Upcoming Events

This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join the librarians at the Columbus Library as we color and paint with the little ones. Help them to express themselves and develop their fine motor skills through creativity. Children ages 0-3 with their caregivers are welcomed. less

This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. An informal playgroup for young children (ages 0-4) and their parents and/or caregivers to meet other families and encourage children to develop together through play. Onsite program with songs, rhymes, an ideal program for caregivers with children between the ages of 0 to 3 years. Open Play for Babies and Toddlers 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 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

Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and create crafts 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. Please see the scheduled dates for the storytimes There are Storytimes on Saturday August 9th & 23th @ 11AM! Please join us! Ages 0 months to 5years old Please note this program is for Families. If you are a daycare or pre-school please reach out to the library to schedule a special visit for your program. less

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 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

This program will take place 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 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

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

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