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Library storytimes in Boston, by day and branch.

We read the event calendar of Boston Public Library and found 16 storytimes that repeat every week at 13 branches: five baby, one preschool and ten family or mixed-age. One is on the weekend. Each one links to its event page on the library’s calendar.

16storytimes a week
13branches
1library system
Free1 ask you to sign up
The quick answersChecked
Baby storytime?Baby Story Time at North End, Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Plus 4 more.5 a weekPreschool storytime?Preschool Story Time and Craft at Faneuil, Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m.1 a weekAnything on the weekend?All Ages Story Time (Ages 0-7) at Central Library in Copley Square, Sundays at 3:30 p.m.1 on the weekendAfter work?Pajama Story Time at Jamaica Plain, Mondays at 5 p.m.Evening

Last checked · 16 weekly storytimes · Every listing links to its official page. How we choose

Every week

Pick a day, find a storytime

The bars show how many storytimes run each day. Holiday weeks can change the schedule, so tap through to the event page before you go.

Mondays

7 storytimes
10:30a.m.

All-Ages Story Time & Craft

Egleston Square · Boston Public Library

Family
Event page ↗
10:30a.m.

All-Ages Story Time

Grove Hall · Boston Public Library

Family
Event page ↗
10:30a.m.

All-ages Story Time

Hyde Park · Boston Public Library

Family
Event page ↗
10:30a.m.

Baby Story Time

North End · Boston Public Library

Baby
Event page ↗
11a.m.

All Ages Story Time with Miss Sherry

West End · Boston Public Library

Family
Event page ↗
11:15a.m.

Baby Story Time

East Boston · Boston Public Library

Baby
Event page ↗
5p.m.

Pajama Story Time

Jamaica Plain · Boston Public Library

Family · evening
Event page ↗

Tuesdays

6 storytimes
10:30a.m.

Baby Story Time

Adams Street · Boston Public Library

Baby
Event page ↗
10:30a.m.

All Ages Story Time (Ages 0-5)

Central Library in Copley Square · Boston Public Library

Family
Event page ↗
10:30a.m.

Baby Story Time

East Boston · Boston Public Library

Baby
Event page ↗
10:30a.m.

Baby Story Time

Jamaica Plain · Boston Public Library

Baby
Event page ↗
10:30a.m.

All-Ages Story Time

Shaw-Roxbury · Boston Public Library

Family
Event page ↗
3:30p.m.

Preschool Story Time and Craft

Faneuil · Boston Public Library

Preschool
Event page ↗

Thursdays

1 storytime
10:30a.m.

Storytelling: "On the Corner"

West Roxbury · Boston Public Library

FamilySign up
Event page ↗

Fridays

1 storytime
10:30a.m.

All-Ages Story Time (Ages 0-5)

South Boston · Boston Public Library

Family
Event page ↗

Sundays

1 storytime
3:30p.m.

All Ages Story Time (Ages 0-7)

Central Library in Copley Square · Boston Public Library

Family
Event page ↗

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New to storytime?

Which storytime is which

Libraries name them differently, so every listing gets one of these labels.

BabyBabytimeLap songs, rhymes and bounces for babies and a grown-up.
ToddlerToddler storytimeShort books, movement and songs for walkers who don’t sit still yet.
PreschoolPreschool storytimeLonger stories and a craft or activity for kids who can listen a while.
FamilyFamily and pajamaMixed ages, siblings welcome. Pajama storytimes run in the evening.

Near you

Storytimes by branch

Find the branch closest to home and see its whole week at a glance.

Central Library in Copley Square

2 a week

Boston Public Library

  • Tue 10:30 a.m. All Ages Story Time (Ages 0-5)
  • Sun 3:30 p.m. All Ages Story Time (Ages 0-7)

East Boston

2 a week

Boston Public Library

  • Mon 11:15 a.m. Baby Story Time
  • Tue 10:30 a.m. Baby Story Time

Jamaica Plain

2 a week

Boston Public Library

  • Mon 5 p.m. Pajama Story Time
  • Tue 10:30 a.m. Baby Story Time

Adams Street

1 a week

Boston Public Library

  • Tue 10:30 a.m. Baby Story Time

Egleston Square

1 a week

Boston Public Library

  • Mon 10:30 a.m. All-Ages Story Time & Craft

Faneuil

1 a week

Boston Public Library

  • Tue 3:30 p.m. Preschool Story Time and Craft

Grove Hall

1 a week

Boston Public Library

  • Mon 10:30 a.m. All-Ages Story Time

Hyde Park

1 a week

Boston Public Library

  • Mon 10:30 a.m. All-ages Story Time

North End

1 a week

Boston Public Library

  • Mon 10:30 a.m. Baby Story Time

Shaw-Roxbury

1 a week

Boston Public Library

  • Tue 10:30 a.m. All-Ages Story Time

South Boston

1 a week

Boston Public Library

  • Fri 10:30 a.m. All-Ages Story Time (Ages 0-5)

West End

1 a week

Boston Public Library

  • Mon 11 a.m. All Ages Story Time with Miss Sherry

West Roxbury

1 a week

Boston Public Library

  • Thu 10:30 a.m. Storytelling: "On the Corner"

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Before you go

Three things that make storytime easier

TimingArrive 10 minutes earlyPopular storytimes fill the room. Early gets you a spot on the rug and a calm start.
StrollerPark the stroller outsideMany rooms have a stroller spot by the door. A baby carrier helps with wiggly babies.
AfterStay and borrowStorytime usually ends near the picture books. Grab this week’s favorites on the way out.

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Good questions

Storytime in Boston: the FAQ

Baby Story Time (North End, Mondays at 10:30 a.m.); Baby Story Time (East Boston, Mondays at 11:15 a.m.); Baby Story Time (Adams Street, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.); Baby Story Time (East Boston, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.); Baby Story Time (Jamaica Plain, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.).

Preschool Story Time and Craft (Faneuil, Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m.).

Yes: All Ages Story Time (Ages 0-7) (Central Library in Copley Square, Sundays at 3:30 p.m.).

The library calendar shows sign-up for one of the 16, marked “Sign up” below. The rest don’t list registration on the calendar. Check the event page before you go.

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 28, 2026, and we recheck them every month, and the weekly list every Thursday. How we choose and check.

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