Upcoming Events

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 in the Children's Room at the Bronx Library Center. Join us every Tuesday at 11am as young children and their parents/caretakers can enjoy an English/Spanish read-aloud with songs and rhymes in both languages. Come explore new words and phrases followed by a craft, activity, or some play time. Intended for young children ages 0-3yrs. less

This event will take place in person at Hunts Point 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! Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child. It is not a structured program. Recommended for kids ages 6-36 months. No pre-registration is required. 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 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 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. less

This event is online only. Join 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. Catch up with the children's team as we sing songs, read picture books, and move around — virtually! This program will be held over Google Meets. After registering, you will receive the link to the program within 24 hours before the program starts. Throughout this program, librarians will provide opportunities for engagement and interaction with numbers, letters, colors, and open-ended questions. The expectation of this program is that caregivers will engage with children while the program is being conducted, helping prompt exploration and interaction with their real-life environment. For questions or last-minute registrations, contact 53stbranch@nypl.org. less