FREESaturday Storytime
Sat, Aug 29 · 10:30 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
9 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.
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Upcoming classes
FREE
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
FREEMusical Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 2 · 10:30 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 0–5Weekly
FREEStorytime
Fri, Sep 4 · 10:30 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
FREESaturday Storytime
Sat, Sep 5 · 10:30 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
FREEMusical Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 9 · 10:30 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 0–5Weekly
FREEStorytime
Fri, Sep 11 · 10:30 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
FREESaturday Storytime
Sat, Sep 12 · 10:30 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
FREEMusical Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 16 · 10:30 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
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.