FREESaturday Storytime
Sat, May 16 · 6:30 AM
Cypress Hills, Program Room · City Line
Join us Saturday to hear new stories and favorite tales read aloud. All ages welcome!
Ages 0–5
Storytime Classes for Toddlers in City Line, NYC
7 upcoming · 2 local studios
City Line offers nine storytime sessions, nearly all centered at Cypress Hills' Program Room and geared toward children under five. Programs range from classic storytime and musical preschool sessions to multilingual offerings like Bengali Storytime, and everything is free. Browse the full schedule below and filter by day of the week to find sessions that fit your routine.
Upcoming classes
FREE
FREEBengali Storytime
Mon, May 18 · 6:30 AM
Cypress Hills, Program Room · City Line
শিশুদের এবং তাদের অভিভাবকদের জন্য বাংলা গল্প ও গানের জন্য আমাদের সাথে যোগ দিন. Join us for stories and songs in Bengali for children and their parents or caregivers.
Ages 0–5
FREEMusical Preschool Storytime
Wed, May 20 · 6:30 AM
Cypress Hills, Program Room · City Line
Stories and songs and puppets and fun! Join us for storytime every Wednesday morning, presented by Isaac Gillespie of Urban Stages.
Ages 0–5
FREEBrainy Babies Cypress Hills
Thu, May 21 · 6:30 AM
Cypress Hills, Program Room · City Line
At Cypress Hills 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. Families will also receive FREE materials to continue the learning and fun at home.
Ages 0–5
FREEStorytime
Fri, May 22 · 6:30 AM
Cypress Hills, Program Room · City Line
Come and join us for songs, fingerplays, stories, and more while meeting other babies and caregivers in the neighborhood! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children during this program. All ages welcome!
Ages 0–5
FREEMusical Preschool Storytime
Wed, May 27 · 6:30 AM
Cypress Hills, Program Room · City Line
Stories and songs and puppets and fun! Join us for storytime every Wednesday morning, presented by Isaac Gillespie of Urban Stages.
Ages 0–5
Pre-K Prep Preschool Program (2026–27)
Tue, Sep 1 · 8:00 AM
Urban JunGGle Play · City Line
Pre-K Prep program for 2s & 3s with classroom readiness skills and STEAM-based activities. Follows Montessori-style teaching. Licensed by NJ Dept. of Children and Families. Tuition eligible for tax deduction.
Ages 2–4
Local studios
Frequently asked
What ages are storytime sessions for in City Line?
Most storytime sessions in City Line 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 City Line?
Prices in City Line 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.