Storytime is now available to watch or listen.
Virtual Storytime
Library staff, community partners, and local celebrities recorded children’s books to help families introduce their children to the joys of reading.
Dial-A-Story
Dial-a-story allows children to explore books using their imagination by calling to hear a recording of classic children’s stories, jokes and poetry. To listen to a story, dial 216-777-6500
Storytime at CPL
You can still enjoy storytime with your favorite neighborhood branch’s children’s librarian. Out of precaution, storytime’s are being online via Zoom. Call your local branch for dates and times.
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Bouncing Babies & Books Storytime (ages 0-18 months)
Sterling Tuesday, March 28 | 10:30 amDuring this special lap-sit story time, babies from birth to 18 months will develop pre-literacy skills while listening to stories, songs and playful rhymes!
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
Sterling Tuesday, March 28 | 11 amStory times for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 include stories, songs, activities, and rhymes specially designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.
Preschool Story Time (Ages 3 – 5)
Carnegie West Wednesday, March 29 | 10:30 amStory times for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 include stories, songs, activities, and rhymes specially designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.
Wee Read and Play (ages 18 months – 3 years)
West Park Thursday, March 30 | 10:15 amContinue to develop your toddler's language and social skills: toddlers from 18 months to 3 years of age and their favorite adult are invited for stories, songs and rhymes.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
East 131st Street Thursday, March 30 | 10:30 amStorytimes for preschoolers ages 3 – 5 include songs, activities, and rhymes designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
West Park Thursday, March 30 | 12:30 pmStorytime for children ages 3 to 5. Includes stories, songs, activities and rhymes specially designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.
Family Circle Time
South Thursday, March 30 | 5 pmJoin us for stories, songs and fingerplays during our family storytime!
0 to 3: Read to Me Playdates
Jefferson Friday, March 31 | 10:30 amBuilding your child’s brain is as simple as reading, singing, playing and talking! Join us as we read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing and talking! For children ages 0 to 3 (36 months) and parent or other adult family member. Siblings welcome. Giveaways! Questions? Call 216-623-7114. These programs are made possible by a generous grant from The Bruening Foundation.
Register and browse a complete listing of upcoming O to 3: Read to Me programs at cpl.org/kids-teens/kindergarten-readiness/0-to-3-read-to-me/
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
Glenville Friday, March 31 | 11 amStorytimes for preschoolers ages 3 – 5 include songs, activities, and rhymes designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
South Brooklyn Friday, March 31 | 11:30 amStorytimes for preschoolers ages 3 – 5 include songs, activities, and rhymes designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.
Once Upon a Cuento
South Saturday, April 01 | 11 amJoin us for our bilingual Storytime in English and Spanish! Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes in both languages.
Únase a nosotros para nuestro cuento bilingue en Inglés y Español! Disfrute de historias, canciones y rimas en ambos idiomas.
Egg Hunt and Story time
South Brooklyn Saturday, April 01 | 11:30 amEnjoy a nice egg hunt and a springtime story.
Bouncing Babies & Books Storytime (ages 0-18 months)
Sterling Tuesday, April 04 | 10:30 amDuring this special lap-sit story time, babies from birth to 18 months will develop pre-literacy skills while listening to stories, songs and playful rhymes!
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
Sterling Tuesday, April 04 | 11 amStory times for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 include stories, songs, activities, and rhymes specially designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.
Preschool Story Time (Ages 3 – 5)
Carnegie West Wednesday, April 05 | 10:30 amStory times for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 include stories, songs, activities, and rhymes specially designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
Harvard-Lee Wednesday, April 05 | 11 amStory times for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 include stories, songs, activities, and rhymes specially designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
Fleet Thursday, April 06 | 10:30 amStorytimes for preschoolers ages 3 – 5 include songs, activities, and rhymes designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
East 131st Street Thursday, April 06 | 10:30 amStorytimes for preschoolers ages 3 – 5 include songs, activities, and rhymes designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
Rockport Thursday, April 06 | 11:30 amStorytimes for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 include stories, songs, activities, and rhymes designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they develop.
Family Circle Time
South Thursday, April 06 | 5 pmJoin us for stories, songs and fingerplays during our family storytime!