Upcoming Events

This event will take place in person. 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! Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona. Únete a nosotros para una cita de juego en la biblioteca y conoce a otros cuidadores mientras exploramos materiales de juego apropiados para el desarrollo en un entorno seguro, cálido y alegre. ¡Amplía el aprendizaje de tu hijo a través del juego! 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 Throg's Neck Library. Bring your littlest learner for fun and creative open play! This is a perfect opportunity to engage your child's imagination as well as enhance their social and emotional growth. Toys are provided by the branch. Caregivers must accompany child in order for both to attend program. less

Join us each Wednesday at Marcus Garvey Park for a fun and engaging sensory experience through outdoor play at the mud kitchen and further learning with a read-aloud! The program runs rain or shine, so please wear something appropriate for outdoor play and muddy-messy fun. This program is for children ages 0 to 3 and their caregivers and is limited to 12 children. We cannot accommodate daycare groups or classes. less

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*** less

Join Miss Alda Reuterand and Benjamin Perez Hidalgo, members of the ensemble "Mexico Beyond Mariachi” for a musical adventure! Through music, dance and active play, children will have opportunities to imitate movements, explore sounds, identify characters and experience their emotions. This program is presented in English and Spanish for children from birth to age 5 and their caregivers. Please arrive on time. Program space is limited. ¡Únase a Miss Alda Reuterand y Benjamín Pérez Hidalgo, miembros del conjunto "Mexico Beyond Mariachi” para una aventura musical! A través de la música, la danza y el juego activo, los niños tendrán oportunidades de imitar movimientos, explorar sonidos, identificar personajes y experimentar sus emociones. Este programa se presenta en inglés y español para niños desde el nacimiento hasta los 5 años y sus cuidadores. Llegue a tiempo. El espacio del programa es limitado. 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 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. Limited to 15 children. Pick up tickets 15 minutes before the program at 2nd floor desk less

Join Esther Crow and her playful puppets for a lively mix of kids' songs, movement games, and stories. Enjoy acoustic guitar tunes, Spanish songs, and fun lessons like how bees pollinate! Perfect for ages 0-5, this interactive show blends music, comedy, and kindness to spark joy and learning. This program is limited to 15 children. less