storytimeFREEFree Kids Events in Brooklyn This Weekend
October 24–25, 2026 · 82 free events
All 20 events on this list are free Brooklyn Public Library programs, so the real choices come down to neighborhood, age range, and format. These 10 picks spread across Prospect Park, East Williamsburg, East Flatbush, Bedford, Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach, Bushwick, and Coney Island. The mix includes language-specific storytimes, ASL-led sessions, open story-and-play hours, and multi-session kindergarten readiness series for ages 2–5.
Top Picks
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storytimeFREEA Japanese-language storytime at the Central Library's Youth Wing in Prospect Park, with stories, songs, and kamishibai for ages 0–5. A practical pick for families seeking a non-English early literacy session.
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FREEDeaf performer Erin leads an interactive American Sign Language family storytime with stories, movement, and rhymes at the Leonard branch in East Williamsburg. Designed for toddlers ages 18 months to 7 years.
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FREEStory and play time at the East Flatbush branch combines favorite tales and songs for ages 0–5. The large conference room setting gives kids room to move during the play portion.
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FREEThis school-readiness series at Marcy in Bedford welcomes ages 2–5 with caregivers, combining stories and early learning activities across six sessions. A good fit for families prepping younger preschoolers.
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FREEBedford Library hosts a straightforward Saturday storytime reading aloud new stories and favorite tales, open to all ages. Useful for families in Bedford who want a no-frills weekend read-aloud.
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FREEThe Sheepshead Bay Library's seven-session kindergarten readiness series uses stories and activities to build early literacy for ages 3–5. Runs Saturdays 11:00 AM–12:00 PM on select fall and winter dates.
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FREEGerritsen Beach Library offers a six-session reading readiness series grounded in the Science of Reading, with stories and activities for ages 3–5. A structured option for families in Gerritsen Beach.
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FREEWashington Irving in Bushwick runs a seven-session kindergarten readiness series with stories and activities rooted in the Science of Reading, for ages 3–5. Held in the auditorium, it suits families in Bushwick.
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scienceFREEConey Island Library's seven-session reading readiness series uses stories and activities tied to the Science of Reading for ages 3–5. A convenient structured option for families in Coney Island.
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storytimeFREERugby Library in East Flatbush offers stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 18 months to 5 years with a caregiver. The branch advises arriving early to settle in before the prompt start.
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