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Storytimes


Did you know that Storytime begins at birth? Ascension Parish Library offers a variety of storytimes designed for children from birth to the age of 8. All of our storytimes are fun, interactive, and engaging, and promote early literacy skills.

Toddler Storytime

This storytime is designed for active, adventurous, wiggly toddlers from 15 months through 2 years. The whole family is invited to attend.

Preschool Storytime

Kids ages 3–5 years and their whole family are invited to this half-hour storytime of fun-filled books and music.

Babytime

Enjoy quality time with baby. This fast-paced, interactive storytime is designed for babies from 0–18 months and their families.

Bilingual Storytime

Se invita a los niños de 8 años o menos y sus familias a participar en el emocionante e interactivo programa de hora de cuentos presentado en inglés y en español. Presente a su hijo un nuevo idioma. La hora del cuento irá seguida de una manualidad sencilla.

Introduce your child to a new language! Kids ages 8 and younger and their families are invited to take part in an exciting and interactive storytime presented in both English and Spanish. Storytime will be followed by an easy craft.

Pajama Storytime

Love hearing stories before bedtime? Then put on your jammies and join us for Pajama Storytime. Designed for children ages 8 and younger and their families. At Pajama Storytime, we will read great stories, sing fun songs, and you will get to make an easy craft to take home. 

Calendar
Thu, Sep 21, 6:00pm - 6:35pm
Gonzales - Activity Room
¡Hola! Hello! Welcome to storytime in Spanish and English.

Thu, Sep 21, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Throw on your jammies and join us to read some snuggly stories that set a bedtime mood.

Sat, Sep 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Gonzales - Meeting Room 3
You are cordially invited to a DINO-mite tea party! Dress in your fanciest outfit or like your favorite dinosaur!

Tue, Sep 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Movement, songs, and stories help with your baby’s development.

Wed, Sep 27, 10:00am - 10:35am
Galvez - Activity Room
Singing, storytelling, and naming games are fun to do with Toddlers as they learn and explore their world.

Wed, Sep 27, 10:00am - 10:35am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Singing, storytelling, and naming games are fun to do with Toddlers as they learn and explore their world.

Wed, Sep 27, 10:00am - 10:35am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Singing, storytelling, and naming games are fun to do with Toddlers as they learn and explore their world.

Wed, Sep 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Donaldsonville
Singing, storytelling, and games help toddlers learn and explore their world.

Wed, Sep 27, 11:00am - 11:35am
Galvez - Activity Room
Stories and songs are an important part of your child’s development as well as a great way to spend time and increase family bonds.

Wed, Sep 27, 11:00am - 11:35am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Stories and songs are an important part of your child’s development as well as a great way to spend time and increase family bonds.

Wed, Sep 27, 11:00am - 11:35am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Stories and songs are an important part of your child’s development as well as a great way to spend time and increase family bonds.

Thu, Sep 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Movement, songs, and stories are important for your baby’s cognitive development as well as building loving memories that will last forever.

Thu, Sep 28, 10:00am - 10:35am
Galvez - Activity Room
¿Cómo están? How are you? Welcome to storytime in Spanish and English.

Tue, Oct 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Movement, songs, and stories help with your baby’s development.

Wed, Oct 04, 10:00am - 10:35am
Galvez - Activity Room
Singing, storytelling, and naming games are fun to do with Toddlers as they learn and explore their world.

Wed, Oct 04, 10:00am - 10:35am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Singing, storytelling, and naming games are fun to do with Toddlers as they learn and explore their world.

Wed, Oct 04, 10:00am - 10:35am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Singing, storytelling, and naming games are fun to do with Toddlers as they learn and explore their world.

Wed, Oct 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Donaldsonville
Singing, storytelling, and games help toddlers learn and explore their world.

Wed, Oct 04, 11:00am - 11:35am
Galvez - Activity Room
Stories and songs are an important part of your child’s development as well as a great way to spend time and increase family bonds.

Wed, Oct 04, 11:00am - 11:35am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Stories and songs are an important part of your child’s development as well as a great way to spend time and increase family bonds.

Wed, Oct 04, 11:00am - 11:35am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Stories and songs are an important part of your child’s development as well as a great way to spend time and increase family bonds.

Thu, Oct 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Movement, songs, and stories are important for your baby’s cognitive development as well as building loving memories that will last forever.

Tue, Oct 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Movement, songs, and stories help with your baby’s development.

Wed, Oct 11, 10:00am - 10:35am
Galvez - Activity Room
Singing, storytelling, and naming games are fun to do with Toddlers as they learn and explore their world.

Wed, Oct 11, 10:00am - 10:35am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Singing, storytelling, and naming games are fun to do with Toddlers as they learn and explore their world.

Wed, Oct 11, 10:00am - 10:35am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Singing, storytelling, and naming games are fun to do with Toddlers as they learn and explore their world.

Wed, Oct 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Donaldsonville
Singing, storytelling, and games help toddlers learn and explore their world.

Wed, Oct 11, 11:00am - 11:35am
Galvez - Activity Room
Stories and songs are an important part of your child’s development as well as a great way to spend time and increase family bonds.

Wed, Oct 11, 11:00am - 11:35am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Stories and songs are an important part of your child’s development as well as a great way to spend time and increase family bonds.

Wed, Oct 11, 11:00am - 11:35am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Stories and songs are an important part of your child’s development as well as a great way to spend time and increase family bonds.

Thu, Oct 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Movement, songs, and stories are important for your baby’s cognitive development as well as building loving memories that will last forever.

Thu, Oct 12, 6:30pm - 7:05pm
Gonzales - Activity Room
Who doesn’t love a great bedtime story? Comfy pjs, a warm blanket, and a lovie are a great way to end the day.

Thu, Oct 12, 6:30pm - 7:05pm
Galvez - Activity Room
Who doesn’t love a great bedtime story? Comfy pjs, a warm blanket, and a lovie are a great way to end the day.

Tue, Oct 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Movement, songs, and stories help with your baby’s development.

Wed, Oct 18, 10:00am - 10:35am
Galvez - Activity Room
Singing, storytelling, and naming games are fun to do with Toddlers as they learn and explore their world.

Wed, Oct 18, 10:00am - 10:35am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Singing, storytelling, and naming games are fun to do with Toddlers as they learn and explore their world.

Wed, Oct 18, 10:00am - 10:35am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Singing, storytelling, and naming games are fun to do with Toddlers as they learn and explore their world.

Wed, Oct 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Donaldsonville
Singing, storytelling, and games help toddlers learn and explore their world.

Wed, Oct 18, 11:00am - 11:35am
Galvez - Activity Room
Stories and songs are an important part of your child’s development as well as a great way to spend time and increase family bonds.

Wed, Oct 18, 11:00am - 11:35am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Stories and songs are an important part of your child’s development as well as a great way to spend time and increase family bonds.

Wed, Oct 18, 11:00am - 11:35am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Stories and songs are an important part of your child’s development as well as a great way to spend time and increase family bonds.

Wed, Oct 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gonzales - Activity Room
This caterpillar has a busy week preparing for something special. Can you recall what happened? Registration required.

Thu, Oct 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Movement, songs, and stories are important for your baby’s cognitive development as well as building loving memories that will last forever.

Thu, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 6:35pm
Gonzales - Activity Room
¿Cómo están? How are you? Welcome to storytime in Spanish and English.

    • Babytime is designed for children from birth through 18 months.  Toddler Storytime is children ages 15 months through 2 years.  Preschool Storytime is for children ages 3 through 5.

    • Toddler Storytime, Preschool Storytime, and Babytime sessions are held for 8 weeks every spring, summer, and fall. Other Storytimes, such as Bilingual and Pajama Storytime are usually held monthly. Please check with your local Ascension Parish Library location for specific dates.

    • Babytime sessions last approximately 15 minutes. Toddler, Preschool, Bilingual, and Pajama Storytime sessions last approximately 25-30 minutes.

    • Please arrive early enough to make a last minute trip to the restroom if necessary. Once Preschool Storytime begins, no children will be admitted. Please do not open or knock on the door, as frequent interruptions disturb the children.

    • Children have different listening skills, depending on their stage of development and personality. Sometimes a noisy or active child causes so much disturbance that others cannot hear or focus. If your child doesn’t want to listen today, you can leave the room briefly and rejoin us when your child is ready.

    • If your child gets noisy or disruptive during Preschool Storytime, please try to redirect your child, and library staff will attempt to get your child to focus and listen to the stories. However, if after several attempts, your child continues to show that they are not ready for the Preschool Storytime experience, you will be asked to take the child out of the room. Once a child is taken out of the room, they will not be able to re-enter the room. The library encourages you to bring your child back the following week to try again.  

    • When you sing along or do a finger rhyme, you are showing your child that what we are doing is not only fun, but also important.

    • Unfortunately, your chatting becomes a distraction for others. Please turn off your cell phone and have personal conversations after story time is over. Then you can hang out and visit wherever you are comfortable for as long as you want.

    • Yes! All Ascension Parish Library locations offer Pajama Storytime where children and their families are invited to attend in their pajamas for a fun evening of stories, songs, and a craft.  Our Gonzales location also offers Bilingual Storytime for families to experience stories and songs presented in both English and Spanish.  Both of these storytimes are geared towards children ages 8 and younger and their families.  Pajama and Bilingual storytimes last approximately 25 minutes, and both are followed by a simple craft.  Please refer to our monthly newsletter for dates and times.