Upcoming Events

May
19
Monday
10:00 – 2:30pm

Open Play

The New York Public Library — Van Cortlandt Library
3882 Cannon Place 10463

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!

May
19
Monday
11:00 – 11:30am

Little Movers Storytime

The New York Public Library — Great Kills Library
56 Giffords Lane 10308

Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Make new friends and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. For ages birth-5 and the

Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Make new friends and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. For ages birth-5 and their caregivers.

May
20
Tuesday
3:30 – 5:00pm

Kickoff to Kindergarten (K2K) @ Broadway

Queens Public Library — Broadway
40-20 Broadway 11103

Kickoff to Kindergarten enables 3- and 4-year-old children to develop their early literacy skills and begin a lifelong love of reading while helping parents and caregivers confidently step into their role as their childâ

Kickoff to Kindergarten enables 3- and 4-year-old children to develop their early literacy skills and begin a lifelong love of reading while helping parents and caregivers confidently step into their role as their child’s first teacher! Over eight sessions, families are guided through storytimes, interactive games, literacy tips, and home activities with giveaways each week! Please visit Broadway to register.

May
20
Tuesday
10:15 – 11:00am

Children’s STEAM: Alphabet Art

The New York Public Library — Riverdale Library
5540 Mosholu Avenue 10471

Join us for a relaxing art program for your little ones, focused on learning the basics of the alphabet. Children are encouraged to build their motor skills using various different media, while listening to themed music.

May
20
Tuesday
11:00 – 12:00pm

Pop Up n’ Play

The New York Public Library — Mott Haven Library
321 East 140th Street 10454

This program will take place at the Mott Haven Library. Play with our large selection of toddler toys and meet other families in our restored Early Literacy Room! This is an informal playgroup for the little ones and th

This program will take place at the Mott Haven Library. Play with our large selection of toddler toys and meet other families in our restored Early Literacy Room! This is an informal playgroup for the little ones and their caregivers to meet other families. This is a drop-in program. No registration required.

May
20
Tuesday
10:00 – 2:30pm

Open Play

The New York Public Library — Van Cortlandt Library
3882 Cannon Place 10463

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!

May
20
Tuesday
11:00 – 11:45am

Little Learners: Bilingual Birdies: Music through Spanish / Pequeños Aprendices: Bilingual Birdies: Español a través de la música

The New York Public Library — Edenwald Library
1255 East 233rd Street 10466

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 joyfu

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 birth to 5 years old and their caregivers. Programs are first come first served. Please arrive on time. Program space is limited. ¡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. Por favor llegar puntuales. El cupo es limitado y deja entrar a los participantes en el orden de llegada.

May
20
Tuesday
11:00 – 11:45am

Little Learners: Mozart for Munchkins Symphony Superstars

The New York Public Library — Melrose Library
910 Morris Avenue 10451

Join us for an interactive musical experience! Each week, superstars join a consistent lead teacher as they encounter a new instrument and learn the fundamentals of rhythm and pitch. Families will be introduced to the vi

Join us for an interactive musical experience! Each week, superstars join a consistent lead teacher as they encounter a new instrument and learn the fundamentals of rhythm and pitch. Families will be introduced to the violin, viola, cello, piano, french horn, trombone, trumpet, clarinet, and more. From jazz to classical, world music, bluegrass and more, this class showcases different genres and gives kids a chance to get up close and personal with the instruments! Please arrive on time. Program space is limited.

May
20
Tuesday
11:00 – 11:45am

Little Learners: Bilingual Birdies: Music through Spanish / Pequeños Aprendices: Bilingual Birdies: Español a través de la música

The New York Public Library — Soundview Library
660 Soundview Avenue 10473

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 joyfu

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 birth to 5 years old and their caregivers. Programs are first come first served. Please arrive on time. Program space is limited. ¡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. Por favor llegar puntuales. El cupo es limitado y deja entrar a los participantes en el orden de llegada.

May
21
Wednesday
11:15 – 11:45am

Cuentos y canciones

The New York Public Library — 67th Street Library
Virtual

¡A leer y a cantar en español! Registración requerida. Favor de fijarse en las fechas exactas. Para edades 0-5 años.