Category: Early Learning

Child drawing or writing with a variety of colored pencils.

Drawing, coloring, and writing can help your child practice early learning skills with their favorite book characters. You can even use them to plan a fun book character birthday party on the cheap! All you need is a computer, printer, some time…and your Library card! We also have the books, movies, and music to make your party a memorable hit! Look for online video read alouds to go with the book character printables at Free Video Read Alouds and MORE Free Video Read Alouds.

Characters A-E

Amelia Bedelia

I can Read! Amelia Bedelia Activity Sheet s

Arnie the Doughnut

Arthur

Babymouse

Bad Kitty

Biscuit

Bruce the Bear

Bruce Activity Sheets

Captain Underpants

Captain Underpants Printables

Clark the Shark

Clifford the Big Red Dog

Clifford the Big Red Dog Activities

Corduroy

Corduroy Downloadable Activities

Curious George

Daniel Tiger

Daniel Tiger Printables

Danny and the Dinosaur

Danny and the Dinosaur printable activities

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Fun Zone

Dog Man

How 2 Draw Dog Man

Doreen Cronin (Click Clack Moo Cows That Type)

Click Clack Peep Activity Book

Eric Carle (The Very Hungry Caterpillar)

Eric Carle Coloring Pages

Characters F-Z

Fancy Nancy

Frog and Toad

Frog and Toad Printable Activities

I Want My Hat Back

Kevin Henkes (Chrysanthemum, Owen, Lilly)

I Can Read Printable Activities: Penny

Library Lion

Little Critter

Little Critter Printable Activities

The Little Engine That Could, The

Dolly Partin Imagination Library Activity Sheet

Madeline

Madeline Activities

Maisy

Maisy Coloring Sheet

Mo Willems (Knuffle Bunny, Elephant & Piggie)

Downloadable Teacher’s Guides and Event Kits

Paddington Bear

Peppa Pig

Pete the Cat

Pinkalicious

Splat the Cat

Star Wars

Fun Activities for Young Jedis from Brightly

Where the Wild Things Are

Max’s Crown Coloring Page

Publisher Index Pages for Book Character Printables:

Brightly Storytime: Educator’s Guides
Harper Collins Resources & Guides and I Can Read! Printables
Candlewick Press Activity Kits
Storyline Online Activity Guides for each of their titles

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Storytime with Dad is a great way to spend part of Father’s Day! Listen together to Hair Love, a story about a daddy daughter duo who work together to come up with the perfect hair style for a special day. They don’t know at first exactly which hair style will work, but as they try each one, they know which ones won’t! Follow along as they keep their cool and don’t get discouraged as they try and try again. You will also find below more free online read alouds, e-books, and online activities. It’s Father’s Day Storytime Online! Don’t miss our list of favorite books to check out for Father’s Day!

Talk!

After listening to the story, talk about some of the things that happened in it.

Why was Zuri so excited about her day? Why was it important to her to have her hair done?
How would you have felt if you couldn’t get your hair ready for a special event?
Have you ever had a hard time combing your hair? How did you feel when you were struggling with it? Did you ask for help?
Why does Zuri look at her ipad?
What ae some of the things that Zuri and her dad did do to figure out how to style her hair?
How did Zuri feel when her mother saw what they had done.

Read!

Use your indyPL Library Card to check out books about Father’s Day at any of our loca tions, or check out Father’s Day e-books and audiobooks from OverDrive Kids right to your device. If you have never used OverDrive before, you can learn how to use it for both e-books and audiobooks.

Click on the book covers below to listen to more Father’s Day video read aloud stories right now! It’s Father’s Day storytime online! Did you like these? You can find more stories at Free Video Read Alouds and enjoy even more themed reading and activity fun at IndyPL’s DIY Online Storytimes at Home.

title - I [heart] Dad With the Very Hungry Caterpillar

The Best Dads in Picture Books to Check Out with your IndyPL Library Card

List Cover Images - They teach, play, protect, tease, feed, and adventure from dawn to dark. These picture book dads show how it’s done from sweet to ornery to laugh out loud! They are great fun for Father’s Day and every day!

Sing!

Enjoy this sing along from Miss Linky. “Dads are special and they deserve some love on Father’s Day. Sing this song for your daddy and practice the moves to let your him know that he means the world to you!”

Write!

Find some crayons or makers to color a picture, practice writing the letters, or see if you can follow your way through a maze without getting stuck.

Play!

Take a walk with your dad and read a story as you go! We invite you to visit StoryWalk® in Ruckle Street Park at 3025 Ruckle Street. Stroll through the park and read a book displayed in mounted frames.

Find Ways to Play with Dad! searchable activities database from PBS Kids Results include printable activities, crafts made with things found around the house, online games, recipes, experiments, and more. You can search by age, favorite PBS kids show character, or by keyword.

Join Us for In-Person Storytime

Event: Storytime at Garfield Park
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Garfield Park Branch
Description: Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and movement activities.
No Registration Required.

Event: Family Storytime at Nora
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Nora Branch
Description: Families with children ages 0-6 are invited to join us for stories, songs, and so much more fun every Wednesday morning.
No Registration Required.

Event: Storytime at Pike
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Pike Branch
Description: Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays, and playtime.
No Registration Required.

Need Help?

Ask a Library staff member at any of our locations or call, text, or email Ask-a-Librarian. The Tinker Station helpline at (317) 275-4500 is also available. It is staffed by device experts who can answer questions about how to read, watch and listen on a PC, tablet or phone.

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In Mommy’s Khimar, a young girl’s mother has a closet full of beautiful flowing scarves called khimars. A khimar is a veil or scarf worn in public by some Muslim women. The little girl in the story likes to play dress-up with her mom’s beautiful khimars. While dressed in them she uses her imagination to be a queen, a superhero, and her mom! She feels her mother’s love in each scarf as it covers her. You can listen to this story below read aloud by the author, Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow. Enjoy Mother’s Day storytime online!

Talk!

After listening to the story, talk about some of the things that happened in it.

If you look at the page that shows mommy’s closet full of khimars, which one is your favorite?
Which khimar is the little girl’s favorite?
Do you like to play pretend? What kinds of things do you like to pretend to be?

Read!

Below are several more stories about amazing mothers. Each is a video read aloud, just click on a book cover to hear more Mother’s Day storytime online!

Use your indyPL Library Card to check out books about Mother’s Day at any of our locations, or check out e-books and audiobooks about Mother’s Day from OverDrive Kids right to your device! If you have never used OverDrive before, you can learn how to use it for both e-books and audiobooks.

Click on the book covers below to listen to more video read aloud stories about Mother’s Day right now! It’s Mother’s Day storytime online! Did you like these? You can find more stories at Free Video Read Alouds and enjoy even more themed reading and activity fun at IndyPL’s DIY Online Storytimes at Home.

Books for Kids that Celebrate Amazing Mamas to Check Out with your IndyPL Library Card

List Cover Images - From poignant to laugh-out-loud these picture book tributes to all kind of moms leave no doubt as to the true definition of unconditional love – mamas themselves. Perfect stories for Mother’s Day and every day.

Sing!

Enjoy this sing along from The Laurie Berkner Band. “Everyone knows there’s nothing quite like a hug from their mom. In this sweet and cheery tune, Laurie Berkner lets kids in on the secret that for all the mothers, mamas, mommies, and moms out there, there’s nothing quite like a hug from their children, either!”

Write!

Find some crayons or makers to color a picture, practice writing the letters, or see if you can follow your way through a maze without getting stuck.

Play!

Take a walk and read a story as you go! We invite you to visit StoryWalk® in Ruckle Street Park at 3025 Ruckle Street. Stroll through the park and read a book displayed in mounted frames.

Try the Are You My Mother? online memory match game. Try it set to easy, medium, or hard. Find more fun activities and home made gift ideas on the IndyPL Pinterest Board full of Mother’s Day Ideas.

Join Us for In-Person Storytime!

Event: Storytime at Garfield Park
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Garfield Park Branch
Description: Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and movement activities.
No Registration Required.

Event: Family Storytime at Nora
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Nora Branch
Description: Families with children ages 0-6 are invited to join us for stories, songs, and so much more fun every Wednesday morning.
No Registration Required.

Event: Storytime at Pike
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Pike Branch
Description: Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays, and playtime.
No Registration Required.

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Tags Holidays & Seasons, Storytime Online

Gardening is a great opportunity to practice some planning and organization. Tune in online for a a Gardening Storytime – a great way to read up on beginning gardening projects for kids. When the weather is right, you will be glad you did! For kids, gardening offers a way to get messy and watch the payoff for their hard work, in the form of growing veggies and beautiful flowers. You can say, “Hey! I grew the thing! Look at the thing that I grew! Isn’t it pretty?” Imagine the Instagram fun! And maybe enjoy a little reading too!

Making a connection between gardening and food is an important skill for small children. Where does food come from BEFORE it is in the grocery store? We can help you get started learning about where food comes from. Gardening can supplement any family learning from home opportunities. Get started with Plant the Tiny Seed, by Christie Matheson.

Talk!

After listening to the gardening storytime, talk about some of the things that happened in the story.

Have you ever planted any seeds? Did the seed you planted grow? If they did, what did the seeds grow into?
Can you name any seeds that we eat?
Can you name the main parts of a plant?
How do bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds help plants?

Read!

Use your indyPL Library Card to check out books about gardens at any of our locations, or check out gardening e-books and audiobooks from OverDrive Kids right to your device! If you have never used OverDrive before, you can learn how to use it for both e-books and audiobooks.

Click on the book covers below to listen to more video read aloud stories about gardening right now! It’s garden storytime online! Did you like these? You can find more stories at Free Video Read Alouds and enjoy even more themed reading and activity fun at IndyPL’s DIY Online Storytimes at Home.

Community Garden Picture Books

The library is flourishing with wonderful picture books about community gardens for kids. You don’t have to have a “green thumb” to thumb through these books!

How Does Your Garden Grow

This list contains stories and information books all about growing your own garden.

Sing!

Watch how cooperation makes garden grow and sing along, “Together we can make a pretty garden grow!”

Write!

Find some crayons or makers to color a picture, practice writing the letters, or see if you can follow your way through a maze without getting stuck.

Play!

Take a walk and read a story, it’s gardening storytime on the go! We invite you to visit StoryWalk® in Ruckle Street Park at 3025 Ruckle Street. Stroll through the park and read a book displayed in mounted frames. Or Skip. Or gallop!

Join Us for In-Person Storytime!

Event: Storytime at Garfield Park
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Garfield Park Branch
Description: Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and movement activities.
No Registration Required.

Event: Family Storytime at Nora
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Nora Branch
Description: Families with children ages 0-6 are invited to join us for stories, songs, and so much more fun every Wednesday morning.
No Registration Required.

Event: Storytime at Pike
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Pike Branch
Description: Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays, and playtime.
No Registration Required.

Need Help?

Tags Gardening, Storytime Online

In, The Easter Egg, Hoppi’s friends and neighbors are all working on creating eggs for an Easter contest. Each friend he visits is making a different kind of egg. It is fun to see the different ways Hoppi’s friends are making eggs. Some are predictable like the egg made of chocolate, but others are surprising, like an egg made of wood and a mechanical egg that has moving parts. Hoppi wants to make an egg to enter in the contest, but he gets sidetracked by kindness and becomes an Easter hero instead…at least mama Robin thinks so! You can listen to Hoppi’s story right now! It’s Easter storytime online!

Talk!

After listening to the story, talk about some of the things that happened in it.

What color was the egg Hoppi found?
Where do you think the egg was before Hoppi found it?
What was your favorite part of Hoppi’s story? Why?
Would you want to help hide Easter eggs?

Read!

Use your indyPL Library Card to check out books about Easter at any of our locations, or check out Easter e-books and audiobooks from OverDrive Kids right to your device. If you have never used OverDrive before, you can learn how to use it for both e-books and audiobooks.

Click on the book covers below to listen to more Easter video read aloud stories right now! It’s Easter storytime online! Did you like these? You can find more stories at Free Video Read Alouds and enjoy even more themed reading and activity fun at IndyPL’s DIY Online Storytimes at Home.

Easter Favorites for Kids to Check Out with your IndyPL Library Card

List Cover Images - Enjoy these e-book and audiobook favorites for kids that highlight Easter traditions from family dinners, reading a child’s version of the Easter story in the Bible, or attending Easter services to dyeing and hiding Easter eggs.

Sing!

In this version of the traditional lullaby “Hush Little Baby” a father rabbit comforts his little baby bunny and keeps it safe. Listen to the music and sing along as the words appear on the screen. A tiny bunny hops along the words to help you with the rhythm. Based on the book Hush Little Bunny by David Ezra Stein.

Now singalong as Raffi sings “Five Little Ducks.” Would you like to make the sound of the mother duck? Raffi will sing “Mother duck says….” and you make the sound for him!

Write!

Find some crayons or markers to color an Easter picture, practice writing the letters in Easter words, or see if you can follow your way through a maze without getting stuck.

Play!

Here are six play ideas about rabbits from Kevin Henkes, the author of Little White Rabbit and Egg. Scroll to the section Moving, Making, and Playing for several ideas to get your little bunny jumping.

Join Us for In-Person Storytime!

Event: Storytime at Garfield Park
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Garfield Park Branch
Description: Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and movement activities.
No Registration Required.

Event: Family Storytime at Nora
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Nora Branch
Description: Families with children ages 0-6 are invited to join us for stories, songs, and so much more fun every Wednesday morning.
No Registration Required.

Event: Storytime at Pike
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Pike Branch
Description: Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays, and playtime.
No Registration Required.

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Tags Holidays & Seasons, Religion, Storytime Online

Passover is an eight day festival that commemorates the freeing of Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. During Passover, families retell the Passover story and eat symbolic food from a Passover Seder plate. To learn more about the Seder plate, watch this video prepared especially for kids by the PJ Library, an organization that helps children learn about the Jewish experience through storytelling and other educational materials. Then read on for more Passover storytime online!

Our featured video read aloud story about Passover is called Welcoming Elijah a Passover Tale With a Tail by Lesléa Newman, winner of the Sydney Taylor Book Award in 2021 for excellence in Jewish children’s literature. When the story opens a family has begun their Passover Seder and have gathered around their dinner table. While they prepare to welcome Elijah indoors, a hungry stray kitten waits outside in the cold.

The story is read aloud by the author. In the opening minutes she explains all the special foods that are eaten during Passover from the Seder plate. She begins reading the story at the five minute mark.

Talk!

After listening to the story, talk about some of the things that happened in it.

Can you name one of the foods that is put on the seder plate?
What did the family dip in salt water?
Whose cup is on the table?
Why does the boy open the door? What is waiting when the door is opened?

Read!

Use your indyPL Library Card to check out books about Passover at any of our locations, or check out Passover e-books and audiobooks from OverDrive Kids right to your device! If you have never used OverDrive before, you can learn how to use it for both e-books and audiobooks.

Click on the book covers below to listen to more Passover video read aloud stories right now! It’s Passover storytime online! Did you like these? You can find more stories at Free Video Read Alouds and enjoy even more themed reading and activity fun at IndyPL’s DIY Online Storytimes at Home.

Passover Books for Children to Check Out with your Library Card

List Cover Images - The Jewish holiday Passover centers around the Seder, a ritual meal at which the family gathers to retell the biblical story of how, in ancient times, the Jewish people escaped slavery in Egypt. This list includes fiction and non-fiction books and online information for children to learn about the meaning of the holiday and the symbolic, but fun Seder meal.

Sing!

Learn the words to this silly classic Passover song featuring Jason Mesches. Listen to more Passover songs like it here.

Write!

Find some crayons or markers to draw the foods you might find on a Seder plate, or draw a scene from the Passover story.

Play!

Here are some ideas for making Passover crafts and projects for kids. From the Jewish Children’s Museum of New York try making your own Afikoman bag, craft a beautiful Elijah cup, or try the printable card game: Who Knows About Passover?

Join Us for In-Person Storytime!

Event: Storytime at Garfield Park
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Garfield Park Branch
Description: Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and movement activities.
No Registration Required.

Event: Family Storytime at Nora
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Nora Branch
Description: Families with children ages 0-6 are invited to join us for stories, songs, and so much more fun every Wednesday morning.
No Registration Required.

Event: Storytime at Pike
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Pike Branch
Description: Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays, and playtime.
No Registration Required.

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Tags Holidays & Seasons, Religion, Storytime Online

Snuggle up with your favorite little Valentine and enjoy the story Welcome to the Party, a love letter welcoming a child into the family and into the party of life. This Valentine for small children is read aloud by the book’s author, Gabriella Union. Listed below are more favorite Valentine video read alouds, some @home activities and a list of Valentine favorites about love and Valentine’s Day you can check out with your indyPL library card. We love books and we love sharing them with you! Enjoy Valentine’s Day storytime online!

Talk!

After listening to the story, talk about some of the things that happened in it.

Why is there a party happening?
Who is the guest of honor?
Do you like to snuggle? Who do you snuggle with?

Read!

Use your indyPL Library Card to check out books about Valentine’s Day at any of our locations, or check out Valentine’s Day e-books and audiobooks from OverDrive Kids right to your device! If you have never used OverDrive before, you can learn how to use it for both e-books and audiobooks.

Click on the book covers below to listen to more Valentine’s Day video read aloud stories right now! It’s Valentine’s Day storytime online! Did you like these? You can find more stories at Free Video Read Alouds and enjoy even more themed reading and activity fun at IndyPL’s DIY Online Storytimes at Home.

title - I'm Going to Give You A Bear Hug!

Valentine Picture Books to Share with your Favorite Little Crush

Snuggle up and read every day but especially on Valentine’s Day! Here are some sweet picture books with a lot of heart, the biggest “awwww”, and love.

Title - A Unicorn Named Sparkle and the Perfect Valentine

Sing!

Sing your heart out to ‘Buddy Like You’ with PAW Patrol!

Write!

Find some crayons or makers to color a picture, practice writing the letters, or see if you can follow your way through a maze without getting stuck.

Play!

Grab your favorite Valentine and take a walk and read a story as you go! We invite you to visit StoryWalk® in Ruckle Street Park at 3025 Ruckle Street. Stroll through the park and read a book displayed in mounted frames. Or Skip. Or gallop!

Join Us for In-Person Storytime!

Event: Storytime at Garfield Park
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Garfield Park Branch
Description: Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and movement activities.
No Registration Required.

Event: Family Storytime at Nora
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Nora Branch
Description: Families with children ages 0-6 are invited to join us for stories, songs, and so much more fun every Wednesday morning.
No Registration Required.

Event: Storytime at Pike
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Pike Branch
Description: Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays, and playtime.
No Registration Required.

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Join author Virginia Loh-Hagan as she reads aloud from her book PoPo’s Lucky Chinese New Year, a story about the traditional customs of the month-long celebration of Lunar New Year. It’s Chinese New Year storytime online!

Talk!

After listening to the story, talk about some of the things that happened in it.

Who is PoPo?
Where did PoPo travel from to come celebrate Chinese New Year?
What does PoPo say happens if you wash your hair on New Year’s Day?
Would you eat your noodles broken, or whole?
What two colors did Po Po use in the directions they made?

Read!

Use your indyPL Library Card to check out books about Chinese New Year at any of our locations, or check out Chinese New Year e-books and audiobooks from OverDrive Kids right to your device. If you have never used OverDrive before, you can learn how to use it for both e-books and audiobooks.

Click on a book cover below to enjoy four more video read alouds featuring stories by Grace Lin, Demi, Ji-li Jiang, and Virginia Loh-Hagan. It’s Chinese New Year storytime online, and more! Did you like these? You can find more stories at Free Video Read Alouds and enjoy even more themed reading and activity fun at IndyPL’s DIY Online Storytimes at Home.

Chinese New Year Books to Check Out with your Library Card

List Cover Images - Celebrate Chinese New Year and learn about Chinese culture! Stories about the Zodiac animals, family traditions and the foods that surround the holiday.

Sing!

Tasty dishes, good luck wishes, Happy Lunar New Year! Join Sesame Street at the Lunar New Year parade and sing along to this exciting Happy Lunar New Year song!

Write!

Find some crayons or makers to color a Chinese New Year picture, practice writing the letters, or see if you can follow your way through a maze without getting stuck.

Play!

Here are some craft and pretend play ideas to enjoy during your Chinese New Year celebration.

Join Us for In-Person Storytime!

Event: Storytime at Garfield Park
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Garfield Park Branch
Description: Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and movement activities.
No Registration Required.

Event: Family Storytime at Nora
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Nora Branch
Description: Families with children ages 0-6 are invited to join us for stories, songs, and so much more fun every Wednesday morning.
No Registration Required.

Event: Storytime at Pike
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Pike Branch
Description: Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays, and playtime.
No Registration Required.

Need Help?

Tags Holidays & Seasons, Storytime Online

Two children riding in a car using tablets and headphones

When you are on vacation, running errands or just away from home, free video read alouds are a great way to fill what can be hours of waiting into a lot of fun! These are convenient stories for families on the go. View them on a computer, tablet, or phone. If you have a few minutes you have time for a story! The playlist below includes more than 100 video read alouds from old classics like Where the Wild Things Are to newer favorites like Little Jumbo. Featured readers include actors, performers, celebrities, and oftentimes the author themselves. This listening library is available all day every day (and all night!) for returning to old favorites. “Read it again!” has never been easier!

Click on a book cover to hear a story!

title - Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

title - The Case of the Missing Carrot Cake

title - Don't Let Auntie Mabel Bless the Table

title - Hildie Bitterpickles Needs Her Sleep

title - Max and the Won't Go to Bed Show

title - My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother

For more help keeping children hearing and enjoying great stories you can find even MORE Free Video Read Alouds or try IndyPL’s DIY Online Storytimes at Home. Because reading aloud to kids—even after they know how to read independently—benefits kids of all ages. Video read alouds are a great tool to help create a culture of reading. They don’t replace reading aloud together in-person, but they are a fun alternative and supply key early literacy benefits.

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Click on a book cover below to hear a story read aloud! Featured readers include actors, performers, celebrities, and oftentimes the author themselves. This listening library is available all day every day (and all night!) for returning to old favorites. “Read it again!” has never been easier! Don’t miss the first 100 at Free Video Read Alouds or Video Read Alouds for Kids in American Sign Language (ASL). When you are on vacation, running errands or just away from home, read along stories are a great way to fill what can be hours of waiting into a lot of fun! It’s story time online! View these stories on a computer, tablet, or phone. If you have a few minutes you have time for a story!

For more ideas to help keep children hearing and enjoying great stories try our online storytimes to enjoy even more free video read alouds. Because reading aloud to kids—even after they know how to read independently—benefits kids of all ages. Video read alouds are a great tool to help create a culture of reading. They don’t replace reading aloud together in-person, but they are a fun alternative and supply key early literacy benefits.

title - Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses

title - Princess Penelope and the Runaway Kitten

title - There Was An Old Dragon Who Swallowed A Knight

title - There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly

title - There's An Alligator Under My Bed

title - The Three Little Pigs and the Somewhat Bad Wolf

title - The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs

title - Velma Gratch & the Way Cool Butterfly

title - Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge

title - With Any Luck, I'll Drive A Truck

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The featured story from our diverse collection of video read-alouds is a delightful performance by the book’s author, Hannah Lee. Her book, My Hair, celebrates the creativity, style, and affection involved in the care and appreciation of hair. As Hannah’s debut book, My Hair marks a joyful exploration of these themes. For more insights, check out a video interview where Hannah discusses her experience writing My Hair and the inspiration behind it.

Explore our collection of stories that celebrate creativity, style, and love across a wide range of topics—from purses and food to friendships and hula hoops! Whether you choose one story or several, you’re in for an enjoyable afternoon. Our listening library is accessible 24/7, allowing you to return to your old favorites anytime. With “Read it again!” being easier than ever, you can dive back into these beloved tales whenever you wish!

Simply click on any book cover to start listening to the story! If you enjoyed these selections, you can discover even more engaging tales at our Free Video Read Alouds collection. Additionally, for more themed reading and activity fun, visit IndyPL’s DIY Online Storytimes at Home. Here, you’ll find a wide range of resources designed to make storytime both enjoyable and educational from the comfort of your home.

Diverse Video Read Alouds:

Join Us for In-Person Storytime!

Event: Storytime at Garfield Park
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Garfield Park Branch
Description: Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and movement activities.
No Registration Required.

Event: Family Storytime at Nora
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Nora Branch
Description: Families with children ages 0-6 are invited to join us for stories, songs, and so much more fun every Wednesday morning.
No Registration Required.

Event: Storytime at Pike
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Pike Branch
Description: Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays, and playtime.
No Registration Required.

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There are several organizations and publishers that regularly share stories on free video read aloud channels. Readers range from celebrities to astronauts to the authors themselves. These channels are a great way to enjoy online storytime if you are unable to join us at the Library. These are tories for families on the go! Listen along to old classics like Where the Wild Things Are or newer favorites like Jabari Jumps. If you have a few minutes you have time for a story! Browse IndyPl’s collection of online storytime.

Barbershop Books

To ensure young children have academically enriching, culturally responsive, and fun reading experiences, Barbershop Books leads weekly online storytime on Facebook and YoutTube.

Brightly Storytime

Listen along as Ms. Linda reads some of your favorite illustrated children’s stories, including The Snowy Day, The Princess and the Pea, and Uni the Unicorn on Brightly Storytime. Bite-sized listening anytime you and your little one have a few minutes to spare for a great story. In addition to the Youtube channel you can watch Brightly stories on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and Anchor

Storytime from Space

Two libraries of free, family-friendly science videos are Storytime from Space and Science Time from Space. Watch astronauts on the Space Station read books and perform science demonstrations!

KidLit TV

Great Books Read Aloud on Kid Lit TV! Enjoy story time with authors at KLTV HQ! KidLit TV is a winner of the Parents’ Choice Gold Award, the Norton Juster Award for Devotion to Literacy, and one of the American Library Association’s Great Websites For Kids. Also available on Youtube.

Storytime Online

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s award-winning children’s literacy website, Storyline Online, streams videos featuring actors reading children’s books. Readers include Viola Davis, Chris Pine, Lily Tomlin, Kevin Costner, Annette Bening, James Earl Jones, Betty White and dozens more. Each story comes with a printable activity guide.

American Sign Language (ASL) Storytelling

American Sign Language (ASL) Storytelling 20+ signed video read alouds from the Educational Resource Center on Deafness. Stories include the classic favorites: The Snowy Day, Heckedy Peg, Is Your Mama a Llama, The Little Red Hen and more.

Brightly Storytime Flip-Alongs

Watch the pages turn as the story is read aloud on Brightly Storytime Flip-Alongs. Stories include I’m a Truck, My First Counting Book, The Color Kittens, Colors Are Nice, and Madeline. A new story is released every week!

Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy is a collection of e-books that celebrate the languages and cultures and cultivate a life-long love of reading. These picture books include audio narration options in more than languages. The books are available on any device – computer, tablet or smartphone.

In-Person Programs for Kids with ASL Interpretation

Event: Animal Shows
Date & Time: Saturday, July 12, 11:00am
Location: Glendale Branch
Description: Go on a wild adventure with Silly Safaris in this sit-down 45-minute live animal show! You’ll have the chance to see animals up close and ask questions. Seating is first come, first served. Arrive early to grab a spot! *This program includes ASL interpretation.
No Registration Required.

Event: Clay Creations
Date & Time: Tuesday, July 15, 6:00pm
Location: Franklin Road Branch
Description: In this hands-on workshop, kids will use clay to press leaves, flowers, and other found objects to create works of art. Learn about pottery as an ancient art form and how archaeologists study these objects to uncover the past. For kids ages 6-12. *This program includes ASL interpretation.
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Event: Bilingual Storytime at Lawrence – American Sign Language (ASL)
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 16, 10:30am
Location: Lawrence Branch
Description: Join us for a storytime with a Deaf presenter and American Sign Language interpreter! This program is fully accessible and enjoyable to both Deaf and hearing individuals.
No Registration Required.

Online Stories that are both Read Aloud and Signed (ASL):

title - Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

title - Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed

Online Stories Signed (ASL) Only:

Where to Find More Video Read Alouds in American Sign Language:

American Society for Deaf Children: ASL Stories Directory
California School for the Deaf Video Sign Alouds for Children
Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind: Video Storytelling for Families
Rocky Mountain Deaf School: ASL Video Storytelling
Rochester School for the Deaf: Video Storytimes
Washington School for the Deaf: ASL Storytime
Washington Reading Corps: Books in ASL
Rocky Mountain Deaf School: ASL Video Storytelling for Toddlers
Foundations for Literacy: ASL Stories
ASL Stories Directory Hundreds of free videos of ASL retellings of favorite children’s books.
#OperationASLStorytime on Youtube, Instagram and Twitter is a collection of children’s stories translated into American Sign Language (ASL).

Online and @Home Activities:

Printable: ASL Activities Packet for Younger Children
Printable: ASL Activities Packet for Older Children
Art Lessons in ASL: How to Draw a Bear
Art Lessons in ASL: How to Draw a Bat
Art Lessons in ASL: How to Draw a Giraffe
Art Lessons in ASL: How to Draw a Bacon

Learn American Sign Language on ASLdeafined

Learn American Sign Language with video lessons from ASLdeafined. The content is for anyone who wishes to learn ASL, regardless of age. Login with your Library card number and create an account. A mobile app is available for Apple and Android. The login you use for the main site will be the same login for the mobile app.

Sign with Me! Learn Basic Sign Language Together

Learning a second language is not only good for your brain, it also lets you communicate with a new group of people. American Sign Language (ASL) is spoken by around 1,000,000 people in the United States. Introduce your children to the world of signing with the books in this collection.

Tags Storytime Online

Here are some of our favorite books to share with kids in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. You and your child can learn about the history of Thanksgiving and learn about Thanksgiving from an American Indian perspective. Additionally, you can read prayers and songs of gratitude from different religious and cultural traditions, learn to draw iconic Thanksgiving symbols, or laugh out loud at what Thanksgiving dinner might be like for monsters. Garlic is OK for a recipe ingredient, but not eyeballs! Laugh again when you find out what happens when someone (everyone!) forgets to bring their dish to Thanksgiving dinner! Enjoy Thanksgiving storytime online!

Watch the video read aloud below, Turkey Trouble, by Wendi Silvano. Turkey is in trouble! It’s almost Thanksgiving… and he’s the main course! But Turkey has an idea–what if he doesn’t LOOK like a turkey? What if he looks like another animal instead? After many funny attempts, Turkey comes up with the perfect disguise to make this Thanksgiving the best ever!

Are you looking for to help give kids an age appropriate introduction to Thanksgiving history? Try our blog post Talking to Kids About Thanksgiving.

Talk!

After listening to the story, talk about some of the things that happened in it.

Why is this book called “Turkey Trouble”?
What do you think it would be like to be a turkey before Thanksgiving?
Why did Turkey keep changing his disguises?
Did Turkey stay out of trouble?
Keep your eyes peeled during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade to see if you can spot a favorite book character! Some character balloons we have seen in the past are Curious George, Snoopy, Paddington Bear & Greg from Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

Read!

Use your indyPL Library Card to check out books about Thanksgiving at any of our locations, or check out Thanksgiving e-books and audiobooks from OverDrive Kids right to your device! If you have never used OverDrive before, you can learn how to use it for both e-books and audiobooks.

Click on one of the book covers below to listen to more Thanksgiving video read aloud stories right now! It’s Thanksgiving storytime online! Did you like these? You can find more stories at Free Video Read Alouds and enjoy even more themed reading and activity fun at IndyPL’s DIY Online Storytimes at Home.

title - Thanksgiving Is for Giving Thanks

Books by Indigenous Authors for Young Children

Learning about other cultures helps young children develop a better sense of themselves and the world around them. The books in this list are written by Indigenous authors, providing a look inside the traditions and values of their communities.

Picture Books for Kids by and about American Indians

A guide to some of the best picture books by and about American Indians recommended by The American Indian Library Association, American Indians in Children’s Literature (AICL), or firstnations.org.

Title - If You Lived During the Plimoth Thanksgiving

Even Vampires Celebrate Fangsgiving!

Enjoy these favorite and new Thanksgiving picture books that cover the early history to turkey dinner to the gratitude of what it is to celebrate “plenty.” Also laugh out loud at some silly stories starring picture book friends – even vampires celebrate Fangsgiving!

Title - Around the Table That Grandad Built

Title - Bad Kitty Does Not Like Thanksgiving

Sing!

Enjoy this song together about being thankful from Raffi. Thanks for the sun in the sky…thanks for the clouds so high!

Write!

Find some crayons or makers to color a picture, practice writing the letters, or see if you can follow your way through a maze without getting stuck.

Play!

Take a walk and read a story as you go! We invite you to visit StoryWalk® in Ruckle Street Park at 3025 Ruckle Street. Stroll through the park and read a book displayed in mounted frames. Try Skiping. Can you gallop! Or do the turkey gobble with Elmo and Abby!

Join Us for In-Person Storytime!

Event: Storytime at Garfield Park
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Garfield Park Branch
Description: Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and movement activities.
No Registration Required.

Event: Family Storytime at Nora
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Nora Branch
Description: Families with children ages 0-6 are invited to join us for stories, songs, and so much more fun every Wednesday morning.
No Registration Required.

Event: Storytime at Pike
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Pike Branch
Description: Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays, and playtime.
No Registration Required.

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Tags Holidays & Seasons, Storytime Online

A long, cold December night is a great time to share favorite Christmas stories! There are many holiday classics to choose from to get your family into the holiday spirit. You can listen to a video read aloud of the favorite, Llama Llama Holiday Drama, by Anna Dewdney, right now! More free video read alouds are listed below along with printable activities and Christmas favorites you can check out with your IndyPL library card. It’s Christmas storytime online! Have a wonderful holiday!

Talk!

After listening to the story, talk about some of the things that happened in it.

What does your family like to do during the holidays? Which thing is your favorite?
Does the llama on the cover look happy? Sad? Worried?
Have you ever had to wait a long time for something you were excited about? Was it hard to wait? Were there any things that you did to help pass the time?
Would you rather go to a quiet holiday event or a noisy and crowded holiday event?
Why is llama happy at the end of the story?

Read!

Use your indyPL Library Card to check out books about Christmas at any of our locations, or cheeck out Christmas e-books and audiobooks from OverDrive Kids right to your device. If you have never used OverDrive before, you can learn how to use it for both e-books and audiobooks.

Click on the book covers below to listen to more Christmas video read aloud stories right now! It’s Christmas storytime online! Did you like these? You can find more stories at Free Video Read Alouds and enjoy even more themed reading and activity fun at IndyPL’s DIY Online Storytimes at Home.

title - Merry Christmas From the Very Hungry Caterpillar

Favorite, Classic & New Christmas Stories for Kids

List Cover Images - There are many holiday favorites to get your family in the holiday spirit from illustrated versions of the Bible to stories about family traditions to the silly antics of favorite book characters celebrating the holiday in their own unique way. Can Bad Kitty even get on Santa’s nice list? There are 25+ in all. That oughta last ya!

Sing!

Sing along with Abby, Elmo, a horse, and even some snowballs!

Write!

Find some crayons or makers to color a picture, practice writing the letters, or see if you can follow your way through a maze without getting stuck.

Play!

Instead of “Simon Says” play “Santa Says.” Practice the names of body parts and left and right.

Join Us for In-Person Storytime!

Event: Storytime at Garfield Park
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Garfield Park Branch
Description: Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and movement activities.
No Registration Required.

Event: Family Storytime at Nora
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Nora Branch
Description: Families with children ages 0-6 are invited to join us for stories, songs, and so much more fun every Wednesday morning.
No Registration Required.

Event: Storytime at Pike
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Pike Branch
Description: Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays, and playtime.
No Registration Required.

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Tags Holidays & Seasons, Religion, Storytime Online

Hanukkah in Alaska, by Barbara Brown and winner of the 2014 Sydney Taylor Book Award, is the story of what Hanukkah is like for a little girl living during a long, cold Alaskan winter. For her, daylight only lasts for five hours each day and she doesn’t have squirrels or rabbits in her backyard, she has a moose! Can she convince the moose to leave her trees and swing alone by sharing a Hanukkah treat? You can listen to Hanukkah in Alaska right now, read aloud by Molly Ephraim. Enjoy Hanukkah storytime online!

Talk!

After listening to the story, talk about some of the things that happened in it.

What animals do you think live in Alaska?
Why do people in Alaska have to look out for moose? What should they do if they come across one?
There is only five hours of daylight in Alaska in the winter. Would you like it to be dark that much?
What do they call everywhere else that is not Alaska?
What does the moose do in the backyard?
What things does she try to get the moose to leave?
What holiday is the family celebrating?
What do they see up in the sky?

Read!

Use your indyPL Library Card to check out books about Hanukkah at any of our locations, or check out Hanukkah e-books and audiobooks from OverDrive Kids right to your device! If you have never used OverDrive before, you can learn how to use it for both e-books and audiobooks.

Click on the book covers below to listen to more Hanukkah video read aloud stories right now! It’s Hanukkah storytime online! Did you like these? You can find more stories at Free Video Read Alouds and enjoy even more themed reading and activity fun at IndyPL’s DIY Online Storytimes at Home.

Stories for Hanukkah to Check Out with your IndyPL Library Card

List Cover Images - Here are 50+ wonderful Hanukkah stories – so many you can read more than one each night! These selections come from The Sydney Taylor Book Award that recognizes the best Jewish children’s books each year, as well as the PJ Library, and the Association of Jewish Libraries.

Sing!

Join Robert and the Theatre Troupe at the Miami Children’s Museum to learn about Hanukkah traditions, “the festival of lights”, and the dreidel – then sing along with them to celebrate!

Write!

Find some crayons or makers to color a picture, practice writing the letters, or see if you can follow your way through a maze without getting stuck.

Play!

Make a glowing pathway to lead visitors to your Menorah, build a Lego dreidel and play a game with your friends or family, or make this DIY Menorah Craft Using Cardboard.

Join Us for In-Person Storytime!

Event: Storytime at Garfield Park
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Garfield Park Branch
Description: Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and movement activities.
No Registration Required.

Event: Family Storytime at Nora
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Nora Branch
Description: Families with children ages 0-6 are invited to join us for stories, songs, and so much more fun every Wednesday morning.
No Registration Required.

Event: Storytime at Pike
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Pike Branch
Description: Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays, and playtime.
No Registration Required.

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Tags Holidays & Seasons, Religion, Storytime Online

The Snowy Day, published in 1962, has been a wintertime favorite for more than 50 years. It is the story of a small boy exploring his neighborhood on a snowy day. The story captures all the wonderful things experienced with all five senses when we wake up to a snow-covered morning. In the city, in the country, on a school day, or a snow day-off day, fresh snow is a thrilling experience! You can listen right now to this animated version of The Snow Day expertly and wonderfully read aloud by composer, poet, and artist, Napoleon Maddox. You can learn more about this storytime classic in A Poem for Peter: the Story of Ezra Jack Keats and the Creation of the Snow Day. Enjoy winter storytime online!

Talk!

After listening to the winter storytime online, talk about some of the things that happened in it.

When Peter went out into the snow, what were some of the things he did to have fun?
What happened to the snowball that Peter put in his pocket to save for the next day?
When Peter went to sleep, what did he dream? Did his dream come true?
If there was a snow storm here, what would you like to do?

Read!

Use your indyPL Library Card to check out books about winter at any of our locations, or check out winter e-books and audiobooks from OverDrive Kids right to your device! If you have never used OverDrive before, you can learn how to use it for both e-books and audiobooks.

Click on the book covers below to listen to more winter video read aloud stories right now! It’s winter storytime online! Did you like these? You can find more stories at Free Video Read Alouds and enjoy even more themed reading and activity fun at IndyPL’s DIY Online Storytimes at Home.

It’s Cold, But It’s Snow Much Fun! Winter Favorites for Kids to Check Out with your IndyPL Library Card

List Cover Images - It’s true, there’s no day like a snow day! Go out and play, and then cuddle up with some hot chocolate and a stack of these favorite winter tales.

Sing!

Enjoy this sing along from Laurie Berkner. Use her pattern to make a monster mask to sing and play along! “I’m the biggest monster that you’ve every seen! My eyes are yellow and my teeth are green!”

Write!

Find some crayons or makers to color a picture, practice writing the letters, or see if you can follow your way through a maze without getting stuck.

Play!

Take a winter walk and read a story as you go! We invite you to visit StoryWalk® in Ruckle Street Park at 3025 Ruckle Street. Stroll through the park and read a book displayed in mounted frames. Try skiping. Can you gallop? Or explore the IndyPL Pinterest Board: Winter – lots of ideas for crafts and activities!

Join Us for In-Person Storytime!

Event: Storytime at Garfield Park
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Garfield Park Branch
Description: Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and movement activities.
No Registration Required.

Event: Family Storytime at Nora
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Nora Branch
Description: Families with children ages 0-6 are invited to join us for stories, songs, and so much more fun every Wednesday morning.
No Registration Required.

Event: Storytime at Pike
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Pike Branch
Description: Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays, and playtime.
No Registration Required.

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Tags Holidays & Seasons, Storytime Online

Here are fun stories to help calm some typical Halloween fears….with laughing! You can listen to them right now. In Zombies Don’t Eat Veggies, Mo is a zombie who loves to garden, growing his own vegetables. He also likes to cook and eat them. Mo’s parents insist that he needs to eat better for his zombie health. He needs to eat things like “finger” foods…and they don’t mean snacks! They tell Mo, “zombies don’t eat veggies!” but Mo IS a zombie and HE eats veggies. Listen along as Mo tries to convince his parents to give veggies a try. Enjoy Halloween storytime online!

Talk!

After listening to the story, talk about some of the things that happened in it.

What was Mo’s deepest, darkest secret?
What are some of the things Mo did NOT want to eat?
When Mo’s mom and dad tried his soup, what did they think of it?
What is the name of the dance Mo did?
What kinds of vegetables do you like?
Have you every tried something new that you thought you wouldn’t like…but discovered it was delicious?

Read!

Use your indyPL Library Card to check out books about the Halloween at any of our locations, or check out Halloween e-books and audiobooks from OverDrive Kids right to your device! If you have never used OverDrive before, you can learn how to use it for both e-books and audiobooks.

Click on the book covers below to listen to more Halloween video read aloud stories right now! Keep the laughs coming by listening to Goodnight Goon, a parody of the childhood classic Goodnight Moon in which a child says goodnight to all of the things in his bedroom. In this Halloween version, a young monster says goodnight to all the things in his tomb…hairy claws and jaws and a pot full of goo and a werewolf hollering, “boo!” It’s Halloween storytime online! Did you like these? You can find more stories at Free Video Read Alouds and enjoy even more themed reading and activity fun at IndyPL’s DIY Online Storytimes at Home.

title - The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree

title - How to Make Friends With A Ghost

Join Ms. Linda from Brightly Storytime and six different authors for video storytime to celebrate spooky season! Download a printable activities pack.

Books to Check Out with your IndyPL Library Card to Turn Halloween Fear into Halloween Fun!

List Cover Images - Many small children don’t find Halloween fun at all! The masks, the jumping out surprises and all the ghosts, vampires & scary looking pumpkins can be too many surprises for little trick-or-treaters. Here are several stories that can help kids manage their Halloween fears. If Arthur & Scaredy Squirrel can do it, so can your child!

Sing!

Write!

Find some crayons or makers to color a picture, practice writing the letters, or see if you can follow your way through a maze without getting stuck.

Play!

Try these outdoor games to play on Halloween from the National Wildlife Federation or these active Halloween games to play from Playworks. For fun in the kitchen try Babymouse’s Monstrous Monster Mash printable cupcakes recipe or these Magic Treehouse printable Halloween recipes.

Join Us for In-Person Storytime!

Event: Storytime at Garfield Park
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Garfield Park Branch
Description: Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and movement activities.
No Registration Required.

Event: Family Storytime at Nora
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Nora Branch
Description: Families with children ages 0-6 are invited to join us for stories, songs, and so much more fun every Wednesday morning.
No Registration Required.

Event: Storytime at Pike
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 09, 10:30am
Location: Pike Branch
Description: Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays, and playtime.
No Registration Required.

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Tags Holidays & Seasons, Storytime Online

Characters A-E

Characters F-Z

Publisher Index Pages for Book Character Printables:

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The Best Dads in Picture Books to Check Out with your IndyPL Library Card

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Books for Kids that Celebrate Amazing Mamas to Check Out with your IndyPL Library Card

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Community Garden Picture Books

How Does Your Garden Grow

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Easter Favorites for Kids to Check Out with your IndyPL Library Card

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Passover Books for Children to Check Out with your Library Card

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Valentine Picture Books to Share with your Favorite Little Crush

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Chinese New Year Books to Check Out with your Library Card

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Click on a book cover to hear a story!

Diverse Video Read Alouds:

Join Us for In-Person Storytime!

Barbershop Books

Brightly Storytime

Storytime from Space

KidLit TV

Storytime Online

American Sign Language (ASL) Storytelling

Brightly Storytime Flip-Alongs

Unite for Literacy

More free video read aloud channels:

In-Person Programs for Kids with ASL Interpretation

Online Stories that are both Read Aloud and Signed (ASL):

Online Stories Signed (ASL) Only:

Where to Find More Video Read Alouds in American Sign Language:

Online and @Home Activities:

Learn American Sign Language on ASLdeafined

Sign with Me! Learn Basic Sign Language Together

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