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.

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28 events found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Today
@ 10 AM
Online
This book club is for anyone interested in discussing works of poetry in a friendly virtual setting! We'll discuss a wide range of poetry from classics to contemporary, with a welcoming approach to all perspectives, interpretations and ways of reading. This club meets virtually on the third Saturday of each month at 10am. Our selection for February is Ariel by Sylvia Plath DB 62239 Please register with your email address in order to receive the link to participate. The link will be sent…
Battery Park City Library
Online Only
Adults,

Persons with Disabilities
Today
@ 11 AM
Join us for some fun coloring pages every Saturday morning. We'll enjoy the calm of coloring together! This is a drop-in program. No registration required. Program is for children ages 2 and older.
Battery Park City LibraryChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Tue, February 18
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, simple stories, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. For children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. Recommended for babies ages 3 months - 18 months This event will take place in Battery Park City Library. ** This is a ticketed event. Tickets are first come first served to the f…
Battery Park City LibraryInfant (0-18 months),

Children
Tue, February 18
@ 4 PM
Online
Join staff from the Battery Park City Library and the Andrew Heiskell Library to talk about what books you've been reading and hear from other book lovers. We'll facilitate with some questions and we'll all leave with new recommendations and thoughts about good reading. Some things to think about: Why do you think the author wrote this book? How long did it take you to get hooked on it? (or did you?) What about this book will stay with you? Who do you recommend it for? You must regi…
Battery Park City Library
Online Only
Adults,

Persons with Disabilities
Tue, February 18
@ 4:15 PM
New start time at 4:15! 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. Tickets given out on first come, first served basis.
Battery Park City LibraryChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Wed, February 19
@ 4 PM
Join us for a storytime for children who are learning to toddle and talk! We'll be reading our favorite stories, singing songs, practicing our big motor skills with movement, and making new friends! Recommended for children age 18 months - 36 months Tickets given out on first come, first served basis.
Battery Park City LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Thu, February 20
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
Join us for some stories and songs as we get those wiggles out! Caregivers get ready to join in the fun! Older siblings are welcome. *Limited to first 15 children. First come, first served* This event will take place in Battery Park City Library.
Battery Park City LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Thu, February 20
@ 4 PM
Black History Month
Get creative each week as we make a variety of crafts using crayons, markers, paint, pencil and other materials! We will start the program reading a story that will be connected to the art we make that day. All materials will be provided. Parents and caregivers get ready to join in the fun! First come first served to the first 12 children and parents. Recommended for ages 4 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Battery Park City LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Fri, February 21
@ 3:30 PM
Come read to a therapy dog! These licensed therapy dogs and their owners can't wait for you to come read them a story. Enjoy one-on-one, no-pressure reading time with a furry friend! Ziggy is Battery Park City's Therapy dog! This is for children ages 5-12, who are comfortable reading on their own. This program is limited to the first four kids who sign up. Registration required for each 15-minute slot, either day of in person or day of over the phone.
Battery Park City Library, Community RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Sat, February 22
@ 11 AM
Join us for some fun coloring pages every Saturday morning. We'll enjoy the calm of coloring together! This is a drop-in program. No registration required. Program is for children ages 2 and older.
Battery Park City LibraryChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Mon, February 24
@ 2 PM
Hone your creative writing skills and get helpful feedback from other writers! This program series will be held in person at the Battery Park City Library. Join us for Creative Writing, a weekly writing session co-presented by the Battery Park City Authority and led by author and poet Jon Curley. Taking inspiration from life events, attendees will be encouraged to use reflection as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Beginners welcome! About the instructor: Jon Curle…
Battery Park City LibraryAdults,

50+
Mon, February 24
@ 4 PM
Sing songs and hear books in several different languages! No experience required! All ages welcome. Best for ages 5 and younger. Limited seating. Tickets given out on first come, first served basis.
Battery Park City LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Tue, February 25
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, simple stories, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. For children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. Recommended for babies ages 3 months - 18 months This event will take place in Battery Park City Library. ** This is a ticketed event. Tickets are first come first served to the f…
Battery Park City LibraryInfant (0-18 months),

Children
Tue, February 25
@ 3 PM
The Teen Lounge will be open at Battery Park City Library every Tuesday It will be open from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Come hang out in our community room or in our patio area to craft, use a laptop, study, play card games and puzzles, or just chill and relax! Snacks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! This event will take place in-person at the Battery Park City Library and is restricted to tweens and teens ages 10-18. No sign up needed, you can just show up!
Battery Park City Library, Community RoomTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, February 25
@ 4:15 PM
New start time at 4:15! 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. Tickets given out on first come, first served basis.
Battery Park City LibraryChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Wed, February 26
@ 4 PM
Join us for a storytime for children who are learning to toddle and talk! We'll be reading our favorite stories, singing songs, practicing our big motor skills with movement, and making new friends! Recommended for children age 18 months - 36 months Tickets given out on first come, first served basis.
Battery Park City LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Thu, February 27
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
Join us for some stories and songs as we get those wiggles out! Caregivers get ready to join in the fun! Older siblings are welcome. *Limited to first 15 children. First come, first served* This event will take place in Battery Park City Library.
Battery Park City LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Thu, February 27
@ 4 PM
Black History Month
Get creative each week as we make a variety of crafts using crayons, markers, paint, pencil and other materials! We will start the program reading a story that will be connected to the art we make that day. All materials will be provided. Parents and caregivers get ready to join in the fun! First come first served to the first 12 children and parents. Recommended for ages 4 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Battery Park City LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Thu, February 27
@ 4:30 PM
Have you been reading this February break? Let’s celebrate with snacks and a book chat! Tell us about books that you have enjoyed! For ages 5-12. Limited to 12 children. Tickets given out on a first come, first served basis. This February Break make some time to do a little extra reading! For every book that you read, put a snowflake on our snow scene. Recommend books that you liked on your snowflake!
Battery Park City LibraryChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Fri, February 28
@ 3 PM
STEAM for Kids
Get creative each week as we make and learn about a variety of topics related to STEAM! We will mainly complete science themed crafts or simple experiments. STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art and math. All children must be accompanied by an adult. First come first served to the first 12 children and parents. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
Battery Park City LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, March 3
@ 2 PM
Hone your creative writing skills and get helpful feedback from other writers! This program series will be held in person at the Battery Park City Library. Join us for Creative Writing, a weekly writing session co-presented by the Battery Park City Authority and led by author and poet Jon Curley. Taking inspiration from life events, attendees will be encouraged to use reflection as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Beginners welcome! About the instructor: Jon Curle…
Battery Park City LibraryAdults,

50+
Mon, March 10
@ 2 PM
Hone your creative writing skills and get helpful feedback from other writers! This program series will be held in person at the Battery Park City Library. Join us for Creative Writing, a weekly writing session co-presented by the Battery Park City Authority and led by author and poet Jon Curley. Taking inspiration from life events, attendees will be encouraged to use reflection as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Beginners welcome! About the instructor: Jon Curle…
Battery Park City LibraryAdults,

50+
Tue, March 11
@ 5:30 PM
Book Discussion Group
In-person. Come read with us! Offered at two times: Tuesday, March 11th at 5:30 --OR--Thursday, March 13th at 2:00pm. This month, we will discuss Arundhati Roy's The God of Small Things. The year is 1969. In the state of Kerala, on the southernmost tip of India, a skyblue Plymouth with chrome tailfins is stranded on the highway amid a Marxist workers' demonstration. Inside the car sit two-egg twins Rahel and Esthappen, and so begins their tale. . . . Armed only with the invincible innoc…
Battery Park City Library, Community RoomAdults,

Book Lovers
Thu, March 13
@ 2 PM
Book Discussion Group
In-person. Come read with us! Offered at two times: Tuesday, March 11th at 5:30 --OR--Thursday, March 13th at 2:00pm. This month, we will discuss Arundhati Roy's The God of Small Things. The year is 1969. In the state of Kerala, on the southernmost tip of India, a skyblue Plymouth with chrome tailfins is stranded on the highway amid a Marxist workers' demonstration. Inside the car sit two-egg twins Rahel and Esthappen, and so begins their tale. . . . Armed only with the invincible innoc…
Battery Park City Library, Community RoomAdults,

Book Lovers
Mon, March 17
@ 2 PM
Hone your creative writing skills and get helpful feedback from other writers! This program series will be held in person at the Battery Park City Library. Join us for Creative Writing, a weekly writing session co-presented by the Battery Park City Authority and led by author and poet Jon Curley. Taking inspiration from life events, attendees will be encouraged to use reflection as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Beginners welcome! About the instructor: Jon Curle…
Battery Park City LibraryAdults,

50+
Tue, March 18
@ 4 PM
Online
Join staff from the Battery Park City Library and the Andrew Heiskell Library to talk about what books you've been reading and hear from other book lovers. We'll facilitate with some questions and we'll all leave with new recommendations and thoughts about good reading. Some things to think about: Why do you think the author wrote this book? How long did it take you to get hooked on it? (or did you?) What about this book will stay with you? Who do you recommend it for? You must regi…
Battery Park City Library
Online Only
Adults,

Persons with Disabilities
Mon, March 24
@ 2 PM
Hone your creative writing skills and get helpful feedback from other writers! This program series will be held in person at the Battery Park City Library. Join us for Creative Writing, a weekly writing session co-presented by the Battery Park City Authority and led by author and poet Jon Curley. Taking inspiration from life events, attendees will be encouraged to use reflection as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Beginners welcome! About the instructor: Jon Curle…
Battery Park City LibraryAdults,

50+
Mon, March 31
@ 2 PM
Hone your creative writing skills and get helpful feedback from other writers! This program series will be held in person at the Battery Park City Library. Join us for Creative Writing, a weekly writing session co-presented by the Battery Park City Authority and led by author and poet Jon Curley. Taking inspiration from life events, attendees will be encouraged to use reflection as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Beginners welcome! About the instructor: Jon Curle…
Battery Park City LibraryAdults,

50+