Events

Picture book stories, rhymes, and songs for babies and toddlers.

This program will be held indoors at the West New Brighton Library. Join the children's staff at West New Brighton library for a sensory storytime. Join in the reading fun which will be followed by a sensory playdate that will be memorable and meaningful for all. Parents/caregivers observe and engage with your child as he/she explores through the five senses to improve developmental skills and growth. This program is for children 1-5 years old.

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 outside, in front of the library. In the event of severe weather, storytime will move inside to the 2nd Floor (Children's Floor). No registration is necessary.

This event will take place in person at the Webster Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one. 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 (0-18 months). This program will take place on the third floor. Please check nypl.org/webster for the current service status of our elevator. Space is…

After storytime, 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. Children must be supervised by their grown-up at all times. Recommended for Ages 0-3.

This event will take place in-person at the Harry Belafonte-115th Street Library. Join us for a live in-person family storytime program with songs, rhymes, and your favorite read-aloud picture books. Ideal for parents and caregivers with multiple-aged children.

This event will take place in person at Jerome Park Library. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early literacy skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other parents/caregivers in the neighborhood. For ages 0-3 with a parent/caregiver in attendance. Siblings are welcomed.

This program will take place in the Community Room of Bloomingdale Library. Hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important learning skills. Best for new walkers, toddlers and/or children at this developmental age. Please note: There is a limit of 15 toddlers with the parents/caregivers for this event. Tickets are required and will be distributed at 11AM the day of the program. First come first served.

This event will take place in person at the Webster Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one. 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 (0-18 months). This program will take place on the third floor. Please check nypl.org/webster for the current service status of our elevator. Space is…

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. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 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. For Children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. *Please note that on Tuesdays the branch opens at 11:00 AM. We will let our patrons in for storytime a…

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.

Thsi event will take place at Grand Concourse 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! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Este evento se llevará a cabo en el Grand Concourse Library. Únase a nosotros para una cita para jugar en la b…

This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join the librarians at the Columbus library for our onsite Familt Board Game Night. Come in and play board games with your friends and family. A fun time for the whole family. Meet new people in your community Get to know your local library.

Join us for songs, rhymes, and your favorite read-aloud books! For the month of September we will learn about changing seasons and going back to school Tuesdays 4pm 3 - Seasons 10 - Teachers 17 - Library 24 - Rainy Day

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!

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. Large LEGOS only.

This event will take place in person atThrog's Neck Library. A feast of sensory experiences for you and your child to explore together. Move through a variety of sensory stations. Sensory play encourages children to freely explore and aids in the development of motor, social and cognitive skills. Get a library card , explore our resources, enjoy free events and programs, take home free NYPL goodies. and get to meet the Throg's Neck Library staff.

This event will take place in person at Andrew Heiskell Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of books, songs, and gentle movement 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 and who prefer a gentle, slow-paced program. Space is limited to 12 children and 12 adults. 24 tickets will be given out to…

Join us for Bilingual Storytime! (English and Spanish). We will share books, sing songs and learn some Spanish words and phrases. Únase al personal de biblioteca para disfrutar de la hora de cuentos bilingües para niños. Compartiremos libros, cantaremos canciones y aprenderemos algunas palabras y frases en español. *PLEASE NOTE: Registration begins on Monday. *FAVOR NOTAR: Registración para este evento empieza el lunes.

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. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. For young children of all ages. No registration required.

This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join the librarians at the Columbus Library as we color and paint with the little ones. Help them to express themselves and develop their fine motor skills through creativity. Children, ages 0-3 , with their caregivers are welcomed.

Join Mr. Corvino for open play with toys, music, and fellow little movers! 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.

This event will take place in person at the Kingsbridge 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.

This event will take place in person at the Inwood Library 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.

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…

Join us for Bilingual Storytime! (English and Spanish). We will share books, sing songs and learn some Spanish words and phrases. Únase al personal de biblioteca para disfrutar de la hora de cuentos bilingües para niños. Compartiremos libros, cantaremos canciones y aprenderemos algunas palabras y frases en español. *PLEASE NOTE: Registration begins on Monday. *FAVOR NOTAR: Registración para este evento empieza el lunes.

¡A leer y a cantar en español! Registración requerida. Para edades 0-5 años.

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 program will take place in the Children’s Room of Bloomingdale Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other 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. There is a limit of 15 babies with their parents/caregivers for this event. Tickets are required and will be…

Join Mr. Corvino for songs, stories, and more during our Little Movers 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.

This event will take place in-person at the Harry Belafonte-115th Street Library. Join us for a live in-person family storytime program with songs, rhymes, and your favorite read-aloud picture books. Ideal for parents and caregivers with multiple-aged children.

This program will take place in person at Charleston Library. Join us for our special storytime to bond with your baby. Reading readiness begins at birth, and we can help with great books, fun songs, silly wiggles, and time to get to know the other babies in your neighborhood. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. If your little one is walking, you may want to graduate them to our Little Movers on Tuesdays or Thursdays! This progr…

This event will take place in person. Visit our early literacy area and bond with your active little one with developmentally appropriate toys and board books. Use the space to encourage early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona. Visite nuestra área de alfabetización temprana y establezca vínculos con su pequeño activo con juguetes y libros de pizarra apropiados para el desarrollo. Use el espacio para fomentar la alfabetizaci…

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.

Join Ms. Melissa for this special storytime just for non-walking babies and their grown-ups. Enjoy books, sensory materials and treasured songs & rhymes. Stay after storytime for some playtime and socializing. Please be advised: This program is limited to 15 non-walking babies and their grown-up(s). If your baby is walking, please consider our Family Storytimes on Tuesdays. This program will operate on a first come first served basis.

After storytime, enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your baby can play and socialize with others in the community. A great opportunity to meet other babies, parents and caretakers. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and baby. This is not a structured class. Children must be supervised by their grown-up at all times. For non-walking babies only.

Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other 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 childrens who are pre-walkers or crawlers. 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 correspo…

Parents come join us as we give an introduction to what the library offers. Learn about our ESL Programs, Computer Classes and many more.

This event will take place in person. Join Clason's Point library staff for an exciting program dedicated to developing fine motor skills. Bring your little artist to the library as we explore open-ended ways to promote early learning through art and share fun ideas for creating with little ones at home. Young artists will explore colors, shapes, and more while working on motor skills, creativity, and imagination. Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona. Únase al personal de la biblioteca Cla…