Today
@ 2:30 PM | This event will take place in person at Throg's Neck Library. Join us as you develop Science Technology Engineering and Math skills by designing and building your own fantastic LEGO creations. We'll supply the Legos - you bring the creativity!
***This program is open to children ages 3-12. Children 5 and under must be supervised by their caregivers.*** | Throg's Neck Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Today
@ 3 PM | Join us for an in-person, drop-in coloring club. Kids will use an assortment of coloring pages, crayons, and colored pencils to create their own art. Supplies are provided by the library, and inspiration is provided by kids! Children 12 and under are welcome. | Van Cortlandt Library | Children,
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
School Age (5-12 years) |
Today
@ 3 PM | Summer at the Library Get creative and engage in hands-on projects using a variety of skills.
This event will take place in person at the Morris Park Library.
First come, first served. For ages 5 - 12. First come, first served | Morris Park Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Today
@ 3 PM | STEAM for Kids Join staff from the Mosholu for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math through creative projects, games, and toys. Ideal for kids 5 and up. | Mosholu Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Today
@ 3 PM | This event will take place in person at Sedgwick Library.
Join our Nintendo Switch Club and play games with your friends on the library’s Nintendo Switch! Board games will be available to play while you wait for your turn with the Switch! For ages 5 & up. | Sedgwick Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Today
@ 3 PM | Canceled
Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Andrew Heiskell 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 30 children. Tickets are distributed 15 minutes before the program. Storytime will begin early if capacity is reached before start time. | Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
Families,
Parents/Caregivers |
Today
@ 3 PM | This event will take place in person at Macomb's Bridge Library.
Join us for a lowkey afternoon dedicated to Just Dance the game! Come let loose and have fun with your friends and take turns showing off your moves!
For children ages 5-12 years old. | Macomb's Bridge Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Today
@ 3 PM | This event will take place in person at Spuyten Duyvil Library. Join library staff for an afternoon of fun and building! In this program, library staff will guide children in discussing different designs to help each other build better, both structurally and creatively! Come build as a team or work on your own creation. We have LEGO books for inspiration, and tons of LEGO bricks to make your design come true! For ages 5 and up. | Spuyten Duyvil Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Today
@ 3 PM | STEAM for Kids Through cooking, we'll take a voyage around the world exploring International cuisines, ingredients, and dishes all in a "no cook" format (no heating elements will be used in class) while creating dishes like sushi, summer rolls, and tzatziki. Designed for kindergarten through fifth grade, students will gain an understanding of culinary techniques, tools, and kitchen safety. Students will use their 5 senses to strengthen fine motor and receptive language skills, while being encouraged to be adve… | Hunts Point Library, Children's Room | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Today
@ 3 PM | Join staff from the Riverdale Library for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to picture books and art. | Riverdale Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Today
@ 3 PM | This program will take place in person at the Belmont Library.
Share your creativity! Join us at Belmont for a fun day of building with LEGOS. | Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center, Children's Room | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Today
@ 3:15 PM | Join us for a screening of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018). 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 spiderman from other universes, including the original Peter Parker.
Cast: Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Marvin Jones III, Lauren Velez, Mimi Davila
Director(s): Bob Persichetti
Rating: PG
Runtime: 1h 5… | Riverside Library | Children,
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
School Age (5-12 years) |
Today
@ 3:30 PM | Canceled
Once upon a wag, there was a specially trained therapy dog named Tyler.
He was wishing that a child would read him a story... and his wish came true at the Kingsbridge Library! 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! Tyler is waiting to listen to you read to him! Dogs can’t read but they are great listeners!
For ages 5-12. Pre-registration required for… | Kingsbridge Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Today
@ 3:30 PM | STEAM for Kids **This event will take place in person at the Kingsbridge Library.** Hey Kids! Come to the Kingsbridge Branch and play chess! Open to beginners as well as experienced players. If you don't know how to play, that's all right: come and learn! | Kingsbridge Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Today
@ 3:30 PM | Join us Wednesday June 18 @ 3:30 for a Mystery Craft!
What do you think we will be making? Let us know at the information desk! | St. George Library Center | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Today
@ 3:30 PM | This event will take place in person at the Roosevelt Island branch. Do you like to build? If you do, come to the Library every FIRST AND THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH. For children ages 5 to 12. | Roosevelt Island Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Today
@ 3:30 PM | This event will take place in person at the Morrisania Library.
Ready to build the future? With STEAM Legos, you can create epic robots, crazy machines, and mind-blowing inventions - all while discovering science, tech, engineering, art, and math! Legos bricks turn learning into an adventure, where you can explore, build, and experiment in ways you never imagined. It's not just play - it's the ultimate STEAM-powered fun!
No registration required.
***This program is open to children ages 3-12… | Morrisania Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Today
@ 3:30 PM | STEAM for Kids Join us in this in-person program and come build as a team and work on your own creations. We'll provide the LEGO'S!
Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during entire program: unaccompanied adults or children may be asked to leave the program. | Castle Hill Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Today
@ 3:30 PM | STEAM for Kids Join the Dongan Hills Library as we explore the magic of optical illusions though craft projects. Appropriate for children ages 5-12 with caregiver. | Children's Room | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Today
@ 3:30 PM | This program will be in person at Tompkins Square Park Library.
Let’s practice our art and environmental conservation skills with artist John Platt!
Presented by John Platt In-person, at registration | Tompkins Square Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Today
@ 3:30 PM | Join our LEGO Club and work with other legoers to build a masterpiece.
We’ll provide the LEGOs, while the kids provide the imagination. | Kips Bay Library, Children's room | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Today
@ 4 PM | STEAM for Kids S.T.E.A.M. Mondays
Join us for this after-school program where we explore S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) through hands on activities every Monday. Recommended for kids ages 3-12. | 125th Street Library | Children,
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
School Age (5-12 years) |
Today
@ 4 PM | NYPL en Español Join staff from the Melrose Library for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to Fossils. Children will learn about fossils and how they are excavated. It’s an excellent sensory activity that also teaches about the practice of paleontology.
Acompañe al personal de la Biblioteca de Melrose a un programa dedicado a los fósiles. Los niños aprenderán sobre los fósiles y cómo se extraen del suelo. Es una excelente actividad sensorial relacionada a la práctica de la paleontología.
Summer at the Li… | Melrose Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years),
English Language Learners,
Families |
Today
@ 4 PM | Summer at the Library This program will be in person at Webster Library.
Children ages 2-10 are invited to join us forThe Missing Magician -- a magic show unlike any other!
Lucky Duck wants to be a Magician when he grows up, and is eagerly awaiting a Magic Show from Mini Bunny the Magician -- but wait! Mini Bunny is nowhere to be seen. Lucky Duck and the kids must put on their detective hats and find him! Along the way they'll learn some magic tricks themselves, and learn about the magic in nature, art, building,… First come, first served | Webster Library | Children |
Today
@ 4 PM | A mini interactive hip-hop concert for families. Parents and little ones will love this interactive toe-tapping get out of your seat good time with Lady B and her Bunnies! | 96th Street Library | Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
School Age (5-12 years),
Children |
Today
@ 4 PM | Summer at the Library This program will be in person at Mulberry Branch Library.
Bubbles will have you and your entire family singing, dancing, moving and grooving with her silly antics. Everyone will also walk away with simple facepainting and balloon twists for some extra fun.....
Presented by Bubbles The Silly Entertainer
Major support provided by the New York Life Foundation, the 2025 city-wide sponsor for the Summer Reading and Learning Programs.
Additional support is provided by Jane Lauder; The Rona Ja… | Mulberry Street Library | Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
School Age (5-12 years),
Children |
Today
@ 4 PM | Caribbean American Heritage Month Art Time!
Learn about a new artist each week, and do a related art activity (and take your art home)! Best for school age children (5 years - 12 years) Free Materials provided, but limited capacity (come on time!)
June projects will celebrate Carribean Heritage Month! | Harlem Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Today
@ 4 PM | Join us each Monday at 4PM for storytime and crafts! We'll read a book followed by a craft designed for ages 3-6. No registration needed. We will always have materials for 15 kids to make the craft and usually will have space for more, though more complicated crafts may have limited materials.
Our Monday afternoons for June are:
June 2- Watercolor Shapes
Join us for watercolor! We'll read books about painting, use traceable shapes to draw, and then use watercolor to fill in color and s… | 53rd Street Library | Children,
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Today
@ 4 PM | Summer at the Library This program will be in person at the Countee Cullen Library.
Join us for a mesmerizing experience for both children and adults, combining science, art, and entertainment. The show features giant bubbles, bubble sculptures, and interactive activities that will delight audiences of all ages. It’s clean, dry, and super fun—no mess at all! Come enjoy the wonder of bubbles with us!
Presented by Wow Party
Summer at the Library 2025
Thank You!
Major support provided by the New York Life Foundat… | Countee Cullen Library, Children's Room | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Today
@ 4 PM | June 2nd - Rebotz
June 16th - Sticky Blocks
June 23rd - Circuits
June 30th - Slime
This event will take place in-person at the Grand Concourse Library.
Join us for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)! For children ages 6-12 who love to create and innovate new ideas and techniques.
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Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en el Grand Concourse Library. ¡Únase a… | Grand Concourse Library, Children's Room | Children,
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
School Age (5-12 years) |
Today
@ 4 PM | Join us for some crafting fun!
All supplies will be provided. For children ages 5 and up. | Seward Park Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Today
@ 4 PM | Early Literacy 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.
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Únase a nosotros para escuchar canciones, rimas y libros favoritos para leer en voz alta en esta hora de cuentos que es divertida para toda la familia. Para niños p… | Bronx Library Center, Children's Room | Children |
Today
@ 4 PM | Join us Monday and Thursday afternoons at the Washington Heights Library as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math through creative projects, games, and toys. Ideal for kids 5 and up.
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!
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Únete a nosotros todos los lunes y los jueves a la tarde en la Biblioteca de Wa… | Washington Heights Library | Children,
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
School Age (5-12 years) |
Today
@ 4 PM | This program will take place in person at West Farms Library. Kids come and enjoy an array of games including Etch N' Sketch, Magna Tiles, Jigsaw Puzzles, and more. Supplies will be provided. | West Farms Library | Children,
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
School Age (5-12 years) |
Today
@ 4 PM | Canceled
STEAM for Kids .
This event will take place in person at Hamilton Grange Library. Join us for an afternoon of fun: build with Legos, or play with other toys. This program is open to children ages 3-12 and their caregivers. Caregivers must be present with children under 6.
Children must be at least 5 to join the Legos table.
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. | Hamilton Grange Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Today
@ 4:30 PM | Early Literacy Join us for a hands on experience you won't want to miss that's fun for the whole family. We'll be making art that encourages different levels of exploration! For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children.
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Únase a nosotros para vivir una experiencia práctica que no querrá perderse y que será divertida para toda la familia. ¡Haremos a… | Bronx Library Center, Children's Room | Children |
Today
@ 4:30 PM | STEAM for Kids This event will take place in-person at the West Farms Library.
Join us for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)! For children ages 6-12 who love to explore science through creativity and play. | West Farms Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Tue, June 17
@ 10 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at 58th Street Library. If you have a child between walking age and 36 months then this is for you! Join the librarian on the 2nd floor for books, action songs, and dancing. Not only will you and your little ones have a great time together but you will also be building important early literacy skills.
*Registration is required online.*
Please note: Programs take place on the second floor. There is no elevator available, and stroller parking is VERY limited. Online registration is now closed | 58th Street Library, Community Meeting Room (not wheelchair accessible) | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months) |
Tue, June 17
@ 10 AM | THIS EVENT IS IN PERSON
Join us this Tuesday for a shape focused art activity that will be sure to leave you wondering.
Over 100+ puzzles to discover! One of the most widely recognized dissection puzzles in the world and has been used for
Various purposes including amusement, art, and education! Tangrams are used in education to develop spatial
reasoning, problem-solving, and geometric understanding. Registration required: Online | Huguenot Park Library | Children,
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Tue, June 17
@ 10 AM | Early Literacy 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! | Van Cortlandt Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |