Storytimes 
The San Rafael Public Library is pleased to present storytime programs for babies and preschoolers. The programs are planned to maximize the experience of children at each developmental level. We encourage you to follow the age guidelines for each program and to familiarize yourself with our Storytime Etiquette Guidelines.
Japanese Storytelling, Songs,
Fingerplays
In English and Japanese
For children birth to 3 years of age, with parent or caregiver
Kamishibai or picture card storytelling, developed in Japan before the advent of television. Storytellers traveled on bicycles with picture frames attached, narrating stories as they displayed the corresponding illustrations. Today, kamishibai is a popular form of storytelling in schools and libraries. Take a trip to Japan as we present this traditional form of storytelling, as well as Japanese songs and fingerplays in English and Japanese.
Thursday, August 19, 10:30-11:00 am
Baby Time with Sarah Sonnet. For babies birth to 18 months of age, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Sarah is a musican, singer and mother of two. Join her for a delightful selection of books, motion songs, finger plays, lullabies and rhymes just right for babies.
Friday mornings, 10:30 - 11:00 am
August 13, 20, 27
Toddler Storytime is for children from birth to 3 years of age, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This action-packed storytime features stories, songs, fingerplays, puppets, flannelboard stories and Mother Goose. Children under 3 years benefit from sitting beside their parent or caregiver; adults help the young child follow the stories, stay focused and participate in the songs and fingerplays.
Wednesday mornings, 10:30 - 11:00 am
August 4, 11, 18, 25
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Thursday mornings, 10:30 - 11:00 am
August 12, 26
September 2, 16, 23, 30
No toddler storytime on the following dates: 8/19 (there will be an English/Japanese storytime) and 9/9.
Afternoon Storytime is for children ages 3 - 6 years old. Longer picture books, fingerplays and stories using flannel boards and puppets are presented. Parents or caregivers can attend or stay nearby in the Children's Room during storytime.
Tuesday afternoons, 3:30 - 4:00 pm
August 10, 17, 24, 31
September 7, 14, 21, 28
Please help us make storytimes enjoyable for everyone. Before attending a storytime, please read our Storytime Guidelines.