ACL

Association of Children's Librarians

Storytimes

Get inspired and discover suggested books, activities, and crafts with hundreds of thematic storytime ideas compiled by Penny Peck. 

The Latest Storytime Themes from Our Collection

Storytime Themes by Category

Animals

  • Foxes Storytime Ideas
  • Crickets Storytime Ideas
  • Ocean Life Storytime Ideas
  • Horse Storytime Ideas (2006)

    • Our complete Animals collection

    Everyday things

  • Spring Storytime Ideas
  • Bubbles Storytime Ideas (2001)
  • Tools and Construction Worker Storytime Ideas
  • Acting Storytime Ideas

    • Our complete Everyday things collection

    Miscellaneous

  • Recycling Storytime Ideas
  • Popcorn Storytime Ideas-Revised
  • Spots Storytime Ideas
  • Legendary Creatures Storytime Ideas

    • Our complete Miscellaneous collection

    Multi-cultural

  • Scandinavian Storytime Ideas
  • Russia Storytime Ideas
  • Alaska Storytime Ideas
  • Hawaii Storytime Ideas (2004)

    • Our complete Multi-cultural collection

    People

  • Music Storytime Ideas (2009)
  • New Baby Storytime Ideas (2003)
  • Aunts and Uncles Storytime Ideas
  • Ballet Dancers Storytime Ideas

    • Our complete People collection

    Science

  • Ocean Life Storytime Ideas
  • Autumn Storytime Ideas
  • Rain and Snow Storytime Ideas (2015)
  • Eggs (Science) Storytime Ideas

    • Our complete Science collection

    Special Days

  • Halloween for Babies Storytime Ideas
  • Not so Scary Halloween Storytime Ideas
  • Wedding Storytime Ideas
  • Valentine’s Day Storytime Ideas (2002)

    • Our complete Special Days collection

    Summer Reading

  • Butterflies Storytime Ideas
  • Beach Party Storytime Ideas
  • Sidewalk Games Storytime Ideas
  • Dragons, Dreams, and Daring Deeds Storytime Ideas

    • Our complete Summer Reading collection