Experience live storytelling with one of Boston's early literacy programs. Afterwards, take a FREE book home. Families can choose from 9 different locations throughout the city...

• Copley Library | Tue | Jul 9, 16, 23, 30 | 11:30am

  
  

• Codman Square Library | Tue | Jul 9, 16, 23, 30 | 11:00am

  
  

• East Boston Library | Wed | Jul 10, 17, 24, 31 | 1:00pm

  
  

• Faneuil Library | Tue | Jul 9, 16, 23, 30 | 2:00pm

  
  

• Honan Allston Library | Thur | Jul 11, 18, 25 and Aug 1 | 1:15pm

  
  

• Jamaica Plain Library | Wed | Jul 10, 17, 24, 31 | 10:30am

  
  

• West Roxbury Library | Mon | Jul 8, 15, 22, 29 | 6:30pm

  
  

• BCYF Leahy-Holloran | Wed | Jul 10, 17, 24, 31 | 11:30am

  
  

• Haynes Early Education Center | Wed | Jul 10, 17, 24, 31 | 10:00am

Story times are intentionally offered four days a week (Monday - Thursday), ranging from late morning (around 10:00am), midday (around 1:15pm) and an evening reading (at 6:30pm). This ensures that the program is accessible to a range of family schedules.

Since the story times are offered outdoors, consider packing:

✓water

✓snacks

✓outdoor blanket

ReadBoston is significantly smaller this year. In 2023, the program partnered with 51 community-based locations including parks, centers, schools, clubs, and libraries in 14 of Boston's neighborhoods. In 2024, ReadBoston was cut by over 80%, and will only visit 9 locations 4 days a week (instead of 6).