Events

Get creative each week as we make a variety of art using crayons, markers, paint, pencils and other materials! We will often connect the art we make to a specific artist or start the program reading a short story, highlighting a book from our collection. This is a ticketed program. Tickets are handed out prior to 4pm, first come first served to the first 12 children and their caregivers. *For ages 4 and up

Our Bingo Dance Party is back! Join us for rounds of bingo with some dance breaks in between.

Picture book read aloud and craft for ages 4 and up

This program will be in person at Allerton Library. Please join us to make some fun colorful slime for Fall! Is slime a liquid or solid? We call it a Non-newtonian fluid because it’s a little bit of both! Open to kids ages 6-12. Please register in advance as space is limited. Please arrive no later than 4:15pm. *This program was rescheduled from October 23rd.

This event will take place in person at the Melrose Library. / Este evento se llevará a cabo en la Biblioteca de Melrose. Explore shape, color and texture with a variety of materials and techniques! Enjoy art-themed picture books, investigate artists' biographies, and discover more creative thinking resources. ¡Explore la forma, el color y la textura, con una variedad de materiales y técnicas! Disfrute los libros infantiles con ilustraciones artísticas, estudie las biografías de los artistas…

This event is online only. Join us on Google Meet as we read chapter books together, discuss, and enjoy reading activites and games! Intended for children in grades K-4 who are growing, independent readers. You must register in advance to receive the link to participate. The link to our book group will be sent to you by email approximately one day before the program. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join. Participation limited to 15 child partici…

This event will take place in person at the Webster Library. Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes as we help your child get ready to read. Followed by an opportunity to engage in creative play and coloring in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. For preschool-aged children (ages 3-5), or those for whom a preschool-aged program is developmentally appropriate. Space is limited to 15 households. Advance registration is required. There will be no late admissions allowed, the door closes 5 minu…

This event will take place in person at Bronx Library Center. Do you love stories, adventures, and using your imagination? Join our Young Readers Book Club, where imagination leads and every book is an adventure! We'll enjoy reading time, book discussions, and literacy activities. This club is intended for children who are emerging, independent readers (ages 6–12). Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en la Biblioteca Central del Bronx ¿Te encantan las historias, las aventuras y us…

Come to the Westchester Square Children's Room for Family Storytime with our puppet friends! Learn early literacy skills, valuable lessons, and share some laughs with friends from the neighborhood. An interactive program with caregiver and child where you will listen to stories, sings songs and work on fingerplays. For ages 5 and under with adult. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the program: unaccompanied adults or children will be asked to leave the program. Si…

Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for young children 5 and under. Right afterwards, families can enjoy our early literacy play space with provided toys during an open play session. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children.

This event will take place in person at Macomb's Bridge Library. Adventure through the magical world of books and practice your reading! Join us for an exciting reading club where you can read whatever you want with your friends, MB staff, our Teen Reading Ambassadors or our wonderful tutor! For ages 5-12.

This event will take place at Hudson Park 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! The Children's Program Room is located on the 2nd floor and there is no elevator.

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

Join us for a library playdate in our Early Literacy Room and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials and books in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Extend your child's learning through play!

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 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.

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.

This program will take place in person at Stapleton 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.

Join us every Friday morning at the Inwood Library as we explore math and science through creative projects, games, and toys. Ideal for kids ages 3-5.

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 so please be on time! NOTE: The library doesn't open until 11am on Wednesday…

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 Please note that the library is closed on Friday, November 28, 2025.

Join Eastchester Library for a special storytime, featuring a read aloud of the classic children’s picture book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, songs, activities, snacks, and a special appearance from the library lion herself! This program is geared toward parents, caregivers, and their young children, ages birth to 5.

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.

This event will take place in person at the City Island Library. Join us for live, 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. First Come, First Served. A limit of 15 children and caregivers per session.

Join Esther Crow and her playful puppets for a lively mix of kids' songs, movement games, and stories. Enjoy acoustic guitar tunes, Spanish songs, and fun lessons like how bees pollinate! Perfect for ages 0-5, this interactive show blends music, comedy, and kindness to spark joy and learning. This program is limited to 15 children.

Join us at Hunts Point library for Caregiver Conversations with The 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.

IN PERSON REGISTRATION ONLY BEGINS THE DAY OF PROGRAM AT 10AM. Ages 0-5 only. 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 Melrose Library. Ages: 0-5 years old Get ready for some Early Literacy fun with the Bronx Bookworms! Join us for a storytime jam-packed with stories, songs, and crafts for you and your little one! Each session is designed to build crucial pre-reading skills through fun and interactive activities. We'll read some stories, sing some songs, and do some crafting! This program is perfect for children of any age, and is a wonderful way for caregivers to lear…

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 fun play time! Children can meet new friends, and work on refining fine motor skills while engaged in creative play.

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 Todt Hill-Westerleigh 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!

This event will take place in person at the Hamilton Grange 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. Storytime will be a ticketed event due to capacity limits. Tickets will be distributed on a first come, first served basis and…

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 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. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the George Bruce Library Stay for Open Play Ages 0-5

Are you ready to get the weekend started with some fun? Come to Westchester Square Friday afternoons so your child to learn through play with available activities. Come color, draw, play board games, enjoy some toys, or take in some fun reading time. Staff are available to engage families with the collection to have fun in reading itself and as an addition to playtime. Ages 0-12. Space is limited. Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events…

This event will take place at the Yorkville library. Join us every Friday afternoon from 2:30pm-4pm for our Kids Coloring Time. Kids will be able to use an assortment of coloring pages, crayons, and coloring pencils. Supplies are provided by the library, or bring your favorite coloring book and your CREATIVITY! Ages: 3+

This event will take place in person at Throg's Neck Library. Enjoy a family-friendly movie with the Throg's Neck Library Children's staff! While watching the movie and fostering a sense of community and connection, families can explore, peruse, and check out some books chosen by library staff. Film ratings range from G-PG. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver in order to participate.

This event will take place in person at Spuyten Duyvil Library. Travel around the world every Friday as library staff conduct an immersive program helping children celebrate countries all over the globe and throughout history. This program promotes cultural awareness and curiosity through crafts, music and other activities. For Ages 5+

This event will take place in-person at the Woodlawn Heights Library. Join us at 3pm as we explore different topics related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. This program aims to encourage kids' curiosity while encouraging them to use and develop their thinking skills, problem solving skills, and teamwork skills. We will also have books on display for checking out on the topic we explore. Intended for school aged kids (6-12 yrs)