Events

This program will take place in person at Charleston Library. Join us on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for Early Literacy Open Play in our Children's Room! Meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Extend your child’s learning through play! A great opportunity for socialization! Best for children ages 3 and under and their caregivers.

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 Roosevelt Island branch. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active toddler build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Suggested for toddlers/little walkers and their caregivers.

This event will take place in person at Andrew Heiskell Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of books, songs, and gentle movement 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 and who prefer a gentle, slow-paced program. Space is limited to 12 children and 12 adults. 24 tickets will be given out to…

Come join us for a family storytime in our children's room before the library opens! Let's sing songs and read our favorite books together! ***PLEASE READ*** 8 spots will be open for online registration each week, and another 8 spots will be held for walk-ins on a first-come, first-serve basis, for a total of 16 families. Please register under the child's name. Online registrants must check-in at the entrance to the library by 10:20AM. After check-in, staff will admit walk-ins until we r…

This event is online only. 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! Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. Register and you will receive an email with the link by 9:00 am on the day of the event. Storytime is a program for parents/caregivers and their children. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during…

This event will take place in person at St. Agnes Library. Join us for songs and favorite read-aloud books at this series that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. Advance registration is required to attend. Registration opens on the Monday before each storytime at 11AM. Sign up online or call us at 212-621-0619. Space is limited to the first 15 households.

Let's get moving! 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. *Please note t…

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.

Come join the Chatham Square librarians for a live, in-person storytime every Wednesday of each month in the Storytime Room on our 3rd Floor! We'll be sharing songs, rhymes, and our favorite read-aloud books for the whole family. Ideal for young children with all ages with their caregivers. Remember, storytime is most effective when caregivers are present with their child! 請注意： 兒童車需要折好停放於二樓（兒童房）。遺憾的是，本館沒有電梯從大門直上二樓。所有兒童車都需要攜帶上前門樓梯然後直進一樓後面的電梯。我們無法保證工作人員能夠提供兒童車的幫助，並建議所有家長尋找代替兒童車的方法。PLEASE NOT…

Join us at Morrisania Library for The Caregiver and Baby Meetup! Brought to you by the Baby Meet Up. This program is a judgement-free space for caregivers and their little ones to connect, practice self-care, and participate in engaging activities for you and your little one! Please arrive on time. Program space is limited.

Join Mr. Corvino for open play with toys, music, and fellow little movers! This program is geared toward parents, caregivers, and their young children, ages birth to 5. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the program.

Join us for the Parent and Baby Support Circle at the Bronx Library Center! Are you a new parent looking for a supportive community? Please join us for an informal playgroup for caregivers and their children hosted by a local doula. Come connect with other caregivers while being able to ask questions and receive resources! We can't wait to see you there! This event is for expectant parents and families with children under 1. This program will be in English. Registration suggested but not requi…

This Program will take place, in person, at Pelham Bay Library. Join us to hear stories. Get those wiggles out as you help your active toddler build important early learning skills. Please register in advance at the front desk. Space is limited.

This event will take place in person at the Kingsbridge Library. 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.

Over the course of this interactive eight-week bilingual jazz series, families will explore core concepts of jazz such as swing, blues, improvisation, and other jazz essentials. Together we will develop our imagination, creativity, and musicality while swinging nursery rhymes in both Spanish and English, creating and singing our own blues songs, scatting like Ella or improvising like Coltrane, and of course jamming with a live jazz band! The program is limited to 12 families. For children, birth…

This event will take place in person at Allerton 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. Storytime helps strengthen early literacy skills, socialization, and bonding between adults and their children. This program caters towards kids ages 2-5. Stay and play after!

This event will take place in person at Throg's Neck Library. Join the Throg's Neck Library Children's staff for a fun arts and crafts program for Toddlers and Preschoolers. All materials will be provided. For ages 2-5 years old. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver in order to participate.

This is an in-person program. This program is a judgment-free space for caregivers and their little ones to connect, practice self-care, and engage in activities for you and your little one! Brought to you by the Baby Meet Up. Please arrive on time. Space is limited. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

¡A leer y a cantar en español! Registración requerida. Favor de fijarse en las fechas exactas. Para edades 0-5 años.

This event will take place in-person at the Mariners Harbor Library. Join us to hear stories all about pets, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Best for new walkers, toddlers, or children at this developmental stage.

This event will take place in person at Macomb's Bridge Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. We encourage you to bring a blanket for baby to lay down on. Storytime will be followed by ‘Tummy Time!’ For NON-WALKERS and their caregivers, 0-15 months. Registration is not required for this event.

This event will take place in person at the Roosevelt Island branch. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active toddler build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Suggested for toddlers/little walkers and their caregivers.

Let’s go on a journey! Every session we will visit and explore a new story and create our own musical adventure with Latin Grammy nominee Flor Bromley. This program is presented in English and Spanish for children from 0 to age 3 and their caregivers. Please arrive on time. Program space is limited. ¡Emprendamos un viaje! En cada sesión visitaremos y exploraremos una nueva historia y crearemos nuestra propia aventura musical con la nominada al Grammy Latino Flor Bromley. Este programa se presen…

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 the Castle Hill Library" Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. 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 program.

This program will be in person at Allerton Library. Enjoy playtime in our Early Literacy area following storytime! Our warm and inviting space allows you and your child to play and socialize with others in the community. For children ages 0-5.

Join Mr. Corvino for songs, stories, and more during our Little Movers Storytime! This program is geared toward parents, caregivers, and their young children, ages birth to 5. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the program.

This event will take place in person at Macomb's Bridge Library. Join us for tummy time, where you can have your baby lay on soft mats while enjoying age-appropriate books and toys that encourage motor skills, strength, and sensory development. For NON-WALKERS and their caregivers, 0-15 months. Registration is not required for this event.

Promote early literacy through art, while getting creative! Young artists will explore colors, shapes, and more while working on motor skills, creativity, and imagination. Registration Required/ ages 3-5.

Explore music and language in this 8-week series with Bilingual Birdies! Each class is taught by a live musician who teaches new vocabulary through songs, movement, dance, and puppetry. Families get to experience a joyful bilingual adventure in English and Mandarin, ending with a bubble dance party extravaganza! For children 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers. Programs are first come first served. Please arrive on time. Program space is limited. 提供的为期8周的音乐与语言探索课程！每堂课由音乐家现场演奏授课，通过歌曲、…

This program will take place in person at Charleston Library. Join us for our special storytime to bond with your baby. Reading readiness begins at birth, and we can help with great books, fun songs, silly wiggles, and time to get to know the other babies in your neighborhood. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. If your little one is walking, it's time to graduate them to our Little Movers on Tuesdays or Thursdays! Maximum capac…

This event will take place in person at the Webster Library. 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 and toddlers (18-36 months). This program will take place on the third floor. Please check nypl.org/webster for the current service status of our elevator. Space is limited to 15 households…

Come enjoy playtime in the Children's Reading Room! Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. A great opportunity to meet up with other parents and caretakers. Please note: This in-person program is for both caregiver and child. It is not a structured class. Our reading room is a multi-purpose space. Take care to supervise children at all times. Recommended for Ages 0-3.

Join this special storytime just for non-walking babies and their grown-ups. Enjoy books, sensory materials and treasured songs & rhymes. Stay after storytime for some playtime and socializing. Please be advised: This program is limited to 15 non-walking babies and their grown-up(s). If your baby is walking, please consider our Family Storytimes on Tuesdays. This program will operate on a first come first served basis.

After storytime, enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. A great opportunity to meet other children, parents and caretakers. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child. This is not a structured class. Children must be supervised by their grown-up at all times. For non-walking babies ages 0-18 months.

Come join Miss Mary for an afternoon of music and movement in Spanish. Sing and dance to traditional songs from the Spanish speaking world. Open to all families, from native speakers to brand new Spanish learners. The program is limited to 15 children. For children, ages 12 months to 3 years olds and their caregivers. Vengan a disfrutar una tarde de música y movimiento en Español con Miss Mary. Vamos a cantar y bailar con canciones tradicionales del mundo hispano. Esta actividad es apropiada p…

This program will take place in person at Charleston Library. Join us for our special storytime to bond with your baby. Reading readiness begins at birth, and we can help with great books, fun songs, silly wiggles, and time to get to know the other babies in your neighborhood. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. If your little one is walking, it's time to graduate them to our Little Movers on Tuesdays or Thursdays! Maximum capac…

Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other 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 childrens who are pre-walkers or crawlers. Space is limited to 20 households. Advanced registration is required. PLEASE REGISTER UNDER THE CHILD'S/CHILDREN'S NAME. **To register: Please click here and choose the correspo…

The Little Red Hen is an interactive puppet show that gets kids moving their bodies, calling out, and laughing. Every animal on the farm wants to eat Hen's bread, but no one wants to help make it. We will learn the benefits of helping out and teamwork, while exercising and singing along. Presented by Wonderspark Puppets. For ages 2 and up.