Upcoming Events

This program will take place at the Mott Haven Library. Play with our large selection of toddler toys and meet other families in our restored Early Literacy Room! This is an informal playgroup for the little ones and their caregivers to meet other families. This is a drop-in program. No registration required. 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! 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. less

Join us at West Farms library for Caregiver Conversations with The Baby Meetup! Brought to you by the Baby Meet Up. This program is a judgement-free space for caregivers and their little ones to connect, practice self-care, and participate in engaging activities for you and your little one! Please arrive on time. Program space is limited. less

This event will take place in person at Spuyten Duyvil Library. After storytime, library staff guide children and their grown-ups through a warm and inviting play space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. A great opportunity to meet other children, parents and caretakers while learning about the power of play from library children’s staff. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child. Children must be supervised by their grown-up at all times. Recommended for ages 0-5. less

This event will take place at Grand Concourse 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! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Este evento se llevará a cabo en el Grand Concourse Library. Únase a nosotros para una cita para jugar en la biblioteca y conozca a otros cuidadores mientras exploramos materiales de juego apropiados para el desarrollo en un ambiente seguro, cálido y alegre. ¡Extiende el aprendizaje de tu hijo a través del juego! Please note programs are subject to change. less

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. Please Note: Tuesdays the branch opens at 11:00 AM. For the morning session, we will let our patrons in for storytime at 10:25 and close the door at 10:35 sharp! less

Join us for an interactive musical experience! Each week, superstars will encounter a new instrument and learn the fundamentals of rhythm and pitch. Families will be introduced to the violin, viola, cello, piano, french horn, trombone, trumpet, clarinet, and more. From jazz to classical, world music, bluegrass and more, this program showcases different genres and gives kids a chance to get up close and personal with the instruments! This program is for children, birth to age 5 and their caregivers. Program is limited to 15 children. 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 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