Upcoming Events
Storytime/Playdate Time
The New York Public Library — West Farms Library
2085 Honeywell Avenue 10460This program will take place in person at West farms Library. Join in on the fun with stories, songs and movement, followed by open playtime. Get to know other local families and make some new friends! Designed for ages
This program will take place in person at West farms Library. Join in on the fun with stories, songs and movement, followed by open playtime. Get to know other local families and make some new friends! Designed for ages 0-5.
Family Storytime and Craft
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 in this storytime that’s fun for young children 5 and under. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. Craft to fo
This event will take place in person. 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. Craft to follow. Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona. Únase a nosotros para disfrutar de canciones, rimas y leer sus libros favoritos en voz alta en esta hora de cuentos divertida para niños pequeños de 5 años o menos. Ideal para cuidadores con niños de diferentes edades. Manualidad a continuación. 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.
Saturday Family Storytime: Fall at the Library
The New York Public Library — Yorkville Library
222 East 79th Street 10075Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for young children 5 and under. Ideal for parents and caregivers with multiple-aged children. **** Please note there is no elevator
Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for young children 5 and under. Ideal for parents and caregivers with multiple-aged children. **** Please note there is no elevator available and stroller parking is limited.****
Process Art: Read & Make
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. Bring your little artist to the library as we explore open-ended ways to promote early learning through picture books and art, and share fun ideas for creatin
This event will take place in person at Throg's Neck Library. Bring your little artist to the library as we explore open-ended ways to promote early learning through picture books and art, and share fun ideas for creating with little ones at home. We will read engaging picture books and create a craft or activity inspired by one of the books we shared, blending art, reading, and family engagement. For ages 2-5.
Open Play: Playdate at the Library
The New York Public Library — Hamilton Grange Library
503 West 145th Street 10031This event will take place in person at Hamilton Grange 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.
This event will take place in person at Hamilton Grange 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. 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.
Library Scavenger Hunt
The New York Public Library — Countee Cullen Library
104 West 136th Street 10030This event will take place in person at the Countee Cullen Library. Join us for an exciting scavenger hunt at the library! Children and their caregivers will use a special key card to match three images in a row and win
This event will take place in person at the Countee Cullen Library. Join us for an exciting scavenger hunt at the library! Children and their caregivers will use a special key card to match three images in a row and win a prize and a free book, while supplies last. This interactive activity is a fun way to explore the library together.
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.
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 10314*This event will take place in person at the Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library.* Join us for a live program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Ideal f
*This event will take place in person at the Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library.* Join us for a 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. 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.