Upcoming Events
Coloring for Babies and Toddlers
The New York Public Library — Columbus Library
742 10th Avenue 10019This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Coloring pages will be provided, or simply get creative and color freely. Help your little ones to express themselves and develop their fine motor skills thro
This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Coloring pages will be provided, or simply get creative and color freely. Help your little ones to express themselves and develop their fine motor skills through creativity. Children ages 0-5 with their caregivers are welcome.
Playtime & Read: Exploration & Learning
The New York Public Library — Soundview Library
660 Soundview Avenue 10473Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. We will have books related to the program to help extend your chi
Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. We will have books related to the program to help extend your child’s learning through play!
Storytime: Bathgate Playground (Crotona Park)
The New York Public Library — Morrisania Library
610 East 169th Street 10456This event will take place in person at the Morrisania Library. Come join Morrisania's Children's Librarians at Crotona Park (Bathgate Playground) as we share our favorite picture books, providing children with the wonde
This event will take place in person at the Morrisania Library. Come join Morrisania's Children's Librarians at Crotona Park (Bathgate Playground) as we share our favorite picture books, providing children with the wonder of books and the joy of reading. No registration required. ***This program is open to children ages 3-12 and their parents/caregivers***
Open Play
The New York Public Library — Columbus Library
742 10th Avenue 10019Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Extend your child’s learning through play!
Little Movers Storytime at Wakefield Library
The New York Public Library — Wakefield Library
4100 Lowerre Place 10466Join us at Wakefield Library to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other car
Join us at Wakefield Library to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. Also, have the opportunity to check out books in our children's collection at Wakefield.
Fun in the Gardens
Literacy in Community (LINC) — Mission Garden
65 East 111 StreetWe’re celebrating our shared love of learning together! Join us for a party focused on stories, fun educational activities, and celebration of community and togetherness.
Open Play
The New York Public Library — Morris Park Library
985 Morris Park Avenue 10462Enjoy a library playdate in our Early Literacy Room and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials and books in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Extend your child's learning throu
Enjoy a library playdate in our Early Literacy Room and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials and books in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Extend your child's learning through play! First come, first served.
Coloring for Babies and Toddlers
The New York Public Library — Columbus Library
742 10th Avenue 10019This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Coloring pages will be provided, or simply get creative and color freely. Help your little ones to express themselves and develop their fine motor skills thro
This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Coloring pages will be provided, or simply get creative and color freely. Help your little ones to express themselves and develop their fine motor skills through creativity. Children ages 0-5 with their caregivers are welcome.
Family Storytime
The New York Public Library — Columbus Library
742 10th Avenue 10019Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for young children 5 and under. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. No registration is required at this time.
DADDY & ME Special Storytime: Stories, Songs and Rhymes
The New York Public Library — Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library
203 West 115th Street 10026Join us for our monthly Daddy & Me Special Storytime program with songs, rhymes, movement activities and your favorite read-aloud picture books designed to help children ages 0-5 years build early learning skills and cre
Join us for our monthly Daddy & Me Special Storytime program with songs, rhymes, movement activities and your favorite read-aloud picture books designed to help children ages 0-5 years build early learning skills and create unforgettable memories together. For children ages 0-5 and their dads or male caregivers.