Upcoming Events

This event will take place in person at the Hunts Point Library. Join us 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. No pre-registration is required less

This event will take place in person at Hamilton Grange 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! Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child. It is not a structured program. Sign up for the biweekly NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on free children's programs, upcoming author talks, and more happening at the Library and online. less

This event will take place in person at Fort Washington Library. Join 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. less

This program will take place onsite at the Melrose Library. / Este programa se ofrecerá en la Biblioteca de Melrose. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and children’s books in English and Spanish! Explore play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. The whole family and young children of all ages are welcome. ¡Disfrute las canciones, las rimas y los libros infantiles en inglés y español! Explore materiales de juego en un entorno seguro, cálido y alegre. Toda la familia y los niños pequeños de todas las edades son bienvenidos. less

This event will take place in person at the 125th Street 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! Únase a nosotros para una visita a la biblioteca y conozca a otros cuidadores mientras exploramos materiales de juego apropiados para el desarrollo en un ambiente seguro, afectuoso y alegre. Aumente el aprendizaje de su hijo a través del juego. 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 on the 2nd Floor (Children's Floor). No registration is necessary. less

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. less

This event will take place in person. Join us as we invite children to explore open-ended activities that strengthen fine motor skills and foster a love of reading through engaging tactile games and exercises. Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona. Únete a nosotros mientras invitamos a los niños a explorar actividades abiertas que fortalecen las habilidades motoras finas y fomentan el amor por la lectura a través de juegos y ejercicios táctiles atractivos. Sign up for the biweekly NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on free children's programs, upcoming author talks, and more happening at the Library and online. less