Upcoming Events
Summer 2026 Program at Jamaica Community Partnership
Literacy in Community (LINC) — Jamaica Community Partnership
91-14 Merrick Boulevard 2nd Floor 11432We’re celebrating our shared love of learning together! Join us for a party focused on stories, fun educational activities, and celebration of community and togetherness.
Step Right Up: Back -to- School Carnival
Literacy in Community (LINC) — HELP USA (East New York)
273 Snediker Avenue 11207We’re celebrating our shared love of learning together! Join us for a party focused on stories, fun educational activities, and celebration of community and togetherness.
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.
Coloring for Babies and Toddlers
The New York Public Library — Columbus Library
742 10th Avenue 10019This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Coloring pages will be provided, or simply get creative and color freely. Help your little ones to express themselves and develop their fine motor skills thro
This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Coloring pages will be provided, or simply get creative and color freely. Help your little ones to express themselves and develop their fine motor skills through creativity. Children ages 0-5 with their caregivers are welcome.
Playtime & Read: Exploration & Learning
The New York Public Library — Soundview Library
660 Soundview Avenue 10473Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. We will have books related to the program to help extend your chi
Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. We will have books related to the program to help extend your child’s learning through play!
Open Play
The New York Public Library — Columbus Library
742 10th Avenue 10019Join 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!
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***
Little Movers Storytime at Wakefield Library
The New York Public Library — Wakefield Library
4100 Lowerre Place 10466Join us at Wakefield Library 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 car
Join us at Wakefield Library 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. Also, have the opportunity to check out books in our children's collection at Wakefield.
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)
Thursday Family Storytime at Seward Park Library
The New York Public Library — Seward Park Library
192 East Broadway 10002Join librarians from Seward Park Library for books, songs, and rhymes every Thursday. Best for children up to age 5 and their caregivers. Storytime will take place on the 2nd Floor (Children's Floor). No registration i
Join librarians from Seward Park Library for books, songs, and rhymes every Thursday. 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.