Events

Come enjoy playtime in the Children's Reading Room! Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. A great opportunity to meet up with other parents and caretakers. Please note: This in-person program is for both caregiver and child. It is not a structured class. Our reading room is a multi-purpose space. Take care to supervise children at all times. Recommended for Ages 0-3.

Come have fun at storytime every Tuesday and Thursday at the George Bruce Library. Enjoy in-person stories, music, and movement activities! Ages 0-5. September 26th Theme is Lights and Lanterns! In collaboration with The Morningside Lights, an annual outdoor procession in Morningside Park featuring dozens of lanterns built by community volunteers during a week of free public workshops, co-produced by Columbia University’s Arts Initiative and Miller Theatre. If you've never seen or heard…

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.

Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other parents and caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. *Bring your own blanket.

Bond with your little one and other caregivers as we explore the joys of opwn play, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home!

Book Buddies Storytime Book Buddies is a new storytime for school-aged children, ages 4-9. This program will take place in our 3rd floor community room on select Thursdays. Bring your favorite picture books to have them read aloud! Limited to 15 children on a first come, first served basis. No tickets required.

This event will take place in person at Clement Clarke Moore Park located at 10th Avenue and W 22nd Street. 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. In case of inclement weather this program will be canceled. Please check nypl.org/events for program updates.

Play at our LEGO table Wednesday-Saturday from 10:00am-1:00pm in our early literacy corner! For Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

Come enjoy playtime in our program room! Enjoy a warm and inviting 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. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child. This is not a structured class. Our program room is a multi-purpose space. Children must be supervised by their grown-up at all times. Recommended for Ages 0-3.

Itty Bitty Book Buddies Tummy Time Itty Bitty Book Buddies is a new tummy time storytime just for non-walking babies and their caregivers where they can participate in fun stories and rhymes and meet other babies and caregivers. This program will take place in our 3rd floor community room on select Fridays. Limiited to 10 NON-WALKING babies (and their caregivers). Tickets will be handed out upon opening @ 10am on the second floor on a first come, first served basis. Please note that…

This event will take place in person at St. Agnes Library. Join us for songs and favorite read-aloud books at this series that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. In person registration is required for this event. There is limited space. Sign up on the morning of the event at the Circulation desk.

This program will take place in person at Stapleton Library. 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.

This event will take place in the New Dorp Library. 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!

Come enjoy playtime in the Children's Reading Room! Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. A great opportunity to meet up with other parents and caretakers. Please note: This in-person program is for both caregiver and child. It is not a structured class. Our reading room is a multi-purpose space. Take care to supervise children at all times. Recommended for Ages 0-3.

This program will take place in person at Macomb's Bridge Library. Join us for Bilingual Storytime! We will share books, sing songs, and learn some different words and phrases in different languages. For new walkers and toddlers, 15 months - 5 yrs. Registration is not required for this event.

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. 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…

This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. A program with songs, rhymes, an Ideal program for caregivers with children,between the ages of 24 to 48 months. Join us to hear stories, sing songs and get those wiggles out as you help your active toddlers build important early learning skills When registering for this program, parents/caregivers should use their name and information--you don’t need a library card to participate!

This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. An informal playgroup for young children (ages 0-4) and their parents and/or caregivers to meet other families and encourage children to develop together through play. Onsite program with songs, rhymes, an Ideal program for caregivers with children,between the ages of 0 to3 years Open Play for Babies and Toddlers is a program for parents/caregivers and their children. Both the parent/caregiver a…

This event will take place in person at the Wakefield Library. It is story time! 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.

This event is online only. Join the staff at Harry Belafonte–115th Street Library for a live, online program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books led by members of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Ideal for parents and caregivers with children of multiple-aged. 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 prog…

Enjoy playtime in the Children's Room at Macomb's Bridge Library! Our warm and inviting space allows you and your child to play, and socialize with others in the community. A great way to meet other babies, parents and caretakers. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child. It is not a structured program. You must supervise your children at all times. To ensure the health and safety of the public and our staff, all visitors must adhere to NYPL’s health and safety policies. Le…

This program will take place in person at Hamilton Grange Library. 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. ***This program is open to children ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers.***

This event will take place in person at the St. George Library Center. Come and join us as we watch the film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) and color on Friday, September 29th from 12pm- 2:30pm. The movie will be screened in the Auditorium. After a bite from a radioactive spider, Miles Morales becomes the one and only Spider-Man. When a dimensional gateway opens up, Miles soon realizes he isn't the only spider superhero as he meets many different versions of Spidermen from other un…

Come have fun and learn through building with Legos! We have our own Lego table available and many baseplates to create your own mini-world. Come and see what you can create! Families welcome.

Play at our LEGO table Wednesday-Saturday from 10:00am-1:00pm in our early literacy corner! For Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

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 in this storytime that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. Space is limited to 20 children. Registration is required. Registration starts Monday, September 25.

Take a break and join us with your little ones for a storytime for the whole family. There will be songs and silliness and stories too (of course!) Come and waggle your wiggles away! Recommended for families with children from birth to 5 years. Masks optional. Places are limited to 25 families, first come, first in.

Families are welcome to meet fellow families for a playdate at Tremont Library! Learn new skills to help your child's early literacy skills grow while also making connections with other families in your community.

This event will take place in person at Throg's Neck Library. Join the Throg's Neck branch Children's Library staff for (English/Spanish) songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in the this storytime that's fun for the whole family. This program will be in celebration of Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multi-aged children. For ages 0-5. Caregivers must be present with their child in order for both to participate.

This program will take place in person at Van Cortlandt Library. 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.

Stories, songs and a craft for the whole family!

Stories, songs and a craft for the whole family!

This program will take place in person at Van Cortlandt Library. 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.

Family Storytime: Stories, Songs and Rhymes for Little Ones 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 in this storytime that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. Space is limited to 20 children. Registration is required. Registration starts Monday, September 25.

This event will take place in-person at the Harry Belanfonte-115th Street Library. Join us for songs, rhymes, and our favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for the whole family. Ideal for parents and caregivers with multiple-aged children.

This program will take place in person at Hamilton Grange Library. Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. A great opportunity to meet up with other parents and caretakers. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child. It is not a structured program. Extend your child's learning through play!***This program is open to children of ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers***

This event will take place in-person at the Harry Belanfonte-115th Street Library. Join us for songs, rhymes, and our favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for the whole family. Ideal for parents and caregivers with multiple-aged children.

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!

This event will take place in person at Throgs 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. This event is recurring taking place on Wednesday and Saturdays unless specified otherwise. Please note new times for Wednesday sessions.

Come enjoy playtime in the Children's Reading Room! Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. A great opportunity to meet up with other parents and caretakers. Please note: This in-person program is for both caregiver and child. It is not a structured class. Our reading room is a multi-purpose space. Take care to supervise children at all times. Recommended for Ages 0-3.