From The New York Almanac
Storytimes and library events in New York City: the next two months
Storytimes, library programs and story walks for children across the five boroughs over the next two months, each checked against the library's or the organizer's page.
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Next school break: Italian Heritage Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day (schools closed), on Monday, October 12, 2026 (New York City public schools; school calendar).
Checked October 5, 2026. Every event links to the organizer, where you can book. Times and prices change, so check before you set off.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Storytime at The Met: Drip! Drop! Splash!
10:15am, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Upper East Side, Manhattan · Free with museum admission
Subway: 4/5/6 to 86 St, then about a 10 minute walk west to Fifth AvenueA toddler storytime in the galleries with a second session at 11am. Free with museum admission, no registration listed. Organizer
Stomp, Clap and Sing with Esther Crow
10:30am, Central Library, Dweck Center, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn · Free
Subway: 2/3 to Grand Army PlazaSinger Esther Crow performs original acoustic songs for babies and young children, some as duets with her handmade felt puppets. Free, at the Brooklyn Public Library's main branch. Organizer
Banned Books Week Family Storytime
11am, Spuyten Duyvil Library, Spuyten Duyvil, The Bronx · Free
A family storytime built around books that have been banned or challenged. Tickets are first come, first served for up to 20 families, handed out from 10:30am. Organizer
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Family Story Time
10:30am, Museum of Modern Art, Midtown, Manhattan
Subway: E/M to 5 Av/53 StA 30 minute story time for kids in the Education Center. MoMA lists kids 16 and under as free admission. Organizer
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Storytime at The Met: Drip! Drop! Splash!
10:15am, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Upper East Side, Manhattan · Free with museum admission
Subway: 4/5/6 to 86 St, then about a 10 minute walk west to Fifth AvenueA toddler storytime in the galleries with a second session at 11am. Free with museum admission, no registration listed. Organizer
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Bilingual Author Event with Luz Maria Mack
10:30am, Children's Museum of Manhattan, Upper West Side, Manhattan · $17 museum admission online
Subway: 1 to 79 St or B/C to 81 St-Museum of Natural HistoryA bilingual author program for young children, with two sessions (10:30am and 11:30am). Organizer
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Storytime at The Met: Drip! Drop! Splash!
10:15am, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Upper East Side, Manhattan · Free with museum admission
Subway: 4/5/6 to 86 St, then about a 10 minute walk west to Fifth AvenueA toddler storytime in the galleries with a second session at 11am. Free with museum admission, no registration listed. Organizer
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Storytime at The Met: Drip! Drop! Splash!
10:15am, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Upper East Side, Manhattan · Free with museum admission
Subway: 4/5/6 to 86 St, then about a 10 minute walk west to Fifth AvenueA toddler storytime in the galleries with a second session at 11am. Free with museum admission, no registration listed. Organizer
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Fall Family Story Time
11am, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Crown Heights, Brooklyn
Subway: 2/3 to Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum or B/Q to Prospect ParkDrop-in storytelling in the garden for families. Organizer
Terrific Tales from Ancient Traditions
11am, Bay Terrace Library, Bayside, Queens · Free
An interactive storytelling program for kids ages 5 to 8 and their families at the Bay Terrace branch. Organizer
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Fall Family Story Time
11am, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Crown Heights, Brooklyn
Subway: 2/3 to Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum or B/Q to Prospect ParkDrop-in storytelling in the garden for families. Organizer
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