Boise Public Library Storytime

Free drop-in family storytimes for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers, held at several Boise Public Library branches. Each session mixes stories, songs, music, movement and play. At Library! at Collister, a 30-minute storytime is followed by 30 minutes of open play. Library! at Bown Crossing holds Storytime in the Grass outdoors, so bring a blanket to sit on.

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Age

Ages 0–5

Schedule

Fall 2026 weekly lineup: Tuesdays 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Library! at Hillcrest (Canyon Room); Wednesdays 10:30-11 a.m. at Library! at Cole and Ustick (Sagebrush Room); Thursdays 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Library! at Collister (Sycamore Room); Fridays 10:30-11 a.m. Storytime in the Grass at Library! at Bown Crossing. Full calendar at boisepubliclibrary.libcal.com.

Cost

Free

Free, no registration needed.

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