Upcoming Events

¡A leer y a cantar en español! Distribución de 15 boletos antes del programa. Favor de fijarse en las fechas exactas. Para edades 0-5 años. Read and sing in Spanish! Ticketed program; first come, first served. Please check calendar for exact dates. Ages 0-5. less

This event will take place in person at Throg's Neck 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! While playing and fostering a sense of community and connection, families can explore and peruse some books chosen by library staff. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child. Caregivers must accompany child in order for both to attend program. less

Presented in collaboration with Lincoln Center as part of the Summer for the City programming. Divinity Roxx is a multi-talented, two-time GRAMMY®-nominated artist and musician whose genre-spanning sound combines elements of funk, Hip-Hop, and rock, breaking conventional barriers and inspiring musicians worldwide. Her musical compositions have been adapted into children’s books by Scholastic and featured on television and in the theater. Divinity Roxx joins us for this Music Storytime where she brings her music to life for kids of all ages! Photo by Lawrence Sumulong There are two ways to access this free event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track, opening the Monday before the event at noon. Click here to learn more and reserve. Please visit Lincoln Center's Summer for the City Event Page for more details. less

This program will be in person at the Yorkville Library. A show with white bubbles, regular bubbles and all different sizes. Tricks and person in a big bubble Presented by Wow Party. Summer at the Library 2026 Thank You! Major support provided by the New York Life Foundation, the 2026 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

This event will take place at the Clason's Point libary. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of books, songs, and gentle movement in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers and who prefer a gentle, slow-paced program. 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

This event will take place at the Clason's Point libary. 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! 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

This event will take place in person at the Todt Hill-Westerleigh 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. This is an in-person event. less