storytimeFREESaturday Storytime at Macon Library
Sat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM
Macon, The Fireplace · Bedford-Stuyvesant
Join us Saturday to hear new stories and favorite tales read aloud. All ages welcome!
Up to age 5
Storytime Classes for Toddlers in Bedford-Stuyvesant, NYC
30 upcoming · 4 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.
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Upcoming classes
storytimeFREE
FREESaturday Storytime
Sat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM
Bedford Library · Bedford-Stuyvesant
Join us Saturdays to hear new stories and favorite tales read aloud. All ages welcome!
Up to age 5
storytimeFREEMacon Storytime
Wed, Sep 16 · 10:15 AM
Macon Library · Bedford-Stuyvesant
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
FREEStory Play
Wed, Sep 16 · 10:15 AM
Marcy, Meeting Room · Bedford-Stuyvesant
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 5Weekly
storytimeFREEStory Play
Wed, Sep 16 · 10:30 AM
Bedford Library, Auditorium · Bedford-Stuyvesant
At Bedford Library, enjoy stories & songs followed by free play for children ages birth to 3 and participating caregivers.
Up to age 5
storytimeFREEStory Play
Wed, Sep 16 · 10:30 AM
Saratoga, Meeting Room · Bedford-Stuyvesant
At Saratoga Library, enjoy stories & songs followed by free play for children ages birth to 5 and participating caregivers. *Online registration is required to participate in this program. Registration opens up exactly 24 hours in advance of the program start time.
Up to age 5
FREEStory Play
Wed, Sep 16 · 11:00 AM
Marcy, Meeting Room · Bedford-Stuyvesant
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 5Weekly
storytimeFREEMacon Storytime
Wed, Sep 16 · 11:15 AM
Macon Library · Bedford-Stuyvesant
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
FREERead and Play
Thu, Sep 17 · 1:00 PM
Saratoga, Meeting Room · Bedford-Stuyvesant
Hear stories, make friends and play at our inclusive story time. For children birth to age 5 with and without disabilities. Group size limited to 12. Bilingual in English/Polish. ASL Interpretation available upon advanced request.
Up to age 5
FREEStorytime in Raymond Bush Playground!
Thu, Sep 17 · 3:00 PM
Macon Library · Stuyvesant Heights
Join our children's librarian for storytime in the park! We will be at Raymond Bush Playground (308 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11221). Suggested for first five years, but all ages are welcome! Registration suggested for communication about weather cancellations. This event is weather dependent.
Up to age 5
FREEPolish Bilingual Storytime
Fri, Sep 18 · 3:30 PM
Saratoga, Meeting Room · Bedford-Stuyvesant
Welcome to a storytime in your language! Polish-Vietnamese teaching artist Minh is excited to share his second language with early learners and their families. Storytime will consist of songs, stories, rhymes, and movement, intended for bilingual families and curious learners. Ages 0-4
Up to age 5
FREESaturday Storytime
Sat, Sep 19 · 11:00 AM
Bedford Library · Bedford-Stuyvesant
Join us Saturdays to hear new stories and favorite tales read aloud. All ages welcome!
Up to age 5
FREESaturday Storytime
Sat, Sep 19 · 11:00 AM
Marcy Library · Bedford-Stuyvesant
📚 Adventure Awaits at Family Storytime! Is your living room starting to feel a little too small for your toddler’s big imagination? Trade the toy pile for the library aisles! Join us for a morning of magic, movement, and a tiny bit of mayhem. Why You’ll Love It: Early Literacy: Build the building blocks of reading through rhythm and rhyme. Social Connection: A great way for kids to make "library buddies" and for grown-ups to meet other parents in the community. The Best Price Ever: It’s 100% free
Up to age 5
FREEStory Play
Wed, Sep 23 · 10:15 AM
Marcy, Meeting Room · Bedford-Stuyvesant
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 5Weekly
storytimeFREEMacon Storytime
Wed, Sep 23 · 10:15 AM
Macon Library · Bedford-Stuyvesant
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
storytimeFREEStory Play
Wed, Sep 23 · 10:30 AM
Saratoga, Meeting Room · Bedford-Stuyvesant
At Saratoga Library, enjoy stories & songs followed by free play for children ages birth to 5 and participating caregivers. *Online registration is required to participate in this program. Registration opens up exactly 24 hours in advance of the program start time.
Up to age 5
storytimeFREEStory Play
Wed, Sep 23 · 10:30 AM
Bedford Library, Auditorium · Bedford-Stuyvesant
At Bedford Library, enjoy stories & songs followed by free play for children ages birth to 3 and participating caregivers.
Up to age 5
FREEStory Play
Wed, Sep 23 · 11:00 AM
Marcy, Meeting Room · Bedford-Stuyvesant
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 5Weekly
storytimeFREEMacon Storytime
Wed, Sep 23 · 11:15 AM
Macon Library · Bedford-Stuyvesant
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
FREERead and Play
Thu, Sep 24 · 1:00 PM
Saratoga, Meeting Room · Bedford-Stuyvesant
Hear stories, make friends and play at our inclusive story time. For children birth to age 5 with and without disabilities. Group size limited to 12. Bilingual in English/Polish. ASL Interpretation available upon advanced request.
Up to age 5
FREESaturday Storytime
Sat, Sep 26 · 11:00 AM
Bedford Library · Bedford-Stuyvesant
Join us Saturdays to hear new stories and favorite tales read aloud. All ages welcome!
Up to age 5
storytimeFREESaturday Storytime at Macon Library
Sat, Sep 26 · 11:00 AM
Macon, The Fireplace · Bedford-Stuyvesant
Join us Saturday to hear new stories and favorite tales read aloud. All ages welcome!
Up to age 5
FREEStory Play
Wed, Sep 30 · 10:15 AM
Marcy, Meeting Room · Bedford-Stuyvesant
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 5Weekly
storytimeFREEMacon Storytime
Wed, Sep 30 · 10:15 AM
Macon Library · Bedford-Stuyvesant
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
storytimeFREEStory Play
Wed, Sep 30 · 10:30 AM
Saratoga, Meeting Room · Bedford-Stuyvesant
At Saratoga Library, enjoy stories & songs followed by free play for children ages birth to 5 and participating caregivers. *Online registration is required to participate in this program. Registration opens up exactly 24 hours in advance of the program start time.
Up to age 5
storytimeFREEStory Play
Wed, Sep 30 · 10:30 AM
Bedford Library, Auditorium · Bedford-Stuyvesant
At Bedford Library, enjoy stories & songs followed by free play for children ages birth to 3 and participating caregivers.
Up to age 5
FREEStory Play
Wed, Sep 30 · 11:00 AM
Marcy, Meeting Room · Bedford-Stuyvesant
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 5Weekly
storytimeFREEMacon Storytime
Wed, Sep 30 · 11:15 AM
Macon Library · Bedford-Stuyvesant
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
FREERead and Play
Thu, Oct 1 · 1:00 PM
Saratoga, Meeting Room · Bedford-Stuyvesant
Hear stories, make friends and play at our inclusive story time. For children birth to age 5 with and without disabilities. Group size limited to 12. Bilingual in English/Polish. ASL Interpretation available upon advanced request.
Up to age 5
FREESaturday Storytime
Sat, Oct 3 · 11:00 AM
Bedford Library · Bedford-Stuyvesant
Join us Saturdays to hear new stories and favorite tales read aloud. All ages welcome!
Up to age 5
Local studios
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.