Upcoming Events
Open Play
The New York Public Library — Van Cortlandt Library
3882 Cannon Place 10463This event will take place in person at the Van Cortlandt branch. Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment
This event will take place in person at the Van Cortlandt branch. Join 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!
Kids Open Play: Pop In Playtime
The New York Public Library — Richmondtown Library
200 Clarke Avenue 10306Join 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! Best for ages 0-4 &
Join 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! Best for ages 0-4 & their caregivers. No registration required. First come will be first served.
Family Storytime
The New York Public Library — Throg's Neck Library
3025 Cross Bronx Expressway Extension 10465This event will take place in person at Throg's Neck Library. Join the Throg's Neck Library Children's staff for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in the this storytime that's fun for the whole family. For you
This event will take place in person at Throg's Neck Library. Join the Throg's Neck Library Children's staff for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in the this storytime that's fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multi-aged children. For ages 0-5. Caregivers must be present with their child in order for both to participate.
Saturday Stories & Fun!
The New York Public Library — West Farms Library
2085 Honeywell Avenue 10460This event will take place in person at the West Farms Library. At West Farms Library, storytime leads to playtime! Join us for books, songs, and movement activities that spark early learning, then stay for open playtime
This event will take place in person at the West Farms Library. At West Farms Library, storytime leads to playtime! Join us for books, songs, and movement activities that spark early learning, then stay for open playtime to connect with other families. Designed for children ages 0–5.
Saturday Family Storytime
The New York Public Library — Riverdale Library
5540 Mosholu Avenue 10471Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children.
Family Storytime
The New York Public Library — Van Cortlandt Library
3882 Cannon Place 10463This event will take place in person at the Van Cortlandt branch. Celebrate spending time with your little ones! Join us for songs, rhymes, favorite read-aloud books and easy crafts in this storytime for children ages 5
This event will take place in person at the Van Cortlandt branch. Celebrate spending time with your little ones! Join us for songs, rhymes, favorite read-aloud books and easy crafts in this storytime for children ages 5 and under. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged young children. This event will take place in person at the Van Cortlant Library.
Open Play: Stay & Play
The New York Public Library — Throg's Neck Library
3025 Cross Bronx Expressway Extension 10465This event will take place in person at Throg's Neck Library. Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Ext
This event will take place in person at Throg's Neck Library. Join 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! While playing and fostering a sense of community and connection, families can explore and peruse some books chosen by library staff. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child. Caregivers must accompany child in order for both to attend program.
Saturday Family Playdate
The New York Public Library — Riverdale Library
5540 Mosholu Avenue 10471Join us after storytime for a community playdate. We have toys that encourage socialization and kindergarten readiness.
Family Craft Time: Creativity Break on a Saturday Afternoon
The New York Public Library — Inwood Library
4790 Broadway 10034Saturdays are usually filled with laundry, shopping and other chores. Take a break from your busy day and join us for a short afternoon craft! Crafts are appropriate for ages 4-12 (younger siblings welcome with guardia
Saturdays are usually filled with laundry, shopping and other chores. Take a break from your busy day and join us for a short afternoon craft! Crafts are appropriate for ages 4-12 (younger siblings welcome with guardian or older sibling assistance!)
Saturday Family Storytime at Seward Park Library
The New York Public Library — Seward Park Library
192 East Broadway 10002Join librarians from Seward Park Library for books, songs, and rhymes every Saturday. Best for children up to age 5 and their caregivers. Storytime will take place on the Second Floor (Children's Floor). No registration
Join librarians from Seward Park Library for books, songs, and rhymes every Saturday. Best for children up to age 5 and their caregivers. Storytime will take place on the Second Floor (Children's Floor). No registration is neccesary