Storytime with Dad is a great way to spend part of Father’s Day! Listen together to Hair Love, a story about a daddy daughter duo who work together to come up with the perfect hair style for a special day. They don’t know at first exactly which hair style will work, but as they try each one, they know which ones won’t! Follow along as they keep their cool and don’t get discouraged as they try and try again. You will also find below more free online read alouds, e-books, and online activities. It’s Father’s Day Storytime Online! Don’t miss our list of favorite books to check out for Father’s Day!
Talk!
After listening to the story, talk about some of the things that happened in it.
- Why was Zuri so excited about her day? Why was it important to her to have her hair done?
- How would you have felt if you couldn’t get your hair ready for a special event?
- Have you ever had a hard time combing your hair? How did you feel when you were struggling with it? Did you ask for help?
- Why does Zuri look at her ipad?
- What ae some of the things that Zuri and her dad did do to figure out how to style her hair?
- How did Zuri feel when her mother saw what they had done.
Read!
Use your indyPL Library Card to check out books about Father’s Day at any of our locations, or check out Father’s Day e-books and audiobooks from OverDrive Kids right to your device. If you have never used OverDrive before, you can learn how to use it for both e-books and audiobooks.
Click on the book covers below to listen to more Father’s Day video read aloud stories right now! It’s Father’s Day storytime online! Did you like these? You can find more stories at Free Video Read Alouds and enjoy even more themed reading and activity fun at IndyPL’s DIY Online Storytimes at Home.
The Best Dads in Picture Books to Check Out with your IndyPL Library Card
They teach, play, protect, tease, feed, and adventure from dawn to dark. These picture book dads show how it’s done from sweet to ornery to laugh out loud! They are great fun for Father’s Day and every day!
Sing!
Enjoy this sing along from Miss Linky. “Dads are special and they deserve some love on Father’s Day. Sing this song for your daddy and practice the moves to let your him know that he means the world to you!”
Write!
Find some crayons or makers to color a picture, practice writing the letters, or see if you can follow your way through a maze without getting stuck.
Play!
Take a walk with your dad and read a story as you go! We invite you to visit StoryWalk® in Ruckle Street Park at 3025 Ruckle Street. Stroll through the park and read a book displayed in mounted frames.
Find Ways to Play with Dad! searchable activities database from PBS Kids Results include printable activities, crafts made with things found around the house, online games, recipes, experiments, and more. You can search by age, favorite PBS kids show character, or by keyword.
Join Us for In-Person Storytime
- Event: Storytime at West Perry – Babies and Toddlers
- Date & Time: Thursday, April 18, 10:15am
- Location: West Perry Branch
- Description: Children ages 0-2 and a caregiver are invited for a story, songs, rhymes, and activities designed with our littlest patrons in mind!
- No Registration Required.
- Event: Storytime at Lawrence – Babies & Toddlers
- Date & Time: Thursday, April 18, 10:30am
- Location: Lawrence Branch
- Description: Babies and Toddlers from birth to age two and an adult are invited for stories, songs, and other early literacy activities.
- No Registration Required.
- Event: Storytime at Spades Park
- Date & Time: Thursday, April 18, 10:30am
- Location: Spades Park Branch
- Description: Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and an adult are invited to join us for stories and more every Thursday in the Community Room followed by socialization time for children and caregivers.
- No Registration Required.
Need Help?
Ask a Library staff member at any of our locations or call, text, or email Ask-a-Librarian. The Tinker Station helpline at (317) 275-4500 is also available. It is staffed by device experts who can answer questions about how to read, watch and listen on a PC, tablet or phone.
