Events

Story Time introduces your child to books, rhymes, rhythm, music, song, puppets, flannel board stories, taking turns, paying attention, and being in a group. Each session is typically 25 to 30 minutes in length to accommodate attention span…

Older children can enjoy a storytime full of folktales, both classic and contemporary. These stories are longer than the stories we use for programs with younger children. Ages 4-12.

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Join an all-ages story time for a mid-week afternoon of fun!

Ages 0-7.

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Join us online for stories, songs, and movement. 

Register at least one hour before the program at tinyurl.com/BPL-storytime25.

Ages 0-7.

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Storytime with Librarian Margaret welcomes babies to preschoolers and their caregivers to join us for stories, songs, dance, art and play time. This is designed to draw children to love books and to encourage interactive play with each…

Babies from 0-24 months and their caregivers are invited to join Miss Caroline for bouncing rhymes, finger plays, songs, and some short books!

This program is not intended for large groups. Preschools and daycares, please contact Miss…

Join us every Thursday morning this summer for stories, songs, and fun! 

Older siblings are always welcome to join in as well.

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Join a story time that features stories and songs from around the world! Ages 0-4. 

Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the library, please visit the Boston Public…

Come celebrate Congressman John Lewis’s legacy of making “good trouble” in advocating for racial justice.

Children’s Librarain Miss Celeste will read Because of You, John Lewis: The Making of a Remarkable Friendship by Andrea Davis…

Infants and toddlers aged 0-5 are invited to join Miss Sarah every week for stories, songs, rhymes, and active play! 

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Join Brighton Branch Children’s Librarian Ms. Allie for stories, songs, rhymes, and other early literacy activities! This program is best for ages 3 months to 2 years, though siblings are always welcome. This program is designed for…

Join Láura Macías for a Bilingual Story Time in Spanish/English for children ages 0-5 years old.

This program is sponsored by the South Boston Moms Club.

No registration required.

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The Story Terrarium is a fun, interactive storytelling adventure for kids four years old and older, blending playful tales with creativity and imagination.

Join Ben Cunningham—a storyteller with 1,000 voices, a collection of recycled and…

Join us for Story Hour at the BPL with Doria the Storyteller! Dynamic and interactive, hilarious and entertaining, don't miss the unique experience of Doria's 21st-century retellings of stories from around the world. (Suitable for children…

Join us on Saturdays in the McKim Courtyard for a fun-filled story time!

Best suitable for children ages 0-7.

This program will be outside, weather permitting. In the event of rainy weather, this program will be moved inside into the…

Join us for stories, rhymes, songs, and fun! 

Suitable for children ages 0-7.

Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the Children's…

We will share stories and songs, followed by a craft based on the colorful theme of the week. 

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Join Librarian Dani for a Story Time geared toward caregivers and babies 0-18 months. 

We'll enjoy baby-friendly songs, bounces, lifts, and stories, followed by a little open playtime for sensory exploration and grown-up…

Join North End Children's Librarian, Ms. Ashley for stories, songs, rhymes, and active play! 

This program is for young children under 5 years old, who are getting ready for school. 

This program is designed for caregivers and…

Come enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays that encourage early literacy for very young children and their caregivers!

We are unable to accommodate groups in this space.

Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private…