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Located at The Bronx Terminal Market
652 Exterior Street,
Bronx, New York, 10451
WHAT WE DO
Storyland is committed to advancing literacy, community engagement, and cultural representation among children and their families in the Bronx. It truly values being inclusive, as every child deserves to come into inspiring, supportive settings that reflect identity and heritage.
Storyland’s mission as the Bronx’s first interactive children’s book lounge is to provide a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where children and families can connect while exploring literature and inspiring a lifelong love of reading.
Finally, Storyland’s vision is to empower children and families to build a legacy of literacy and curiosity, fostering a love for learning “one dope book at a time.”
Hours Of Operation
Tuesday; 11am-3pm
Wednesday: 11am -3pm
Thursday: 3pm-7pm
Friday: Community Led Programs
Saturday: 11am-4pm
Sunday & Monday: Closed
Upcoming Events
June 14, 2025
12:30 PM-2PM
Toddler Read & Rave presented by StorylandBX and Bee True To You
Let’s dive into a world of imagination and fun at Storyland the Bronx Book at Bronx terminal market on June 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM-2PM (Eastern Time)!
Bring your little ones for an interactive reading experience filled with grooving to fun stories and engaging activities.
StorylandBX’s vision is to see children grow loving to read One Dope Book at Time! Bee True To You an amazing organization that offers empowerment through music. Our will be sure to create a memorable and impactful moments for families.
Don’t miss out on this exciting event that will spark your child’s creativity and love for books. See you there!
REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY – CAPACITY IS LIMITED
ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
Photos and videos will be taken. All participants will be asked to sign a photo release form upon arrival.
Check out our range of activities
Class Trip Featuring an Independent Author Program
In collaboration with K-12 schools, our program offers an enriching 2 hour session, accommodating 40–50 students per visit. Each student receives an autographed copy of the featured book, participate in mindful and movement exercise and a healthy lunch sourced from local restaurants.
For more info contact: Sulma@storylandbx.org
MENTOR BY
OLDER STUDENTS
Establish a mentoring program pairing 25 mentor-mentee pairs through the school trip initiative. Additionally, hire and train 6–8 interns per year to assist with program implementation and outreach. We will provide stipends and professional development workshops for interns.
Partnerships include local schools and youth organizations to recruit mentors and interns. Design a training curriculum to support their success to develop leadership, communication, and facilitation skills among Bronx youth while creating a meaningful support network for children.
Reading Circles & Community Programs
Host community-driven programs, including reading circles, book clubs, poetry & spoken word, illustration, book writing workshops, mindfulness-movement-self-development workshops, parenting workshops, and educator meetups, to deepen connections among residents.
Conduct community events annually, ensuring recurring groups regularly utilize the space.
Book & Reserve Fridays for free enrichment programs organized by community members. All programs must align with Storyland’s mission and vision.
For more information contact: sulma@storylandbx.org
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