Upcoming Events

Join Webster Library on Monday, August 26 for our End-of-Summer Celebration for kids of all ages! All day Participate in our Summer Reading Challenge -- ending September 3! (for kids of all ages) Turn in your completed reading tracker for a sticker, certificate, and prize! For every 20 minutes that you read over the summer, add your colorful flair to our community art wall. Share a book recommendation that we'll add to our summer display -- and take home a free book when you write your first review (while supplies last). 2:30-6:30 PM Take-Home Activity Kits (for ages 5-10) Pick up a STEAM activity kit to take home! Limit 1 per child. While supplies last. 4-5 PM Bubble Show Presented by Wow Party (for kids of all ages) This mesmerizing experience combines science, art, and entertainment. The show features giant bubbles, bubble sculptures, and interactive activities that will delight audiences of all ages. No registration needed. First come, first served! less

This event will take place in person at Kingsbridge Library with LINC (Literacy Inc.) on Tuesday August 26, 2025 @ 11:00 for families ages 0-5 yrs. old This is a Reading Discovery Program . Join us for a morning of fun activities including reading, singing, and dancing. Registration Required Contact Araceli Farciert @ afarciert@lincnyc.org. less

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! less

This event will take place in person at the Tremont Library. Come join the Tremont 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

Join librarians from Seward Park Library for books, songs, and rhymes every Tuesday. Best for children up to age 5 and their caregivers. Storytime will take place outside, in front of the library. In the event of severe weather, storytime will move inside to the 2nd Floor (Children's Floor). No registration is necessary. less

Join us for songs, rhymes, and your favorite read-aloud books! This month we will be holding our Storytime in Aqueduct Playground (weather permitted). Make sure to bring your blankets and a smile! For the month of August we will be learning about seasons and changes! Tuesdays at 11:30am August 12th- Silly Faces August 19th - Music August 26th - Changing Seasons less

Bring your little artist to the library for a creative adventure! We'll explore open-ended ways to support early learning through art and share fun ideas for creating with little ones at home. Young artists will experiment with colors, shapes, and textures while building motor skills, creativity, and imagination. Best for children ages 6 months to 3 years, or those at a similar developmental stage. All supplies will be provided—just bring your own wipes! less

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. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the George Bruce Library Stay for Open Play Ages 0-5 less

Join the Children's Librarian for a community storytime at Sutton Place Parks for an outdoor reading of picture books and a ton of fun sing-a-longs! If you are new to the neighborhood this is a great way to meet the members of your community and get introduced to your local library while enjoying nature. *This event takes place off-site at the intersection of E 56th St and Sutton Place right by the water. Check out the Sutton Place Parks Conservancy page for more info.* less

This program will be in person at Webster Library. The Bubble Show is a mesmerizing experience for both children and adults, combining science, art, and entertainment. The show features giant bubbles, bubble sculptures, and interactive activities that will delight audiences of all ages. Presented by Wow Party For kids of all ages. First come, first served! Summer at the Library 2025 Thank You! Major support provided by the New York Life Foundation, the 2025 city-wide sponsor for the Summer Reading and Learning Programs. Additional support is provided by Jane Lauder; The Rona Jaffe Foundation; New York Yankees Foundation; Montblanc; anonymous donors; and the continuing major support of the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences. These programs and initiatives are part of the Library’s overall commitment to our branch patrons and education programs, led by the Merryl and James Tisch Director of Branch Libraries and Education. Major support for educational programming is provided by Merryl H. and James S. Tisch. less