Upcoming Events

Join us for a library playdate in our Early Literacy Room and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials and books in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Extend your child's learning through play! less

This event will take place in person at St. Agnes Library. Join us for songs and favorite read-aloud books at this series that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. Advance registration is required to attend. Registration opens on the Monday before each storytime at 11AM. Sign up online or call us at 212-621-0619. Space is limited to the first 15 households. less

This program will take place in person at Stapleton Library. 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. less

This event will take place in person at the City Island Library. Join us for live, 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. First Come, First Served. A limit of 15 children and caregivers per session. less

Join Esther Crow and her playful puppets for a lively mix of kids' songs, movement games, and stories. Enjoy acoustic guitar tunes, Spanish songs, and fun lessons like how bees pollinate! Perfect for ages 0-5, this interactive show blends music, comedy, and kindness to spark joy and learning. This program is limited to 15 children. less

Join us at Hunts Point library for Caregiver Conversations with The Baby Meetup! Brought to you by the Baby Meet Up. This program is a judgement-free space for caregivers and their little ones to connect, practice self-care, and participate in engaging activities for you and your little one! Please arrive on time. Program space is limited. less

IN PERSON REGISTRATION ONLY BEGINS THE DAY OF PROGRAM AT 10AM. Ages 0-5 only. 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

Explore music and language in this 8-week series with Bilingual Birdies! Each class is taught by a live musician who teaches new vocabulary through songs, movement, dance, and puppetry. Families get to experience a joyful bilingual adventure in English and Spanish, ending with a bubble dance party extravaganza! For children, 18 months to 5 years old and their caregivers. Program is limited to 15 children. We are unable to accommodate groups. ¡Explora un nuevo idioma y música con Bilingual Birdies en este programa de 8 semanas! Cada clase la imparte un músico que enseñará nuevo vocabulario a través de canciones, movimiento, baile y títeres. Las familias tendrán una divertida experiencia bilingüe en inglés y español, que concluye con una fiesta de burbujas. Para niños de 0 a 5 años y sus cuidadores. El programa está limitado a 15 niños. No podemos aceptar grupos. less

Join us for fun and learning through building with LEGOs! You are the architect and engineer: build scenes from your favorite books or design your perfect futuristic city. Let your imagination run wild, and use our collection to inspire you! For children ages 5-12. less