Events

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.

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.

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 program will take place in person at Stapleton Library. This program will be presented by the community organization Literacy in Community (LINC). 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 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

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

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 to 15 families and granted on a first-come, first-served basis. *Please note t…

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 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 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.

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 18 months to age 5 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 s…

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 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. For new walkers and toddlers, 0 - 5 years. Registration is not required for this event.

This program will take place at the Bloomingdale Library. This is an informal playgroup for the little ones and their parents and/or caregivers to meet other families. Toys will be brought out for babies and toddlers to play with. This is a drop-in program. No registration required.

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…

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…

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…

This event will take place in person at Macomb's Bridge Library. 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. You must supervise your children at all times. For new walkers and toddlers, 0 - 5 years. Registration is not required for this event.

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. Ages 0-12. Space is limited. 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!

This event will take place in person at Throg's Neck Library. Come kick back and enjoy a family-friendly movie with the Throg's Neck Library Children's staff! Film ratings range from G-PG. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver in order to participate.

Fun coloring pages will be provided, or simply get creative and color freely. All materials will be provided. 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!

This event will take place in person at St. George Library in Children's Room. Challenge friends in Mario Kart or Smash Brothers on Switch, and play board and table games with your friends and family! Be creative with our Lego pieces! For School-age children. No registration is required.

This event will take place in person at Macomb's Bridge Library. Join us on the last Friday of the month for our special program reveal! For children ages 7 - 12 years old. Registration is not required for this event.

Join us for fun and games on Fridays Please Note: Programs are subject to change.

Join our LEGO Club and work with other legoers to build a masterpiece. We’ll provide the LEGOs, while the kids provide the imagination. For ages 6 & up. Space and legos are limited!

Spend a day at the Washington Heights Library celebrating Pippi’s 80th Birthday with fun activities and programs for kids ages 6-12! Run away to the circus for an afternoon with Polly! We'll start with a big group warmup, then explore different skills, such as spinning plates, partner acrobatics, and walking the tight wire. Everyone will leave with a sense of accomplishment and some new fun skills to practice! Exact activities will vary based on group size and age. All materials provided.…

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.

Join staff from the Riverdale Branch for a fun and exciting program about growing green for a sustainable future. Plant, grow, and go green! Kids will plant their own herb in an upcycled container and learn how growing food at home helps the planet. Explore how plants clean the air, reduce waste, and support sustainability! We will be learning about Improving Your Climate Resilience. Join us! NYPL Green has been made possible thanks to the generous support of Con Edison.

This program will take place in person at the Belmont Library. Come join us for an afternoon time of board games, STEAM play, and more!

You're invited to our KIDS Art Club! Join us every Friday for a fun, hands-on art activity featuring different materials and techniques each week. Kids will explore their creativity while learning new ways to express themselves through art. Best for children ages 4–10, or those at a similar developmental stage. All supplies are provided.

Drop by the Library anytime between 3-4:30 PM to play Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 4 videogames with a librarian! Ages 6- 18.

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 for a fun hour of arts and crafts! New project every week. April 18 - Egg Painting 25 - Button Making

Join staff from the Melrose Library for a fun and exciting program about Improving Climate Resilience. Arch for Kids will be showing school aged kids how to build greenhouses. Celebrate Earth Week 2025 with us. Learn all about how greenhouses revolutionized agriculture and allow for greater plant diversity year round. Then design your very own tabletop greenhouse to take home and grow a plant in. Come join the fun!

This event will take place in person at Hunts Point Library. Join us for an afternoon of fun activities. Make new friends and have fun in the library. All materials will be provided. Recommended for kids ages 5-12 No pre-registration is required

This event will be taking place at the Soundview Library Join us at the Soundview Library for an afternoon of sketching!

This program will take place in person at the Huguenot 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. Come get hands on with different aspects of sensory play! For young children of all abilities.

This event will take place in person at the Wakfield Library. Get your game on! Join us in playing your favorite Nintendo Switch games. Test your skills and join in on some friendly competition! All supplies are provided, just bring your A-game and willingness to try new things! This event takes place in person. No registration is required.