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 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 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 borrowed from Libby before, Libby directions and a Libby video tutorial are available, as well as OverDrive Support.
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 the Library’s DIY Online Storytimes at Home.
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.
- The Crayon’s Christmas Activity Sheets
- Merry Grinchmas 12 Dr. Seuss Christmas Activity Sheets
- Pete the Cat Saves Christmas Drawing Printable
- Pete the Cat Saves Christmas Connect the Dots Printable
- Pete the Cat Saves Christmas Maze Printable
- Fancy Nancy Dear Santa Printable
- Fancy Nancy Create Your Own Splendiferous Stocking
Play!
Take a walk and read a story as you go! We invite you to visit one of our StoryWalks®. Stroll through a park and read a book displayed in mounted frames. Or Skip. Or gallop!
Instead of “Simon Says” play “Santa Says.” Practice the names of body parts and left and right.
Join Us for In-Person Storytime!
- Event: Paws to Read at Spades Park
- Date & Time: Saturday, February 21, 10:30am
- Location: Spades Park Branch
- Description: Read to a registered therapy dog who loves to listen to stories! This program is perfect for beginning or reluctant readers ages 6-11 who want to practice their skills and build reading confidence. Sign up for a 15-minute session to get started.
- Register Here
- Event: Harp Music & Stories
- Date & Time: Saturday, February 21, 10:30am
- Location: Nora Branch
- Description: Babies and toddlers will be introduced to the music of a concert harp in this program with Arts for Learning teaching artist Melissa Gallant. Join us to learn that music brings stories to life through feelings and emotions! *This program will have an ASL interpreter.
- Register Here
- Event: Paws to Read at Fort Ben
- Date & Time: Saturday, February 21, 11:00am
- Location: Fort Ben Branch
- Description: Children and reluctant readers are invited to come practice their reading skills with a therapy dog! Drop in to improve reading skills and self-confidence!
- No Registration Required.
Favorite, Classic & New Christmas Stories for Kids
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!
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.
