Upcoming Events
Family Storytime: Bronx Bookworms
The New York Public Library — Melrose Library
910 Morris Avenue 10451This event will take place in person at Melrose Library. Ages: 0-5 years old Get ready for some Early Literacy fun with the Bronx Bookworms! Join us for a storytime jam-packed with stories, songs, and crafts for you an
This event will take place in person at Melrose Library. Ages: 0-5 years old Get ready for some Early Literacy fun with the Bronx Bookworms! Join us for a storytime jam-packed with stories, songs, and crafts for you and your little one! Each session is designed to build crucial pre-reading skills through fun and interactive activities. We'll read some stories, sing some songs, and do some crafting! This program is perfect for children of any age, and is a wonderful way for caregivers to learn techniques to support literacy at home while connecting with others in the community. Come sing along and spark a lifelong love of reading! This event will be held in the Community Room on the 3rd floor.
Open Playtime
The New York Public Library — Bloomingdale Library
150 West 100th Street 10025Join 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!
ONLINE FAMILY STORYTIME: Brother READS!
The New York Public Library — Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library
VirtualThis event is online only. Join the staff at Harry Belafonte–115th Street Library for a live, online program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books led by members of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Ideal
This event is online only. Join the staff at Harry Belafonte–115th Street Library for a live, online program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books led by members of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Ideal for parents and caregivers with children of multiple-aged. 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. When registering for this program, parents / caregivers should use their name and information—you don’t need a library card to participate! This event will take place over Google Meet. You must register with your email address in order to receive the link to participate. The link will be sent to you by email approximately one hour before the event. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join.
Open Play
The New York Public Library — Van Cortlandt Library
3882 Cannon Place 10463Join 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!
Coloring for Babies and Toddlers
The New York Public Library — Columbus Library
742 10th Avenue 10019This 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.
Family Storytime
The New York Public Library — Columbus Library
742 10th Avenue 10019This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. 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
This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. 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, 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. When registering for this program, parents/caregivers should use their name and information--you don’t need a library card to participate!
Family Storytime
The New York Public Library — George Bruce Library
518 West 125th Street 10027Join 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
Saturday Family Storytime
The New York Public Library — Riverdale Library
5540 Mosholu Avenue 10471Join 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.
Family Storytime
The New York Public Library — Throg's Neck Library
3025 Cross Bronx Expressway Extension 10465This event will take place in person at Throg's Neck Library. Join the Throg's Neck Library Children's staff for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in the this storytime that's fun for the whole family. For you
This event will take place in person at Throg's Neck Library. Join the Throg's Neck Library Children's staff for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in the this storytime that's fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multi-aged children. For ages 0-5. Caregivers must be present with their child in order for both to participate.
Saturday Storytime
The New York Public Library — Fort Washington Library
535 West 179th Street 10033Stop by the Fort Washington Children’s Floor for a special weekend storytime. Join us for music, movement, and read-alouds. Intended for children 5 and under with caregiver.