Pajama Storytimes

Pajama Storytimes is back at the Irvington Branch Library on Tuesday, November 3, at 6:30 PM. It's one of those library programs that's built specifically for the youngest crowd—babies and toddlers—so it's a good bet if you've got a little one at home and are looking for a low-key way to get them out of the house on a weekday evening.

The name tells you most of what you need to know: it's a storytime session where pajamas are the dress code. The whole thing is run by the Indianapolis Public Library, and while this particular session is at the Irvington branch, they run Pajama Storytimes across their different branches throughout the city. If you're in the Irvington neighborhood, this is your local spot; if you're elsewhere, it's worth keeping in mind that the library does this at other locations too.

As for what actually happens, it's a storytime session geared toward babies and toddlers. That means stories read aloud, and since it's for that age group, it's more about the sound of the voice and the rhythm of the reading than following a complex plot. It's a chance for the little ones to hear stories in a group setting, and for you to sit back and let someone else handle the reading for a while. The pajama theme keeps things casual, so you don't have to worry about getting the kids fully dressed up before you head out.

It's a simple, free program, and since it's on a Tuesday evening, it fits right into the wind-down part of the day. Pajama Storytimes runs at the Irvington Branch Library on Tuesday, November 3, starting at 6:30 PM.