Upcoming Events

In the weekly series, Esther Crow uses puppets, original music, and environmental story books in this fun, mindful and interactive program. Puppets like Oliver Owl, Bernie the Bee and Sustainable Sammy teach about the importance of trees to our ecosystems, how bees (and bats) pollinate many foods we eat, and how we can protect our oceans from plastics and contamination. Toddlers and their caregivers will sing and dance while learning about sustainability! Please arrive on time. Space is limited. less

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. less

Explore music and language in this 8-week series with Bilingual Birdies! Each class is taught by a live musician who teaches new vocabulary through songs, movement, dance, and puppetry. Families get to experience a joyful bilingual adventure in English and Spanish, ending with a bubble dance party extravaganza! For children birth to 5 years old and their caregivers. Programs are first come first served. Please arrive on time. Program space is limited. ¡Explora un nuevo idioma y música con Bilingual Birdies en este programa de 8 semanas! Cada clase la imparte un músico que enseñará nuevo vocabulario a través de canciones, movimiento, baile y títeres. Las familias tendrán una divertida experiencia bilingüe en inglés y español, que concluye con una fiesta de burbujas. Para niños de 0 a 5 años y sus cuidadores. Por favor llegar puntuales. El cupo es limitado y deja entrar a los participantes en el orden de llegada. less

Explore music and language in this 8-week series with Bilingual Birdies! Each class is taught by a live musician who teaches new vocabulary through songs, movement, dance, and puppetry. Families get to experience a joyful bilingual adventure in English and Spanish, ending with a bubble dance party extravaganza! For children birth to 5 years old and their caregivers. Programs are first come first served. Please arrive on time. Program space is limited. ¡Explora un nuevo idioma y música con Bilingual Birdies en este programa de 8 semanas! Cada clase la imparte un músico que enseñará nuevo vocabulario a través de canciones, movimiento, baile y títeres. Las familias tendrán una divertida experiencia bilingüe en inglés y español, que concluye con una fiesta de burbujas. Para niños de 0 a 5 años y sus cuidadores. Por favor llegar puntuales. El cupo es limitado y deja entrar a los participantes en el orden de llegada. less

Join us for an interactive musical experience! Each week, superstars join a consistent lead teacher as they encounter a new instrument and learn the fundamentals of rhythm and pitch. Families will be introduced to the violin, viola, cello, piano, french horn, trombone, trumpet, clarinet, and more. From jazz to classical, world music, bluegrass and more, this class showcases different genres and gives kids a chance to get up close and personal with the instruments! Please arrive on time. Program space is limited. 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

This event will take place in person at Hunts Point Library. Join us for Bilingual Storytime! (English and Spanish). We will share books, sing songs, learn some Spanish words and phrases, meet new friends, play and dance. Este evento se llevara a cabo en persona en la Biblioteca Hunts Point. Únase con nosotros en la biblioteca para disfrutar de cuentos y canciones bilingües para niños. Recommended for kids ages 0-5. No pre-registration is required. less

Join librarians from Seward Park Library for books, songs, and rhymes every Tuesday. Best for children up to age 5 and their caregivers. Storytime will take place on the 2nd Floor (Children's Floor). No registration is necessary. less

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