Upcoming Events
Children’s Family Board Games Night
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 for our onsite Family Board Game Night. Come in and play board games with your friends and family. A fun time for
This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join the librarians at the Columbus library for our onsite Family Board Game Night. Come in and play board games with your friends and family. A fun time for the whole family. Meet new people in your community Get to know your local librarians.
Family Storytime at Columbus
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!
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!
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.
Morning Open Play
The New York Public Library — Tremont Library
1866 Washington Avenue 10457Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials. Extend your child's learning in a safe, warm, and joyful environment!
Baby & Toddler Open Play
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 littlest learner for fun and creative open play! This is a perfect opportunity to engage your child's imagination as well as enhance their social
This event will take place in person at Throg's Neck Library. Bring your littlest learner for fun and creative open play! This is a perfect opportunity to engage your child's imagination as well as enhance their social and emotional growth. Toys are provided by the branch. Caregivers must accompany child in order for both to attend program.
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.
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.
Family Storytime: Stories, Songs and Rhymes for Little Ones
The New York Public Library — Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
455 Fifth Avenue 10016This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for the whole family. For
This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. 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. Registration is not required. First come, first served.
Family Storytime: Stories on a Saturday Morning
The New York Public Library — Webster Library
1465 York Avenue 10075Saturdays are usually filled with laundry, shopping, and other chores. This summer, take a break from your busy day and join us for: Stories on a Saturday Morning. Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes while meeting your nei
Saturdays are usually filled with laundry, shopping, and other chores. This summer, take a break from your busy day and join us for: Stories on a Saturday Morning. Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes while meeting your neighbors at this storytime that’s fun for young children 5 and under. No registration needed. Storytime takes place in the Children's Room.