Welcome to the Early Childhood Resource & Information Center

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The Early Childhood Resource and Information Center (ECRIC) is a unique center of The New York Public Library dedicated to serving the needs of young children (birth to age 6), their parents, caregivers, teachers, and other early childhood professionals.

ECRIC is located on the second floor of the Hudson Park Branch Library.

The Family Room is the heart of ECRIC. It is a place where the parent or caregiver and child can work together in an environment created to stimulate and meet the developmental interests of infants and young children.

The room holds a special collection of books, toys, and learning tools and includes a carpeted block area, housekeeping and dramatic play spaces, drawing easels, climbing & sliding equipment, puzzles, and other learning tools.

Come prepared to share the room as a family and with other library patrons.

Read on for more about our Resource Room and special events.

Calendar

Tue, May 13 at 4:00 pm
"Big Jeff Music." — for  Preschoolers

Tue, May 13 at 4:00 pm
"Song and Play Time." — for  Preschoolers

Wed, May 14 at 4:00 pm
"Wee Arts: Adventures with Colors and Shapes." — for 

Thu, May 15 at 3:30 pm
"Toddler Storytime." — for  Babies & Toddlers

Wed, May 21 at 11:00 am
"Baby Laptime." — for  Babies & Toddlers

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Last Updated: 11/27/2007

Early Childhood Resource & Information Center LibraryEarly Childhood Resource & Information Center Library

66 Leroy Street [off Seventh Ave. South], New York, NY 10014-3929.
Call us at (212) 929-0815

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The NYPL will be closed
Saturday, 5/24 — Monday, 5/26 for Memorial Day

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