Events

Get ready to create, explore, and play together at the library. Please dress for mess!

This program will be in person at Hudson Park Library. Get ready for a whirlwind of singing, dancing, and make-believe! Little ones will groove like trees, chirp like birds, and party on with endless excitement! The Children's Program Room is located on the 2nd floor and there is no elevator. Presented by Michael and the Rockness Monsters ​​​ Major support provided by the New York Life Foundation, the 2025 city-wide sponsor for the Summer Reading and Learning Programs. Add…

Itty Bitty Book Buddies Tummy Time Our Itty Bitty Book Buddies, a lapsit storytime especially for non-walking babies and their caregivers, is finally back! Limited to 12 NON-WALKING babies (and their caregivers). Tickets will be handed out in the 2nd floor children's room beginning @ 10am

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.

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 Spanish, ending with a bubble dance party extravaganza! For children birth to 3 years old and their caregivers. Advance registration is required to attend. Registration opens on the Monday before each storytime at 11AM. Sign up online or call…

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…

Come build with us! Caregivers and their toddlers are invited to a self-directed event once a month where they can build with blocks and interact with other toddlers. The program will run from 11am-11:45am on the main children's floor. This is a program specifically for our walking toddlers for them to move and explore and build with others!

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.

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 asked to l…

Join us for a special storytime with a focus on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). We will use stories and songs to learn about healthy ways to express our feelings! This program will be presented by a children's mental health specialist from the Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center.

This event will take place in person at Macomb's Bridge 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. Our warm and inviting space allows you and your child to play, and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child. It is not a structured program. Yo…

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 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…

This event will take place in person at the Andrew Heiskell 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. Space is limited to 30 children. Tickets are distributed 15 minutes before the program. Storytime will begin early if capacity…

Join us for some fun with a variety of toys!

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…

Join us for our monthly intermediate session of Chess Club for Kids! Limited to 16 participants per section. First come, first served.

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.

This program will be in person at Macomb's Bridge library. Our Bubble Show is 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 a perfect opportunity to bring joy and wonder to your community. The show is clean and dry! We ensure that everything stays tidy, and there are carpets provided for extra comfort. Perfect for any ev…

This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join the librarians at the Columbus library for our onsite Family Board Game Night. Come in and play board games with your friends and family. A fun time for the whole family. Meet new people in your community Get to know your local librarians.

Join us to build with legos, spend time coloring your favorite characters, and meet fellow creators at the library! We'll have materials out for all of your creative projects during this hour of open play.

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 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 activities, and more…

Picture book read aloud and creative craft for ages 3-6.

Join us in the children's room for video games on the Nintendo Switch. This event will take place in person in the community room at Bloomingdale Library, as space allows.

Dogs can’t read but they can be great listeners! Reading to a therapy dog is fun! Children can sign up to read to Eddie for approximately 10-15 minutes each during the R.E.A.D. session. Spots are limited and in-person registration at our children's desk is required. Open to children ages 6-12. Children must be able to read. 孩子需要報名參加 R.E.A.D. 活動，每人閱讀時間大約 10 - 15 分鐘 請在兒童服務台提前報名 開放給 6 至 12 歲的兒童 R.E.A.D. ® is the 1st and foremost comprehensive reading to therapy dogs support program helping…

All aboard for ART & Science Hour at the library! Enjoy in-person art and science activities every Friday! *Space and supplies are limited. First come, first served!

Get creative at Fort Washington during this weekly arts and crafts program! Crafting supplies with be provided. This program is for children 5-12 with caregiver.

Join us for at Washington Heights 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 en Washington Heights para una cita de jueg…

This program will take place at the Bloomingdale Library. Enjoy dramatic, 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.

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. Registration is not required. First come, first served.

This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Bring back the exciting feeling of waking up early to watch your favorite series. Enjoy with family and community!

Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children.

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.

R.E.A.D. ® is the 1st and foremost comprehensive reading to therapy dogs support program helping to improve children’s literacy and social skills through the assistance of trained, registered and insured therapy dog teams as literacy mentors. R.E.A.D. is a program of Intermountain Therapy Animals of Salt Lake City, Utah. Dogs can’t read but they can be great listeners! Reading to a therapy dog is fun! Children can sign up to read for approximately 10-15 minutes each during the R.E.A.D. sessio…

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 10 minutes each during the R.E.A.D. session. Spots are limited and registration is required. Please make sure you are at the library at least 5 minutes before your assigned time. To register please call or stop by the Yorkville Library in person. For ages 5-12. Reading Education Assistance Dogs® R.E.A.D. ® is the 1st and foremost…

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…

Stories, songs and a craft for the whole family!

Stop by the Fort Washington Children’s Floor for a special weekend storytime. Join us for music, movement, and read-alouds. Intended for children 5 and under with caregiver.

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

This event will take place in-person at the Harry Belafonte-115th Street Library. Join us for a live in-person family storytime program with songs, rhymes, and your favorite read-aloud picture books. Ideal for parents and caregivers with multiple-aged children.