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Story Time
7
Apr
Date
7 Apr (Tuesday)
Time
Tue, 10:30 – 11:00 AM
Venue
Millhopper Branch | Alachua County Library District, 3145 NW 43rd St
Gainesville, FL, United States
📝 Useful Information
Gainesville offers a wide range of story time events, ranging from traditional library sessions and bilingual outdoor programs to unique animal-themed readings at the zoo.
These events happen on a set schedule and are ideal for regular family outings.
For a change of scenery, these events take place at parks, museums, or the zoo.
These events offer unique ways for children to engage with stories beyond traditional listening.
Are you looking for a story time event on a specific day of the week, or are you interested in bilingual programs?
Recurring Weekly Events
Monthly & Special Locations
Interactive Reading Programs
•Millhopper Branch Story Time
•Date(s) & Time(s): Every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
•Event Location: Millhopper Branch Library, 3145 NW 43rd St.
•Type: Traditional Story Time
•Description: Interactive fun with books, stories, and songs perfect for preschoolers and toddlers (ages 3-5).
•Tower Road Branch Story Time
•Date(s) & Time(s): Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
•Event Location: Tower Road Branch Library, 3020 SW 75th St.
•Description: Librarians lead activities, read tales, and sing songs tailored for infants through 5-year-olds.
•Barnes & Noble Weekly Storytime
•Date(s) & Time(s): Every Saturday at 11:00 a.m.
•Event Location: Barnes & Noble, 3728 SW Archer Rd.
•Type: Bookstore Storytime
•Description: A weekly reading of a favorite picture book followed by interactive activities, typically for children aged 2-6.
•Story Time at the Zoo
•Date(s) & Time(s): 3rd Wednesday of every month at 10:30 a.m. (e.g., May 20, 2026).
•Event Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, 3000 NW 83 St.
•Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
•Type: Animal-Themed Story Time
•Description: Held on the front lawn, this free and accessible event features stories about monkeys, tigers, and more.
•Bilingual Story Time at the Park
•Date(s) & Time(s): Select Thursdays (e.g., April 9, May 14, 2026) at 3:00 p.m.
•Event Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center, 1500 NW 45th Ave.
•Type: Bilingual (English/Spanish)
•Description: An outdoor program with stories and songs in both languages, perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
•Little Sparks at the Cade Museum
•Date(s) & Time(s): Select Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. (e.g., March 26, 2026).
•Event Location: Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention, 811 S Main St.
•Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention
•Type: Science & Literacy
•Description: Interactive program for ages 0-5 that introduces science concepts through stories, music, and crafting. Included with admission.
•Read With a Dog
•Locations: Headquarters Library (March 24), Millhopper (April 2), and Cone Park (April 2) branches.
•Description: Children can practice reading skills by sharing stories with friendly therapy dogs in a comforting environment.
•Sensory Story Time
•Date & Time: Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 12:30 p.m.
•Event Location: Headquarters Library, 401 E University Ave.
•Headquarters Library
•Description: Specifically designed for children on the autism spectrum or with sensory sensitivities.
Updated at 23 Mar 2026
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