8 upcoming · 2 local studios
The Upper East Side has five upcoming storytime sessions split between two venues, with most programs at E 66th St Temple Emanu-el Streicker Center featuring Ramblin' Dan's Freewheelin' Band across multiple age bands from newborn through 36 months—sessions for the youngest infants are free, while older babies pay $44. The NYPL Yorkville Branch also offers Little Movers Storytime at no cost. All upcoming sessions are listed below, organized by age group and date.
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storytimeFREESat, Aug 29 · 11:00 AM
NYPL Yorkville Library · Upper East Side
A Saturday Family Storytime at NYPL Yorkville Library focuses on the “Back to School” theme. This free program is a storytime for families with children, offered indoors at the Yorkville branch.
storytimeFREEMon, Aug 31 · 12:30 PM
NYPL Yorkville Library · Upper East Side
A baby lapsit storytime program at NYPL Yorkville Library for infants and caregivers. This free session includes songs, rhymes, and board books in an indoor library setting.
storytimeFREETue, Sep 1 · 11:30 AM
NYPL Yorkville Library · Upper East Side
An interactive storytime for young children at NYPL Yorkville Library, featuring movement and songs alongside picture books. This free program is open to kids and their caregivers, offering a lively way to build early literacy skills through active participation.
storytimeFREEThu, Sep 3 · 3:30 PM
NYPL Yorkville Library · Upper East Side
A free school-age book discussion at NYPL Yorkville Library, where kids engage in open conversation about their reading and craft a bookmark to take home. The program is open to young readers, with no registration fee required.
storytimeFREEWed, Sep 9 · 11:15 AM
NYPL Webster Library · Upper East Side
Little Movers Storytime at NYPL Webster Library pairs movement with stories for young children. This free storytime is held indoors at the library, offering a registered activity for kids to engage with books and motion.
storytimeFREEThu, Sep 10 · 4:00 PM
NYPL Webster Library · Upper East Side
A storytime session at NYPL Webster Library, combining stories with hands-on craft activities. Free for families, held at the library's indoor space, suitable for young children.
storytimeFREEFri, Sep 11 · 2:30 PM
NYPL Yorkville Library · Upper East Side
This event will take place at the Yorkville library. Join us every Friday afternoon from 2:30pm-4pm for our Kids Coloring Time. Kids will be able to use an assortment of coloring pages, crayons, and coloring pencils. Supplies are provided by the library, or bring your favorite coloring book and your CREATIVITY! Ages: 3+
storytimeFREETue, Sep 15 · 11:15 AM
NYPL Webster Library · Upper East Side
A free storytime at NYPL Webster Library for young children, featuring songs, rhymes, and movement. Designed as a lapsit program, it offers a registered, indoor session for early literacy bonding.
Most storytime sessions in Upper East Side 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 Upper East Side 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.