Story Time, a cherished reading program that promotes literacy in our community’s youth. Story Time is free to attend and is held on the grounds of Rye Patch, located at 100 Berrie Rd. This season our stories will highlight the importance of making new friends, being kind, using your imagination, bravery and much more.

Parents are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket; snacks and drinks are welcome. Families will receive a free book at every reading session to build their home library. This program occurs every Tuesday afternoon in March – May (excluding April 5). Families are encouraged to bring used books from home to help stock the Little Free Library in Hopelands Gardens. The Little Free Library, installed in April 2017, is a free book exchange that further encourages the mission of Story Time.

In the event of inclement weather, Story Time will be held inside Rye Patch Reception Center. For updates, please call the City of Aiken Rain Out Hotline at 803-643-4661. You can also check the City Channel 4 on Atlantic Broadband, the City of Aiken website, City of Aiken PRT social media accounts, or download the City of Aiken Explorer app for instant notification of any changes. You will need to sign up and enable notifications.