Benefits of Storytime
Storytime sessions are more than just reading aloud. They are opportunities for children to develop essential skills and for families to connect. Key benefits include:
- Language Development: Exposure to new words and sentence structures enhances vocabulary and comprehension.
- Social Interaction: Children learn to share, listen, and participate in group activities.
- Creativity and Imagination: Storytelling sparks curiosity and encourages creative thinking.
- Family Bonding: Shared reading experiences strengthen emotional connections between caregivers and children.
Building a Lifelong Love of Reading
Weekly storytimes in Lebanon County continue to nurture a culture of literacy and community engagement. By creating welcoming spaces where stories are shared and imaginations grow, these programs help lay the foundation for a lifelong love of reading one story at a time.
How to Participate
Families can check library websites or social media pages for updated schedules and event details.
Story Time Locations
Annville Free Library
Address: 216 E Main Street, Annville, PA 17003
Phone: (717) 867- 1802
Lebanon Community Library
Address:125 North 7th Street, Lebanon, PA 17046
Phone:(717) 273-7624
Matthews Public Library
Address:102 W Main St, Fredricksburg, PA 17026
Phone: (717) 865-5523
Myerstown Community Library
Address:199 North College Avenue, Myerstown, PA 17067
Phone:(717) 866-2800
Palmyra Public Library
Address:50 Landings Drive, Suite B, Annville, PA 17078
Phone:(717) 838-1347
Richland Community Library
Address:111 E. Main Street, Richland, PA 17087
Phone:(717) 866-4939
Story times can change without notice, and public libraries are closed on federal holidays. Storytimes that take place monthly, semi-monthly, or irregularly are posted on our Event Calendar.
MONDAY
- Smart Storytime at Matthews Public Library 10:30 am -11:30 am
TUESDAY
- Smart Storytime at Lebanon Community Library 9:30 am-10:30 am
- Preschool Storytime at Lebanon Community Library 10:30 am-11:30 am
WEDNESDAY
- Smart Storytime at Annville Free Library 10:30 am-11:30 am
- Smart Storytime at Palmyra Public Library 12:15 pm-1:15 pm
THURSDAY
- Smart Storytime at Richland Community Library 10:30 am -11:00 am
- Smart Storytime at Myerstown Community Library 11:30 am-12:30 pm
FRIDAY
- Preschool Storytime at Myerstown Community Library 10:30 am-11:30 am
