Upcoming Events

This event will take place in-person at the Harry Belafonte-115th Street Library. Join us for a live in-person family storytime program with songs, rhymes, and your favorite read-aloud picture books. Ideal for parents and caregivers with multiple-aged children. less

This event will be in person at Dongan Hills Library. Following our storytime, children will squish, roll, stretch, and mold kinetic sand! Molding sand is a great sensory experience and strengthens the small muscles in their fingers. For ages 1-5 with caregiver. First come, first served. Audience: Children, Infant (0-18 months), Toddlers (18-36 months), Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) less

This program will take place at the Morningside Heights Library. This is an informal playgroup for the little ones and their parents and/or caregivers to meet other families. Toys will be placed in The Story Hour Room for babies and toddlers to play with. This is a drop-in program. No registration required. less

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. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the George Bruce Library Stay for Open Play Ages 0-5 less

This program will be in person at the St. George Library. Bubbles will have you and your entire family singing, dancing, moving and grooving with her silly antics. Everyone will also walk away with simple facepainting and balloon twists for some extra fun... Presented by Dance Party with Bubbles, The Silly Entertainer ​​ Major support provided by the New York Life Foundation, the 2025 city-wide sponsor for the Summer Reading and Learning Programs. Additional support is provided by Jane Lauder; The Rona Jaffe Foundation; New York Yankees Foundation; Montblanc; anonymous donors; and the continuing major support of the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences. These programs and initiatives are part of the Library’s overall commitment to our branch patrons and education programs, led by the Merryl and James Tisch Director of Branch Libraries and Education. Major support for educational programming is provided by Merryl H. and James S. Tisch. less

Join us as we say goodbye to our beautiful butterflies. We will walk to Roger Morris Park (Morris Jumel mansion) for a storytime and butterfly release. Note: This date is tentative and subject to change based on the weather and butterfly growth. Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Library and online. Get updates on online programming, at-home activities, and more in your inbox! -- Acompáñenos a despedirnos de nuestras hermosas mariposas. Caminaremos hasta el parque Roger Morris (mansión Morris Jumel) para escuchar un cuento y soltar las mariposas. Nota: Esta fecha es provisional y está sujeta a cambios en función del tiempo y del crecimiento de las mariposas. Suscríbase al boletín electrónico de NYPL Kids para recibir información sobre las próximas charlas de autores y eventos que tendrán lugar en la Biblioteca y en línea. Recibe en tu e-mail información actualizada sobre programación en línea, actividades para realizar en casa y mucho más. less

This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join the librarians at the Columbus Library as we color and paint with the little ones. Help them to express themselves and develop their fine motor skills through creativity. Children, ages 0-3 , with their caregivers are welcomed. less

This event will take place in person at the City Island Library. Join us for 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. First Come, First Served. A limit of 15 children and caregivers per session. less