City of Tulare

Songs and stories in the Kids Space

Preschool Story Time is every other Friday. Check out our calendar for specific dates.

You can also watch our past programs on our YouTube Channel.  Check out these popular story time videos.

• Back to School
• Batman Story Time
• Under Ground & Love is a Truck
• Are the Dinosaurs Dead Dad?
• Pete the Cat
• I Want my Hat Back

Why is story time important?   

Early Literacy Skills

• Vocabulary: Knowing the names of things and the meaning of words.
• Print Awareness: Print is all around--not just in books.
• Narrative Skills: Make predictions, describe things, or retell events in sequence.
• Phonological Awareness: Play with and explore the sound that make up words.
• Print Motivation: Show that reading is fun so children will want to learn to read.
• Letter Knowledge: Knowing the names and sounds of different letters

Story time at Home

The Tulare Public Library offers grab bags ready for pickup during open hours.  Just stop by and pick up a bag filled with books you and your child can enjoy together.  Have something particular in mind?  You can place holds on books, movies, or music through our online catalog.  

Cuentos y canciones en el espacio para ninos!

Bilingue Hora de Cuentos es el Viernes de cada otra semana. Visita nuestro calendario para saber el dia.

You can also watch our past programs on our YouTube Channel.  Check out these popular story time videos.

Hora de Cuentos

• Pedro el Valiente
• Estamos en un Espectaculo de Marionetas
• Si le Haces Una Fiesta a Una Cerdita
• Wonder: Todos Somos Unicos
• Colores (Colors)

Craft Programs 

Kids Crafts: Third Saturday of each month. 

Builder Zone: See library calendar for details. 

Watch videos on our YouTube Channel to learn how to do fun activities at home.  New videos posted regularly. Check out these popular videos.  

• Musical Instruments Craft
• Rubia and the Three Osos
• Acrylic Marble Art with Michael
• Apple Craft
• DIY Lava Lamp
• Make a Frog
• Butterfly Origami Activity
• Pencil Case Craft

Other Fun Videos

What are the library characters up to during the closure?

Library Characters

Programs for Adults

Adult Activity: Every third Thursday of each month starting back up in January 2023.

 For specific dates visit our online calendar.

Watch our YouTube Channel for craft ideas, tutorials, and book talks.  New videos posted regularly. 

• Adult Craft: Rolled Magazine Wall Art
• Using leaves as stencils and stamps
• Decorative feathers using books
• Signed, sealed, delivered accordion book

Join a Book Club

The library hosts 2 in-person books clubs each month. 

Saturday Book Club meets at 11am on the second Saturday of the month. Below are the titles for the upcoming sessions. 

August 8, 2026, "The Compound" by Aisling Rowle

September 12, 2026, "The Great Divide" by Cristina Henriquez

Thursday Book Club meets at 6pm on the last Thursday of the month. Below are the titles for the upcoming sessions.

August 27, 2026, "The Bandit Queens" by Parini Shroff

September 24, 2026, "Yesteryear" by Caro Claire Burke

Place requests through our Online Catalog or call the library at (559) 685-4500 to request 2 items.

Libby, Cloud Library (e-books, audiobooks)

Check out our calendar for the titles or call 559-685-4500 for more information.

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