# Library storytimes in Albany, by day and branch

> We read the event calendars of Albany Public Library, Bethlehem Public Library, Guilderland Public Library, Schenectady County Public Library and Troy Public Library and found 16 storytimes that repeat every week at nine branches: three baby, two toddler, four preschool and seven family or mixed-age. Four are on the weekend. Each one links to its event page on the library’s calendar.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 16 weekly storytimes at 9 branches
- Library calendars: Albany Public Library (https://albany.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming); Bethlehem Public Library (https://bethlehem.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming); Guilderland Public Library (https://guilderland.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming); Schenectady County Public Library (https://schenectady.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming); Troy Public Library (https://troyny.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming)
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## Mondays

- 10:30 a.m.: **Toddler and Preschool Storytime and Play** at Bach (Albany Public Library). Ages: Toddler. [Ages 0-6 and their Caregivers] Come to Bach for a fun and educational storytime full of silliness, singing and movement. Event page: https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/toddler-and-preschool-storytime-and-play-81370
- 10:30 a.m.: **Family Storytime** at Scotia Branch Library (Schenectady County Public Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Join us for an active storytime that teaches early literacy concepts through stories, songs, movement and rhymes. Event page: https://schenectady.librarycalendar.com/event/family-storytime-32283
- 10:30 a.m.: **Baby Storytime & Play** at Washington Avenue (Albany Public Library). Ages: Baby. [for ages 0 - 18 months] Please join us in our Youth Services Room for stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes for children ages 0 to 18 months and their caregiver. Event page: https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/baby-storytime-play-washington-ave-branch-80027

## Tuesdays

- 10:30 a.m.: **Storytime Learn & Play!** at Main Library (Troy Public Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Event page: https://troyny.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-learn-play-1562
- 10:30 a.m.: **Gruff and Friends Family Storytime** at Pine Hills (Albany Public Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. [Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Event page: https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/gruff-and-friends-family-storytime-80526
- 6:30 p.m.: **Pajama Storytime** at Bach (Albany Public Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. [Ages 2-7] Join us in your jammies for Pajama Storytime! Event page: https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/pajama-storytime-80747

## Wednesdays

- 10:30 a.m.: **Baby Bounce Storytime** at Bach (Albany Public Library). Ages: Baby. [Ages 0-24 months] Join us for fun songs and short books to introduce your baby to storytime! Event page: https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/baby-bounce-storytime-80754
- 10:30 a.m.: **Storytime & Play** at Delaware (Albany Public Library). Ages: Preschool. Join us for stories, songs and fun for preschoolers & their caregivers every week at the Delaware Branch. Event page: https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-play-56946
- 10:30 a.m.: **Sensory Friendly Storytime & Play** at Washington Avenue (Albany Public Library). Ages: Preschool. [Ages 0-5] Join us for a sensory friendly storytime with dimmer lights, fidget toys, and fun songs, followed by unstructured play time. Event page: https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/sensory-friendly-storytime-play-washington-ave-branch-79177

## Thursdays

- 10:30 a.m.: **Baby Storytime** at Pine Hills (Albany Public Library). Ages: Baby. [For ages 0-18 months] Bring your baby and bounce along to fun stories, songs, and rhymes. Event page: https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/baby-storytime-81012

## Fridays

- 10:30 a.m.: **Bilingual Storytime** at North Albany (Albany Public Library). Ages: Preschool. Join us for bilingual storytime and play! Event page: https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/bilingual-storytime-73594
- 10:30 a.m.: **Toddler Storytime & Play** at Washington Avenue (Albany Public Library). Ages: Toddler. [For ages 1-4] Please join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregiver. Event page: https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/toddler-storytime-play-washington-ave-branch-75031

## Saturdays

- 10:30 a.m.: **Family Story Time** at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library (Schenectady County Public Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Stories & learning for families with children ages birth to 5 years old. Event page: https://schenectady.librarycalendar.com/event/family-story-time-34355
- 10:30 a.m.: **Growing Readers Stories and Play** at Pine Hills (Albany Public Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. [For Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Event page: https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/growing-readers-stories-and-play-pine-hills-branch-75636
- 10:30 a.m.: **Growing Readers Storytime and Play** at Washington Avenue (Albany Public Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. [for ages 0-5] Join us for storytime, songs, and movement activities. Event page: https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/growing-readers-storytime-and-play-washington-ave-branch-75944
- 11 a.m.: **Saturday Story Time** at Bethlehem Public Library (Bethlehem Public Library). Ages: Preschool. Event page: https://bethlehem.librarycalendar.com/event/saturday-story-time-35573

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## FAQ

### Where is baby storytime in Albany?
[Baby Storytime & Play](https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/baby-storytime-play-washington-ave-branch-80027) (Washington Avenue, Mondays at 10:30 a.m.); [Baby Bounce Storytime](https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/baby-bounce-storytime-80754) (Bach, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.); [Baby Storytime](https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/baby-storytime-81012) (Pine Hills, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.).

### Where is toddler storytime in Albany?
[Toddler and Preschool Storytime and Play](https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/toddler-and-preschool-storytime-and-play-81370) (Bach, Mondays at 10:30 a.m.); [Toddler Storytime & Play](https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/toddler-storytime-play-washington-ave-branch-75031) (Washington Avenue, Fridays at 10:30 a.m.).

### Where is preschool storytime in Albany?
[Storytime & Play](https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-play-56946) (Delaware, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.); [Sensory Friendly Storytime & Play](https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/sensory-friendly-storytime-play-washington-ave-branch-79177) (Washington Avenue, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.); [Bilingual Storytime](https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/bilingual-storytime-73594) (North Albany, Fridays at 10:30 a.m.); [Saturday Story Time](https://bethlehem.librarycalendar.com/event/saturday-story-time-35573) (Bethlehem Public Library, Saturdays at 11 a.m.).

### Are there Saturday or Sunday storytimes in Albany?
Yes: Family Story Time (Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library, Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.); Growing Readers Stories and Play (Pine Hills, Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.); Growing Readers Storytime and Play (Washington Avenue, Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.); Saturday Story Time (Bethlehem Public Library, Saturdays at 11 a.m.).

### Do I need to sign up for storytime in Albany?
None of these list registration on the library calendar. Check the event page before you go, since popular times can fill a room.

### How do you check these storytimes?
Each storytime comes from the library system’s own event calendar: the same storytime at the same branch, weekday and time on at least three dates in four weeks. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every month, and the weekly list every Thursday. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).