The Monroe County Library System offers a variety of storytime events for young children. Our Guide to Library Storytimes in Rochester can help you find a storytime at your local library and also let you know what’s available not so far away. Storytimes can involve books, songs, crafts or playtime with others. Some require registration ahead of time while you can just drop in at others. Storytimes can sometimes take a break or change their schedule. You can see most of the library events here. Some libraries list their events on their own website.
Monroe County Library Storytimes
Brighton Memorial Library
Address: 2300 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14618
Phone: (585) 784-5300
All Ages Storytime: Drop-in storytime featuring stories, songs, and activities for all ages with a caregiver.
Drop-in storytime featuring stories, songs, and activities for all ages with a caregiver.
Day: Mondays
Time: 9:30am-10:00am
Tot Time Storytime: Drop-in storytime featuring stories, songs, and activities. Designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years with a caregiver but all ages are welcome.
Day: Mondays
Time: 10:15am-10:45am
Wobbly Toddlers Storytime: Drop-in storytime for young children just starting to walk with their caregivers can join us for thirty minutes of stories, songs, and finger plays
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 10:30
Lapsit Baby Storytime: Drop-in storytime for infants and pre-walkers with their caregivers can join us for thirty minutes of songs and board book share.
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 11:30
Pajama Storytime in Discovery Room: Drop-in storytime featuring stories, songs, and fingerplays for all ages and a caregiver held in the Brighton Kiwanis Discovery Room.
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 6:30pm-7:00pm
Bright Kids All Ages Storytime: Drop-in storytime featuring stories and songs for all ages with a caregiver.
Day: Fridays
Time: 10:30am-11:15am
Brockport-Seymour Library
Address: 161 East Ave, Brockport, NY 14420
Phone: 585-637-1050
All Ages Storytime: Join Miss Lauren and Miss Beth for our storytimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays! Though storytime is geared towards ages 2-5, both sessions will feature stories, songs, movement, and rhyme that all early leaners can enjoy. Storytimes will focus on stories and songs geared towards children’s literacy and social & emotional learning based around a theme.
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 11:00am-11:30am
Charlotte Branch Library
Address: 3557 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY 14612
Phone: 585-428-8216
Stories for All: Join us for this storytime for all ages in the children’s room. Stories, songs and fun for all!
Day: Thursdays, Fridays
Time: 11:00am-11:30am
Chili Public Library
Address: 3237 Chili Ave, Rochester, NY 14624
Phone: (585) 889-2200
Simply Stories: For children of all ages with an adult. Join us for a special storytime full of stories, songs, and fun! No registration required.
Day: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Time: 10:00am-10:30am
Babies and Books: For babies and toddlers up to age 24 months with an adult. Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays followed by an open play session.
Day: Thursdays
Time: 10:30am-11am
East Rochester Public Library
Address: 317 Main St, East Rochester, NY 14445
Phone: 585-586-8302
OLD TYME STORY HOUR: Come join story tyme conductor, Miss Pat, in the Children’s Depot. All ages are welcome! Ms. Pat will read stories and take you on a literary journey!
Day: Thursdays
Time: 10:00am-11am
Fairport Public Library
Address: 1 Fairport Village Landing Fairport, NY 14450
Phone: (585) 223-9091
Baby Storytime: Join us for Baby Storytime where we’ll share our favorite rhymes, songs, and books, followed by a playtime with toys! This program is designed for infants and toddlers age 0-24 months, but all ages are welcome. No registration.
Days and Times: Mondays at 9:30am and Thursdays at 9:30am
All Ages Storytime: Join us for All Ages Storytime where we will share our favorite books, rhymes, and songs! The theme will be repeated throughout the week. This program is designed for toddlers and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome! No registration.
Days and Times: Mondays at 10:15am, Tuesdays at 9:30am, and Thursdays at 10:30am
PJ Storytime: The Children’s Room is full of fun on Monday nights! Wear your jammies, bring your stuffies, and enjoy an evening of stories, songs, and dancing with the whole family! This program is designed for toddlers and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome! No registration
Day: Monday
Time: 6:30pm-7:00pm
Greece Public Library
Address: 2 Vince Tofany Blvd, Rochester, NY 14612
Phone: 585-225-8951
Story Time Stars: This 30 minute program is designed for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome with an adult. This early literacy class makes books come alive with puppets, music, and rhymes. Registration required.
Day: Mondays
Time: 9:30am, 10:30am
Books And Beyond Storytime: This 30 minute program is designed for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome with an adult. This early literacy class makes books come alive with puppets, music, and rhymes. Registration required.
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 9:30am
Rhythm And Rhyme Storytime: This 30 minute program is designed for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome with an adult. This early literacy class makes books come alive with puppets, music, and rhymes. Registration required.
Day: Thursdays
Time: 9:30am
Babies Love Books: This 30 minute program is designed for babies up to 24 months with an adult. It supports early literacy skills by encouraging singing, playing, talking and reading. Please register for only one session per week. Registration required.
Day: Fridays
Time: 9:30am, 10:30am
Henrietta Public Library
Address: 625 Calkins Road Rochester, NY 14623
Phone: 585-359-7092
Baby Storytime: It’s never too early to develop the skills that support early literacy! In Baby Storytime, babies will experience books, nursery rhymes, songs, and the company of other babies in a relaxed and friendly environment. This program is designed for ages 0-2 years, but older siblings are welcome!
Days and Time: Monday – Friday 9:30am-10:15am
All Ages Storytime: This program is designed for children ages 2 – 5 years, but all are welcome! This program includes stories, songs, and rhymes that support the growth of early literacy skills. No registration necessary.
Days and Time: Mondays 10:30am-11am, Wednesdays 6:30am-7:00pm, and Fridays at 10:30am-11:00am
Quiet Sensory Storytime: This storytime is designed for families looking for a quieter, calmer storytime. We will be dimming the lights, playing soft instrumental music, and including quiet socializing and playtime. All families welcome, but if your kid has a lot of energy, this storytime may not be the best fit. All Monday Evening Storytimes are ASL interpreted.
Day: Mondays
Time: 6:30pm-7:00pm
Irondequoit Public Library
Address: 1290 Titus Ave, Rochester, NY 14617
Phone: 585-336-6060
Babytime!: Join us for lapsit stories, rhymes, and songs for children under 2! (Older children welcome!)
Day and Time: Mondays at 10:30am-11am, Fridays at 1:00pm-1:30am
Storytime!: Join us for stories and songs at the library! For children 2-5 with their caregiver. If the weather permits, we’ll be outside on the library lawn!
Day and Time: Tuesdays at 10:30am-11am, Thursday 5:30-6:00 (during the Irondequoit Farmer’s Market)
PJ Storytime: Join us for stories and songs in the library! For children 1-5 with their caregiver.
Day and Time: First Tuesdays at 6:30pm
Mendon Public Library
Address: 22 North Main Street Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
Phone: (585) 624-6067
Tuesday Story Time: Preschool Story Time at the Library open to preschoolers and their caregivers. Join Miss Kelly for songs, stories, and simple crafts each Tuesday. We share a love of books with our earliest readers.
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 10:00am-10:30am
Saturday Storytime: Miss Lori loves to share stories, songs, and activities with preschool kids and their families! Registration is not required. Just stop in!
Day: 2nd and 4th Saturdays
Time: 10:00am-10:30am
Ogden Farmers’ Library
Address: 269 Ogden Center Rd, Spencerport, NY 14559
Phone: 585-617-6181
Storytime: Join us for story time on Tuesday mornings at the Ogden Farmers’ Library! Meet us at 10:15 AM in the library meeting room for stories and songs.
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 10:15am
Parma Public Library
Address: 7 West Ave, Hilton, NY 14468
Phone: 585-392-8350
Baby Storytime & Sensory Play: Join Ms. Zuzu for stories, songs, and sensory play Tuesday mornings! Recommended for ages 0-3.
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 10:30am
All Ages Storytime: Join Ms. Zuzu on Wednesday mornings for stories and songs! Recommended for ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome. No registration.
Day: Wednesday
Time: 10:30am
Pre-K Skills Play Time: Children aged 3-5 with caregivers can practice Pre-K skills, develop early literacy components, explore sensory play, and more! No registration.
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 11:00am
Penfield Public Library
Address: 1985 Baird Rd, Penfield, NY 14526
Phone: 585-340-8720
Terrific Toddlers Story Time: Songs, stories, and fun for children aged 2-3 and a caregiver.
Days & Times: Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:40-10:05 AM & Fridays, 11:00-11:25 AM
Family Storytime: Families are invited to enjoy stories, songs, and finger plays presented by Miss Natalie. This program is geared for toddler and preschool children not yet comfortable leaving their parents/caregivers. Starts again in July.
Day: Mondays
Time: 10:30am
Preschool Storytime: Songs, stories, and fun for children aged 3-5 without a caregiver.
Day: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 10:30am
Baby Storytime: Songs, stories, and finger plays for infants and pre-walkers and their caregivers.
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 11:30am
Wee Walkers Playtime: Stories, songs, and rhymes for children aged 12-23 months with a caregiver, followed by play stations.
Day: Fridays
Time: 9:45am-10:30am
Pittsford Community Library
Address: 24 State St, Pittsford, NY 14534
Phone: (585) 248-6275
All-Ages Story Time: Stories, songs, and fingerplays make up this fun program for children of all ages.
Days and Times: Mondays at 10:15am and 12pm, Tuesdays at 10:15am, and Thursdays at 9:30am, 10:15am, and 12pm
Baby Story Time: Storytime for ages 0-2 years old with a caregiver, and may feature stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, or other activities.
Days and Times: Mondays at 9:30am, Thursdays at 9:30am and 10:45am
STEM Storytime: This STEM story time is designed to introduce important science and math concepts. Enjoy stories, crafts, and activities. Best for ages 3-5.
Day: Mondays
Time: 11am
Scottsville Free Library
Address: 28 Main St, Scottsville, NY 14546
Phone: (585) 889-2023
Children’s Story Hour: Join us for a weekly story hour with songs, stories, and crafts! All ages are invited to attend with an adult caregiver!
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Webster Public Library
Address: 980 Ridge Rd, Webster, NY 14580
Phone: 585-872-7075
Wee Ones: Join us for a short storytime full of rhymes, songs, and books for your little one followed by playtime! Recommended for birth-2 years old.
Day: Mondays
Time: 10:00am-10:30am
PJ Storytime: Stories and rhymes for the entire family. Wear your PJs! No registration required, all ages welcome!
Day: First Mondays of the month
Time: 6:00pm-6:30pm
Storytime!: Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes at the library! This storytime is geared to children ages 0-5, but all are welcome! No registration required.
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 9:30am
Toddler Storytime: Join us for a short storytime full of rhymes, songs, and books for your toddler followed by playtime! Recommended for 1-4 years old.
Day: Thursdays
Time: 10:00am-10:30am
Winton Branch Library
Address: 611 Winton Rd N, Rochester, NY 14609
Phone: 585-428-8204
Rhyme Time: Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ready to learn to read. In Rhyme Time, we will enjoy playing with sounds and rhymes. There will be bounces, rhymes, shakers, and lots of fun! There is no need to register, and siblings are welcome.
Day: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 11:30am-12:30pm
