Upcoming Events

May
23
Friday
11:00 – 12:00pm

Toddler Learning Center @ South Hollis

Queens Public Library — South Hollis
204-01 Hollis Avenue 11412

QPL hosts an in-person program which combines social/emotional learning experiences for toddlers ages 12months - 38months and introductions for caregivers to specialists in the fields of literacy, parenting, nutrition, s

QPL hosts an in-person program which combines social/emotional learning experiences for toddlers ages 12months - 38months and introductions for caregivers to specialists in the fields of literacy, parenting, nutrition, speech development, and gross motor development.

May
23
Friday
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
23
Friday
3:00 – 4:00pm

Open Play: Neighborhood Playdate

The New York Public Library — Clason's Point Library
1215 Morrison Avenue 10472

This event will take place in person at the Clason's 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 environmen

This event will take place in person at the Clason's 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! Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en la Biblioteca Clason's Point. Únase a nosotros para una cita de juego en la biblioteca y conozca a otros cuidadores mientras exploramos materiales de juego apropiados para el desarrollo en un ambiente seguro, cálido y alegre. ¡Amplíe el aprendizaje de su hijo a través del juego! 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. Suscríbase al boletín electrónico quincenal de NYPL Kids para obtener información sobre programas gratuitos para niños, próximas charlas de autores y más que sucederán en la Biblioteca y en línea.

May
24
Saturday
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
24
Saturday
11:00 – 11:30am

Family Read Aloud

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

This event will take place in person at the Van Cortlandt Library. A librarian will share favorite picture books, providing children with the wonder of books and the joy of reading. For children of all ages. Ideal for ca

This event will take place in person at the Van Cortlandt Library. A librarian will share favorite picture books, providing children with the wonder of books and the joy of reading. For children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children.

May
24
Saturday
11:00 – 12:00pm

Morning Open Play

The New York Public Library — Tremont Library
1866 Washington Avenue 10457

Join 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!

May
24
Saturday
10:30 – 11:00am

Family Storytime: Stories, Songs and Rhymes for Little Ones

The New York Public Library — Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
455 Fifth Avenue 10016

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

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.

May
26
Monday
3:30 – 4:30pm

ARTS & CRAFTS

The New York Public Library — Wakefield Library
4100 Lowerre Place 10466

This program will take place in person at Wakefield Library. A wide variety of activities that involves making things with one's own hands.

May
27
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
27
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.