Storytime Classes for Toddlers in Riverdale, NYC

5 upcoming · 2 local studios

Riverdale's storytime calendar runs on five free sessions split between two NYPL branches, with four of the five at Spuyten Duyvil Library. Offerings span babies through tweens: a lapsit for ages 0–24 months, a Cozy Reading Club for ages 7–12, and all-ages family sessions, including a Saturday slot at Riverdale Library. Filter by age band below to find the right fit.

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Upcoming classes

Winnie the Pooh turns 100! Family StorytimestorytimeFREE

Winnie the Pooh turns 100! Family Storytime

NYPL Spuyten Duyvil Library · Riverdale

Celebrate 100 years of Winnie the Pooh at a family storytime hosted by the NYPL Spuyten Duyvil Library. This free event is part of the New York Public Library's storytime programming.

Winnie-the-Pooh! Baby Lapsit StorytimestorytimeFREE

Winnie-the-Pooh! Baby Lapsit Storytime

NYPL Spuyten Duyvil Library · Riverdale

Winnie-the-Pooh! Baby Lapsit Storytime is a storytime session at the NYPL Spuyten Duyvil Library. It is designed for ages 0mo-2y and is free to attend.

Up to age 2
Cozy Reading ClubFREE

Cozy Reading Club

NYPL Spuyten Duyvil Library · Riverdale

Calling all bookworms! If you want a tranquil space to read and explore the different worlds that books have to offer, look no further than our Cozy Reading Club. Every week, you can come silently read your book for the first half hour. We will have the opportunity to talk about what we're reading in the second half. Please note that this is a program for independent readers. Recommended for ages 7-12

Ages 7–12
Winnie-the-Pooh! Stories & StretchesstorytimeFREE

Winnie-the-Pooh! Stories & Stretches

NYPL Spuyten Duyvil Library · Riverdale

Winnie-the-Pooh! Stories & Stretches combines read-aloud tales with movement at NYPL Spuyten Duyvil Library. This free session is presented by the New York Public Library – Spuyten Duyvil.

Saturday Family StorytimestorytimeFREE

Saturday Family Storytime

NYPL Riverdale Library · Riverdale

Saturday Family Storytime is a storytime session at NYPL Riverdale Library, presented by the New York Public Library – Riverdale. The event is free to attend.

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Frequently asked

What ages are storytime sessions for in Riverdale?

Most storytime sessions in Riverdale 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 Riverdale?

Prices in Riverdale 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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