My daughter absolutely loves books and stories. And while she would let me read a hundred books to her every day, sometimes it’s nice for her to hear how others read books and it’s also great to socialize with other moms and kids in the area by attending a Boston storytime event somewhere in the greater metro area. Here are several options for you that are recurring events throughout the year or for a season.
Click on the color links for more specific details for each event and storytime location. I have also tried to list how to get to each location via public transportation.
Story Hour opportunities and Boston Storytime Locations
- Boston Museum of Science – Daily Live Animal Storytime
Stop by the MoS with your preschoolers any day at 10:30am for the scheduled live animal storytime. (Green line, science Park Station) - Museum of Fine Arts – First & Third Mondays
From 10:15-11am every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, there is storytime and planned activities for children ages 4 and under. Museum admission is required. (Green Line, Museum of Fine Arts) - Barnes & Noble – Tuesdays at Prudential Center
Enjoy the weekly storytime at Prudential Center each Tuesday at 11am. While there are always weekly events, there are also weekend and other week day storytimes on their calendar of events that include special book launches, author visits, special guests, and more. (Green Line, Haynes Convention Center or Copley) - Story Hour with Doria Hughes – Wednesdays at Porter Square Books
Enjoy the preschool story hour with Doria Hughes each and every Wednesday at 11am. She is full of sound effects, making stories fun for everyone to listen to! (Red Line, Porter Square) - Little Bookworms Storytime MSPCA – Wednesdays in Jamaica Plain
From 10am-11am on Wednesdays, there is an animal friendly story and activity prepared for young animal lovers. Reservations are required and there is a suggested donation of $5 to help support the animals and the needs of the MSPCA. (Orange Line, Jackson Square) - Boston Public Library – Baby Lap sit on Thursdays at Copley Square
For babies ages 18 months and younger along with their moms/parents, the Boston Public Library has an interactive storytime in their Children’s Library to enjoy each Thursday at 10:30am. (Orange line, Back Bay/South End OR Green Line, Copley Station) - Curious George Store – Friday storytime and activity
Stop by the world’s only Curious George store each and every Friday at (Red line, Harvard Square) - Newtonville Books – Saturday stories for all ages
Stop into Newtonville books for storytime at 11am each Saturday to listen to stories. No set age range, geared for all ages to enjoy. (Green Line, Newton Center) - Brookline Booksmith – Every third Saturday and last Sundays of the Month
At 10:30am on the last Sunday of each month, the children’s team at the Brookline Booksmith reads picture books and stories for all to enjoy. (Green Line, Coolidge Corner)
Other Boston Storytime and Literacy Events
- Boston Children’s Museum
From time to time, storytelling events are listed on their calendar. Sometimes is a pajama party storytime, others it’s very clearly an author or other specially allotted story/author. (Red line, South Station) - North End Boston Public Library Storytime & Craft Opportunities
While not every week, the Boston Public Library in the North End typically hosts events on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Usually Tuesdays include a toddler storytime and craft opportunity at 10:30am and also some read & Lead sessions. Thursdays is the typical baby storytime at 3pm, also not every week. Check the linked calendar above to see what weeks are scheduled. (Green or Orange Line, Haymarket) - Faneuil Hall Storytelling Series
Until the end of October (2015), there is a storytelling series at Faneuil Hall that is completely free for children and families to attend. There is seating available and sure to be entertaining for all. (Orange Line, State Street) - Somerville Literacy Playgroups
The Somerville Family Network and Somerville schools offer literacy playgroups for children ages birth to five years old. They organize seasonally. Check their website for times and their five location offerings. (Red line, Porter or Davis Square depending on location) - The Children’s Book Shop – Brookline
Occasionally, they will have author events and other storytime opportunities. Stay in the loop by watching their facebook page in the link above for more. (Green Line, Brookline Village) - Harvard Museum of Natural History – Occasional Saturday & Sunday Nature Storytime
While they always have activities scheduled, there are sometimes storytime options on Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm for Nature storytime. (Red Line, Harvard Square)
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