One thing in life is constant — the reliability of a good book. Whether you dive in and read yourself or attend story times, a captivating story is a solid go-to activity.
Read below for our list of “Story Times for Kids in the Fort Worth Area.” Storytelling is weatherproof, not to mention attending an event like this is a great opportunity for socialization and exploration. Bonus :: many story times offer craft time too.
Looking for more activities for your kids? Check out “Indoor Activities for Kids in Fort Worth and Surrounding Areas” and “Extracurricular Activities for Kids in Tarrant County.”
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Click the tabs below to find story time events in each of the areas.
Please note that times are subject to change based on programming or other calendar changes. Check the location websites for updates.
Barnes and Noble Arlington :: Arlington :: Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.
- Downtown Branch :: Wednesdays, 11 a.m. :: Family Story Time :: and Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. :: Family Story Time
- East Arlington Library and Rec Center :: Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m. :: Music ‘n Motion Story Time :: and Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. :: Cuentos en Español
- Northeast Branch :: Mondays, 2:15 p.m. :: Family Story Time
- Ron Wright Lake Arlington Branch :: Mondays, 10:30 a.m. :: Family Story Time :: and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. :: Toddler Story Time
- Southeast Branch :: Fridays, 10:30 a.m. :: Family Story Time
- Woodland West Branch :: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. :: Family Story Time
- Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. :: Family Story Time
- Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m. :: Family Story Time
- Second Thursday of the Month, 6:30 p.m. :: Themed Story Times
- Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. :: Book Babies
- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. :: Preschool Story Time
- Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. :: Baby Story Time
- Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. :: Toddler Story Time
- Fridays, 9:30 a.m. :: Preschool Story Time
Barnes and Noble Shops at Northeast Mall :: Fort Worth:: Saturdays at 2:00 p.m.
The Carter :: Fort Worth:: Carter Playdates (story time and activities) for ages three to five. Third Saturday of the month at 11:30 a.m. Free but registration is required.
- Central Branch :: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. :: Preschool Story Time :: and Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. :: Family Story Time
- Diamond Hill/Jarvis Branch :: Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. :: Bilingual Story Time
- East Berry Branch :: Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. :: Family Story Time
- East Regional Branch :: Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. :: Preschool Story Time :: and Tuesdays, 5:00 p.m. :: Family Story Time
- Ella Mae Shamblee Branch :: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. :: Preschool Story Time
- Golden Triangle Branch :: Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. :: Preschool Story Time
- La Gran Biblioteca Branch :: Tuesdays, 5:00 p.m. :: Bilingual Story Time
- Meadowbrook Branch :: Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. :: Family Story Time
- Northside Branch :: Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. :: Family Story Time
- Northwest Branch :: Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. :: Preschool Story Time :: and Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. :: Family Story Time
- Reby Cary Youth Library :: Mondays, 6:30 p.m. :: Family Story Time :: and Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. :: Preschool Story Time
- Ridglea Branch :: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. :: Preschool Story Time
- Rise Library Branch :: Saturdays, 1:00 p.m. :: Family Story Time
- Riverside Branch :: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. :: Family Story Time
- Southwest Regional Branch :: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. :: Preschool Story Time :: and Sundays, 3:00 p.m. :: Family Story Time
- Summerglen Branch :: Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. :: Family Story Time :: and Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. :: Family Story Time
- Wedgewood Branch :: Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. :: Family Story Time :: and Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. :: Preschool Story Time
Monkey and Dog Books :: Fort Worth :: Every Tuesday and Friday at 10:30 a.m.
River Legacy Living Science Center :: Fort Worth :: Outdoor story time with activities. Held throughout the year. Check website for dates.
- Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. :: Bilingual Story Time
- Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. :: Story Time
- Fridays, 10:30 a.m. :: Story Time
- Wednesdays, 10:45 a.m. :: Story Time
- Mondays, 10:30 a.m. :: Toddler Time Story Time
- Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. :: Story Time
- Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. :: Baby Time Story Time
- Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. :: Babies and Books Story Time
- Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.:: Story Time
Mary Lou Reddick Public Library
- Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. :: Preschool Story Time
- Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.:: Listeners (age 3-6) Story Time
- Fridays, 10:30 a.m.:: Baby Story Time
North Richland Hills Public Library
- Mondays, 11:30 a.m. :: Toddler Time
- Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. :: Toddler Time
- Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. :: Story Time
- Fridays, 10:30 a.m. :: Story Time
- Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. :: Baby Story Time
- Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. :: Toddler Story Time
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:45 a.m. :: Musical Story Time Adventures
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m. :: Preschool Open Play
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. :: Toddler Story Time
White Settlement Public Library
- Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. :: Story Time
