Upcoming Events

This event will take place in person at St. Agnes Library. Join us for songs and favorite read-aloud books at this series that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. Advance registration is required to attend. Registration opens on the Monday before each storytime at 11AM. Sign up online or call us at 212-621-0619. Space is limited to the first 15 households. 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

This event will take place in person. Join us for a hands-on art adventure designed especially for young children! In this engaging, in-person program, your little artist will explore open-ended art activities that spark creativity and support early learning. Together, we’ll dive into fun and simple projects that help build essential fine motor skills—like cutting, grasping, tearing, and painting—all key for success in school. Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona.¡Únete a nosotros en una aventura artística práctica diseñada especialmente para niños pequeños! En este atractivo programa presencial, tu pequeño artista explorará actividades artísticas de libre elección que despiertan la creatividad y apoyan el aprendizaje temprano. Juntos, nos sumergiremos en proyectos divertidos y sencillos que ayudan a desarrollar habilidades motoras finas esenciales, como cortar, agarrar, rasgar y pintar, todas claves para el éxito escolar. 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. less

Bring your little artist to the library for a creative adventure! We'll explore open-ended ways to support early learning through art and share fun ideas for creating with little ones at home. Young artists will experiment with colors, shapes, and textures while building motor skills, creativity, and imagination. Best for children ages 6 months to 3 years, or those at a similar developmental stage. All supplies will be provided—just bring your own wipes! less

This event will take place in person at the Hunts Point 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. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. No pre-registration is required less

This program will take place onsite at the Melrose Library. / Este programa se ofrecerá en la Biblioteca de Melrose. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and children’s books in English and Spanish! The whole family and young children of all ages are welcome. ¡Disfrute las canciones, las rimas y los libros infantiles en inglés y español! Toda la familia y los niños pequeños de todas las edades son bienvenidos. 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 125th Street 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! Únase a nosotros para una visita a la biblioteca y conozca a otros cuidadores mientras exploramos materiales de juego apropiados para el desarrollo en un ambiente seguro, afectuoso y alegre. Aumente el aprendizaje de su hijo a través del juego. 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