Cool NYC Story Times Worth Bookmarking

Librarians from the Brooklyn Public Library Adams Street location lead an exciting and engaging storytime session, along with singing and rhymes. They select a book to pair with the Education Center’s monthly nature theme each month. Stick around after to check out all the animals and activities in the room during Open Hours! Storytime is typically about a half-hour long.

Look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture-book readings connected to objects in The Met collection.

Book Culture is an academic and independent bookstore. They offer storytime at some of their locations.

Featured authors and illustrators visit Greenlight Bookstore to present their newly published picture books with readings and art, along with special activities or crafts.

The professional Hans Christian Andersen Storytellers perform at Central Park during the summer months at the Hans Christian Andersen statue The Ugly Duckling. The storytellers recount fairy tales and folk tales from around the world, often incorporating music.

Authors and illustrators often stop by Books of Wonder to share their new books during story time events.

Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling knows the power of a good book, and invites talented readers with local ties to the community to lead Story Hours each week. Kids are engaged in an interactive reading that might include song, dance, instruments, and play.

Wear your coziest clothes and snuggle up for a family-friendly evening filled with animal encounters, craft-making and engaging stories. This event includes bilingual aspects in English and Spanish.

Powerhouse@IC is a bookstore, reading club, mini-gallery, and community space. For upcoming kids events, check out the website for Powerhouse@IC.

An independent bookstore since 2007 with locations in Greenpoint, Brooklyn and Jersey City, New Jersey. Check their events page for occasional author-led story times for children.

Barnes & Noble can provide a great escape with their story time sessions. Kids can also hang out in the store's play space while caregivers can enjoy the Starbucks cafe, which is inside each location. Find a location near you or change your routine and venture to a different neighborhood.

Books Are Magic is a family-owned independent bookstore with locations in Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens and Brooklyn Heights in Brooklyn, committed to being a welcoming, friendly, and inclusive space for all people. Check their events page for upcoming storytimes for kids.

The DiMenna Children’s History Museum invites families to connect with our country's past, present, and future through interactive displays, the Barbara K. Lipman Children's History Library, and fun programs for all ages. Join them every Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday at the Museum for story time and crafts.

Join Karma Kids with your toddler for yoga featuring animated poses incorporating storytelling, puppets and songs.