Symphony Storytimes

Music and literature come together during library storytelling times for pre-schoolers and above! Each Storytime features a musician from one of the four families of the orchestra (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion) playing the “soundtrack” to great children’s stories. Included is an instrument petting zoo, where children get hands-on experience with the instruments and get to know the artist. We can be found playing along with storytellers at various libraries and events this season. All Symphony Storytimes are free and open to the public.

Baby looking at trumpetToddler being shown a violin

See the 2024/25 Symphony Storytime schedule below!

Holgate Library
7905 SE Holgate Blvd.
Portland, OR 97206
Gresham Library
385 NW Miller Ave.
Gresham, OR 97030
Troutdale Library
2451 SW Cherry Park Rd.
Troutdale, OR 97060
Capitol Hill Library
10723 SW Capitol Hwy.
Portland, OR 97219
Tuesday, October 29
4:00 pm-5:00 pm
Saturday, February 22
11:15am – 12:15pm
Saturday, March 8
11:15am – 12:15pm
Saturday, May 31
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Tuesday, November 5
4:00 pm-5:00 pm
Saturday, March 1
11:15am – 12:15pm
Saturday, March 15
11:15am – 12:15pm
Saturday, June 7
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Tuesday, November 12
4:00 pm-5:00 pm
    Saturday, June 14
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Tuesday, November 19
4:00 pm-5:00 pm
    Saturday, June 21
10:30 am - 11:30 am

 

Video: Symphony Storytime | "Max Found Two Sticks" featuring the snare drum


This video is the finale of Symphony Storytime Season Four which features videos of stories with orchestra musicians playing a variety of musical instruments. Watch all episodes, including Season One, Two, and Three, for free at orsymphony.org/storytime-online

Symphony Storytimes bring stories to life for young listeners, enhancing them with live music played by Oregon Symphony musicians like Marilyn de Oliveira, Cello.

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