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.

If you have any questions about the events listed below, please contact the branch for more information. See here for service updates at the Library.

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896 events found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Today
@ 10:15 AM
Early Literacy
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.
58th Street Library, Community Meeting Room (not wheelchair accessible)Children,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Today
@ 10:30 AM
Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active baby build important early learning skills.
Ottendorfer LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Today
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
Little Movers Storytime! This event will take place in person inside the Harlem Library on the 2nd floor. 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. Space is limited to 15 families and granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Harlem LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Today
@ 10:30 AM
Canceled
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.
Columbus LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Today
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
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, 16 months - 5 yrs. Registration is not required for this event.
Macomb's Bridge LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

Families
Today
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
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…
Columbus Library, Community RoomChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Today
@ 11 AM
Five Senses
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 Kitchen program for kids ages 2-11 years old and their parents/caregivers. Step into a world of imagination where little chefs can explore, create, and learn. Our program offers a vibrant play kitchen set up with utensils, pretend food, and cooking accessories. Children engage in imaginative cooking, fostering creativity, social interaction, and basic culinary skills…
Kips Bay Library, Children's roomChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 11:30 AM
Early Literacy
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…
Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library
Online Only
Children,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 11:30 AM
Early Literacy
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…
Hamilton Grange LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

Parents/Caregivers
Today
@ 11:30 AM
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…
Tompkins Square Library, BasementChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Today
@ 11:30 AM
Early Literacy
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…
Macomb's Bridge LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Families
Today
@ 2 PM
This event will take place in person at the 53rd Street Library Please come and join us to watch a family friendly Movie, Elemental (2023) on Friday, March 29th at 2PM. The movie will be screened in the Theater area. Rating (PG) Runtime: 101 minutes. Director: Peter Sohn Starring: Mamoudou Athie, Leah Lewis, Ronnie del Carmen, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Shila Ommi Synopsis : Element City where Fire, Water, Earth and Air residents live together. The story introduces Ember, a tough, quick-witted…
53rd Street Library, TheaterFamilies
Today
@ 2 PM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Kips Bay Library. Join us for our Freestyle Drawing and Quiet Homework Time program for kids ages 5-12 years old. Unleash your creativity in the freestyle drawing sessions, where imagination knows no bounds. Dive into a serene environment during quiet homework hours, offering a focused, distraction-free space for students to concentrate and excel in their studies. It's the perfect blend of artistic expression and dedicated study time, providing a well…
Kips Bay Library, Children's roomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 3 PM
Join us to build with legos and other tools and meet other creators at the library! We'll have all our materials out for your engineering projects.
53rd Street LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 3 PM
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.
Hamilton Grange LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 3 PM
Author Talks
This event will take place in person at the Harry Belafonte - 115th Street Library Join us for a very special author talk with Brenna McDaniel! In this program we'll talk about her book, Go Forth and Tell: The Life of Augusta Baker, Librarian and Master Storyteller,"A luminous picture book biography about librarian and storyteller Augusta Baker, the first Black coordinator of children's services at all branches of the New York Public library". We will talk about her book and the author will als…
Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library, Alvin Ailey Community RoomAdults
Today
@ 3:30 PM
Surprise Friday is a once-a-month program where what we do is a surprise! In the past, it's been Escape the Room, Summer Camp Games & Activities, Stop Motion video creation, Artist Bio Explorations, and more! No registration required. Come with an open mind and a willingness to try! Open to kids ages 6-12.
Chatham Square LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years),

Families
Today
@ 3:30 PM
This event will take place in person at Macomb's Bridge Library. Let's make some art using pastels! Let's use our curious minds! Join us for fun arts & crafts and interesting adventures every week. Registration is not required for this event.
Macomb's Bridge LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 3:30 PM
This event will take place in person at Macomb's Bridge Library. Our Tween + Teen Hangout is here! Join on the last Friday of every month to hangout with our teens in the Teen Room. You'll play games, eat snacks, hangout and more. Come and learn the ways of the Teens! For children ages 11-12 years old. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. This program runs on a ticket system w/ a max of 10 spaces available (tickets can be acquired in the children's area @ Macomb's Bridge Library.
Macomb's Bridge LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 3:30 PM
Join us Fridays after school to play games, relax, and get to know new friends in the neighborhood. Come bring out your competitive side and see if you can beat Librarian Val and Ms. Angie at Mario Kart. Or if videogames aren't your thing, we will also other boardgames for you to choose from! 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 activi…
Washington Heights LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 3:30 PM
Ongoing
Help to build our village with cardboard boxes and your creativity! Use all kinds of materials and your imaginative mind to construct a house! Ages 2-12
Tompkins Square Library, Second FloorChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 4 PM
Online
This event is online only. For children ages 7-12 who love to create and innovate. Join staff from 58th Street Library via Google Meet as we learn a recipe or make a craft together. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join. *This event involves making a snack or craft at home! A list of ingredients and tools needed will be provided beforehand.* Participation limited to 10 child participants. Each child participant must be accompanied by an adult when…
Online via Google Hangouts MeetChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 4 PM
STEAM for Kids
This event will take place in person at St. Agnes Library. Join us after school for some open-ended arts and crafts inspired by the season! Make decorations, or just express yourself with a variety of materials! Open to children of all ages. No registration required.
St. Agnes Library, Community Program RoomChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years),

Families
Sat, March 30
@ 10 AM
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.
Riverside LibraryChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years),

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Sat, March 30
@ 10 AM
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! 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! -- Únase a nosotros para una visita a la biblioteca y conozca a otros cuidadores mientras…
Washington Heights LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Sat, March 30
@ 10 AM
Early Literacy
Led by an experienced educator from the National Museum of Mathematics, MathPlay offers children the opportunity to play well-developed games that help broaden math skills, improve problem-solving techniques, fine-tune motor coordination, and enhance communication and social skills. Each week, children will learn about shapes, patterns, numbers, and time! For children ages 3-5. Limited to 15 families. Programs are first come first served. Please arrive on time. We may not be able to accommodate…
Harry Belafonte 115th Street LibraryChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Sat, March 30
@ 10 AM
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.
Bloomingdale LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Sat, March 30
@ 10:15 AM
Join us for interactive stories, songs, and play during Sensory Storytime! This inclusive literacy program will be held monthly on Saturdays. It is designed to engage children through movement, music, active stories, sensory materials and visual schedules. This program is ideal for children with autism spectrum disorders, or any child that may have difficulty attending in large groups. Best for ages 2-6 years. Registration is required and sensory storytime is limited to 12 participants.…
Seward Park Library, Community RoomChildren,

Infant (0-18 months)
Sat, March 30
@ 10:30 AM
Dogs can’t read but they can be great listeners! Enjoy individual no-pressure reading time with a licensed therapy dog. Children can sign up to read approximately 15 minutes each during the R.E.A.D. session. Spots are limited and registration is required. To register please call or stop by the Webster Library in person. We ask that families sign up for only ONE session per child each month, in order to allow more children to participate. For ages 5-12. Reading Education Assistance Dogs® R.E.…
Webster LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Sat, March 30
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
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, March 25. Please arrive on time. The doors will close once the program begins. THE PROGRAM IS FULL. REGISTRA…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's CenterChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

Families
Sat, March 30
@ 11 AM
Stories, songs and a craft for the whole family!
Ottendorfer LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Sat, March 30
@ 11 AM
Five Senses
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 Kitchen program for kids ages 2-11 years old and their parents/caregivers. Step into a world of imagination where little chefs can explore, create, and learn. Our program offers a vibrant play kitchen set up with utensils, pretend food, and cooking accessories. Children engage in imaginative cooking, fostering creativity, social interaction, and basic culinary skills…
Kips Bay Library, Children's roomChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Sat, March 30
@ 11 AM
This program will take place in person at Macomb's Bridge Library. Like to play board games? Come play with us and friends! We'll feature a variety of different games, ranging from board to card games. For all ages. Registration is not required for this event.
Macomb's Bridge LibraryChildren
Sat, March 30
@ 11:15 AM
Early Literacy
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, March 25. Please arrive on time. The doors will close once the program begins.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's CenterChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

Families
Sat, March 30
@ 11:15 AM
Early Literacy
Join librarians from Seward Park Library for books, songs, and rhymes every Saturday. Best for children up to age 5 and their caregivers. Storytime will take place on the Second Floor (Children's Floor). No registration is neccesary.
Seward Park LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Sat, March 30
@ 11:30 AM
In person at the Morningside Heights Library. Ballet & Books in partnership with the Morningside Heights Public Library. The program is now full. Registration is closed. Enroll your child for weekly dance classes and one-on-one reading sessions with a Barnard/Columbia student! The deadline to enroll is Feb 10, 2024. Applications and forms are available at Morningside Heights's second-floor information desk or scan the QR code. EMAIL TO LEARN MORE morningside.nyc@balletandbooks.org Fo…
Morningside Heights Library, Community RoomChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Sat, March 30
@ 11:30 AM
Join Columbia University’s Astronomy Department Outreach Team to learn more about the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse happening on April 8th, 2024! In this program your child will design their own moon to discover what causes a solar eclipse to occur.
Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library, Alvin Ailey Community RoomChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Sat, March 30
@ 11:30 AM
Early Literacy
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…
Hamilton Grange LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

Parents/Caregivers
Sat, March 30
@ 12 PM
This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join the librarians at the Columbus Library as we explore building through using Rigamijigs and geemos to build structures. Children, ages 3-13 , with their caregivers are welcomed.
Columbus LibraryChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Sat, March 30
@ 1 PM
Family Movie Matinee This event will take place insinde the Harlem Library on the second floor. Come for a great family movie at 1pm every Saturday, stay for the fidget activities (play-doh, coloring, and more).
Harlem LibrarySchool Age (5-12 years),

Children