Upcoming Events
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.
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!
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 presented by LINC!
The New York Public Library — Stapleton Library
132 Canal St. 10304This program will take place in person at Stapleton Library. This program will be presented by the community organization Literacy in Community (LINC). Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this
This program will take place in person at Stapleton Library. This program will be presented by the community organization Literacy in Community (LINC). 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. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children.
Family Storytime
The New York Public Library — St. Agnes Library
444 Amsterdam Avenue (between West 81st and West 82nd Streets) 10024This event will take place in person at St. Agnes Library. Join us for songs and favorite read-aloud books at this series that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multi
This event will take place in person at St. Agnes Library. Join us for songs and favorite read-aloud books at this series that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. No registration required.
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.
Bilingual Family Storytime
The New York Public Library — Macomb's Bridge Library
2633 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd. 10039This program will take place in person at Macomb's Bridge Library. Join us for Bilingual Family Storytime! We will share books, sing songs, and learn some different words and phrases in different languages. Our warm and
This program will take place in person at Macomb's Bridge Library. Join us for Bilingual Family Storytime! We will share books, sing songs, and learn some different words and phrases in different languages. Our warm and inviting space allows you and your child to play, and socialize with others in the community. For new walkers and toddlers, 0 - 5 years. Registration is not required for this event.
Friday’s Family Story Time
The New York Public Library — Inwood Library
4790 Broadway 10034A morning of stories and songs with Library Staff. Open to all children and their caregivers!
Mini Makers
The New York Public Library — Port Richmond Library
75 Bennett Street 10302Bring your imagination to this colorful crafting hour made specifically for little hands. Using a variety of mediums like paint, pasta and jumbo-sized crayons, we will be exploring different textures and allowing our cre
Bring your imagination to this colorful crafting hour made specifically for little hands. Using a variety of mediums like paint, pasta and jumbo-sized crayons, we will be exploring different textures and allowing our creativity to flow! Check out July's activities: ¡Deja volar tu imaginación en esta colorida sesión de manualidades diseñada especialmente para manos pequeñas! Utilizando diversos materiales —como pintura, pasta y crayones de tamaño gigante—, exploraremos diferentes texturas y dejaremos fluir nuestra creatividad. Echa un vistazo a las actividades de julio: July 10: Fingerprint Fireworks / fuegos artificiales de huellas dactilares July 17: Macaroni Art / Arte con macarrones July 24: Pete the Cat Art / Arte de Pete the Cat July 31: Open Art / Arte abierto This art program is for children aged 0-5 years and their caregivers. Este programa de arte está dirigido a niños de 0 a 5 años y a sus cuidadores.
Toy Time!: Open Play for Little Ones
The New York Public Library — 96th Street Library
112 East 96th Street 10128Join us for a fun play time! Children can meet new friends, and work on refining fine motor skills while engaged in creative play.