5 upcoming · 3 local studios
Morningside Heights has five upcoming storytime and literacy programs, all hosted at NYPL branches and offered free. The NYPL George Bruce Branch and NYPL Morningside Heights Branch each run regular sessions, from classic family storytime to themed celebrations and movement-based programs for younger listeners. Browse the full schedule below to find times that work for your family.
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storytimeFREEThu, Sep 3 · 11:15 AM
NYPL Morningside Heights Library · Morningside Heights
A free storytime for babies at NYPL Morningside Heights Library, featuring songs and board books for the youngest listeners. The drop-in session is designed for infants and their caregivers.
storytimeFREEThu, Sep 3 · 12:15 PM
NYPL George Bruce Library · Morningside Heights
A free storytime for families at the NYPL George Bruce Library, featuring books and rhymes for young children. This drop-in program is open to all ages, with no registration required.
storytimeFREEWed, Sep 9 · 10:15 AM
NYPL Morningside Heights Library · Morningside Heights
A free storytime for children at NYPL Morningside Heights Library. This indoor, drop-in session pairs stories with movement for early learners. No registration is required.
storytimeFREEWed, Sep 9 · 11:15 AM
NYPL Morningside Heights Library · Morningside Heights
A family storytime at the NYPL Morningside Heights Library, featuring picture books, songs, and rhymes for young children and their caregivers. This free program is open to all ages and does not require registration.
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FREESat, Sep 12 · 3:00 PM
Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art (Building C) · Morningside Heights
Jackie O and John Perreault at Snug Harbor: A Literary Portrait celebrates the 50th anniversary of Snug Harbor’s opening as a cultural center with an intimate reading exploring the legacies of two influential figures in its history. Featuring guest speakers Wayne Koestenbaum and artist Daniel Rothbart.
Most storytime sessions in Morningside Heights 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 Morningside Heights 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.