Welcome to

Storyland

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

Contact Us

If you are interested in donating or learning
more information, reach out to us!