The Best South Jersey Story Times for Babies and Toddlers

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BURLINGTON COUNTY
Mondays
  • 10am: Moorestown Library Baby Story Time- Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs especially for our littlest patrons ages 0-2 for the first 30 minutes followed by Open Play Time in the room for an hour.
    • Where: Moorestown Public Library, Meeting Room A&B
    • Ages: 0-2 (Caregivers must stay in the room with the children for this event)
    • Registration? Not required, but you can read more details here
    • Thoughts: One of our favorite SJ story times! They involve a lot of movement and song which is great for little ones, in a big open space too.
    • Notes on Library: They offer a really wonderful children's area with it's own separate little room to play in, there's a little house, tables with toys, various activities, etc. and there's a whole section for the kids outside of that area too.
  • 10:30-11:30am: Moorestown Library Open Play Time- Enjoy open play time with friends at the library. Caregivers must stay in the room with the children for this event.
    • Where: Moorestown Public Library, Meeting Room A&B
    • Ages: All ages
    • Registration? Not required, but you can read more details here
    • Thoughts: Never attended
    • Notes on Library: They offer a really wonderful children's area with it's own separate little room to play in, there's a little house, tables with toys, various activities, etc. and there's a whole section for the kids outside of that area too.
Tuesdays
  • 10am: Moorestown Library Story Time- Enjoy 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs, then pick up a craft to make at home or in the library. Held in Meeting Room A&B.
    • Where: Moorestown Public Library, Meeting Room A&B
    • Ages: 3+
    • Registration? Not required, but you can read more details here
    • Thoughts: Not yet attended
    • Notes on Library: They offer a really wonderful children's area with it's own separate little room to play in, there's a little house, tables with toys, various activities, etc. and there's a whole section for the kids outside of that area too.

    Wednesdays

      • 10am: Moorestown Library Toddler Time- Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs especially for our toddling patrons ages 2-4 for the first 30 minutes followed by Open Play Time in the room for an hour.
        • Where: Moorestown Public Library, Meeting Room A&B
        • Ages: 2-4
        • Registration? Not required, but you can read more details here
        • Thoughts: Not yet attended
        • Notes on Library: They offer a really wonderful children's area with it's own separate little room to play in, there's a little house, tables with toys, various activities, etc. and there's a whole section for the kids outside of that area too.
      • 10:30-11:30am: Moorestown Library Open Play Time- Enjoy open play time with friends at the library. Caregivers must stay in the room with the children for this event.
        • Where: Moorestown Public Library, Meeting Room A&B
        • Ages: All ages
        • Registration? Not required, but you can read more details here
        • Thoughts: Never attended
        • Notes on Library: They offer a really wonderful children's area with it's own separate little room to play in, there's a little house, tables with toys, various activities, etc. and there's a whole section for the kids outside of that area too.
      • 11am: Marlton Barnes & Noble Story Time- Join us every Saturday at 11am in the Children's Department for story time! We will be reading new titles or favorite selections. Come see what our Booksellers are reading today!
        • Where: Marlton Barnes & Noble, 200 West Route 70, Marlton, NJ 08053
        • Ages: No ages listed
        • Registration? Not required, more details here
        • Thoughts: Not yet attended

      Fridays

      • (MONTHLY) 10am: Moorestown Library Baby & Me Meetup- A casual meetup of parents and caregivers of small children.  Bring your coffee, children, and conversation to the youth services room and enjoy! (Only held on the first Friday of every month)
        • Where: Moorestown Public Library, Youth Services Room
        • Ages: "For caregivers and their small children" 
        • Registration? Not required, but you can read more details here
        • Thoughts: Not yet attended
        • Notes on Library: They offer a really wonderful children's area with it's own separate little room to play in, there's a little house, tables with toys, various activities, etc. and there's a whole section for the kids outside of that area too.

      Saturdays

      • 11am: Moorestown Barnes & Noble Story Time- Please join us each Saturday for our weekly Children's Story Time event. We will have 20 minutes of story time with an activity to follow. We cannot wait to see you all there!
        • Where: Moorestown Barnes & Noble, East Gate Square,1311 Nixon Drive, Moorestown, NJ 08057
        • Ages: Perfect for ages 3 - 8
        • Registration? Not required, more details here
        • Thoughts: Not yet attended
      • 11am: Marlton Barnes & Noble Story Time- Join us every Saturday at 11am in the Children's Department for story time! We will be reading new titles or favorite selections. Come see what our Booksellers are reading today!
        • Where: Marlton Barnes & Noble, 200 West Route 70, Marlton, NJ 08053
        • Ages: No ages listed
        • Registration? Not required, more details here
        • Thoughts: Not yet attended

      CAMDEN COUNTY

      Mondays
      • 10:00am: Wee Readers at the Pennsauken Library- Join Miss Susan for short books, rhymes, and movement, aimed at developing baby's motor, sensory, and social skills.
        • Where: Pennsauken Library: 5605 Crescent Blvd.
          Pennsauken, NJ 08110
        • Ages: This program is for babies up to age 2 with a caregiver.
        • Registration? Not required, learn more here
        • Thoughts: Not yet attended
      • 10:30am: Story Time with Miss Emily at the Bellmawr Library- Join Miss Emily for songs, stories, and fun every other Monday.
        • Where: Anthony P. Infantil Library, 35 East Browning Rd., Bellmawr, NJ 08031
        • Ages: 0-5 year olds 
        • Registration? Yes, register here. Registration opens 2 weeks before the date of the storytime and may fill up.
        • Thoughts: Not yet attended
      • 10:30am: Cherry Hill Library Bounce Baby Lapsit Story Time- Join us for a special lapsit storytime, especially for little pre-walkers and their caregivers. There will be lots of rhymes, songs, bounces and even a story, just right for a sweet bonding time with your baby.
        • Where: Cherry Hill Public Library Children's Story & Craft Room, Upper Level
        • Age: This storytime is appropriate for babies who are not yet able to walk, and their caregivers.
        • Registration? Yes, register here - these book up FAST. It opens up 2 weeks before the month opens. NOTE: Cherry Hill library card number is required.
        • Thoughts: Not yet attended
        • Notes on Library: They have a really nice kids section with a little play area, various tables, activities on the wall, lots of space to spread out and play.
      • 10:30am: Gloucester Township Library Story Time: Join Ms. Mary for some stories, song & fun.
        • Where: Blackwood Rotary Library, 15 S. Black Horse Pike, Blackwood, NJ 08012
        • Ages: 2-5
        • Registration? Recommended, not required (as this does fill up)
        • Thoughts: Not yet attended
        • Notes on library: Never visited
      Tuesdays
      • 10:30am: Preschool Storytime at the Pennsauken Library- Join Miss Susan at this weekly program aimed at increasing your child's attention span and teaching fine motor skills. Storytime combines reading with music, multilingual skills, finger-plays and rhymes to help parents and little ones foster a life-long love of reading!
        • Where: Pennsauken Library: 5605 Crescent Blvd.
          Pennsauken, NJ 08110
        • Ages: This program is for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers
        • Registration? Not required, learn more here
        • Thoughts: Not yet attended
      • 10:30am: Cherry Hill Library Rhyme Time- Develop baby’s motor, sensory, and social skills. Join us for short books, songs, movement, and more!
        • Where: Cherry Hill Public Library Children's Story & Craft Room, Upper Level
        • Age: For infants, crawlers, and walkers. 0 to 23 months
        • Registration? Yes, register here - these book up FAST. It opens up 2 weeks before the month opens. NOTE: Cherry Hill library card number is required.
        • Thoughts: Not yet attended
        • Notes on Library: They have a really nice kids section with a little play area, various tables, activities on the wall, lots of space to spread out and play.

        Wednesdays

        • 10am: Collingswood Library Lapsit Baby Storytime- Come to the library for a giggly and wiggly lap sit for babies! With songs, books and movement, the fun lasts all day!
          • Where: Collingswood Public Library (Library Community Room), 771 Haddon Ave, Collingswood NJ. Note: Street parking only, there is no designated parking lot.
          • Age: 0-17 months
          • Registration? Yes, learn more here and register here
          • Thoughts: I attended this storytime twice, while it is more “baby-centered,” both times the music and story time was only 15 minutes and then about 30 minutes playing with blocks. One of the times the room was way overcrowded.
          • Notes on Library: While the storytime is held in a room on the first floor, there is a little kids area on the second floor with a few toys and children-sized furniture. Nothing too big though.
        • 10am: Audubon Library Storytime- The library offers Story Time on Wednesday mornings at 10:00am. Story Time lasts approximately an hour. Children will be treated to a number of stories, songs, and age appropriate guided movements and crafts. 
          • Where: Audubon Library: 239 Oakland Ave, Audubon, NJ 08106
          • Age: It says its recommended for preschoolers and their caregivers, but I know babies are welcome
          • Registration? Yes, learn more & register here.
          • Thoughts: Not yet attended
          • Notes on Library: The library is very small and they do not have a dedicated kids play area. Their storytime is held next door in the Senior Center.
        • 10:30am: Cherry Hill Library Tales for Twos- Enjoy this program designed just for 2 year olds! Develop language and pre-literacy skills with stories, songs, rhymes, and movement.
          • Where: Cherry Hill Public Library Children's Story & Craft Room, Upper Level
          • Age: This program is developmentally designed for ages 24 to 35 months.
          • Registration? Yes, register here - these book up FAST. It opens up 2 weeks before the month opens. NOTE: Cherry Hill library card number is required.
          • Thoughts: Not yet attended
          • Notes on Library: They have a really nice kids section with a little play area, various tables, activities on the wall, lots of space to spread out and play.
        • 10:30am: Haddon Heights Library Baby & Toddler Time- Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for Baby & Toddler Time and enjoy a song, story and craft.
          • Where: Haddon Heights Library: 608 Station Ave, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
          • Age: 0-36 months
          • Registration? Not required, but you can read more details here
          • Thoughts: Not yet attended
        • 10:30am: Gloucester Township Library Cuddlers & Crawlers Story Time: Join Ms. Mary for some rhymes, songs, hand play, and stories.
          • Where: Blackwood Rotary Library, 15 S. Black Horse Pike, Blackwood, NJ 08012
          • Ages: 0-24 months
          • Registration? Recommended, not required (as this does fill up)
          • Thoughts: Not yet attended
          • Notes on library: Never visited
          • 2pm: Cherry Hill Library Rhyme Time- Develop baby’s motor, sensory, and social skills. Join us for short books, songs, movement, and more!
            • Where: Cherry Hill Public Library Children's Story & Craft Room, Upper Level
            • Age: For infants, crawlers, and walkers. 0 to 23 months
            • Registration? Yes, register here - these book up FAST. It opens up 2 weeks before the month opens.  NOTE: Cherry Hill library card number is required.
            • Thoughts: Not yet attended
            • Notes on Library: They have a really nice kids section with a little play area, various tables, activities on the wall, lots of space to spread out and play.

          Thursdays

          • 10:30am: Story Time at the Haddon Heights Library- Join us every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for Story Time. Parents and children 3 1/2 – 6 years old are welcome to enjoy a short story and craft.
            • Where: Haddon Heights Library: 608 Station Ave, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
            • Age: Parents and children 3 1/2 – 6 years old
            • Registration? Not required, but you can read more details here
            • Thoughts: Not yet attended

            Fridays

              • 10am: Collingswood Library Building Blocks Story Time- Join Miss Melissa and Miss Renee for story time! We will read stories, sing songs and learn American Sign Language (ASL)!
                • Where: Collingswood Public Library (Library Community Room), 771 Haddon Ave, Collingswood NJ. Note: Street parking only, there is no designated parking lot.
                • Ages: 18-35 months
                • Registration? Learn more here and register here
                • Thoughts: Not yet attended
                • Notes on library: While the story time is held in a room on the first floor, there is a little kids area on the second floor with a few toys and children-sized furniture. Nothing too big though.

              Saturdays

              • 10:30am: Really Little Residents at the Haddon Heights Library- Join us every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. for our weekend story time program. Parents and children from birth to four years old are welcome to enjoy a few stories, singing and dancing.
                • Where: Haddon Heights Library: 608 Station Ave, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
                • Age: Parents and children 0-4 years old
                • Registration? Not required, but you can read more details here
                • Thoughts: Not yet attended
              • 11am: Cherry Hill Barnes & Noble Story Time- Join us every Saturday at 11am in the Children's Department for storytime! We will be reading new titles or favorite selections. (No longer offered on Tuesdays)
                • Where: Cherry Hill Barnes & Noble, 911 Haddonfield Road, Cherry Hill, NJ
                • Ages: Kids of all ages and their parents are welcome!
                • Registration? Not required
                • Thoughts: Not yet attended

                STORYTIMES OFFERED ON SELECT DATES/TIMES

                • Haddonfield Public Library Story Time & Events: Offered select dates throughout the month, check website for more info. 
                  • Where: Haddonfield Public Library, 60 N Haddon Ave, Haddonfield, NJ 08033. Note: Street parking only, there is no designated parking lot.
                  • Ages: They currently offer various events for babies, toddlers, and children. They have a monthly baby bookworms lapsit class for babies not on the move yet, and a monthly baby bookworks crawler and walker class for babies crawling and walking up to 18 months. Their general storytimes are often for 2+.
                  • Registration? Registration required for specific events. Check the calendar here and click the event to figure out if you will need to register.
                  • Thoughts: When offered, this is my favorite local storytime I’ve attended so far, it was very baby-focused and had books, songs, and activities for this specific age group.
                • Haddon Township Library Family Story Time: The Haddon Township Library offers various events for babies, toddlers, and children. For the age range of this document, the most relevant event is their Family Story Time that’s offered a few times per month (usually Tuesdays at 10:30am) and their Pajama Story Time (offered once a month at 6:30pm) Join Miss Kaitlyn for stories, songs, and movement!
                  • Where: William G. Rohrer Memorial Library - Haddon Twp Branch, 15 MacArthur Blvd, Haddon Township, NJ 08108. Note: Public parking lot available.
                  • Ages: 18 months-5 years
                  • Registration? Learn more here - registration opens a week in advance
                  • Thoughts: Not yet attended
                  • Notes on library: They have a nice little children's area with various shelves with toys and manipulatives, a cute little play kitchen, sensory boards on walls, etc.
                • M Allan Vogelson Library (Voorhees) Story Ttime & Events: Offered select dates throughout the month, check website for more info. 
                  • Where: Camden County Library System: M Allan Vogelson Regional Branchy, 203 Laurel Rd, Voorhees Township, NJ 08043
                  • Ages: They currently offer various events for babies, toddlers, and children. They have a monthly baby storytime for 0-12 month olds, toddler tales for 12-36 month olds, and preschool rhyme time for 3-5 year olds. 
                  • Registration? Registration required, learn more here.
                  • Thoughts: Never attended
                  • Notes on library: We really loved the children's section here! They had some fun little structures to sit inside and read books, a play theater with several puppets, a little toy section, with child-sized furniture too.

                GLOUCESTER COUNTY

                Mondays
                • 10:30am: Mullica Hill Library Toddler Story Time- Join us for short stories, songs and a craft. Please register. After at 11am, they have a mini-builders playgroup with magna tiles, connector cars, and more!
                  • Where: Gloucester County Library - Mullica Hill Branch: 389 Wolfert Station Rd, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
                  • Ages: 2-3 years
                  • Registration? Yes, registration required
                  • Thoughts: Not yet attended
                  • Notes on library: They have a really beautiful children's section with fun reading chairs and benches, several kid-sized table with tabletop toys, a play theater, and a whole separate play room with a door.
                • 10:30am: Glassboro Branch Library Story Time-  Join us for a family story time, with stories, themes, music, movement and a craft.
                  • Where: Glassboro Branch Library, 101 Rowan Boulevard, Glassboro, NJ 08028
                  • Ages: 2-8 years
                  • Registration? Yes, registration required
                  • Thoughts: Not yet attended
                  • Notes on library: Never visited
                • 10:30am: Logan Twp Branch Library Toddler Story Time-  Join us for stories, songs, and a craft!
                  • Where: Logan Twp. Library, 498 Beckett Rd, Logan Twp, NJ 08085
                  • Ages: 2-3 years
                  • Registration? Yes, registration required
                  • Thoughts: Not yet attended
                  • Notes on library: Never visited

                Tuesdays

                • 10:00am: Newfield Public Library Baby Story Time- Our Itty Bitty Baby group meets for songs, stories, friendship, and play. This program is for 0 to 24 month olds and their grown up. Come join us and introduce your little one to a lifetime of reading and library fun.
                  • Where: Newfield Public Library, 115 Catawba Ave, Newfield, NJ 08344
                  • Ages: 0-24 month olds
                  • Registration? Yes, registration required
                  • Thoughts: Not yet attended
                  • Notes on library: Never visited
                • 10:30am: Mullica Hill Library Baby Story Time- Join us for short stories, songs and a craft. 
                  • Where: Gloucester County Library - Mullica Hill Branch: 389 Wolfert Station Rd, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
                  • Ages: 0-2 years
                  • Registration? Yes, registration required
                  • Thoughts: Not yet attended
                  • Notes on library: They have a really beautiful children's section with fun reading chairs and benches, several kid-sized table with tabletop toys, a play theater, and a whole separate play room with a door.
                • 10:30am: Greenwich Township Library Story Time- Join us for family storytime with stories, songs, and a craft!
                  • Where: Greenwich Public Library, 411 Swedesboro Rd, Gibbstown, NJ 08027
                  • Ages: 2-5 years
                  • Registration? Yes, registration required
                  • Thoughts: Not yet attended
                  • Notes on library: Never visited
                • 10:30am: Margaret Dombrosky Library (Swedesboro) Story Time-  Join us for a family story time, with stories, themes, music, movement and a craft.
                  • Where? Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library, 1442 Kings Highway, Swedesboro, NJ 08085
                  • Ages: This program is best suited for ages 2 to 5.
                  • Cost? Free
                  • Registration? Yes, registration required
                  • Thoughts: Not yet attended
                  • Notes on library: Never visited
                Wednesdays
                • 10:15am: Logan Twp Branch Library Baby Story Time-  Our littlest patrons can join us for songs, stories, and musical instruments!
                  • Where: Logan Twp. Library, 498 Beckett Rd, Logan Twp, NJ 08085
                  • Ages: 0-2 years
                  • Registration? Yes, registration required
                  • Thoughts: Not yet attended
                  • Notes on library: Never visited
                • 10:30am: Glassboro Branch Library Baby Story Time-  Join us for a family story time, with stories, themes, music, movement and a craft.
                  • Where: Glassboro Branch Library, 101 Rowan Boulevard, Glassboro, NJ 08028
                  • Ages: 2-8 years
                  • Registration?  Yes, registration required
                  • Thoughts: Not yet attended
                  • Notes on library: Never visited
                • 10:30am: Margaret Dombrosky Library (Swedesboro) Story Time-  Join us for a family story time, with stories, themes, music, movement and a craft.
                  • Where? Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library, 1442 Kings Highway, Swedesboro, NJ 08085
                  • Ages: This program is best suited for ages 2 to 5.
                  • Cost? Free
                  • Registration? Yes, registration required
                  • Thoughts: Not yet attended
                  • Notes on library: Never visited
                  • 11am: Logan Twp Branch Library Movement Story Time-  Join us for an active story time that incorporates books, movement, and pretend play.
                    • Where: Logan Twp. Library, 498 Beckett Rd, Logan Twp, NJ 08085
                    • Ages: 0-2 years
                    • Registration? Yes, registration required
                    • Thoughts: Not yet attended
                    • Notes on library: Never visited
                  • 11am: Deptford Barnes & Noble Story Time- A delightful way to start your day where your children can join us for some exciting stories. Stories may be newly published picture books, classics, or personal favorites from our booksellers. 
                    • Where: Deptford Barnes & Noble, 1553 Almonesson Road, Deptford, NJ 08096
                    • Ages: There is no age limit for this event.
                    • Registration? Not required, more details here
                    • Thoughts: Not yet attended

                  Thursdays

                  • 10:30am: Mullica Hill Library Preschool Story Time- Join us for short stories, songs and a craft. 
                    • Where: Gloucester County Library - Mullica Hill Branch: 389 Wolfert Station Rd, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
                    • Ages: 4-5 years old
                    • Registration? Yes, registration required
                    • Thoughts: Not yet attended
                    • Notes on library: They have a really beautiful children's section with fun reading chairs and benches, several kid-sized table with tabletop toys, a play theater, and a whole separate play room with a door.
                  • 10:30am: Glassboro Branch Library Baby Story Time- A gentle story time for toddlers. Stories, songs, learning and bubbles. Best for ages 0 - 2.
                    • Where: Glassboro Branch Library, 101 Rowan Boulevard, Glassboro, NJ 08028
                    • Ages: 0-2 years 
                    • Registration?  Yes, registration required
                    • Thoughts: Not yet attended
                    • Notes on library: Never visited
                  • 10:30am: Greenwich Township Library Baby Story Time- Join us for stories and songs for our littlest patrons!
                    • Where: Greenwich Public Library, 411 Swedesboro Rd, Gibbstown, NJ 08027
                    • Ages:0-2 years 
                    • Registration? Yes, registration required
                    • Thoughts: Not yet attended
                    • Notes on library: Never visited
                  • 10:30am: Newfield Public Library Story Time- Our Wise Ones, ages 2 to 5 years old, can join in for songs, stories, and an easy craft.
                    • Where: Newfield Public Library, 115 Catawba Ave, Newfield, NJ 08344
                    • Ages: 2-5 years old
                    • Registration? Yes, registration required
                    • Thoughts: Not yet attended
                    • Notes on library: Never visited
                  • 10:30am: Margaret Dombrosky Library (Swedesboro) Story Time Rotation:  Every Thursday, story time rotates from Toddler Music and Movement, Bilingual Storytime the next week, and Baby Music and Movement the next... it then repeats that pattern.
                    • Where? Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library, 1442 Kings Highway, Swedesboro, NJ 08085
                    • Ages: Between 0-2 for baby options, and 2-5 for toddler options
                    • Registration? Yes, registration required
                    • Thoughts: Not yet attended
                    • Notes on library: Never visited

                  Fridays

                  • 10:30am: Mullica Hill Library Toddler Story Time- Join us for short stories, songs and a craft. Please register. After at 11am, they have a mini-builders playgroup with magna tiles, connector cars, and more!
                    • Where: Gloucester County Library - Mullica Hill Branch: 389 Wolfert Station Rd, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
                    • Ages: 2-3 years
                    • Registration? Yes, registration required
                    • Thoughts: Not yet attended
                    • Notes on library: They have a really beautiful children's section with fun reading chairs and benches, several kid-sized table with tabletop toys, a play theater, and a whole separate play room with a door.
                  • 10:30am: Logan Twp Branch Library Toddler Story Time-  Join us for stories, songs, and a craft!
                    • Where: Logan Twp. Library, 498 Beckett Rd, Swedesboro, NJ 08085
                    • Ages: 2-3 years
                    • Registration? Yes, registration required
                    • Thoughts: Not yet attended
                    • Notes on library: Never visited