text:  Storytime is not just for your baby or toddler's bedtime routine. I'm Tammy Silverman, president and CEO of Indiana Youth Institute. Research shows that sharing stories with young ones can kickstart a lifelong love of reading. Taking your top to the local library for storytime can boost their early reading skills, including recognition of spoken words, sounds, and syllables. Many library storytimes go beyond reading and incorporate fun activities to get children on their feet and engaged with play and sounds.