Big Spoon Yogurt holds a Storytime every 3rd Thursday from 1 - 2pm.  Kids 6 and under receive a FREE yogurt!    We decided to check it out last month and were excited that several of our friends had the same idea!  The kids loved the stories, a couple games of Duck-Duck-Goose and filling up their kid-sized cup with whatever yogurt and toppings they wanted.   So mark your calendars and tell your friends because this Thursday, May 20th is the next Storytime.

Participating locations:  Dixon, East Sac, Elk Grove, Fair Oaks, Folsom, Jackson, Land Park, Natomas, Rocklin.

Whether your child is a toddler or school-age, they probably love storytime just like mine do!  Not only is it a fun outing, but it plays an important role in introducing kids to the magic of books.   Another plus is that storytimes are FREE!  We are lucky in Sacramento to have so many storytimes offered all week, every week!  Here’s a quick roundup of storytimes in the area you may want to check out.  Be sure to verify before you go as times may change.  Enjoy!

Barnes & Noble Storytime

Arden Faire
Tuesday 11:00 am, Saturdays 2:00 pm
Citrus Heights
Tuesdays 10:30 am
Natomas
Tuesdays11:00 am, Saturdays, 11:00am
Roseville
Wednesdays 11:00 am, Saturdays 11:00 am

Big Spoon Yogurt Storytime

Elk Grove, Rocklin, Land Park, Natomas, Fair Oaks, Jackson, Dixon, Folsom, East Sac
Every 3rd Thursday 1 - 2:00 pm
Kids 6 and under receive a free yogurt!

Pottery Barn Kids Storytime

Roseville Galleria Mall & Arden Fair Mall
Tuesdays 11 - 11:30 am

Learning Express Storytime

Roseville Galleria Mall (next to Nordstroms)
Wednesdays & Fridays 11:00 am

Sacramento Public Library

Preschool Storytime (3-5 years old):
Arcade Library
Thursdays 10:00 am

Arden-Dimick Library
Thursdays 10:00 am

Belle Cooledge Library
Tuesdays 4:30 pm
(Sing along for 3-7 years old)

Colonial Heights Library
Thursdays 4:30 pm

Courtland Library
Wednesdays 11:00 am

E.K. McClatchy Library
Tuesdays 10:30 am

Elk Grove Library
Thursdays 11:00 am

Franklin Community Library
Thursdays 11:00 am

Galt-Marian O. Lawrence Library
Thursdays 11:00 am

McKinley Library
Wednesdays 11:00 am

Rio Linda Library
Tuesdays 6:30 pm

Southgate Community Library
Wednesdays 11:00  am

South Natomas Library
Thursdays 11:00 am

Sylvan Oaks Library
Thursdays 11:00 am

Toddler Storytime (1.5-3 years old):

Central Library
Thursdays 10:05 am

Elk Grove Library
Wednesdays 10:00 am

McKinley Library
Tuesdays 11:15am

North Sacramento-Hagginwood Library
Tuesdays 11:15am

South Natomas Library
Thursdays 10:00am

Sylvan oaks Library
Wednesdays 11:00 am

Baby Storytime (6-18mos old):

Belle Cooledge Library
Thursdays 9:30 am

Elk Grove Library
Tuesdays 11:30 am

Galt-Marian O. Lawrence Library
Saturdays 10:00 am
(Baby/Toddler - birth to 2 1/2 years old)

Folsom Public Library

Toddler & Preschool Storytime (2-6 years old):

Georgia Murray Building
Tuesdays 10:00 am & 11:00 am, Fridays 10:30am, Saturdays 10:30am
Norman R. Siefkin Library
Wednesdays 9:30 am

Baby Storytime (birth - 18 mos):

Norman R. Siefkin Library
Wednesdays at 9:30 am

Family Time (2 year olds and up):

Norman R. Siefkin Library
Thursdays 6:30 pm

At Hagan Community Park in Rancho Cordova sits the cutest little Petting Barn.  It is taken care of by the Rancho Cordova Girl Scouts.  I was aware that they open on weekends for FREE…but when I called for more information, I was told that every Tuesday they hold a Storytime in the Barn.  Well, we had to check it out!

The Experience:

The kids were excited to go to a “real barn” and see the animals.  They were even more excited when we got there and they were able to have  a more interactive experience than we expected.  There was a donkey, a goat, a rabbit, chickens, birds and the sweetest baby lamb.  The kids and I agreed that the highlight was feeding the chickens out in the chicken yard!  Friendly Ms. Lu made this a wonderful experience by guiding their interactions with the animals, giving them some tips, and answering their questions.  She then read a few animal stories while the children all sat on haystacks.

Expenses:

The fee is $5.00 per child and it was well worth the experience!  On the weekends the petting barn is FREE.  (There is a $4.00 parking fee that you do not have to pay when attending Storytime on Tuesday).

Tips:

You can bring your own carrots and crackers to feed the animals.

There is a playground close to the petting barn.  We brought a picnic lunch and played with the new friends we met at Storytime.

Storytime: All year long, Tuesday 10:00 - 10:45 AM; $5.00/per child or $16.00 for 4-pass punchcard

Weekends: Petting Barn open May - September,  Saturday and Sunday 12:00 - 4:00 PM.

Steam Train rides are available behind the Petting Barn on the 1st Saturday and 3rd Sunday of the month from 12:00 - 4:00 PM!

Petting Barn & Steam Train rides are FREE!  (Donations suggested)

Hagan Community Park Petting Barn

2197 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova

(916) 362-1841

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