Storytime Classes for Toddlers in Inwood, NYC

5 upcoming · 2 local studios

Inwood's storytime listings are anchored by the NYPL Inwood Library–Joseph and Sheila Rosenblatt Building, which accounts for five of the neighborhood's six upcoming sessions across two venues. Offerings there run the age range: lapsit programming for babies 0-24 months, family sessions for 0-60 months, and a comics-focused meetup for kids 72-144 months, all free and split between weekday and Saturday mornings. The remaining event, a public reading at SÆBØ Arts, has no listed age band. Filter by age group to see what fits.

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Family Story Time: Stories for a Saturday MorningstorytimeFREE

Family Story Time: Stories for a Saturday Morning

NYPL Inwood Library–Joseph and Sheila Rosenblatt Building · Inwood

Saturdays are usually filled with laundry, shopping and other chores. Take a break from your busy day and join us for an Inwood Library tradition: Stories for a Saturday Morning. Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes with your little ones while meeting your neighbors.

Up to age 5
Comics ConnectorsstorytimeFREE

Comics Connectors

NYPL Inwood Library–Joseph and Sheila Rosenblatt Building · Inwood

Calling all comic book fans! Connect with fellow graphic novel lovers, discover awesome new series, and try your hand at creating your own cartoon strips. Whether you love superheroes, funny stories, or epic adventures, there is a place for you in our panel! For ages 6–12. This program is open to children ages 6-12 and their grown ups.

Ages 6–12
Lapsit StorytimestorytimeFREE

Lapsit Storytime

NYPL Inwood Library–Joseph and Sheila Rosenblatt Building · Inwood

Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. For children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. Space is limited to 10 babies. Tickets will be available at the youth desk starting at 10 AM! Please arrive on time. The doors will close once the program begins.

Up to age 2
Little MoversstorytimeFREE

Little Movers

NYPL Inwood Library–Joseph and Sheila Rosenblatt Building · Inwood

This event will take place in person at the Inwood Library. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills! Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. **Please note that storytimes will be ticketed events on a first come first serve basis. Families will be able to attend one Wednesday storytime.**

Up to age 5
Pocket Universe: A Public Reading

Pocket Universe: A Public Reading

SÆBØ Arts · Inwood

Pocket Universe: A Public Reading is a storytime session at SÆBØ Arts. This drop-in event is part of the Pocket Universe series.

Drop-in

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Frequently asked

What ages are storytime sessions for in Inwood?

Most storytime sessions in Inwood 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 Inwood?

Prices in Inwood 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.

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