Upcoming Events

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. less

This event will take place in person at Sedgwick Library. Join us for songs, crafts and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for the whole family. **Ideal for new walkers, toddlers and/or preschoolers. less

日本語バイリンガルストーリータイムへようこそ！５歳までのお子様向けプログラムで、保護者の方のご参加をお願いいたします！一緒に絵本を読んだり、歌を歌って、楽しい時間を過ごしましょう！事前の申込みは必要ありません！お会いできるのを楽しみにしています！ Come join us for a Japanese Bilingual Storytime filled with songs, stories, and purposeful play! Recommended for kids from birth to 5 years old with their caregivers. Remember storytime is most effective when caregivers are present with their child. No registration required! ご注意：ベビーカー置き場は２階（チルドレンズフロア）にございます。恐れ入りますが、正面玄関から１階（ヤングアダルトフロアとアダルトフロア）までは階段のみで、エレベーターはございません。１階奥にエレベーターがございますので、２階に上がる際はそちらをご利用ください。ベビーカーに関するスタッフのサポートは出来かねる場合がございますので、ベビーカーご利用の際はご理解とご協力をお願いいたします。 PLEASE NOTE: Stroller parking is on the 2nd floor (the Children's Floor). Unfortunately, there is no elevator access from the front door to the 1st floor (Young Adult and Adult Floor). All strollers will need to be carried up the vestibule stairs to access the elevator at the rear of the building. We cannot guarantee staff assistance with the strollers and advise all attendees to explore alternatives to strollers when attending storytime. less

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*** less

This event will take place in person at the Kingsbridge Library Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joy of movement. books, and songs in addition to building early learning skillls you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawalers less

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. less

This event will take place in person at the New Amsterdam Library. Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Tickets will be given out at 10:30 AM at the front desk. Limited to 15 families per session. less