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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27 events found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Today
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
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)
Sat, April 27
@ 1 PM
Come for a great family movie at 1pm every Saturday, stay for the fidget activities (play-doh, coloring, and more).
Harlem LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, April 29
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
Join us for an interactive family concert where children can experience and enjoy the wonders of classical jazz, bluegrass, and more! Families are welcomed to observe, explore, discover, sing and dance during the concert for optimum experimental learning. Each concert ends with an "instrument petting zoo"! For children birth to age 5. Limited to 15 families. Programs are first come first served. Please arrive on time. We may not be able to accommodate latecomers.
Harlem LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Mon, April 29
@ 4 PM
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!)
Harlem LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Tue, April 30
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
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.
Harlem LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months)
Tue, April 30
@ 1 PM
Early Literacy
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.
Harlem LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months)
Wed, May 1
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
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 LibraryToddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

Children
Wed, May 1
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at the Harlem Library. Join us for this after-school program where we explore our collection and take on creative crafts or activities inspired by the books we share. Recommended for kids ages 5-12.
Harlem LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Fri, May 3
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
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 LibraryToddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

Children
Sat, May 4
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
Lil’ Studio , from The Studio Museum Harlem, is a monthly early childhood class that engages children and their adult(s) in reading, singing, movement, and art-making in order to build social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and language development. Explore the Museum’s exhibitions and permanent collection through the creative arts process! 2nd floor, Children's Room (at Harlem Library) First Saturday of the month! Space is limited, so please come on time! FREE! No registration! *Ne…
Harlem LibraryChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Wed, May 8
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at the Harlem Library. Join us for this after-school program where we explore our collection and take on creative crafts or activities inspired by the books we share. Recommended for kids ages 5-12.
Harlem LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Fri, May 10
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
Friday, May 10th @10:30AM 3rd floor, Community room (elevator access available) A storytime for the whole family, presented by Bill Withers daughter and wife. Join Kori and Marcia Withers for a special musical read aloud of the picture book adaptation of Bill Withers beloved song, 'Grandma's Hands'. All ages No Registration Required FREE
Harlem LibraryChildren,

Families
Tue, May 14
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
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.
Harlem LibraryInfant (0-18 months),

Children
Tue, May 14
@ 1 PM
Early Literacy
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.
Harlem LibraryInfant (0-18 months),

Children
Wed, May 15
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
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 LibraryToddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

Children
Wed, May 15
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at the Harlem Library. Join us for this after-school program where we explore our collection and take on creative crafts or activities inspired by the books we share. Recommended for kids ages 5-12.
Harlem LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Fri, May 17
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
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 LibraryToddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

Children
Tue, May 21
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
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.
Harlem LibraryInfant (0-18 months),

Children
Tue, May 21
@ 1 PM
Early Literacy
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.
Harlem LibraryInfant (0-18 months),

Children
Wed, May 22
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
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 LibraryToddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

Children
Wed, May 22
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at the Harlem Library. Join us for this after-school program where we explore our collection and take on creative crafts or activities inspired by the books we share. Recommended for kids ages 5-12.
Harlem LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Fri, May 24
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
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 LibraryToddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

Children
Tue, May 28
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
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.
Harlem LibraryInfant (0-18 months),

Children
Tue, May 28
@ 1 PM
Early Literacy
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.
Harlem LibraryInfant (0-18 months),

Children
Wed, May 29
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
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 LibraryToddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

Children
Wed, May 29
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at the Harlem Library. Join us for this after-school program where we explore our collection and take on creative crafts or activities inspired by the books we share. Recommended for kids ages 5-12.
Harlem LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Fri, May 31
@ 10 AM
Early Literacy
Come and play at the Harlem Big Playdate in the park! You are invited to an outdoor play extravaganza for little ones. Celebrate the power of play and practice important early literacy skills—all while having fun! Kids ages infant to three years old and their parents and caregivers are invited to explore different play stations, activities, and sensory experiences that promote a wide range of early learning skills. Come make new friends and learn simple and easy activities that you can recreat…
Marcus Garvey Park Children,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months)