TUESDAY
27
OCTOBER
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Storytime for kids in the Boston area this week
We reviewed 9,000+ Boston-area events and found 109 story times in the Boston area between October 27 and November 2. Last updated October 27, 2026.
All story times in the Boston area — October 27 – November 2
Baby Lapsit (Medford Public Library) — 20‑30‑minute drop‑in storytime with songs, bouncy rhymes, gentle movement, followed by a mini playgroup with toys and soft music, for ages 3 and under.
Storytime with songs, stories, and activities for infants and toddlers in the Children’s Program Room at Belmont Public Library, for ages 3–12.
Story reading, songs, fingerplays, and conversation for parents and caregivers of babies in the Central Library Children’s Room, ages 3–12.
Miss Sarah reads short stories, sings songs, and recites rhymes in the Children’s Room at Adams Street, for ages 0–18 months.
Bounces, rhymes, stories, songs, and activities for babies at the East Boston library, for ages 0–24 months.
Bounces and rhymes for babies 0‑18 months and caregivers in the Lewis Room at Central Square Branch, for ages 5 and under.
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 18 months to 3 years and caregivers in the Rey Room at the Main Library, ages 5 and under.
Miss Celeste leads bouncing rhymes, finger plays, baby sign language and a short book for babies up to 18 months at Roslindale, for ages 18 months and under.
Miss Celeste leads lap bounces, stories, rhymes, baby signs, and songs for toddlers and caregivers at Roslindale, Roslindale, for ages 18 months–36 months.
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Storytimes with songs and rhymes led by librarians in the Children’s Program Room, drop‑in at 10 am or 11 am, for ages 0–5 and caregivers.
Fowler Storytime (Labyrinth Garden at West Concord Union Church) — Stories, songs, rhymes, and a simple hands‑on activity, held indoors or outdoors depending on weather, all ages.
Cozy pre‑bedtime stories and wind‑down songs fill the Children’s Program Room at Watertown Free Public Library, for ages 0–5.
Storytime with playful penguins, songs, and movement activities for wiggly toddlers at Belmont Public Library’s Children’s Program Room, ages 3–12.
Story time with books and songs in the Rey Room at the Central Library, space limited, for ages 0–5.
Interactive storytime for toddlers and preschoolers in the Children’s Room at Malden Public Library, ages 3–12.
Children’s librarian Leah leads stories, songs, and movement activities building early literacy skills at Coolidge Corner Meeting Room, for ages 3–12.
Stories, songs and rhymes fill the Rey Room at the Main Library for ages 5 and under.
Storytelling, reading, and a bedtime snack happen in pajamas or costumes at O'Neill Branch, Cambridge Public Library, for ages 5 and under.
Miss Lori leads songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and felt board activities introducing simple stories and concepts, at Adams Shore Library meeting room, for ages 2–3.
Librarian Ashley leads stories, songs, and rhymes for children 18 months to 5 and their caregivers at the North End branch.
Read‑alouds, songs, laughter, and crafts fill the Storytime Room at Winchester Public Library for ages 3–12.
Books, music, scarves, and shakers create a lively story program in the Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library, with dancing encouraged, for ages 0–5.
Miss Val reads stories and leads a craft activity in the Shute Library’s Children’s Room, for ages five and under, adult‑accompanied.
Stories, songs, and silliness fill the Children’s Room at Waltham Public Library, for all ages.
Ms. Rebekah shares stories, songs, and movement at Codman Square, Dorchester, for all ages.
Librarian Brittany leads read‑alouds, music, and movement at Shaw‑Roxbury for ages 5 and under.
Story time with Librarian Chris includes three stories, songs, finger plays, props and parachute activities, for ages 12 and under.
WEDNESDAY
28
OCTOBER
Librarian Debbie reads pumpkin stories, sings seasonal songs, and leads fall-themed activities in Codman's Educational Pavilion, for all ages.
Halloween Story Time & Craft (West Roxbury Community Room) — Spooky books, songs, and a Halloween craft for ages 5 and under.
Storytime with songs, stories, and activities for infants and toddlers in the Children’s Program Room at Belmont Public Library, for ages 3–12.
Lapsit program with movement, songs, and stories for babies, toddlers, and caregivers, for ages birth‑23 months.
Lap bounces, nursery rhymes, songs, and books welcome infants and pre‑walking babies in the Children's Activity Room at the Main Library, for all ages.
Storytime in the library’s Storytime Room features fall‑themed books about bats, leaves and Halloween, followed by a matching craft in the Children’s Craft Room, ages 3‑5.
Bounces and rhymes help babies and caregivers learn, play, and develop language and motor skills, accommodating up to 15 participants, for ages 5 and under.
Stories, songs, rhymes, and early literacy activities with Librarian Ms. Allie at Brighton Branch, for ages 3–5.
Miss Annette leads story time with books, songs, movement, and finger play in the West Roxbury Community Room, for ages 5 and under.
Librarian Morgan leads moving, singing, and story reading for babies and toddlers at the Chinatown Lower Level, for ages 0–3.
Stories, songs, and movement led by Ms. Alessandra in the Children’s Room, with stroller‑friendly ramp access, for all ages.
Bilingual story time presents “Room on the Broom” in English and Mandarin, followed by songs, movement, and a broom‑themed craft activity, for ages 0–5.
Storytime with playful penguins, songs, and movement activities for wiggly toddlers at Belmont Public Library’s Children’s Program Room, ages 3–12.
Books, songs, movement, and a craft are featured at the weekly storytime in East Boston, for ages 2–5; groups call ahead.
Story time with books and songs in the Rey Room at the Central Library, space limited, for ages 0–5.
Miss Kristine leads songs, movement activities, and stories in pajamas, optional but encouraged, for ages 2‑5, siblings welcome.
Pre School Storytime (Jamaica Plain community room) — Librarian Chris reads three stories, leads songs, fingerplays, prop play and parachute time, for ages 5 and under.
Storytime with Miss Melissa sharing favorite tales in the Marcy Room at Stoneham Public Library, for ages 5 and under.
Stories, songs, and movement fill Hunneman Hall on Wednesday mornings, with free tickets from the Children’s Room Desk at 10 AM, for ages 3–12.
Books and songs explore new concepts, ending with a short craft, at the Youth Services Programming Room, Medford Public Library, for ages 3–7.
Story Time on Charlestown’s second floor offers songs, rhymes, picture books and movement‑break props for babies, toddlers and children up to five.
Stories, songs, and rhymes fill the O'Connell Branch evening, for ages five and under.
Adaptive Storytime (Youth Services Programming Room, Medford Public Library) — Stories, music, movement, and play with visual schedules, fidget items, dimmed lighting, and other sensory supports, for ages 3–7.
Story time in the Rey Room provides an afternoon of fun for ages 0‑7.
Stories, songs, and rhymes fill the Collins Branch evening for ages 5 and under.
Stories, songs, and rhymes fill the Central Square Children’s Room, welcoming children five and under and their caregivers.
Stories and a fall‑themed craft for two‑year‑olds in the library’s Storytime and Craft Rooms, with an adult staying with each child.
Stories, songs, and fun fill Chelsea Public Library’s Wednesday morning Storytime, with additional Spanish Storytimes on Thursdays and Saturday sessions at 10:30 am.
Stories in the Storytime Room followed by a simple Fall‑themed craft designed for two‑year‑olds, with an adult required for each child.
Meghan presents stories, songs, and finger plays at East Branch, with strollers parked outside due to limited indoor space, for ages 3–12.
Morning singing and storytelling with Karen in the Children’s Room at Parlin Memorial Library.
Stories and songs in Spanish with Gabi fill the West Branch Children’s Room, for ages 3–12.
THURSDAY
29
OCTOBER
Ms. Lisa reads a Halloween story and leads a themed craft in the Children’s Room at Revere Public Library, for ages 0‑5.
Bounces and rhymes at O'Connell Branch help caregivers and babies learn, play, and develop language and motor skills, for ages 5 and under.
Sing songs, read stories, and chat with other parents and caregivers of babies (birth‑to‑pre‑walking) in the West Branch Children’s Room, drop‑in style, for ages 3–12.
Stories, songs, and rhymes in the Rey Room, Main Library, Cambridge, for children 18 months to 3 years.
Storytime in the library’s Storytime Room features fall‑themed books about bats, leaves and Halloween, followed by a matching craft in the Children’s Craft Room, ages 3‑5.
Musical story time with singable books, songs, shakers, scarves, and other props at Faneuil, Brighton for ages 0‑2 with caregivers.
Storytimes with songs and rhymes led by librarians in the Children’s Program Room, drop‑in at 10 am or 11 am, for ages 0–5 and caregivers.
Story time with books and songs in the Rey Room at the Central Library, space limited, for ages 0–5.
Miss Caroline leads bouncing rhymes, finger plays, songs, and short books for babies and toddlers with caregivers at Faneuil, Brighton, ages 0‑24 months.
Puppets, music, and great books fill the Belmont Public Library’s Children’s Program Room for a weekly storytime for ages 3–12.
Stories, songs, and rhymes are presented at Valente Branch for ages 5 and under.
Stories, songs and rhymes fill O'Neill Branch, offering a session for ages 5 and under.
Bilingual Storytime at Honan-Allston Library features songs, age‑appropriate stories, and crafts/playtime for children and caregivers, for ages 2–5.
Spanish Storytime at Chelsea Public Library offers stories and songs in Spanish for children ages 0‑5.
FRIDAY
30
OCTOBER
Rhymes, songs, and stories for the littlest library lovers in the Story Hour Room, for infants up to 12 months.
Costumes, Halloween stories, songs, a craft, and a library parade fill the Main Library’s Wakelin Room, for ages 3–12.
Librarians lead movement, songs, and stories for babies and caregivers, ideal for non‑walking infants, ages 1 and under.
Barnyard Story Hour at Powisset Farm — morning animal interaction combined with a fun reading session.
Librarian Dani shares themed stories, songs, and movement in South Boston’s program room, fostering early literacy and library familiarity, for ages 0‑5.
Storytime in the Children’s Room features book reading, songs, train set play, puzzles and coloring, for ages 5 and under.
Stories, rhymes, and songs explore a different alphabet letter each week, free, all ages.
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 2‑5 and caregivers at O'Connell Branch, Cambridge, for ages 5 and under.
Stories and songs fill the West Branch Children’s Room (2nd floor) for ages 3–12.
Stories, songs, and a craft in Spanish and English at Mattapan, for all ages.
Mrs. McAuliffe leads magical story adventures in the library’s Craft Room, inviting participants to share books and make new friends.
Stories, songs, and rhymes fill the Children’s Room at Central Library, for ages 3–12.
Arabic stories and songs performed in the Children's Room for young children and caregivers, ages 3–12.
SATURDAY
31
OCTOBER
Story time with Ms. Kathryn features Halloween-themed stories, songs, and rhymes in Beebe Library’s Lecture Hall, sensory‑friendly, costume optional, registration required, for ages 3–12.
Miss Celeste reads Halloween stories at Roslindale, Roslindale, for ages 5 and under.
Fowler Library staff and Concord Family Network present not-too-spooky stories, songs, a craft, and treats in the meeting room, for all ages.
Yoga, movement, and song bring storybooks to life in the Children’s Activity Room, Main Library, with stuffed animals to share, for all ages.
Storytime in the Children’s Room features book reading, songs, train set play, puzzles and coloring, for ages 5 and under.
Story time with books and songs in the Rey Room at the Central Library, for ages 0–7.
Books and songs explore new concepts, ending with a short craft, at the Youth Services Programming Room, Medford Public Library, for ages 3–7.
Stories, songs, and fun fill the Chelsea Public Library Saturday Storytime at 10:30 am.
French stories, songs, and vocabulary activities engage children in a playful bilingual program, Woburn, In Person — for ages 2–5, siblings welcome.
SUNDAY
1
NOVEMBER
Stories, rhymes, and songs fill the Rey Room at the Central Library, all ages 0–7.
Storytime under the Great Oak Tree inside Hummingbird Books at The Street Chestnut Hill offers a complimentary reading session for little book lovers.
Story hour featuring Cedar Pruitt reading “What Marcel Found” at Brookline Booksmith.
MONDAY
2
NOVEMBER
Bounces and rhymes help caregivers and babies develop language and motor skills, no registration required, at Boudreau Branch, for ages 5 and under.
Interactive storytime for newborns up to 18 months, with older siblings, in the Children’s Room at Malden Public Library, for ages 3–12.
Bounces, rhymes, stories, songs, and activities for ages 0‑24 months at East Boston.
Librarian Ashley leads stories, songs, and rhymes for babies and caregivers at the North End library, ages 18 months and under.
Librarian Angela leads 30 minutes of rhymes, songs, puppets, and stories, followed by 30 minutes of free play at Grove Hall, Dorchester, for all ages.
Special guest readers present songs and stories in a morning session; registration required, for ages 2–5, siblings welcome.
Miss Sherry leads story, songs, and scarf‑and‑shaker activities at West End Library, all ages welcome.
Stories and songs are shared, followed by a weekly‑theme craft, at Hyde Park, all ages.
Miss Val reads stories and leads a craft activity in the Shute Library’s Children’s Room, for ages five and under, adult‑accompanied.
Pajama story time in the Jamaica Plain community room features three stories, fingerplays, songs, props, and parachute play for ages 12 and under.
Miss Sara hosts a live Zoom storytime with silly antics and pajama‑friendly fun; registration required, for ages 3–12.
Questions
Are library story times free?
Almost always. Of the story times we list that state a price, more than 99% are free. Some ask you to register or cap the room, so check the event's page before you go.
What ages are story times for?
Baby or lapsit story times are for newborns to about 18 months, toddler story times for roughly 1 to 3, and preschool story times for 3 to 5. Family story times welcome all ages together.
How often is this list updated?
Every day. We collect story times from public library and venue calendars and rebuild this page each night.