Events

The Library is here to help you learn and connect with your community through our wide array of free events, programs, classes, book clubs, and more. Please check listings to confirm if a program is in-person, online, or outdoors.

If you have any questions about the events listed below, please contact the branch for more information. See here for service updates at the Library.

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328 events found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Today
@ 10:15 AM
Online
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. Registration is required.
Online via Google MeetChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Today
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
Picture book stories, rhymes, and songs for babies and toddlers
Jefferson Market LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Today
@ 10:30 AM
NYPL en Español
Join us for Bilingual storytime. English and Spanish. We will sing songs, share books, and learn some Spanish words and phrases. Ages: 0-5. 20 families first come first served.
96th Street LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Today
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Make new friends and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers and preschoolers -- ages 2-5 -- and their caregivers.
Great Kills LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

Families,

Parents/Caregivers
Today
@ 11:15 AM
Early Literacy
Picture book stories, rhymes, and songs for babies and toddlers
Jefferson Market LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Tue, May 14
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
歡迎參加本館的中英故事時間!本館將會使用普通話和英語來講故事,唱活潑的歌曲和童謠。歡迎嬰兒到五歲的孩子以及看護者來參加。請記住,看護者與孩子在一起時,故事時間是最有效的。 無需註冊!Come join us for a Mandarin/English Bilingual Storytime filled with songs, stories, and purposeful play! Recommended for kids from birth to 5 years old with their caregivers. Remember storytime is most effective when caregivers are present with their child. No registration required! 請注意: 兒童車需要折好停放於二樓(兒童房)。遺憾的是,本館沒有電梯從大門直上二樓。所有兒童車都需要攜帶上前門樓梯然後直進一樓後面的電梯。我們無法保證工作人員能夠提供兒童車的幫助,並建議所有家長尋找代替兒童車的方法。PLEASE NOTE:…
Chatham Square LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

Families,

Parents/Caregivers
Tue, May 14
@ 10:30 AM
Registration is required. Online registration starts Wednesday, May 1. Each child must be registered individually. Let's Celebrate our Moms! Join us for a family storytime with songs, favorite read-alouds, and a special craft for your Mom! For ages 2-4 and their caregivers We are located in the Bricktown Commons at 225 Bricktown Way and can be reached at (929)284-3660 during our open hours.
Charleston LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Tue, May 14
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
Picture books stories, rhymes, and songs for babies and toddlers
Jefferson Market LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Tue, May 14
@ 11 AM
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.
City Island Library, Community Meeting RoomChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Tue, May 14
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
Join us on Tuesday's to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active toddler build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage, and their caregivers. Registration available online, not required. All children welcome!
Grand Concourse Library, Children's RoomChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Tue, May 14
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at Woodstock Library. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. May 14: Bronx Skyline Dot a dots Come and "dot" the sky in more colors than just blue and take home a small piece of your "Bronx." Spac…
Woodstock LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Tue, May 14
@ 11 AM
Canceled
Early Literacy
Please join us for our family storytime every Tuesday and Thursday. We’ll read stories, sing songs, and move to some of our favorite tunes!
Spuyten Duyvil LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Tue, May 14
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Hamilton Grange Library. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage.
Hamilton Grange LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Tue, May 14
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
This program will take place in person at the Belmont Library. Join us for a live program to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills.
Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center, Children's RoomChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Tue, May 14
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join us for a 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, 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…
Columbus Library, Community RoomChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Tue, May 14
@ 11:15 AM
Early Literacy
Join librarians from Seward Park Library for books, songs, and rhymes every Tuesday. Best for children up to age 5 and their caregivers. Storytime will take place on the Second Floor (Children's Floor). No registration is neccesary.
Seward Park LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Tue, May 14
@ 11:15 AM
Early Literacy
Picture books stories, rhymes, and songs for babies and toddlers
Jefferson Market LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Tue, May 14
@ 11:30 AM
Early Literacy
Don't let the pigeon drive the bus! But let him read to you! Join Ranger Flor and her feathered friend, Joe the pigeon for bilingual storytime at the NYPL. ¡No dejes que la paloma conduzca el autobús! ¡Pero lee con él! Ven a la biblioteca con Ranger Flor, un guardaparque, y su amiga emplumada, Joe la paloma, para la hora de cuentos en NYPL.
Harry Belafonte 115th Street LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Tue, May 14
@ 11:30 AM
NYPL en Español
This event will take place in person at Bronx Library Center. Join us for Bilingual Storytime! (English and Spanish). We will share books, sing songs, learn some Spanish words and phrases, meet new friends, play and share and blow bubbles. Este evento se llevara a cabo en persona en el Bronx Library Center. Únase con nosotros en la biblioteca para disfrutar de una hora de cuentos bilingües para niños. Compartiremos libros, cantaremos canciones, aprenderemos algunas palabras y frases en e…
Bronx Library Center, Children's RoomChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Tue, May 14
@ 11:30 AM
Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Ideal for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Library and online. Get updates on online programming, at-home activities, and more in your inbox! -- Únete a nosotros para escuchar cuentos, cantar canciones y divertirte mientras…
Washington Heights LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Tue, May 14
@ 11:30 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Harry Belafonte-115th Street Library. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers / or children at this developmental stage.
Harry Belafonte 115th Street LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

Families,

Parents/Caregivers
Tue, May 14
@ 11:30 AM
Early Literacy
This program will take place onsite at Jerome Park. Este programa se ofrecerá en la Biblioteca de Jerome Park. We will read books, sing songs, recite rhymes, play with puppets, and end with an art & craft activity. Early literacy tips will also be available for parents/caregivers. Leeremos libros, cantaremos canciones, recitaremos rimas, jugaremos con los títeres y terminaremos con una actividad de arte o una manualidad. También se ofrecerán consejos de alfabetización temprana para los…
Jerome Park LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Tue, May 14
@ 12:30 PM
Early Literacy
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. Tuesday and Thursday at the George Bruce Library. Stay for Open Play. Ages 0-5.
George Bruce Library, Children's RoomChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

Families
Tue, May 14
@ 3:30 PM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at St. Agnes library. Join us for stories, songs and crafts at our Tuesday afternoon storytime! For children ages 3-5. Registration is required. A sign-up sheet will be available at the desk on the first floor on the morning of the event.
St. Agnes Library, Community Program RoomChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Tue, May 14
@ 4 PM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books. At the end of each storytime, we will have a short craft or activity. For children ages 3-5. Space is limited to 15 children. Registration begins on Thursday, May 9. Please arrive on time. The doors will close once the program begins.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's CenterChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

Families
Tue, May 14
@ 4 PM
Early Literacy
This program will take place in person at the Mott Haven Library. Join us for a live program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. 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.
Mott Haven LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Tue, May 14
@ 4 PM
Book Discussion Group
Listen to stories and sing songs! *Please do not bring brothers and sisters under 3 years old unless they can sit and listen to stories quietly. Older brothers and sisters are welcome. We have many programs for all ages. Limited to first 10 children. First come, first served.
Battery Park City LibraryChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Tue, May 14
@ 4 PM
Early Literacy
Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun, as we help your child get ready to read. Followed by a craft to help your child develop school readiness skills. For preschool-aged children, or those for whom a preschool-aged program is developmentally appropriate. Space is limited to 20 households. Advanced registration is required. PLEASE REGISTER UNDER THE CHILD'S/CHILDREN'S NAME. **To register: Please click here and choose the corresponding program you wish to attend. Please not…
67th Street Library, Community RoomChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

Parents/Caregivers
Tue, May 14
@ 4 PM
NYPL en Español
This event will take place in person at Hamilton Grange Library. Take a moment to return to the classic stories of children's literature in Spanish. Then, have fun with traditional childhood games. For ages 3-12.
Hamilton Grange LibraryChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Tue, May 14
@ 4 PM
This program takes place in person at the West New Brighton Library. Join us for a fun storytime and activity celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! No registration required.
West New Brighton LibraryChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Wed, May 15
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person inside the Harlem Library on the 2nd floor. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers or children at this developmental stage. Space is limited to 15 families and granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Harlem LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Wed, May 15
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
Come join the Chatham Square librarians for a live, in-person storytime every Wednesday of each month in the Storytime Room on our 3rd Floor! We'll be sharing songs, rhymes, and our favorite read-aloud books for the whole family. Ideal for young children with all ages with their caregivers. Remember, storytime is most effective when caregivers are present with their child! 請注意: 兒童車需要折好停放於二樓(兒童房)。遺憾的是,本館沒有電梯從大門直上二樓。所有兒童車都需要攜帶上前門樓梯然後直進一樓後面的電梯。我們無法保證工作人員能夠提供兒童車的幫助,並建議所有家長尋找代替兒童車的方法。PLEASE NOT…
Chatham Square Library, Children's Story RoomChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

Families,

Parents/Caregivers
Wed, May 15
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
This program will take place at the Pelham Bay Library! Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active toddler build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Suggested for toddlers/little walkers and their caregivers. Please register in advance at the front desk. Space is limited
Pelham Bay LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

Parents/Caregivers
Wed, May 15
@ 11 AM
Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and create crafts as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. Please see the scheduled dates for the storytimes There is a Storytime on May 4th @ 11AM! Please join us! Ages 0 months to 5years old Please note this program is for Families. If you are a daycare or p…
Mosholu LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Wed, May 15
@ 11:15 AM
Early Literacy
"This event will take place in-person at the Castle Hill Library" Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. 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.
Castle Hill LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

Families
Wed, May 15
@ 11:15 AM
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.
Morningside Heights LibraryAdults,

50+,

Children,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

Families
Wed, May 15
@ 11:30 AM
Early Literacy
Join Mr. Corvino for a Bronx-themed storytime! This program is geared toward parents, caregivers, and their young children, ages birth to 5. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the program.
Eastchester LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Wed, May 15
@ 4 PM
Early Literacy
This program will be in person at Allerton Library. Join us for a special storytime celebrating the Bronx! Enjoy Bronx themed stories and songs. . For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. Storytime helps strengthen early literacy skills, socialization, and bonding between adults and their children. This program caters towards kids ages 3-5.
Allerton LibraryChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Wed, May 15
@ 4 PM
Join us for a craft and your favorite read-aloud books during storytime that's fun for everyone
Edenwald LibraryChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Wed, May 15
@ 4 PM
Early Literacy
Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this bedtime themed storytime that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children.To get into the Pajama Party spirit, come dressed in your comfiest pajamas or bring a stuffed animal friend!
Grand Concourse Library, Children's RoomChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)