Upcoming Events

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

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 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 the Morrisania Library. Come join Morrisania's Children's Librarians at Crotona Park (Bathgate Playground) as we share our favorite picture books, providing children with the wonder of books and the joy of reading. No registration required. ***This program is open to children ages 3-12 and their parents/caregivers*** less

This event will take place in person at Spuyten Duyvil Library. After storytime, library staff guide children and their grown-ups through a warm and inviting play space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. A great opportunity to meet other children, parents and caretakers while learning about the power of play from library children’s staff. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child. Children must be supervised by their grown-up at all times. Recommended for ages 0-5. less

This event will take place in person at the Clason's 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. For babies, new walkers, toddlers/or children. If you have a little, be prepare to hold them in your lap. Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en la biblioteca de Clason's Point. Únase a nosotros para escuchar cuentos, cantar canciones y ejercitar su mente mientras ayuda a su hijo activo a desarrollar importantes habilidades de aprendizaje temprano. Para bebés, nuevos andadores, niños pequeños o niños. Si tiene un pequeño, prepárese para sostenerlo en su regazo. 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. Suscríbase al boletín electrónico quincenal de NYPL Kids para obtener información sobre programas gratuitos para niños, próximas charlas de autores y más que sucederán en la Biblioteca y en línea. less

Celebrate the end of our Summer Adventure! Coney Island Style Colorful Carnival Games Pete and Chris Amusements bring a dozen great games for library kids to enjoy! This program will be in person at St. George Library. ​​​ 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

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