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Story Time with Barnaby D. Troll

in Partnership with Book Harvest!

3rd Tuesday of the Month 10:30-11:30 a.m.

April - October

Storytime just got better with friends!

Durham Central Park's free program for preschoolers and their families. Every 3rd Tuesday at , Book Harvest will read a favorite children's story, sing a song or two and re-create the story through play and craft making. After Story Time, you can continue to visit Barnaby, Mr. Pickles the Turtle, Rockin' Reuben the Cardinal, and Book Harvest will be giving away free books to enjoy for a lifetime.

• Best for ages: 2-5 years
• Parents/caregivers must stay with their child the entire hour and are ultimately responsible for their child's/children's behaviors.

Storytime is every 3rd Tuesday at 10:30 am behind the playground. Here are the 2026 Spring Dates: April 21 | May 19 | June 23

Bring the kids, settle in, and enjoy fun, engaging readings that inspire a lifelong love of books and learning.

About Book Harvest

Book Harvest is internationally recognized for its work to transform children's literacy. Since 2011, Book Harvest has provided over 2.7 million books to families in North Carolina, ensuring that parents have the tools and power to ignite and strengthen their children's literacy. With programs that are grounded in evidence, Book Harvest believes that literacy starts at birth, in the home, powered by parents, and nourished with books. Visit their Family Space at 2501 University Drive for free books, fun events for kids and play space or any of their 100 book boxes around Durham to grab free books to keep forever!