Upcoming Events
Children’s STEAM: Mozart and Scribble – Free Form Art for Young Children
The New York Public Library — Riverdale Library
5540 Mosholu Avenue 10471Bring your little ones to the library to create free form artwork (scribble) as they listen to classical music. This is a program for young children who are under the age of 4 who can grip (fist or pinch) a crayon. Ther
Bring your little ones to the library to create free form artwork (scribble) as they listen to classical music. This is a program for young children who are under the age of 4 who can grip (fist or pinch) a crayon. There is no proven correlation between the exposure to classical music and the brain development of young children. But we are going to have fun with the “Mozart Effect” theory as we work on fine motor skills and socialization.
Family Storytime @ City Island
The New York Public Library — City Island Library
320 City Island Avenue 10464This event will take place in person at the City Island Library. Join us for live, program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Ideal for caregivers
This event will take place in person at the City Island Library. Join us for live, program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. First Come, First Served. A limit of 15 children and caregivers per session. Storytime is a program for parents/caregivers and their children. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the entire program: unaccompanied adults or children will be asked to leave the program. When registering for this program, parents/caregivers should use their name and information--you don’t need a library card to participate!
Family Storytime at Columbus
The New York Public Library — Columbus Library
742 10th Avenue 10019This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join us for a program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Ideal for caregivers with
This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join us for a program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children, but caregivers with children of all ages are welcome. Storytime is a program for parents/caregivers and their children. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the entire program: unaccompanied adults or children will be asked to leave the program. When registering for this program, parents/caregivers should use their name and information--you don’t need a library card to participate!
Early Literacy Series: Bilingual Birdies (English/Spanish)
The New York Public Library — Mott Haven Library
321 East 140th Street 10454Explore music and language in this 8-week series with Bilingual Birdies! Each class is taught by a live musician who teaches new vocabulary through songs, movement, dance, and puppetry. Bilingual Birdies celebrates diffe
Explore music and language in this 8-week series with Bilingual Birdies! Each class is taught by a live musician who teaches new vocabulary through songs, movement, dance, and puppetry. Bilingual Birdies celebrates different languages and cultures in a time that is very important to embrace diversity. Families get to experience a joyful 45-minute bilingual adventure that explores themes like Outer Space, Sports, Nature, Insects, or Friends. Each class ends with a bubble dance party extravaganza where children and adults will have so much fun! For children birth to age 5. Programs are first come first served. Please arrive on time. We may not be able to accommodate latecomers. Program length is approximately 45 minutes.
Open Playtime
The New York Public Library — Morris Park Library
985 Morris Park Avenue 10462This program will take place at the Morris Park Library. Play with our large selection of toddler toys and meet other families in our restored Early Literacy Room! This is an informal playgroup for the little ones and t
This program will take place at the Morris Park Library. Play with our large selection of toddler toys and meet other families in our restored Early Literacy Room! This is an informal playgroup for the little ones and their caregivers to meet other families. This is a drop-in program. No registration required.
Family Storytime: Eric Carle’s Very Hungry Storytime
The New York Public Library — Charleston Library
225 Bricktown Way 10309Celebrate Eric Carle’s birthday with a fun filled storytime based around his famous book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Craft to follow storytime. For children of all ages and their caregivers
Process Art Playdate
The New York Public Library — Eastchester Library
1385 East Gun Hill Road 10469Bring your little artist to the library as we explore open-ended ways to promote early learning through art and share fun ideas for creating with little ones at home. Young artists will explore colors, shapes, and more w
Bring your little artist to the library as we explore open-ended ways to promote early learning through art and share fun ideas for creating with little ones at home. Young artists will explore colors, shapes, and more while working on motor skills, creativity, and imagination. Why play with us? Process art activities are open ended art experiences where the child is in control. Process art exposes children to different art materials, explores color and texture, and encourages children’s creativity and imagination. This program is an opportunity to enrich your child’s imagination and connect with other caregivers. This program is designed for children aged brth through five. No registration required.
Toddler Crafternoon: J is for Jellyfish
The New York Public Library — Macomb's Bridge Library
2633 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd. 10039This event will take place in person at Macomb's Bridge Library. It's your toddler's turn to craft! This week, we're learning the letter "J" with this fun jellyfish craft! Join us for a fun arts & crafts activity that yo
This event will take place in person at Macomb's Bridge Library. It's your toddler's turn to craft! This week, we're learning the letter "J" with this fun jellyfish craft! Join us for a fun arts & crafts activity that you and your little one are sure to enjoy. For ages 1 - 5 years. Registration is required for this event.
Storytime for ages 3, 4, and 5
The New York Public Library — Battery Park City Library
175 North End Avenue 10282Listen to stories and sing songs! *Please do not bring brothers and sisters under 3 years old unless they can sit and listen to stories quietly. Older brothers and sisters are welcome. We have many programs for all ages
Listen to stories and sing songs! *Please do not bring brothers and sisters under 3 years old unless they can sit and listen to stories quietly. Older brothers and sisters are welcome. We have many programs for all ages. Limited to first 12 children. First come, first served.
Bilingual Family Storytime
The New York Public Library — Jerome Park Library
118 Eames Place 10468This program will take place onsite at Jerome Park. Este programa se ofrecerá en la Biblioteca de Jerome Park. We will read books, sing songs, recite rhymes, play with puppets, and end with an art & craft activity. Earl
This program will take place onsite at Jerome Park. Este programa se ofrecerá en la Biblioteca de Jerome Park. We will read books, sing songs, recite rhymes, play with puppets, and end with an art & craft activity. Early literacy tips will also be available for parents/caregivers. Leeremos libros, cantaremos canciones, recitaremos rimas, jugaremos con los títeres y terminaremos con una actividad de arte o una manualidad. También se ofrecerán consejos de alfabetización temprana para los padres y/o los cuidadores.