Storytime Classes for Kids in Bedford-Stuyvesant, NYC

14 upcoming · 3 local studios

Bedford-Stuyvesant's storytime listings run heavily toward free public library programming, with 39 upcoming sessions spread across four venues including Bedford Library, Macon Library, Marcy, and Saratoga. Every event is geared to ages 0 to 60 months and costs nothing, so the main distinction between them is format: recurring "Saturday Storytime" and "Macon Storytime" sessions versus the play-based "Story Play" meetups at Marcy, Bedford, and Saratoga. All upcoming sessions are listed below and can be filtered by age band or venue.

Looking wider? Free Story Times for Kids in Brooklyn · Free Story Times for Kids in NYC

Upcoming classes

Story PlayFREE

Story Play

Marcy, Meeting Room · Bedford

You're invited to weekly story time and play time! Join us at the Marcy Branch Library for our weekly Storyplay with Ms.Traci! It's a wonderful opportunity for your little ones to explore the magic of books and make new friends. Each session starts with a captivating story time designed for babies and toddlers, followed by a fun play time where they can socialize and play with others. Come join us every week for stories, songs, and fun! We can't wait to see you there.

Up to age 3Weekly
Macon StorytimestorytimeFREE

Macon Storytime

Macon Library · Stuyvesant Heights

Join us at Macon to enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for children birth to 5 years and participating caregivers. Online registration is required and will be open 24 hours before the event. Each registration is for one family group, babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. Late entry will not be permitted beyond a 10-minute grace period. *Space is limited, *There is no waitlist for the program.

Up to age 5
Story Play: HalloweenstorytimeFREE

Story Play: Halloween

Bedford Library, Auditorium · Bedford

At Bedford Library, enjoy stories & songs followed by free play for children ages birth to 3 and participating caregivers. Join us for a special Halloween storytime with slightly spooky books. Costumes encouraged but not required.

Up to age 5
Story PlayFREE

Story Play

Marcy, Meeting Room · Bedford

You're invited to weekly story time and play time! Join us at the Marcy Branch Library for our weekly Storyplay with Ms.Traci! It's a wonderful opportunity for your little ones to explore the magic of books and make new friends. Each session starts with a captivating story time designed for babies and toddlers, followed by a fun play time where they can socialize and play with others. Come join us every week for stories, songs, and fun! We can't wait to see you there.

Up to age 3Weekly
Macon StorytimestorytimeFREE

Macon Storytime

Macon Library · Stuyvesant Heights

Join us at Macon to enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for children birth to 5 years and participating caregivers. Online registration is required and will be open 24 hours before the event. Each registration is for one family group, babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. Late entry will not be permitted beyond a 10-minute grace period. *Space is limited, *There is no waitlist for the program.

Up to age 5
Brainy Babies @ Bedford LibraryFREE

Brainy Babies @ Bedford Library

Bedford Library, Auditorium · Bedford

At Bedford Library, families enjoy stories and activities designed to encourage brain development and early learning practices. Each week we will read books, sing songs, and do fun activities that promote language development, social-emotional skills, and more. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to learn about community resources and connect with peer support networks. Each week, we explore a different theme: READING, TALKING, SINGING, PLAYING, MOVEMENT, and EMOTIONS. For more information visit bklynlib.org/brainybabies

Up to age 5
Spooky Saturday StorytimeFREE

Spooky Saturday Storytime

Bedford Library · Bedford

Join us Saturdays to hear new stories and favorite tales read aloud. All ages welcome! Listen to some Halloween tales! Costumes encouraged but not required.

Up to age 5
Macon StorytimestorytimeFREE

Macon Storytime

Macon Library · Stuyvesant Heights

Join us at Macon to enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for children birth to 5 years and participating caregivers. Online registration is required and will be open 24 hours before the event. Each registration is for one family group, babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. Late entry will not be permitted beyond a 10-minute grace period. *Space is limited, *There is no waitlist for the program.

Up to age 5
Story PlayFREE

Story Play

Marcy, Meeting Room · Bedford

You're invited to weekly story time and play time! Join us at the Marcy Branch Library for our weekly Storyplay with Ms.Traci! It's a wonderful opportunity for your little ones to explore the magic of books and make new friends. Each session starts with a captivating story time designed for babies and toddlers, followed by a fun play time where they can socialize and play with others. Come join us every week for stories, songs, and fun! We can't wait to see you there.

Up to age 3Weekly
Story PlayFREE

Story Play

Marcy, Meeting Room · Bedford

You're invited to weekly story time and play time! Join us at the Marcy Branch Library for our weekly Storyplay with Ms.Traci! It's a wonderful opportunity for your little ones to explore the magic of books and make new friends. Each session starts with a captivating story time designed for babies and toddlers, followed by a fun play time where they can socialize and play with others. Come join us every week for stories, songs, and fun! We can't wait to see you there.

Up to age 3Weekly
Macon StorytimestorytimeFREE

Macon Storytime

Macon Library · Stuyvesant Heights

Join us at Macon to enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for children birth to 5 years and participating caregivers. Online registration is required and will be open 24 hours before the event. Each registration is for one family group, babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. Late entry will not be permitted beyond a 10-minute grace period. *Space is limited, *There is no waitlist for the program.

Up to age 5
Brainy Babies @ Bedford LibraryFREE

Brainy Babies @ Bedford Library

Bedford Library, Auditorium · Bedford

At Bedford Library, families enjoy stories and activities designed to encourage brain development and early learning practices. Each week we will read books, sing songs, and do fun activities that promote language development, social-emotional skills, and more. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to learn about community resources and connect with peer support networks. Each week, we explore a different theme: READING, TALKING, SINGING, PLAYING, MOVEMENT, and EMOTIONS. For more information visit bklynlib.org/brainybabies

Up to age 5
Brainy Babies @ Bedford LibraryFREE

Brainy Babies @ Bedford Library

Bedford Library, Auditorium · Bedford

At Bedford Library, families enjoy stories and activities designed to encourage brain development and early learning practices. Each week we will read books, sing songs, and do fun activities that promote language development, social-emotional skills, and more. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to learn about community resources and connect with peer support networks. Each week, we explore a different theme: READING, TALKING, SINGING, PLAYING, MOVEMENT, and EMOTIONS. For more information visit bklynlib.org/brainybabies

Up to age 5

Local studios

Brooklyn Public Library – Marcy
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Brooklyn Public Library – Macon
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Brooklyn Public Library – Bedford
Bedford-Stuyvesant

Frequently asked

What ages are storytime sessions for in Bedford-Stuyvesant?

Most storytime sessions in Bedford-Stuyvesant run for ages infants through 5 years (most sessions are split by age band). Specific age bands are listed on each class page so you can filter by what fits your child.

How much do storytime sessions cost in Bedford-Stuyvesant?

Prices in Bedford-Stuyvesant range from almost always free — most sessions are run by NYC public libraries. Free events and drop-in pricing are flagged on each class card.

Do I need to register in advance for storytime sessions?

Most studio-run storytime sessions require advance registration through the studio's booking page. Library and city-park storytime programs are typically drop-in, though some popular sessions release a limited number of tickets in advance.

Nearby neighborhoods

Prospect Park (25)Bushwick (11)Flatlands (18)Park Slope (28)Greenpoint (18)Brooklyn Heights (9)Dumbo (16)Williamsburg (5)Crown Heights (10)Bath Beach (9)East New York (10)East Flatbush (16)