Library & Community Programs with Uncle TL

For libraries & community organizations

Make your next family gathering a story worth sharing.

Bring Uncle TL’s stories, music, and imagination into your library or community space. Let’s shape a welcoming program around your families, your setting, and your event goals.

Uncle TL, children’s author and creator of Uncle TL’s Playground

Stories beyond the screen

See Uncle TL with young readers.

A book in hand. Questions from the crowd. Characters children can meet. Take a look at past school visits with T.L. Johnson and the Mini Monarchs.

Schoolhouse Rock visit highlights · 2 minutes, 24 seconds. Press Play to watch. Past-event footage; each visit is planned around your group.

T.L. Johnson holding a children’s book while young readers raise their hands during storytime
Young readers joining the conversation during a Mini Monarchs reading.
T.L. Johnson leading a reading in a library beside Mini Monarchs character standees and books
Storytime among the books, with Mini Monarchs characters alongside Uncle TL.

Bring families together

Start with the experience you want to create.

Library storytime

Discuss an author reading and conversation that invites young readers and their grown-ups into the story.

Family celebrations

Explore storytelling and music for a literacy event, family gathering, or community celebration.

Creative discovery

Ask about imaginative activities and book options that give families something to explore together.

Program elements, timing, materials, and pricing are agreed during planning.

Meet the storyteller

Books, music, and room to dream big.

T.L. Johnson—Uncle TL—creates children’s stories, songs, and imaginative adventures. From the Mini Monarchs to Tee Jay and Boney, his worlds invite children to explore courage, kindness, responsibility, and their own possibilities.

Meet Uncle TL · Explore the books · Listen to the music

A taste of the Playground

Explore the show, too.

Preview the songs and storytelling style with Episode 1 of Learn & Grow with Uncle TL. This is a show preview; your event can be planned around your group.

Watch the ABC Rap & Storytime episode

Watch Episode 1 on YouTube

Let’s build your program

Tell us about your community.

Use the contact form and begin your message with “Library/community program.” Please include:

  • Organization name, event location, and your contact information.
  • Event type, children’s ages, and estimated attendance.
  • Preferred dates, program length, and in-person or virtual format.
  • Your goals, budget range, venue setup, and interest in books or activities.
Request a family program

We’ll discuss fit and availability before confirming your program.

Planning questions

Can the program fit our event theme?

Share the theme and your goals in your inquiry so we can discuss a suitable story and program approach.

Can families explore the Playground afterward?

Yes. The Playground brings together stories, music, games, and free activities. Families can also use the installation guide to save it to their phones.

Can we discuss books for our event?

Include your interest and estimated quantity in your message. Availability, pricing, and any event arrangements will be confirmed during planning.

A next chapter for every family.