Reading to children provides numerous benefits, from expanding their vocabulary and enhancing critical thinking to improving their emotional understanding and boosting memory and concentration. Attending local storytimes at libraries or community centers not only offers these advantages but also promotes socialization and community connections.
In this guide, you'll find a comprehensive list of weekly storytimes in Belpre, Marietta, Parkersburg, Vienna, and the surrounding areas, helping you and your child take full advantage of these enriching opportunities. These storytimes do not require registration unless otherwise specified.
Did I miss one of your favorite local story times? Use this link to submit an event and I'll add it to this guide.
Updated August 25, 2024
Belpre
Belpre Branch Library
- Mondays at 10:30 am, Toddler Time for children ages 0 to 3 years
- Fridays at 10:30 am, Story Time for Pre-School children ages 3 to 5 years
Beverly
Beverly Branch Library
- Tuesdays at 11:00 am, Story Time for children ages 2 to 6 years
- Wednesdays at 10:30 am, Baby Bookworms for children ages 0 to 2 years
Marietta
Marietta Branch
- Wednesdays at 10:00 am & 1:00 pm, Story Hour for children ages 3 to 6 years
- Fridays at 10:00 am, Toddler Time for children ages 18 months to 3 years
New Matamoras
New Matamoras Branch Library
- Tuesdays at 10:00 am, Story Hour for children ages 2-6 years, pre-registration required
- Wednesdays at 10:00 am& 11:00 am, Story Hour for children ages 2-6 years, pre-registration required
Parkersburg
Emerson Library
- Wednesdays at 10:00 am, Baby and Toddler Story Time, children ages 0 to 2 years
- Fridays at 10:00 am, Pre-School Story Time, children ages 3 to 5 years
South Parkersburg
South Parkersburg Library
- 3rd Wednesdays at 10:30 am for ages 0 to 2 years & 11:00 am for ages 2 to 3 years
- 2nd and 4th Fridays at 1:30 pm, "Small Fry Tales" Story Time, for children ages 4 to 5 years
Vienna
Vienna Public Library
- Fridays at 10:30 am, Pre-School Story Time, children ages 0 to 4 years
Grand Central Mall
- Tuesdays at 11:00 am, Toddler Tuesdays, for children ages 1 to 3 years (in front of JCPenney)
Vincent
Barlow Branch Library
- Mondays & Tuesdays at 10:15 am, Storytime for Newborns Through Preschool, for children ages 0 to 4 years
