Storytimes

*Last day of Winter II session: Friday, March 20, 2026
*No storytimes – Planning Recess – March 24 - April 3
*Spring Storytime session begins Tuesday, April 7
*Last day of Spring Storytime session: Friday, May 15

The Rancho Cucamonga Public Library offers a variety of free and fun educational experiences for all ages. Storytimes are a great way for caregivers and families to learn about best practices in early literacy, to encourage early learning in your child’s life, and continue the learning at home.

Storytimes

Toddler Time

Ages 1 to 3 and their caregivers are welcome. Siblings of other ages, please check out our family storytimes!

Registration is required. Caregivers will register child only. One caregiver per child please.

Biane Library
Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
*Limited space available, online registration will open Saturday of each week for the upcoming session.

Archibald Library
Fridays 10:30 a.m.
*Limited space available, online registration will open Thursday of each week for the upcoming session.

Family Storytime

Ages birth to 12 and their caregivers are welcome. Content presented is geared for ages 2 to 8.

Registration is required. All children, caregivers, and family attending must register. One caregiver per child please.

Biane Library
Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
*Limited space available, online registration will open Tuesday of each week for the upcoming session.

Archibald Library
Fridays 11:30 a.m.
*Limited space available, online registration will open Thursday of each week for the upcoming session.

Discovery Club

Ages 6 to 12. Caregivers must remain in the children's area during the program.

Registration is required. Caregivers will register child only.

Biane Library
Wednesdays 4:00 p.m.
*Limited space available, online registration will open Tuesday of each week for the upcoming session.

Archibald Library
Fridays 4:00 p.m.
*Limited space available, online registration will open Thursday of each week for the upcoming session.

FAQs

Based on the overwhelming community feedback in the Fall 2025 Storytime Survey, all storytimes are now registered programs providing the convenience of reserving a space in advance.

To attend storytime, please register your child or your family for the program of interest.
- Please create a free account through the Rancho Cucamonga Community Services Activenet registration system.
- Please ensure that you add your child and all potential family member you wish to register to your account.
- Please register your child or family for the program of interest.
- Please see our attached flyer for more information.
- For questions regarding your account, please contact the Community Services Department Help Desk at (909) 477-2765.
Storytimes register one business day in advance to ensure all community members are able to access the library’s free computers and internet if needed.
Storytime now offers residents priority registration in response to the Fall 2025 Storytime survey.
- Registration will open for:
  - Residents – 10:00 AM opens business day prior to program
  - Nonresidents – 12:00 PM opens business day prior to program
For more information about library programs, please call the Children's Information Desks at the Archibald (909) 774-3925 or the Paul A. Biane Library (909) 774-3975.

Storytimes are a fun and interactive experience for the whole family promoting a love of reading and learning for all ages. Storytimes help caregivers and families learn early literacy best practices for continuing the learning experience in the home. Library storytellers model the five best practices of early literacy: Talk, Sing, Read, Write, Play. For helpful ideas to get you started, see the American Library Association's Early Literacy Guidelines.

During a typical storytime, a storyteller reads a great story aloud encouraging the audience to participate. Storytimes incorporate songs and fingerplays, which help children learn about the structure and sound of language. Storytimes sometimes feature information on child development and early learning and may include play, which is a vital component in how children learn.

For more information about storytimes, please call the Children's Information Desk at the Archibald Library (909) 774-3925 or the Paul A. Biane Library (909) 774-3975.