Story Times in Brooklyn for Every Day of the Week

Story Time at P.S. Bookshop in DUMBO ©P.S. Bookshop

Last week was pretty awful- my site went down for 4 days and I got flooded with emails – (my favorite being, “Hurry up and get it up!”). Um, trying! There are still bugs on the site, including the calendar which just possibly may no longer have all its events. SOB. So, as a stop gap, I wanted to post the story times that I could remember/find so that you all can continue to make the rounds of all the special story times out there. I posted some new ones here too. So, get your backpacks ready and hop on the subway or walk to see some spectacularly talented readers act out some of your favorite stories!

Mondays

10:30 am
Red Hook Library Story Play (Birth to Five Years)
Play with toys and hear stories.

12 pm:
Storytime with Emily
Emily is a storyteller that has that rare gift. Not only can she read out loud well, she can do all those character voices. She embodies each of the characters she voices. She is hilarious, a little outrageous and totally into it…and so are all the kids. This is the perfect story time lunch activity- grab a bite to eat and enjoy being read to- it’s an hour well spent.
Details: Moxie Spot 81 Atlantic Ave (at Hicks) 718-923-9710 www.themoxiespot.com

Tuesdays

10:30 am:
Story Time for Tiny People
Dean Street Restaurant in Prospect Heights to check out their daily kids’ events. All programs begin at 10:30 am and if you get there early, you can grab a coffee for yourself, a juice for the kid and pastries for you both. The cafe opens at 10 am and lunch begins at 11:30 am. They have a small kids’ menu (pasta or chicken tenders for $5) and desserts by Betty Bakery (most notably the Ring-A-Ding). The rest of their menu includes burgers ($12) , sandwiches ($10 and up) and soups ($6).
Details: $5/family. Dean Street Restaurant 755 Dean Street Brooklyn, NY 11238 (map) ph. 718-783-3326

10:45 am:
Pacific Library Toddler Time (18 – 36 mos.)
Enjoy stories and play.

11 am:
Sheepshead Bay Library Story Time (2 – 5 yrs.)
Enjoy stories, songs and activities.

Wednesdays

10 am:
Mini Max Storytime
Join Charu and her crew of readers as they read from their favorites. Does your child have a favorite book? Bring it along and they are happy to read it.
Details: Mini Max Toys and Cuts 152 Atlantic Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11201 718.222.TOYS (8697) minimax@minimaxnyc.com Free.

10:30 am:
Crown Heights Library Story Play with FirstRIF (Birth to Five Years)
Play with toys and hear stories. Also earn free books by reading! See your librarian for details.

10:30 am:
Dyker Library Story Play with FirstRIF (Birth to Five Years)
Play with toys and hear stories. Also earn free books by reading! See your librarian for details.

10:45 am:
Brooklyn Heights Library Toddler Time
Enjoy stories and play.
Details: Registration required. Toddler Time (18 – 36 mos.)

11 am:
Bushwick Library Story Time (Birth to Five Years)
Listen to songs and hear stories.

4 pm:
Spellbound Theatrical Storytimes
Spellbound Theatre is a Brooklyn-based theatre for families so you know their story times are going to be full of drama! These actors, storytellers and puppeteers share their creative energy at weekly story times. They blend songs, their favorite books and fables, and classic nursery rhymes with a special twist into an interactive and stimulating storytime specially crafted for babies and toddlers. (Don’t be surprised if puppets appear!)
Details: $5 drop-in. The Birth Day Presence Studio 182 8th Avenue (btwn Garfield and 1st)

Thursdays

10 am:
Mini Max French Storytime
Come say “Bon Jour” to Clarissa and enjoy French stories and songs. Great for children of French families or parents looking to expose their kids to a new language.
Details: Mini Max Toys and Cuts 152 Atlantic Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11201 718.222.TOYS (8697) minimax@minimaxnyc.com Free.

10:30 am:
Eastern Parkway Library Toddler Time (18 – 36 mos.)
Enjoy stories and play.

4-5 pm:
P.S. Bookshop Weekly Playdate
An hour of stories, songs and Discussion of current affairs* Story Time guests receive complimentary 50% off of children’s books** Free.
Details: Please RSVP – help them plan for the ages and number of children attending. P.S. Bookshop 76 Front Brooklyn, NY 11201

Fridays

11:30am — 12:00pm:
Story Time with Jordan at powerHouse Arena
Join in the fun on Fridays as powerHouse Children’s Book Specialist Jordan Nielsen reads from some of our favorite kids books. It’s a perfect pre-nap activity, if you ask me. Please note: RSVP is highly recommended.
Details: 37 Main Street, Brooklyn. Recommended for ages 2-6. FREE for all. Contact:718.666.3049oremailkids@powerHouseArena.com. Visit the website for more information.

Saturdays

10:30am — 11:30am:
Story Time with Carol and Friends
Carroll Garden folks, weekly story time has never been so good! The Friends of Carroll Garden Library present, “Story Time with Carol and Friends” so head on over to join in on the educational fun.
Details: All ages welcomed. FREE for all. 396 Clinton Street. For more information,contactfriendscglibrary@gmail.com or visit their website.

11:00 am:
Kids Story Time at Greenlight Bookstore
Grab the kiddies and head to Saturday Story Time, which typically features authors and illustrators of picture books and/or neighborhood performers reading stories. At times, there may even be crafts! A totally entertaining Saturday morning? We think so!
Details: Geared towards kids ages 3 – 8 years. Open to the public, but on a first come, first served basis. 686 Fulton Street (at South Portland). Phone: 718. 246. 0200. Visit the website for more information.

Sundays

11:00 am:
Baby Stories and Singalongs at Greenlight Bookstore
Babies and toddlers under 3 years old will be highly entertained with stories, songs, and interactive play as the children’s performers Miss Nina, Jon Samson, and Vered take turns keeping them busy.
Details: Geared toward ages 3 years and under. Open to public, but on a first come, first served basis. 686 Fulton Street (at South Portland). Visit the website for more information.