Upcoming Events

Jan
16
Friday
11:00 – 11:30am

Family Storytime @ City Island

The New York Public Library — City Island Library
320 City Island Avenue 10464

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

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.

Jan
16
Friday
11:00 – 11:45am

Family Storytime

The New York Public Library — Columbus Library
742 10th Avenue 10019

This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join us for a program with songs and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-

This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join us for a program with songs and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children, but caregivers with children of all ages are welcome. Storytime is a program for parents/caregivers and their children. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the entire program: unaccompanied adults or children will be asked to leave the program. No registration is required!

Jan
16
Friday
11:15 – 11:45am

Family Storytime (New Times! Additional Storytimes!)

The New York Public Library — George Bruce Library
518 West 125th Street 10027

George Bruce is kicking off 2026 with new and more Storytimes! 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 careg

George Bruce is kicking off 2026 with new and more Storytimes! 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. Note: This event is ticketed and limited to 15 children. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at the George Bruce Library Stay for Open Play Ages 0-5

Jan
16
Friday
11:45 – 12:15pm

Family Storytime (New Times! Additional Storytimes!)

The New York Public Library — George Bruce Library
518 West 125th Street 10027

George Bruce is kicking off 2026 with new and more Storytimes! 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 careg

George Bruce is kicking off 2026 with new and more Storytimes! 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. Note: This event is ticketed and limited to 15 children. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at the George Bruce Library Stay for Open Play Ages 0-5

Jan
16
Friday
10:00 – 11:30am

Baby and Toddler Messy Play

The New York Public Library — Ottendorfer Library
135 Second Avenue 10003

Get ready to create, explore, and play together at the library. Please dress for mess!

Jan
16
Friday
10:30 – 11:00am

Family Storytime

The New York Public Library — St. Agnes Library
444 Amsterdam Avenue (between West 81st and West 82nd Streets) 10024

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 multi

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.

Jan
16
Friday
11:00 – 12:00pm

Family Storytime: Bronx Bookworms

The New York Public Library — Melrose Library
910 Morris Avenue 10451

This event will take place in person at Melrose Library. Ages: 0-5 years old Get ready for some Early Literacy fun with the Bronx Bookworms! Join us for a storytime jam-packed with stories, songs, and crafts for you an

This event will take place in person at Melrose Library. Ages: 0-5 years old Get ready for some Early Literacy fun with the Bronx Bookworms! Join us for a storytime jam-packed with stories, songs, and crafts for you and your little one! Each session is designed to build crucial pre-reading skills through fun and interactive activities. We'll read some stories, sing some songs, and do some crafting! This program is perfect for children of any age, and is a wonderful way for caregivers to learn techniques to support literacy at home while connecting with others in the community. Come sing along and spark a lifelong love of reading! This event will be held in the Community Room on the 3rd floor.

Jan
16
Friday
11:00 – 11:45am

Toy Time!: Open Play for Little Ones

The New York Public Library — 96th Street Library
112 East 96th Street 10128

Join us for a fun play time! Children can meet new friends, and work on refining fine motor skills while engaged in creative play.

Jan
16
Friday
11:00 – 12:00pm

Open Playtime

The New York Public Library — Bloomingdale Library
150 West 100th Street 10025

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!

Jan
17
Saturday
12:00 – 1:00pm

Family Storytime

The New York Public Library — Morrisania Library
610 East 169th Street 10456

This event will take place in person at the Morrisania Library. Come join Morrisania's Children's Librarians in a Joyful and interactive experience designed for families to come together and enjoy the magic of stories. C

This event will take place in person at the Morrisania Library. Come join Morrisania's Children's Librarians in a Joyful and interactive experience designed for families to come together and enjoy the magic of stories. Children and their caregivers will bond, laugh, and learn through books, songs, and movements in a fun and welcoming environment. Perfect for kids of all ages, this story time encourages early literacy, imagination, and quality family time. No registration required. ***This program is open to children ages 3-12 and their parents/caregivers***