Events

This event will take place in person at the Yorkville library. Drop in for a quick craft. Bring your creativity and make something special to take home. Space is limited to 12 children with their caregivers.

Join us for songs, rhymes, and your favorite read-aloud books during storytime that's fun for everyone! For the month of May we will learn about the weather, the Library, and colors. Thursdays 4pm 9 - Mommy and Me 16 - Gardening 23 - Birds 30 - Seasons Saturday 1pm May 18th

This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join the librarians at the Columbus library for our onsite learn to play chess with Chess @ 3. Chess at Three is an international network of storytellers (chess tutors) who introduce chess to children from the surprising age of three. By harnessing the power of stories, Chess at Three’s award-winning curriculum has been taught to over 150,000 children in homes, schools, and online. Children become successful chess players while a…

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.

Join is 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! The Children's Program Room is located on the 2nd floor and there is no elevator.

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 person at 58th Street Library. Children ages 2-5 and their caregivers visit the library for unstructured play. This is a great time for the librarian to get to know you and your little ones while also developing socialization and early literacy skills.

"This event is online only." Join us for a Virtual Storytime where we share some stories, songs, & rhymes. For parents/caregivers & their young children (ages 1-5).

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.

Join us in the Chidren's Room for open play time! This is an informal playgroup for the little ones and their parents and/or caregivers to meet other families. Toys will be brought out for babies and toddlers to play with. This is a drop-in program. No registration required. There are no restrictions on the number of people able to participate.

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.

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 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…

This program will take place at the Morris Park Library. Play with our large selection of toddler toys and meet other families in our restored Early Literacy Room! This is an informal playgroup for the little ones and their caregivers to meet other families. This is a drop-in program. No registration required.

This event will take place in person at the Kips Bay Library. Join us for a delightful blend of learning and fun in our Open Play program for kids ages 2-11 years old and their parents/caregivers. Children love open-ended play because of the possibilities they afford them, encouraging imagination, creativity and problem-solving skills so play can be richer and more complex. This kind of play ensures rich learning and is fun! No registration required. First come, first served. Supervision by p…

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…

This event 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! Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child. It is not a structured program. Sign up for the biweekly NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on free children's programs, upcoming author talks, and more happening at th…

This event will take place in person at Tompkins Square Library. Come on down to Tompkins Square's Baby Karaoke! Dance and sing to music across all genres, from Whitney Houston to Willie Nelson. We know you hear Baby Shark 20 times a day--we highly encourage caregivers to request kid-friendly grown up songs along with your kiddos' requests! For kids 0-5, no registration required. Note: this branch has one flight of stairs before entering the first floor, after which the elevator can be use…

Come to the Westchester Square Children's Room for Family Storytime with our puppet friends! Learn early literacy skills, valuable lessons, and share some laughs with friends from the neighborhood. An interactive program with caregiver and child where you will listen to stories, sings songs and work on fingerplays. For ages 5 and under with adult. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the program: unaccompanied adults or children will be asked to leave the program. Si…

This event will take place in person at the Kips Bay Library. Calling all little adventurers! Get ready to join Geemo on a fun quest through exploring and creating different shapes in this playful program. This exciting, hands-on journey is dedicated to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM). Geemo is a flexible construction toy with magnetic limbs that attract and repel each other in mesmerizing, unpredictable ways. Geemo comes to life in your hands, inspiring you to create an…

Are you ready to get the weekend started with some fun? Come to Westchester Square Friday afternoons so your child to learn through play with available activities. Come color, draw, play board games, enjoy some toys, or take in some fun reading time. Ages 0-12. Space is limited. 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!

This event will take place in person at Throg's Neck Library. Come kick back and enjoy a family-friendly movie with the Throg's Neck Library Children's staff! Film ratings range from G-PG. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver in order to participate.

This event will take place in person at the Clason's Point Library. This week, we will offer a special arts and crafts activity inspired by Bronx Week! Drop-in, no registration required. 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! Get a library card to check out great titles!

This event will take place in person at South Beach Library. Drop by the Library anytime between 3-4:30 PM to play Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 4 videogames with a librarian! Ages 6- 18.

This event will take place in person at Hamilton Grange Library. Join us for a relaxing afternoon of coloring. Fun coloring pages will be provided, or simply get creative and color freely. All materials will be provided. Sign up for the biweekly NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on free children's programs, upcoming author talks, and more happening at the Library and online.

Join us at the Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library for a relaxing and enjoyable crafting period in the Children's area of the library. No registration needed, however supplies are limited.

Join us for a fun hour of arts and crafts! New project every week. May 10 - Caregiver Craft 24 - Gnomes 31 - Mystery Vote

This event will take place in person at Stapleton Library. Come celebrate Fridays with games, coloring and more! Ages 5 - 12.

This event will take place in person at the Richmondtown Branch Library. Choose a board game or puzzle from our collection & get your game on! Fun for the whole family.

This event will take place in person at the Wakfield Library. Get your game on! Join us in playing your favorite Nintendo Switch games. Test your skills and join in on some friendly competition! All supplies are provided, just bring your A-game and willingness to try new things! This event takes place in person. No registration is required.

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.

This event will take place in person at Woodstock Library. Come and joins to create Your Own Mother’s Day Cards! Space is limited. Groups of 5 or more, please call in advance.

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 program will take place at the Bloomingdale Library. Enjoy dramtic, themed playtime! This is an informal all day playtime for kids big and small. Toys will be brought out appropriate for toddlers through early elementary. This is a drop-in program. No registration required.

This program will take place at the Morris Park Library. Play with our large selection of toddler toys and meet other families in our restored Early Literacy Room! This is an informal playgroup for the little ones and their caregivers to meet other families. This is a drop-in program. No registration required.

Stop by the information desk at the Riverside Children’s Room to join the search for characters hiding amidst our shelves. Challenge your child to unscramble a word puzzle. Good luck! No registration required.

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, May 6. Please arrive on time. The doors will close once the program begins.

This event will take place in person at the Woodlawn Heights Library. Join us for an unstructured hour of arts and crafts for school aged kids! We'll focus on using basic arts and crafts materials to make new and fun creations every week!