Story time is a fun and educational activity for young children. It is a great way to introduce kids to books, develop their listening skills, and foster a love of reading. Many local libraries and community organizations offer story times on a regular basis.
While you can always find these on our calendar, we have compiled a list here of free story times offered within a 40 minute drive from Binghamton, categorized by the days and times they are generally offered. Each location might take breaks or make schedule changes throughout the year or cancel due to staff illnesses, so you'll want to check for updates before making plans. Last updated: January 15, 2024. Contact information for each location can be found below.
| MONDAY 10am - Broome County Public Library Lapsit Story Time (age 0-3) 10am - Tappan-Spaulding Memorial Library Story Time (ages 2-4) 11am - Lee Barta Community Center Baby Book Buddies (ages 0-3) |
| TUESDAY 10am - Moore Memorial Library Story Time (ages 3-5) 10am - Montrose Story Hour (ages 3.5-7) *Registration required 10am - Hallstead-Great Bend Preschool Story Time 10am - Your Home Public Library Preschool Story Time (ages 3-5) 10:30am - Susquehanna Baby & Toddler Story Time (ages 0-3) 10am & 11am - George F. Johnson Memorial Library Toddler Story Time (ages 2-3) *Registration required 10:15am - Candor Free Library Story Hour (ages 0-5) 10:30am - Apalachin Library Story Time (all ages) 3:30pm - Broome County Public Library Preschool Story Time (ages 4-6) |
| WEDNESDAY 9am - Deposit Free Library Toddler Time (ages 2-4) 10am & 11am - George F. Johnson Memorial Library Mother Goose Story Time (ages 0-2) *Registration required 10:15am - Coburn Free Library Early Literacy Story Time (all ages) 10:30am - Fenton Free Library Story Time (all ages) 10:30am - Berkshire Free Library Story Time 10:30am - Windsor Public Library Story Time *second Wednesday of the month 10:30am - Bainbridge Free Library Story Time *twice a month 11am - Vestal Barnes & Noble (all ages) 11am - Johnson City PAL Center Story Time |
| THURSDAY 10am - Broome County Public Library Lapsit Story Time (ages 0-3) 10am - Vestal Public Library Tiny Tot Story Time or Playtime (ages 0-3) 10am - George F. Johnson Memorial Library Preschool Story Time (ages 3-5) *Registration required 10:30am & 11:15am - Waverly Free Library Toddler Time & Story Time 10:30am - Apalachin Library Story Time (all ages) 11am - Broome County Public Library Preschool Story Time (ages 4-6) |
Below you can find contact information for libraries and community organizations within 40 minutes of Binghamton, NY that provide books or story time programs for young children.
| Afton Free Library 105A Main St, Afton, NY 13730 ๐ Call (607) 639-1212 ๐ Visit website ๐ Check Facebook Apalachin Library 719 Main St, Apalachin, NY 13732 ๐ Call (607) 625-3333 ๐ Visit website ๐ Check Facebook Bainbridge Free Library 13 N Main St, Bainbridge, NY 13733 ๐ Call (607) 967-5305 ๐ Visit website ๐ Check Facebook Barnes & Noble 2443 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal, NY 13850 ๐ Call (607) 770-9505 ๐ Visit website ๐ Check Facebook Berkshire Free Library 12519 NY-38, Berkshire, NY 13736 ๐ Call (607) 657-4418 ๐ Visit website ๐ Check Facebook Broome County Public Library 185 Court St, Binghamton, NY 13901 ๐ Call (607) 778-6400 ๐ Visit website ๐ Check Facebook Candor Free Library 2 Bank St, Candor, NY 13743 ๐ Call (607) 659-7258 ๐ Visit website ๐ Check Facebook Coburn Free Library 275 Main St, Owego, NY 13827 ๐ Call (607) 687-3520 ๐ Visit website ๐ Check Facebook Deposit Free Library 159 Front St, Deposit, NY 13754 ๐ Call (607) 467-2577 ๐ Visit website ๐ Check Facebook Fenton Free Library 1062 Chenango St, Binghamton, NY 13901 ๐ Call (607) 724-8649 ๐ Visit website ๐ Check Facebook George F. Johnson Memorial Library 1001 Park St, Endicott, NY 13760 ๐ Call (607) 757-5350 ๐ Visit website ๐ Check Facebook George P. & Susan Platt Cady Library 42 E River Rd, Nichols, NY 13812 ๐ Call (607) 699-3835 ๐ Visit website ๐ Check Facebook Hallstead-Great Bend Library 135 Franklin Ave, Hallstead, PA 18822 ๐ Call (570) 879-2227 ๐ Visit website ๐ Check Facebook Lee Barta Community Center 108 Liberty St, Binghamton, NY 13901 ๐ Call (607) 238-1005 ๐ Visit website ๐ Check Facebook Lisle Free Library 8998 Main St, Lisle, NY 13797 ๐ Call (607) 692-3115 ๐ Visit website ๐ Check Facebook Mary L. Wilcox Memorial Library 2630 Main St, Whitney Point, NY 13862 ๐ Call 607) 692-3159 ๐ Visit website ๐ Check Facebook Would you like to volunteer to help bring back story time at Mary L. Wilcox Memorial Library? Call the library if interested. Moore Memorial Library 59 Genesee St, Greene, NY 13778 ๐ Call (607) 656-9349 ๐ Visit website ๐ Check Facebook Montrose Library 458 High School Rd, Montrose, PA 18801 ๐ Call (570) 278-1881 ๐ Visit website ๐ Check Facebook Nineveh Public Library 3029 NY-7, Nineveh, NY 13813 ๐ Call (607) 693-1858 ๐ Visit website ๐ Check Facebook PAL Center at Mother's & Babies 346 Grand Ave, Johnson City, NY 13790 ๐ Call (607) 771-6334 ๐ Visit website ๐ Check Facebook Susquehanna Library 83 Erie Blvd, Susquehanna, PA 18847 ๐ Call (570) 853-4106 ๐ Visit website ๐ Check Facebook Tappan-Spaulding Memorial Library 6 Rock St, Newark Valley, NY 13811 ๐ Call (607) 642-9960 ๐ Visit website ๐ Check Facebook Vestal Public Library 320 Vestal Pkwy East, Vestal, NY 13850 ๐ Call (607) 754-4243 ๐ Visit website ๐ Check Facebook Waverly Free Library 18 Elizabeth St, Waverly, NY 14892 ๐ Call (607) 565-9341 ๐ Visit website ๐ Check Facebook Windsor Public Library 107 Main St, Windsor, NY13865 ๐ Call (607) 655-1685 ๐ Check Facebook Your Home Public Library 107 Main St, Johnson City, NY 13790 ๐ Call (607) 797-4816 ๐ Visit website ๐ Check Facebook |
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