7 upcoming · 1 local studio
Ditmas Park hosts seven upcoming storytime sessions across two venues, with the Cortelyou Library offering multiple “Story Play” and “Saturday Storytime” slots for ages 0–60 months, all free. ¡Viva Art Studio! contributes free “Brooklyn Baby Bops” trials tailored to 48-month-olds. Weekday library sessions alternate with the Saturday slot, and every event carries no cost. All upcoming sessions are listed below.
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FREESat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM
Cortelyou Library · Ditmas Park
At Cortelyou Library, enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for children birth to 5 years and participating caregivers. We will have play time with toys after the storytime.
storytimeFREEFri, Sep 18 · 11:00 AM
Cortelyou Library · Ditmas Park
Enjoy songs, rhymes and read alouds followed by free play in the children's area of Cortelyou Library.
storytimeFREEFri, Sep 25 · 11:00 AM
Cortelyou Library · Ditmas Park
Enjoy songs, rhymes and read alouds followed by free play in the children's area of Cortelyou Library.
storytimeFREEFri, Oct 2 · 11:00 AM
Cortelyou Library · Ditmas Park
Enjoy songs, rhymes and read alouds followed by free play in the children's area of Cortelyou Library.
FREESat, Oct 3 · 11:00 AM
Cortelyou, Meeting Room · Ditmas Park
In this special seven session series, families enjoy stories & activities designed to encourage the development of early learning practices. Exploring literacy, science & math through music, stories, art & play will help you and your child get ready for school! Families will receive free materials to continue the learning and fun at home. For children 3-5 and their caregivers. This program runs for seven consecutive weeks on the following Saturdays: October 3, 10, 17, 24; November 7, 14, and 21.
storytimeFREEFri, Oct 9 · 11:00 AM
Cortelyou Library · Ditmas Park
Enjoy songs, rhymes and read alouds followed by free play in the children's area of Cortelyou Library.
FREESat, Oct 10 · 11:00 AM
Cortelyou, Meeting Room · Ditmas Park
In this special seven session series, families enjoy stories & activities designed to encourage the development of early learning practices. Exploring literacy, science & math through music, stories, art & play will help you and your child get ready for school! Families will receive free materials to continue the learning and fun at home. For children 3-5 and their caregivers. This program runs for seven consecutive weeks on the following Saturdays: October 3, 10, 17, 24; November 7, 14, and 21.
Most storytime sessions in Ditmas Park 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.
Prices in Ditmas Park 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.
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.