Upcoming Events

Dec
18
Thursday
12:00 – 12:30pm

Open Play

The New York Public Library — Morningside Heights Library
2900 Broadway 10025

This program will take place at the Morningside Heights Library. This is an informal playgroup for the little ones and their parents and/or caregivers to meet other families. Toys will be placed in The Story Hour Room f

This program will take place at the Morningside Heights Library. This is an informal playgroup for the little ones and their parents and/or caregivers to meet other families. Toys will be placed in The Story Hour Room for babies and toddlers to play with. This is a drop-in program. No registration required.

Dec
19
Friday
10:00 – 10:45am

Open Play: Toddlers

The New York Public Library — Hudson Park Library
66 Leroy Street 10014

This event will take place at Hudson Park 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 ch

This event will take place at Hudson Park 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! The Children's Program Room is located on the 2nd floor and there is no elevator.

Dec
19
Friday
10:00 – 12:00pm

Open Play

The New York Public Library — Morris Park Library
985 Morris Park Avenue 10462

Join us for 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

Join us for 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!

Dec
19
Friday
11:00 – 11:30am

Family Storytime @ City Island

The New York Public Library — City Island Library
320 City Island Avenue 10464

This event will take place in person at the City Island Library. Join us for live, program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Ideal for caregivers

This event will take place in person at the City Island Library. Join us for live, 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. First Come, First Served. A limit of 15 children and caregivers per session.

Dec
19
Friday
11:00 – 12:00pm

Play Date

The New York Public Library — Muhlenberg Library
209 West 23rd Street 10011

IN PERSON REGISTRATION ONLY BEGINS THE DAY OF PROGRAM AT 10AM. Ages 0-5 only. Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful

IN PERSON REGISTRATION ONLY BEGINS THE DAY OF PROGRAM AT 10AM. Ages 0-5 only. 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!

Dec
19
Friday
11:30 – 12:00pm

Family Storytime

The New York Public Library — George Bruce Library
518 West 125th Street 10027

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

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

Dec
19
Friday
3:00 – 4:00pm

Coloring Corner

The New York Public Library — Muhlenberg Library
209 West 23rd Street 10011

Unleash your creativity! Paper, crayons, and coloring pencils will be available. Families welcome!

Dec
19
Friday
3:30 – 4:15pm

Little Learners: Bilingual Birdies: Music through Spanish / Pequeños Aprendices: Bilingual Birdies: Español a través de la música

The New York Public Library — Mariners Harbor Library
206 South Ave 10303

Explore music and language in this 8-week series with Bilingual Birdies! Each class is taught by a live musician who teaches new vocabulary through songs, movement, dance, and puppetry. Families get to experience a joyfu

Explore music and language in this 8-week series with Bilingual Birdies! Each class is taught by a live musician who teaches new vocabulary through songs, movement, dance, and puppetry. Families get to experience a joyful bilingual adventure in English and Spanish, ending with a bubble dance party extravaganza! For children, 18 months to 5 years old and their caregivers. Program is limited to 15 children. We are unable to accommodate groups. ¡Explora un nuevo idioma y música con Bilingual Birdies en este programa de 8 semanas! Cada clase la imparte un músico que enseñará nuevo vocabulario a través de canciones, movimiento, baile y títeres. Las familias tendrán una divertida experiencia bilingüe en inglés y español, que concluye con una fiesta de burbujas. Para niños de 0 a 5 años y sus cuidadores. El programa está limitado a 15 niños. No podemos aceptar grupos.

Dec
19
Friday
4:00 – 5:00pm

Lego Lounge

The New York Public Library — Tremont Library
1866 Washington Avenue 10457

Come have fun and learn through building with Legos! We have our own Lego table available and many baseplates to create your own mini-world. Come and see what you can create! Families welcome.

Dec
19
Friday
11:00 – 11:45am

Toy Time!: Open Play for Little Ones

The New York Public Library — 96th Street Library
112 East 96th Street 10128

Join us for a fun play time! Children can meet new friends, and work on refining fine motor skills while engaged in creative play.