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.
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!
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
- Curious George Christmas Printable
- 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
- Fancy Nancy Make Your Own Gift Tags
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. 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: Reading Ready Time – Nutcracker Fun
- Date & Time: Wednesday, November 20, 12:00am
- Location: Online
- Description: Children 3-6 are invited to a virtual Library visit! The Indianapolis Ballet shares the story of The Nutcracker followed by a dance lesson. On your toes, everyone! Visit https://bit.ly/readingreadytime for this program.
- No Registration Required.
- Event: Storytime at Warren – Baby & Toddler
- Date & Time: Wednesday, November 20, 10:15am
- Location: Warren Branch
- Description: Babies and toddlers up to 36 months and their adults are invited for stories, songs, toys, and more.
- No Registration Required.
- Event: Storytime at Fort Ben – Preschool
- Date & Time: Wednesday, November 20, 10:30am
- Location: Fort Ben Branch
- Description: Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and fingerplays followed by an art and craft time.
- 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.
