Upcoming Events

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 is a Storytime on Saturday 6th & 20th @ 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. 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. 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. Opened to the first 10 families. less

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! less

Join us at Fort Washington for an hour of self-directed play in the children's area. Explore sensory toys, puzzles, STEM toys and more! Acompañenos en Fort Washington para una hora de jugar libre en el area de niños. Exploren juguetes sensoriales, rompecabezas, y juguetes STEM de ciencia, technologia, ingeniería, y matematicas, !y muchos mas¡ 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! 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 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 on the 2nd Floor (Children's Floor). No registration is necessary. less

This program will take place onsite at the Melrose Library. / Este programa se ofrecerá en la Biblioteca de Melrose. Extend your child's learning through play! Enjoy a variety of toys that promote a wide range of early learning skills. ¡Amplíe el aprendizaje de su hijo a través del juego! Disfrute de una variedad de juguetes que fomentan una amplia gama de habilidades de aprendizaje temprano. less

George Bruce has new Storytimes! 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, Thursdays, and Fridays at the George Bruce Library Stay for Open Play Ages 0-5 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