Plan less. Play more. 

 Rock storytime.  

Storytime Central is an all-in-one hub that gives storytime professionals the tools, training, and support they need to lead joyful, literacy-rich programs with confidence and ease.

 

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The reviews are in. It rocks.

Savannah

Children's Library Specialist

"I love Storytime Central! It has saved me so much planning time every resource is top-notch. As a new storyteller I'm so thankful this exists."

 Grace

Children's Librarian

"Finally a resource hub BY children's librarians who get it! I love having access to all of the tools and being able to share my ideas too." 

Katie Jane

Children's Librarian

"I've been doing this for over 25 years and I wish I'd had Storytime Central when I first started. The value provided by the databases alone are worth the price. "

Christine

School Librarian

"The Storytime Central team really knocked it out of the park — it’s thoughtful, practical, and clearly built by people with real-world experience.”

Built for storytime pros by storytime pros.

Our team has led over 20,000 storytimes across 100+ years of combined experience. We understand the real challenges of planning and leading storytime, which is why Storytime Central is filled with practical, trusted tools and support you can rely on.

What's Inside

An ever-growing resource hub curated by experts in the field.

Song and Book Database

Search a curated collection of 1,200+ books, 600+ songs — always growing. Filter by theme, age group, presentation style, and more to find the perfect picks fast.

Training Guide

My proven framework for planning and implementing play-based storytimes in one easy-to-use guide. Practical and comprehensive so everyone's on the same page.

Resource Library

Tried-and-true storytime plans, hand-illustrated felt board kits, and educator-approved extension activities — everything you need to print and go. 

Professional Support

15 pre-approved professional development credits included. Professional discussion forums, guided planning sessions, and guest experts.

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Join me for a quick virtual tour of Storytime Central and explore everything waiting for you inside.

Pricing

Storytime Central is currently in its beta-test phase until January 2026.

Join the waitlist to be the first to know when doors open — or join as a founding member to get early access and exclusive discounts. 

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Individual Plan

For solo pros or libraries with one storytimer.

$119

($9.99 / month)

Founding member rate: $96

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Small Group Plan

For libraries or schools with small teams up to 5.

$319

($26.50 / month)

Founding member rate: $299

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Large Group Plan

For large libraries, cooperatives, and schools.

 

 

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Scholarships

Our team is made up of working librarians, and we know no one chooses this field to get rich. We also understand the reality of shrinking budgets. If your library or school isn’t able to cover the cost, ask us about scholarship options — we want Storytime Central to be accessible to everyone who needs it.

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