Upcoming Events
Saturday Family Playdate
The New York Public Library — Riverdale Library
5540 Mosholu Avenue 10471Join us after storytime for a community playdate. We have toys that encourage socialization and kindergarten readiness.
RACHEL HARRINGTON PRESENTS: Celebrate Reading!
The New York Public Library — Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library
203 West 115th Street 10026Reading is powerful! Come gather 'round as storyteller Rachael Harrington brings folktales to life that are all about characters who discover that reading, writing, and language are the keys to adventure… and defeating
Reading is powerful! Come gather 'round as storyteller Rachael Harrington brings folktales to life that are all about characters who discover that reading, writing, and language are the keys to adventure… and defeating a troll or two. This interactive storytelling performance uses oodles of audience participation to get kids and caregivers actively building a story world together and will leave the chant of "one more story!!" lingering in the air." Registration not required Ages: 0-12 years
Family Storytime: Girl Power!
The New York Public Library — Clason's Point Library
1215 Morrison Avenue 10472This event will take place in person. Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books featuring women authors in this storytime that’s fun for young children 5 and under. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-age
This event will take place in person. Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books featuring women authors in this storytime that’s fun for young children 5 and under. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona. Únete a nosotros en esta divertida hora de cuentos para niños de 5 años o menos, con canciones, rimas y lecturas en voz alta de libros de autoras femeninas. Ideal para cuidadores con niños de varias edades. 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.
Open Play
The New York Public Library — Van Cortlandt Library
3882 Cannon Place 10463This 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
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!
Family Storytime with Guitar
The New York Public Library — Pelham Bay Library
3060 Middletown Road 10461Let's hear stories, sing songs, and enjoy a fun filled family afternoon together. This program is intended for all ages. Please register in advance at the front desk or call the branch. Space is limited to 25 including
Let's hear stories, sing songs, and enjoy a fun filled family afternoon together. This program is intended for all ages. Please register in advance at the front desk or call the branch. Space is limited to 25 including parents and children. We will be reading 3 books and singing lots of songs. See you then!
Family Storytime
The New York Public Library — Van Cortlandt Library
3882 Cannon Place 10463This event will take place in person at the Van Cortlandt branch. Celebrate spending time with your little ones! Join us for songs, rhymes, favorite read-aloud books and easy crafts in this storytime for children ages 5
This event will take place in person at the Van Cortlandt branch. Celebrate spending time with your little ones! Join us for songs, rhymes, favorite read-aloud books and easy crafts in this storytime for children ages 5 and under. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged young children. This event will take place in person at the Van Cortlant Library.
Saturday Family Storytime
The New York Public Library — Ottendorfer Library
135 Second Avenue 10003Stories, songs, and movement for the whole family! All storytimes will be capped at 20 families per program. This is on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets will be handed out at the First Floor Circulation Desk
Sunday Family Storytime
The New York Public Library — Bronx Library Center
310 East Kingsbridge Road 10458This event will take place in person at Bronx Library Center. Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal
This event will take place in person at Bronx Library Center. Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en la Biblioteca Central del Bronx. Únase a nosotros para escuchar canciones, rimas y libros favoritos para leer en voz alta mientras le mostramos que la hora del cuento es divertida para toda la familia. Para niños pequeños de todas las edades. Ideal para cuidadores de niños de varias edades.
Sunday Family Storytime
The New York Public Library — Grand Concourse Library
155 East 173rd Street 10457Families can enjoy interactive stories, action songs, and fingerplays, and spend time with other toddlers in the neighborhood. This is an in person event. The limit is 10 children and their caregivers. Please note pro
Families can enjoy interactive stories, action songs, and fingerplays, and spend time with other toddlers in the neighborhood. This is an in person event. The limit is 10 children and their caregivers. Please note programs are subject to change.
Sunday Story Time
The New York Public Library — Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library
2550 Victory Boulevard 10314Join 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.