Tales & Togetherness (WoYC)
2026-04-16 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Shasta Community Health Center, 1035 Placer St, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
Join us for story-times and other fun activities! Each child will receive a swag bag containing books and other goodies!
Location: Shasta Community Health Women’s Babies’ and Children’s Center, 1000 Placer St, Redding
Sponsors: Shasta Community Health, First 5 Shasta

Storytime At The Library (Corning)
2026-04-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-23 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-30 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Corning Library, 740 3rd Street, Corning, CA, 96021, United States
Gather ’round for story time at the library! We’ll share delightful tales perfect for little listeners, with plenty of chances to laugh, learn, and enjoy the magic of reading together. It’s the perfect way to spend time with your child and connect with other families.

Down on the Farm (WoYC)
2026-04-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Anderson Library, 3200 West Center St., Anderson, CA, 96007, United States
Join us for Down on the Farm at the Anderson Library! Enjoy a mini petting zoo presented by Anderson High School FFA.
Enjoy activity booths provided by WIC, Coleman Fish Hatchery, Public Health, Help Me Grow, City of Anderson, Mindy Odell – Certified Water Safety Instructor, Anderson Walmart, and Chick-fil-A.
Location: Anderson Library, 3200 W. Center St, Anderson
Sponsors: Anderson Library, First 5 Shasta, Anderson Rotary

Move, Learn & Play at Turtle Bay (WoYC)
2026-04-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Turtle Bay Museum, 844 Sundial Bridge, Redding, 96001, United States
Enjoy fun activities that give young children creative ways to move and play throughout the Museum, along with a story time at 2:30pm & 3:30pm. Don’t forget to explore more ways to move your body and be an extreme athlete in the Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits exhibition!
This special event is free for children 5 and under. Each child 5 and under admits one adult free of charge; children 6 and older and additional adults are half price.
Pre-registration is required: turtlebay.org/wotyc

An Evening with Luis Alberto Urrea
2026-04-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Shasta College, 11555 Old Oregon Trail, Redding, CA, United States
Join us for an evening with critically acclaimed author, Pulitzer Prize finalist for nonfiction, and Guggenheim Fellow Luis Alberto Urrea on Friday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 400 at the Shasta College Main Campus in Redding.
Urrea will discuss his newest novel, Good Night, Irene, inspired by his mother’s service with the Red Cross. The book offers a powerful and uplifting story of friendship and courage in the midst of war.
Urrea is an award-winning author known for works including The Devil’s Highway, a Pulitzer Prize finalist, and The Hummingbird’s Daughter, a Kiriyama Prize–winning novel. His short story collection The Water Museum was a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award and named a best book of the year by major publications.
In addition to his writing career, Urrea has worked as a relief worker in Tijuana and has taught writing at Harvard University and other institutions. He currently serves as a distinguished professor of creative writing at the University of Illinois Chicago.
Don’t miss this inspiring evening with one of today’s most celebrated storytellers.

Rev, Rumble & Roar (WoYC)
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave, Redding, CA, United States
Come explore different vehicles, participate in vehicle and construction themed activities, crafts, and more!
Location: Redding Public Library, 1100 Parkview Ave, Redding
Sponsors: Shasta Public Libraries, First 5 Shasta

Anytime Storytime (English or Spanish)
2026-04-20, 2026-04-27, 2026-05-04, 2026-05-11
Pre-recorded Stories for Children in English or Spanish
▪ A new story is released every Monday!
▪ No computers? No problem. Anytime Storytime serves everyone in the community — even those without smartphones, computers, or home Internet access!
▪ No phone lines required. Anytime Storytime is cloud-based — no need to call the phone company or IT department — and callers never hear a busy signal!
▪ Stories available free of charge 24 / 7
To hear a story, call anytime: 1-844-643-1234
Approximate story time: 10 minutes

Storytime At The Library (Los Molinos)
2026-04-21 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-28 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-12 10:30 - 11:30 | Los Molinos Library, 7881 State Highway 99E, Los Molinos, CA, 96055, United States

Pages & Crayons Tuesdays
2026-04-21 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-28 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-05 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-12 11:00 - 16:00 | Baileys Book Nook, 1330 Market St, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
Parents and kids are invited to stop by Baileys Book Nook every Tuesday in March, April, and May for a fun and creative outing. Families can pick up free coloring pages for kids and take advantage of a Buy 2, Get 1 Free sale on children’s and middle grade books.
This special offer is available Tuesdays from 11:00 AM–4:00 PM, making it a great chance to browse for new reads and enjoy a relaxed afternoon together.
You’ll find Bailey’s Book Nook in downtown Redding, located between Maxwell’s and Kobe’s.

Storytime At The Library (Red Bluff)
2026-04-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-29 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-06 10:30 - 11:30 | Red Bluff Library, 545 Diamond Ave, Red Bluff, CA, 96080, United States
Gather ’round for story time at the library! We’ll share delightful tales perfect for little listeners, with plenty of chances to laugh, learn, and enjoy the magic of reading together. Enjoy free play from 10-10:30am and then gather for stories, music and a craft from 10:30-11:30pm. It’s the perfect way to spend time with your child and connect with other families.

Toddler Storytime - Redding Library
2026-04-22 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-29 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-06 11:00 - 11:30 | Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave, Redding, CA, United States
Wednesdays at 10:30am, join us for stories, songs, and activities geared towards eighteen month old little ones to three year olds and the adults in their lives. (20-30 minute program.)

3rd Annual Snow Cone Social and Book Giveaway
2026-04-24 14:30 - 16:00 | Corning Chamber of Commerce, 1110 Solano St, Corning, 96021
On Friday, April 24 from 2:30 – 4PM, the Corning Chamber of Commerce is participating in Tehama County’s “Celebrating Children” with their “3rd Annual Snow Cone Social & Book Giveaway” at the Chamber office, 1110 Solano Street in downtown Corning.
This event is sponsored by the Tehama County Department of Education and Early Learning Programs & Services and the LPC – Local Child Care Planning Council.
Books will be available for children of all ages, also in Spanish and new this year, we will have a few in Braille.

Tour the Corning Museum and choose your book BEFORE you get your snow cone on your way out!
Also, earlier that same day, the City of Corning will be participating in Tehama County’s “Childrens’ Memorial Flag Raising” at 10AM at the City Hall Flagpole, at the corner of Solano & 3rd Streets, to commemorate a Day of Remembrance to recognize the tragedy of violence against children.
The flag-raising event is co-sponsored by the City of Corning, Tehama County Social Services and Tehama County 4 Kids.

Charlie Rabbit and Friends
2026-05-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Turtle Bay Garden Nursery, 1100 Arboretum Drive, Redding, CA, 96003, United States
Dr. Farnaz Chegini with Chegini Family Dentistry presents Charlie Rabbit & Friends

Get out your wiggles and have a ton of fun at Turtle Bay’s Gardens (or Nursery Building if it rains!) Charlie Rabbit features gardening and nature activities for young children, their siblings, parents and grandparents. Remember to wear your favorite gardening clothes!

Free for Members | Included with park or garden admission
Monthly on the First Saturday.
Meets in the classroom of the Turtle Bay Garden Nursery located at 1100 Arboretum Drive.

Bilingual Story Hour
2026-05-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Corning Library, 740 3rd Street, Corning, CA, 96021, United States
Join us for a welcoming and engaging Bilingual Story Hour for young children and their families. Together, we’ll explore lively stories in two languages that support early literacy and language development in a fun, interactive setting. After storytime, children will enjoy a craft and hands-on activities that spark creativity and reinforce the day’s learning. This program celebrates language, culture, and connection while creating a joyful experience for the whole family.
*No registration required. All Bilingual Story Hours are on the first Monday of each month.*
