Upcoming Events

Oct
23
Thursday
10:30 – 11:30am

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.

Oct
23
Thursday
11:00 – 12:00pm

Open Play: Playdate at the Library

The New York Public Library — Hamilton Grange Library
503 West 145th Street 10031

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.

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.

Oct
23
Thursday
11:00 – 11:30am

Family Storytime

The New York Public Library — Fort Washington Library
535 West 179th Street 10033

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-

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.

Oct
23
Thursday
11:15 – 1:00pm

Community Playdate

The New York Public Library — 125th Street Library
224 East 125th Street 10035

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.

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.

Oct
23
Thursday
12:00 – 12:30pm

Open Play

The New York Public Library — Morningside Heights Library
2900 Broadway 10025

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 f

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.

Oct
23
Thursday
8:00 – 9:00am

F: RSWH sess. 4

Literacy in Community (LINC) — P.S. 85X- Great Expectations
2400 Marion Ave 10458

A caregiver workshops designed for families! Through fun and hands-on activities; parents learn key foundations for reading success.

Oct
23
Thursday
10:30 – 11:00am

Coloring for Babies and Toddlers

The New York Public Library — Columbus Library
742 10th Avenue 10019

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 th

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.

Oct
23
Thursday
11:00 – 12:00pm

Open Play for Babies and Toddlers

The New York Public Library — Columbus Library
742 10th Avenue 10019

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 thro

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!

Oct
23
Thursday
12:30 – 1:00pm

Family Storytime

The New York Public Library — George Bruce Library
518 West 125th Street 10027

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

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

Oct
24
Friday
5:00 – 6:30pm

Science of Reading Workshop

Literacy in Community (LINC)
Virtual

Science of Reading workshop equips parents and caregivers with tools to support reading development at home. Through five sessions, parents explore the SoR pillars – phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, an

Science of Reading workshop equips parents and caregivers with tools to support reading development at home. Through five sessions, parents explore the SoR pillars – phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Five free books are mailed to participants. To register and for questions, email Rosa Loza at rosal@literacypartners.org.