This is just for training now!
Please enjoy virtual storytimes from your favorite children's librarians and staff at the Tulsa City-County Library!
Talk, Sing, Read, Write, and Play!
Ms. Stephanie! Bilingual
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETfY9KDRFL8
Ms. Emily! Bilingual
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtQ6bqJlgEg
Ms. Kena!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JV0offcPP8s&list=PLuXhb5SpouSu7WsC8bnBFXK9qtl1VYlSV&index=16
Ms. Fidelia! Bilingual
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wUJ57V4m2A
Ms. Stephanie! Bilingual
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw0rW46RChc
Ms. Emily! Bilingual
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_RE6vDDAlU
Ms. Julia!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWpT4whWQb0
Ms. Fidelia! Bilingual Storytime
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56JdALgxQoo
Ms. Stephanie! Bilingual Day of the Dead Storytime
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IctpMWttpBA
Ms. Julia!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EF8x3HaY1hg
Ms. Emily! Bilingual!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1KKMnexMtk
Ms. Julia!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wm-JIsnWAo
Ms. Mary!
Fun for Your Preschooler!
Ms. Tatiana!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPxyPzhe-hw
Ms. Alice!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHA0tTK_GkA
Ms. Haley!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkT-qsvr_w0
Ms. Sarah T!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzKVRJttEtU
Mr. Paul!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSYCZhii6Mg
Ms. Sarah T.!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCy7OXE4WX8
Ms. Alice!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PnRekby8Vc
Ms. Jocelyn!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpHTMdZ3XL0
Ms. Tatiana!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4SH42k9VVg
Ms. Sarah!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFkGRErHrK8
Mr. Paul!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP-szqoIEqY
Ms. Alice!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoD-_E5rfUY
Ms. Tatiana, featuring Ms. Maria from Tulsa Global Alliance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le9F1kMzru4
Ms. Jocelyn! Bilingual storytime
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IE_4cs9F-Vk
Mr. Paul!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvZXG__4qpg
Ms. Alice!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqBaON9RH-c
Ms. Tatiana!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKaFurDdleg
Ms. Sarah T.!
Family Fun for Everyone!
Mr. Paul!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfvFLdxiM-k&list=PLuXhb5SpouSu7WsC8bnBFXK9qtl1VYlSV&index=3
Ms. Dana!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY6MJesTWQA&list=PLuXhb5SpouSu7WsC8bnBFXK9qtl1VYlSV&index=5
Ms. Sarah D.!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30oPK7M76aM&list=PLuXhb5SpouSu7WsC8bnBFXK9qtl1VYlSV&index=14
Ms. Melody!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvHU0Cg9VS0&list=PLuXhb5SpouSu7WsC8bnBFXK9qtl1VYlSV&index=6
Ms. Tori!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djSi8JzJsEc
Ms. Tanzy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggqgAnob2II
Ms. Cindy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chLfHxMUTH4
Ms. Tori!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29kzDmb3qUM
Ms. Dana!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6RdJsd8srw
Ms. Melody!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NyTOKz-c1s
Ms. Haley!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCN5WI4YRxY
Ms. Melody!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRvm349wDzQ
Ms. Cindy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc2xIb8n610
Ms. Dana!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFgFGUqpZXw
Ms. Sarah!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Wjs_nmV7OQ
Ms. Cindy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT_6QEBNYm8
Mr. Paul!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKBgXKKlVUM
Ms. Tori!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzTneQ7dxiM
Ms. Dana!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Dm3tX4ikok
Ms. Melody!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p62475Cv8C8
Ms. Sarah!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sbeVr1K4jc
Ms. Tori!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmM0f6Tzeq4
Ms. Cindy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwRBWvpoSfE
Ms. Dana!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebKEfPozrJs
Ms. Tanzy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jsgh5HQ7p2k
Mr. Alex!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se9Q9YDi-t8
Ms. Shelly!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bORlZn7JSqw
Ms. Melody!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zo0mf12KZM
Ms. Sarah!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCwkseeBP-w
Ms. Haley!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5OV73NFYgw
Ms. Tanzy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnamJIPlPy0
Ms. Cindy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBDHCMpZ0kw
Ms. Tori! - TALK LIKE A PIRATE!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mtLaCAOFkg
Ms. Dana!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U07xv7pGzx8
Ms. Sarah D.!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwDVMmhYHCg
Ms. Melody!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqOZCjoUXQQ
Ms. Shelly!
Cats! Build A Reader Preschool Storytime with Ms. Sarah T
The 2021 summer Build A Reader storytimes started strong with Ms. Sarah’s preschool session focused on the Tails & Tales theme of CATS. Ms. Sarah is known for her original song lyrics as well as her starring storytime partners: her real life cats! Watch this storytime to find out what her end of storytime joke is!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBuc_JlR8aw&list=PLuXhb5SpouSu7WsC8bnBFXK9qtl1VYlSV&index=13
Fairy Tales, Nursery Rhymes, & Fables! Build A Reader Preschool Storytime with Ms. Alice
Just wait for Ms. Alice’s hilarious and energetic rendition of “Humpty Dumpty” in this preschool storytime that introduces children to common fairy tales, nursery rhymes, and fables! It’s almost as good as Ms. Alice roaring like a lion and reading an updated version of The Little Red Hen story.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hefm2oFwJy0&t=919s
Fairy Tale Fun! Build A Reader Family Storytime with Ms. Cindy
Join Ms. Cindy for a fun family storytime filled with songs, rhymes, and fairy tales! Find out how you can introduce new vocabulary words into your child’s listening and speaking comprehension.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsfREu2EeXo
Alligators & Elephants! Build A Reader Baby & Toddler Storytime with Ms. Julia
You can’t go wrong with alligators and elephants! Ms. Julia mixes fun stories and nonfiction books, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish – PLUS her wonderful sense of humor! As kids clap their hands and snap their fingers along with Ms. Julia, they will build their dexterity, which will help them with writing in the future.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-ymR0N1WYI
Princess Tales! Build A Reader Family Storytime with Ms. Tori
Is that Ms. Tori, or is it Princess Mononoke? Watch this family storytime to find out! In addition to her magical guitar, Ms. Tori demonstrates how to make reading nonfiction fun for kids – simply look at the pictures together or focus on one aspect that kids are interested in instead of reading ALL of the text. (You can always go back to read more if kids are curious!)
Colors and Animals! Build A Reader Baby & Toddler Bilingual Storytime with Ms. Fidelia
Ms. Fidelia has one of the most beautiful and mellifluous voices in the universe! In this music-heavy bilingual storytime, she introduces babies and toddlers to animals and colors in both English and Spanish. The books she reads are perfect for teaching younger kids while being interactive enough for older children who already know their colors and animals. Sing along with Ms. Fidelia!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf-68fTdLvU&list=PLuXhb5SpouSu7WsC8bnBFXK9qtl1VYlSV&index=6
Fish Out of Water! Build A Reader Family Storytime Bite with Ms. Rita
Swim with the fishies and Ms. Rita, who reads Hooray for Fish! by Lucy Cousins and Something’s Fishy by Jean Gouroun.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns_6H6Rxnqw&list=PLuXhb5SpouSu7WsC8bnBFXK9qtl1VYlSV&index=7
Can You Bear It? Build A Reader Preschool Storytime with Ms. Sarah T.
The exceedingly delightful cat Mo and owner Ms. Sarah T. entertain you with silly stories about bears and reminders about why playtime is important for early literacy skills. For those of you who are fans of Ms. Sarah T., you know to expect a “dad joke” at the end – this one also shows how parents can use jokes to build vocabulary!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Zvs_i-mrcU&list=PLuXhb5SpouSu7WsC8bnBFXK9qtl1VYlSV&index=3
Eye On Elephants! Build A Reader Preschool Storytime with Ms. Alice
Ms. Alice usually incorporates at least one nonfiction book in her storytimes, and this week it’s one about elephants! Not only do we learn more about why elephants are awesome, Ms. Alice explains how nonfiction builds the background knowledge of children that will help with their future reading comprehension.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPKvQleulAw
Thumbs Up! Build A Reader Family Storytime with Ms. Tanzy
If you’ve been lucky enough to participate in a Ms. Tanzy storytime, you know you’ll be clapping and stomping, slithering your arms like a snake and wiggling your fingers all around! In this high-energy storytime, turtles, crocodiles, alligators, and lions all make an appearance, along with fun songs and stories.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yr_oEykVgQ&t=2s
Summer Safari! Build A Reader Preschool Storytime with Ms. Tatiana
Ms. Tatiana takes young readers on a new adventure – to Africa for a safari! Get practice in counting animals, playing a guessing game, and going on a lion hunt. Highlighted books include We All Went on Safari: A Counting Journey Through Tanzania by Laurie Krebs, Jungle Beasts Pop-Up by Sally Hewitt, and We’re Going on a Lion Hunt by David Axtell.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNnQSNekg8U&list=PLuXhb5SpouSu7WsC8bnBFXK9qtl1VYlSV&index=9
Baa Baa Farm Animals! Build A Reader Family Storytime with Ms. Melody
Miss Bo Peep – er, Ms. Melody! – reads stories about sheeps and farm animals, with help from Francisco. Enjoy the books Sheep in a Jeep by Nancy Shaw, A Piglet Named Mercy by Kate DiCamillo, and My Friend Maggie by Hannah E. Harrison.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pocxulNUVU&list=PLuXhb5SpouSu7WsC8bnBFXK9qtl1VYlSV&index=8
Fun Fun Fun! Build A Reader Family Storytime with Ms. Sarah D.
Kids notice what parents love, and when parents love reading, they notice! Ms. Sarah explains why excitement and fun around reading is a family value they should share. One featured book in this fun family storytime is “Pug Meets Pig” – Ms. Sarah manages to make this high-energy book even more entertaining!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwiY92E_PrE&list=PLuXhb5SpouSu7WsC8bnBFXK9qtl1VYlSV&index=11
Heads and Tails! Build A Reader Baby & Toddler Bilingual Storytime with Ms. Stephanie
Ms. Stephanie recently started working with teens in the library, but she still has a special affinity for babies and toddlers! In this bilingual storytime, she reads stories about animals, sings songs in both English and Spanish, and demonstrates how music can transform a simple moment into a learning moment!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQlfrCRY6eg
Playing Froggie! Build A Reader Family Storytime with Ms. Angela
Welcome to Ms. Angela’s first storytime; you will not be disappointed! Ms. Angela introduces you to frogs (and even wears frog ears throughout this fun storytime!), including a very energetic version of “Itsy Bitsy Frog” (instead of Spider!). Stay until the end when you can wave goodbye, butterfly!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnEsBWWJ1bY&t=2s
It's a Jungle Out There! Build A Reader Family Storytime with Ms. Haley
What sound does a lion make? Ms. Haley knows! In this jungle-themed family storytime, she held up images of jungle animals and made the corresponding animal noise. The only thing missing? In-person children to make the sounds with her! Ms. Haley explains why practicing animal sounds is a super-fun way to help children get ready for reading.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNxu1PZxT6A&list=PLuXhb5SpouSu7WsC8bnBFXK9qtl1VYlSV&index=12
Animals, Animals, Everywhere! Build A Reader Preschool Storytime with Ms. Alice
Ms. Alice begins this animal-focused preschool storytime with a nonfiction book. Parents, don’t be afraid of nonfiction! Showing how to make these informational books interactive, Ms. Alice models how to mix information with fun!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9HKjee3Un4&list=PLuXhb5SpouSu7WsC8bnBFXK9qtl1VYlSV&index=5
More Animal Fun! Build A Reader Family Storytime with Ms. Dana
Family storytimes usually include children of multiple ages, and Ms. Dana understands to give something for everyone! She begins with simpler books and increases the difficulty and complexity of the books she reads. In this storytime, she starts with a book by Chris Raschka and finished with Newton and the Curie: The Science Squirrels. Oh, and Ms. Dana also teaches the Dot Dot, Line Line game – a worthy addition to your summertime fun!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBd5AfD0yfw
