Join us at your local library for a fun session of sharing stories and rhymes in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Storytimes are a great opportunity to meet other parents/carers and young children, whilst introducing children to the world of stories and rhymes, helping them develop early speech and language skills and a love of books and reading.

These sessions are free of charge. Suitable for 0-4s and their grown-ups. No need to book, just turn up on the day.

Lady telling a story to a group of young children and their parents

Acomb Tuesday and Thursday 10.30-11am

Bishopthorpe Thursday 10.30-11am

Clifton Tuesday 10.30-11am

Copmanthorpe Thursday 10.30-11am

Dringhouses Thursday & Saturday 11-11.30am

Dunnington Monday term time only 10.30 – 11am

Fulford Saturday 10.30-11am

Haxby & Wigginton Wednesday 10.15-10.45am

Hungate Tuesday 10.30-11.30am

Huntington Friday 11.15-11.45am

New Earswick Tuesday 11-11.30am & Friday 2-2.30pm

Poppleton Wednesday 2.30 – 3pm

Strensall Thursdays 10.30-11am

Tang Hall Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10.30-11.00

York Thursday & Friday 10.30-11am

Community Stadium Tuesday 11-11.30am

Singing a few nursery rhymes each day with your baby or child is an easy way to support their learning and development. In case you can’t remember any, or fancy some different rhymes, here are a collection of rhymes and songs for you to explore.