Upcoming Events
Music & Play
The New York Public Library — Tompkins Square Library
331 East 10th Street 10009Join us for music and sensory learning toys while you engage with your child. Recommended for children 1 - 5 with parent or caregiver.
Morning Cartoons
The New York Public Library — Bronx Library Center
310 East Kingsbridge Road 10458This Summer, beat the heat at the Bronx Library Center with morning cartoons every Wednesday at 11:30am. Kick back and relax as we play cartoon favorites and enjoy some cool activities as you watch. No registration is r
This Summer, beat the heat at the Bronx Library Center with morning cartoons every Wednesday at 11:30am. Kick back and relax as we play cartoon favorites and enjoy some cool activities as you watch. No registration is required.
Open Play
The New York Public Library — Van Cortlandt Library
3882 Cannon Place 10463Join 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!
Family Storytime at Poe Park
The New York Public Library — Bronx Library Center
310 East Kingsbridge Road 10458This event will take place at Poe Park in the Bronx. This summer, join the BLC children's staff at Poe Park every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30am for songs, rhymes, and read-alouds as we show you that storytime at the pa
This event will take place at Poe Park in the Bronx. This summer, join the BLC children's staff at Poe Park every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30am for songs, rhymes, and read-alouds as we show you that storytime at the park can be fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. Please Note: No registration is required. Weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, Storytime will be at the Children's Room in the Bronx Library Center.
Family Storytime – Cuentacuentos para la familia
The New York Public Library — Melrose Library
910 Morris Avenue 10451This 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! The whole family and young childre
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! The whole family and young children of all ages are welcome. ¡Disfrute las canciones, las rimas y los libros infantiles en inglés y español! Toda la familia y los niños pequeños de todas las edades son bienvenidos.
Family Storytime
The New York Public Library — Fort Washington Library
535 West 179th Street 10033This 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-
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.
Storytime: Bathgate Playground (Crotona Park)
The New York Public Library — Morrisania Library
610 East 169th Street 10456This 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 wonde
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***
Stories in the Shade
The New York Public Library — City Island Library
320 City Island Avenue 10464Join us at Pelham Bay Park for stories and fun as part of the New York Public Library’s Summer at the Library. Under the Gazebo at the Playground for All Children (Along Bruckner Blvd. near Middletown Road)
Afternoon Open Play
The New York Public Library — Tremont Library
1866 Washington Avenue 10457Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials. Extend your child's learning in a safe, warm, and joyful environment!
Japanese Bilingual Storytime with Chatham Square
The New York Public Library — Chatham Square Library
33 East Broadway 10002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
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.