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Library storytimes in Worcester, by day and branch.

We read the event calendar of Worcester Public Library and found four storytimes that repeat every week at two branches: one baby, one toddler and two family or mixed-age. Each one links to its event page on the library’s calendar.

4storytimes a week
2branches
1library system
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Last checked · 4 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

1 storytime
11a.m.

Stories and Songs

Main Library · Worcester Public Library

Family
Event page ↗

Tuesdays

1 storytime
10a.m.

Family Storytime

Frances Perkins Branch · Worcester Public Library

Family
Event page ↗

Thursdays

1 storytime
10a.m.

Toddler Time

Main Library · Worcester Public Library

Toddler
Event page ↗

Fridays

1 storytime
10a.m.

Baby Bounce

Main Library · Worcester Public Library

Baby
Event page ↗

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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.

Main Library

3 a week

Worcester Public Library

  • Mon 11 a.m. Stories and Songs
  • Thu 10 a.m. Toddler Time
  • Fri 10 a.m. Baby Bounce

Frances Perkins Branch

1 a week

Worcester Public Library

  • Tue 10 a.m. Family Storytime

Library calendars: Worcester Public Library ↗

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.

Keep planning

More for little kids in Worcester

Good questions

Storytime in Worcester: the FAQ

Baby Bounce (Main Library, Fridays at 10 a.m.).

Toddler Time (Main Library, Thursdays at 10 a.m.).

Not on a weekly schedule right now. Every storytime we found is on a weekday; this week’s list has any one-off weekend story events.

None of these list registration on the library calendar. Check the event page before you go, since popular times can fill a room.

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.

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