3 upcoming · 1 local studio
Murray Hill's storytelling programs center on the NYPL Stavros Niarchos Foundation Branch, which hosts seven upcoming sessions ranging from English conversation hours to book clubs and author events. Most offerings are free and open to adults, though The Morgan Library & Museum also runs a dedicated story time for children ages three to seven. Browse the full schedule below to find sessions that fit your schedule.
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storytimeFREESat, Aug 29 · 10:30 AM
NYPL Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) · Murray Hill
A free NYPL storytime at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, pairing stories, songs, and rhymes for little ones. Ideal for toddlers and preschoolers, this drop-in session offers a gentle introduction to group reading.
storytimeFREEMon, Aug 31 · 10:30 AM
NYPL Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) · Murray Hill
A lapsit storytime for babies and their caregivers at NYPL Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. This free, indoor program pairs gentle songs and rhymes with age-appropriate board books to build early literacy skills. Designed for infants, it's a drop-in session in the library's children's space.
storytimeFREEMon, Aug 31 · 11:30 AM
NYPL Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) · Murray Hill
A drop-in storytime for babies and their caregivers at NYPL Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. This free session pairs short books with bounces and songs for infants.
Most storytime sessions in Murray Hill 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 Murray Hill 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.