11 upcoming · 2 local studios
Midtown East hosts 11 upcoming storytime sessions across two NYPL branches—53rd Street and 58th Street. Programs split between baby-oriented lapsits, toddler-focused sessions, and family-friendly reads, all free of charge. Registration is required for select sessions at the 58th Street Library. All upcoming storytimes are listed below; filter by age band to narrow down your options.
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storytimeFREEMon, Aug 31 · 10:00 AM
NYPL 58th Street Library · Midtown East
A registered storytime at NYPL 58th Street Library for babies, featuring books, songs, and rhymes. Free and indoor, it offers a structured early-literacy session for the youngest visitors.
storytimeFREEMon, Aug 31 · 11:30 AM
NYPL 53rd Street Library · Midtown East
A free storytime at NYPL 53rd Street Library for babies and their caregivers, featuring books, songs, and rhymes. Designed for the youngest listeners, this indoor session is a drop-in activity with no registration required.
storytimeFREETue, Sep 1 · 10:00 AM
NYPL 58th Street Library · Midtown East
A toddler storytime session at the NYPL 58th Street Library, featuring stories and early literacy activities for young children. This free program requires registration.
storytimeFREETue, Sep 1 · 3:30 PM
NYPL 53rd Street Library · Midtown East
A lapsit storytime for babies and their caregivers, featuring books, songs, and rhymes at the NYPL 53rd Street Library. This free program is designed for the youngest listeners, typically ages 0-18 months. It’s a drop-in session, so no registration is required, and it takes place indoors at the library.
storytimeFREEWed, Sep 2 · 11:30 AM
NYPL 53rd Street Library · Midtown East
A free storytime at NYPL 53rd Street Library, featuring books and rhymes for families with young children. This drop-in session is open to all ages and requires no registration.
storytimeFREEThu, Sep 3 · 11:30 AM
NYPL 53rd Street Library · Midtown East
A storytime program for toddlers at NYPL 53rd Street Library, blending movement with picture books and songs. This free, drop-in session is designed for young children and their caregivers.
storytimeFREETue, Sep 8 · 10:00 AM
NYPL 58th Street Library · Midtown East
A toddler storytime session at the NYPL 58th Street Library, featuring stories and early literacy activities for young children. This free program requires registration.
storytimeFREESat, Sep 12 · 10:00 AM
NYPL 58th Street Library · Midtown East
A free storytime at NYPL 58th Street Library, featuring books and rhymes for young children. The program is family-friendly and open to all ages, with no registration required.
storytimeFREEMon, Sep 14 · 10:00 AM
NYPL 58th Street Library · Midtown East
A storytime for babies at the NYPL 58th Street Library, featuring songs, rhymes, and board books. This free, registered program is designed for the youngest children and their caregivers.
storytimeFREEMon, Sep 14 · 4:00 PM
NYPL 58th Street Library · Midtown East
A free storytime at NYPL 58th Street Library, STEAM TIME: Woven Bookmarks pairs a read-aloud with a hands-on weaving craft for kids. This drop-in session is open to young attendees and their caregivers.
storytimeFREETue, Sep 15 · 10:00 AM
NYPL 58th Street Library · Midtown East
A toddler storytime session at the NYPL 58th Street Library, featuring stories and early literacy activities for young children. This free program requires registration.
Most storytime sessions in Midtown East 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 Midtown East 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.