Visit from Author Mary Childers, plays about Harriet Tubman and "Rosie the Riveter," and a Series on Senses and Sciences Highlighted in Free March Programs for Children and Young Adults at The New York Public Library

Free March events at The New York Public Library include a diverse range of special programs for children and young adults including a variety of theatrical productions, musical workshops, and science programs. Teens will be able to meet authors like Mary Childers and Adam Rapp while younger children can learn songs, poems, and chants with author Jackie Silberg. The Library presents more than 20,000 free public programs throughout its 86 branches in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island annually, complementing its broad collections and other services. A complete listing of events is available at www.nypl.org/events.

Highlighted March Programs for Children and Young Adults in The New York Public Library's Branches

Super Science Day
Saturday, March 3, 10:30 a.m., 67th Street Branch, 328 East 67th Street, Manhattan
Children will enjoy a variety of science activities in this workshop with science educator Maryann Stimmer. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5 with their parents and caregivers. Preregistration is required. Funded by Library Services and Technology Act Funds, awarded to the New York State Library by the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Knit-Wit With Sajata Epps
Wednesday, March 7, 14, 21 & 28, 4:30 p.m., Chatham Square Branch, 33 East Broadway, Manhattan
Punk rock costume designer Sajata Epps will teach young adults ages 12 to 18 to knit, increase, read a pattern, and purl! Young adults can knit a wristband, a scarf, a necklace, or whatever their creativity inspires! All materials will be provided. This program was generously funded through the Cultural After School Adventure Program by New York City Council Member Alan J. Gerson and The City of New York.

"Sense"ational Science
Wednesday, March 7, 14, 21, & 28, 10:30 a.m., Eastchester Branch, 1385 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx
See, smell, taste, listen, and touch! Children ages 3 to 4 will enjoy observing and sharing their discoveries in this four part series presented by staff from the Children's Museum of Manhattan. Preregistration is required. This program is funded by Library Services and Technology Act Funds, awarded to the New York State Library by the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Letters to Harriet Tubman
Thursday, March 8, 4:00 p.m., Countee Cullen Branch, 104 West 136th Street, Manhattan
It's 1902 and children aged 5 to 12 are invited to visit Harriet Tubman in her home in Auburn, New York, in this one woman play. This program was generously funded through the Cultural After School Adventure Program by New York City Council Member Inez E. Dickens and The City of NewYork.

Meet the Author: Mary Childers
Friday, March 9, 10:30 a.m., Jefferson Market Branch, 425 Avenue of the Americas at 10th Street, Manhattan
Mary Childers, author of Welfare Brat (Bloomsbury, 2005), a memoir recounting her life as one of seven children growing up in the Bronx, visits the Library to discuss her memoir with young adults aged 12 to 18. Class groups must preregister for this special event as space is limited.

Meet the Author: Jackie Sillberg
Saturday, March 10, 10:30 a.m., Donnell Library Center, 20 West 53rd Street, Manhattan
Jackie Silberg is the author of over 20 books on child development. This workshop for young children and their parents/caretakers will include songs, poems, chants, finger plays, and games that develop the brain capacity of young children to teach them important early literacy skills. Please register at (212) 621-0636. This program is funded by Library Services and Technology Act Funds, awarded to the New York State Library by the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services. This program is intended for parents, educators, and childcare providers. The program will take place in the Donnell Library Center Auditorium, no child care will be provided.

Meet the Author: Adam Rapp
Tuesday, March 13, 10:30 a.m., Donnell Library Center, 20 West 53rd Street, Manhattan
Jack-of-all-trades writer and director Adam Rapp has his hands all over the place. Young adults can learn about creating characters, finding their voices, and translating those voices into theater, screenplays, or novels. Mr. Rapp will give advice on honing word-crafting skills into a marketable service. smARTZ events for teens are made possible by a generous donation in memory of Charlotte Howard Porter.

Music & Movement with a Celtic Touch
Tuesday, March 13, 10:30 a.m., Inwood Branch, 4790 Broadway, Manhattan
Children can tap their toes and wiggle their fingers with Laura James-Flynn from New York's Keltic Kids . A musical workshop filled with activities to enhance reading readiness. Recommended for children ages 2 and 3 with their parents and caregivers. This program is funded by Library Services and Technology Act Funds, awarded to the New York State Library by the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Ships
Wednesday, March 14, 4:00 p.m., Harlem Branch, 9 West 124 th Street, Manhattan
Children aged 6 to 11 can explore how shipbuilders use their knowledge of surface area to design ships and then create a boat using aluminum foil and consider how density contributes to a ship's buoyancy. Presented by the Children's Museum of Manhattan . Preregistration is required. This program was generously funded through the Cultural After School Adventure Program by NewYork City Council Member Inez E. Dickens and The City of New York.

Rosie
Friday, March 16, 3:30 p.m., Kips Bay Branch, 446 Third Avenue at East 31 st Street, Manhattan
In a dynamic one woman show, Rosie reveals the true story behind the birth of the independent American working woman. A cultural icon, "Rosie the Riveter" represents the courageous women who left their kitchens and took over the jobs the men left behind during World War II. Recommended for ages 7 to 12. This program was generously funded through the Cultural After School Adventure Program by New York City Council Member Rosie Mendez and The City of New York.

The Art of Comics With Alex Simmons
Thursday, March 15, 22 & 29, 4:00 p.m., Baychester Branch, 2049 Asch Loop North, Bronx
Young adults will create their own unique comic characters and learn to draw them like professionals in this comic-drawing class! Artist, writer, journalist Alex Simmons is the co-author of an exciting new mystery novel based on the adventures of Sherlock Holmes called The Raven League , and he has collaborated on many comics. All materials will be provided. For ages 12 to 18. This program was generously funded through the Cultural After School Adventure Program by New York City Council Member Larry B. Seabrook and The City of New York.

Peter Pan
Saturday, March 17, 3:30 p.m., Donnell Library Center, 20 West 53 rd Street, Manhattan
The treasured tale of an adventurous boy who never grows up! Presented by the Traveling Lantern Theatre Company. Recommended for ages 4 and older. This program was generously funded through the Cultural After School Adventure Program by New York City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn and The City of New York.

Mama from Mars
Thursday, March 22, 4:00 p.m., 125 th Street Branch, 224 East 125 th Street, Manhattan
Mama visits from Mars to introduce children to the solar system. Through rocking music and audience participation, children will learn about the planets, the stars, and the way our galaxy works. Presented by Broadway star, C.C. Campbell, with musical accompaniment by Brother Ah (guitar). This program was generously funded through the Cultural After School Adventure Program by New York City Council Member Melissa Mark Viverito and The City of New York.

Birds of a Feather
Tuesday, March 27, 4:00 p.m., Richmondtown Branch, 200 Clarke Avenue, Staten Island
Participants will learn about avian characteristics and how birds have adapted to their habitat (e.g. webbed feet). Recommended for children ages 6 and older. Presented by the Aquarium for Wildlife Conservation. Preregistration one week prior to program. This program was generously funded through the Cultural After School Adventure Program by New York City Council Member Andrew J. Lanza and The City of New York.

Recycled Technology Art
Thursday, March 29, 4:00 p.m., Webster Branch, 1465 York Avenue near East 78th Street, Manhattan
Artist Erik Wood and children ages 4 to 9 will create unique 3-D mixed media relief sculptures using recycled computer parts, watercolors, and much more! Preregistration is required. Attendance is suggested at both sessions. This program was generously funded through the Cultural After School Adventure Program by New York City council member Jessica Lappin and The City of New York.

About The New York Public Library

The New York Public Library was created in 1895 with the consolidation of the private libraries of John Jacob Astor and James Lenox with Samuel Jones Tilden Trust. The Library provides free open access to its physical and electronic collections and information, as well as to its services. It comprises four research centers - the Humanities and Social Science Library; The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts; the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture; and the Science, Industry and Business Library - and 86 Branch Libraries in Manhattan, Staten Island, and the Bronx. Research and circulating collections combined total more than 50 million items, including materials for the visually impaired. In addition, each year the Library presents thousands of exhibitions and public programs, which include classes in technology, literacy, and English as a second language. The Library serves some 21 million patrons who come through its doors annually and another 15 million users internationally, who access collections and services through the NYPL website, www.nypl.org.

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