Upcoming Events

Presented by Music with Patrick. Grab your dancing shoes and get ready to shake your sillies out with Mr. Patrick, his guitar, and his puppet friends. From Freeze Dance to Limbo, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! For children ages 0-5 years. Registration is not required. First come, first served. This program is made possible by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). less

This event will take place in person at the Inwood Library. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills! Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. **Please note that Summer Storytimes will be ticketed events on a first come first serve basis. Families will be able to attend one Wednesday storytime.** less

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. ***HOW TO REGISTER*** 8 spots will be open for online registration each week, and another 8 spots will be held for walk-ins on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please register under the child's name. Tickets for walk-ins will be given out at 11 AM on the day of the program. Tickets for a waitlist will also be given out. If there are still spots available after 11:20 AM, families will be moved from the waitlist into the story time. The child must be present with their caregiver at the time of check-in. Online registrants must check-in at the entrance to the library by 11:20 AM. If you do not check-in by 11:20AM, your spot will be given to a family on the waitlist. Online Registration will open one week in advance at 2 PM and will remain open until the 8 spots are filled. Please call the library at 212-714-8400 if you are having difficulties registering. less

Join Mr. Corvino for open play with toys, music, and fellow little movers! This program is geared toward parents, caregivers, and their young children, ages birth to 5. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the program. less

This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. An informal playgroup for young children (ages 0-4) and their parents and/or caregivers to meet other families and encourage children to develop together through play. Onsite program with songs, rhymes, an ideal program for caregivers with children between the ages of 0 to 3 years. Open Play for Babies and Toddlers 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! less

Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and create crafts as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. Please see the scheduled dates for the storytimes There are Storytimes on Saturday January 10th & 24th @ 11AM! Please join us! Ages 0 months to 5years old Please note this program is for Families. If you are a daycare or pre-school please reach out to the library to schedule a special visit for your program. less

Join Mr. Corvino for songs, stories, and more during our Little Movers Storytime! This program is geared toward parents, caregivers, and their young children, ages birth to 5. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the program. less

This event will take place in person. 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. 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 required! less