library where she uses her artistic talents to create fun programs for both children and adults. She and her husband live in Dennis and are raising a kind, smart, and energetic 3-year-old girl. The three of them love to read, cook, and spend time together outside where they just recently picked up Birding as a hobby.
