Upcoming Events

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! Explore play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. The whole family and young children of all ages are welcome. ¡Disfrute las canciones, las rimas y los libros infantiles en inglés y español! Explore materiales de juego en un entorno seguro, cálido y alegre. Toda la familia y los niños pequeños de todas las edades son bienvenidos. less

This event will take place in person at the Van Cortlandt branch. 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! less

Join us for a relaxing art program for your little ones, focused on learning the basics of the alphabet, shapes, and other concepts to prepare them for preschool. Children are encouraged to build their motor skills using various different media, while listening to themed music. less

This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join the librarians at the Columbus Library as we color and draw 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. Join us for a program with songs 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. No registration is required! 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! Relevant books will be made available for patrons. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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! Se pondrán a disposición de los usuarios libros relativos. Please note programs are subject to change. 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