Sat, February 8 @ 3 PM | Dogs can’t read, but they can be great listeners!
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.
Children, kindergarten through 4th grade, can sign up for a 10-15 minute session and read with Disco. All children must be able to read in order to participate. Please note that parents and younger/older sib… Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Mon, February 10 @ 10:30 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation 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. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. For children who are pre-walkers or crawlers.
Space is limited to 15 babies. Registration is required.
Registration begins on We… Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Families |
Mon, February 10 @ 11:30 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation 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. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. For children who are pre-walkers or crawlers.
Space is limited to 15 babies.
Registration begins on Wednesday, February 5.
Ple… Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Families |
Tue, February 11 @ 4 PM | Early Literacy 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. At the end of each storytime, we will have a short craft or activity. For children ages 3-5.
Space is limited to 15 children.
Registration begins on Thursday, February 6.
Please arrive on time. The doors will close once the program begins. Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
Families |
Wed, February 12 @ 10 AM | Early Literacy 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! Toys will be provided. Please note that this is not a structured program and that children must be supervised at all times.
For children ages 6 - 35 months.
No registration is required. | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months) |
Thu, February 13 @ 10 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation 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.
Space is limited to 20 children. Registration is required.
Registration starts Friday, February 7
Please arrive on time. The door… Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Families |
Thu, February 13 @ 10:45 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation 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.
Space is limited to 20 children. Registration is required.
Registration starts Friday, February 7
Please arrive on time. The door… Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Families |
Thu, February 13 @ 11:30 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation 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.
Space is limited to 20 children. Registration is required.
Registration starts Friday, February 7
Please arrive on time. The door… Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Families |
Sat, February 15 @ 3 PM | What happens when you mix glue, baking soda, and borax? Join us for a hands-on workshop and find out!
For children ages 5-12.
Registration is required and starts Monday, February 10.
This program is made possible by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children |
Tue, February 18 @ 3:30 PM | KidsLIVE Join us for a very special author talk with Stephanie Seales! In this program, we'll be discussing one of Stephanie's new books, My Daddy is a Cowboy There will be a Q&A with the author and the audience, the we will do an activity together.
You can join this program virtually via Zoom, or attend an in person livestream at select NYPL locations. Visit the events page for in person livestream locations.
Register above to receive the Zoom link.
All attending adults must be accompanied by… Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center Register for the livestream Zoom link here | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Tue, February 18 @ 4 PM | Early Literacy 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. At the end of each storytime, we will have a short craft or activity. For children ages 3-5.
Space is limited to 15 children.
Registration begins on Thursday, February 13.
Please arrive on time. The doors will close once the program begins. Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
Families |
Wed, February 19 @ 11 AM | Awesome scientific demonstrations to introduce children to dry ice – a solid that does not melt into a liquid but changes directly into a gas! During the show we will perform scientific experiments, including the chemistry of colors, a soap volcano, a storm in a flask, scientific soda making, and a foggy grand finale. Be ready to see lots of fun and interactive experiments performed by our Crazy Scientist!
For children ages 5-12.
Registration is not required. First come, first served. First come, first served | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Thu, February 20 @ 10 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation 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.
Space is limited to 20 children. Registration is required.
Registration starts Friday, February 14
Please arrive on time. The doo… Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Families |
Thu, February 20 @ 10:45 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation 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.
Space is limited to 20 children. Registration is required.
Registration starts Friday, February 14
Please arrive on time. The doo… Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Families |
Thu, February 20 @ 11:30 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation 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.
Space is limited to 20 children. Registration is required.
Registration starts Friday, February 14
Please arrive on time. The doo… Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Families |
Fri, February 21 @ 11 AM | During this literacy-based program, Ash Blight will be sharing books about family, community and diversity while promoting our differences and fostering understanding. This event will include a craft and all participants will receive a gift book to take home.
For children of all ages.
Registration is required and may be done by phone or in person starting Tuesday, February 18. We will be unable to accept walk-ins.
Drag Story Hour NYC (formerly Drag Queen Story Hour NYC) produces storytelling… Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
School Age (5-12 years) |
Sat, February 22 @ 10:30 AM | Early Literacy 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. First come, first served | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
Families |
Mon, February 24 @ 10:30 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation 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. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. For children who are pre-walkers or crawlers.
Space is limited to 15 babies. Registration is required.
Registration begins on We… Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Families |
Mon, February 24 @ 11:30 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation 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. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. For children who are pre-walkers or crawlers.
Space is limited to 15 babies. Registration is required.
Registration begins on We… Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Families |
Thu, February 27 @ 10 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation 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.
Space is limited to 20 children. Registration is required.
Registration starts Friday, February 21
Please arrive on time. The doo… Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Families |
Thu, February 27 @ 10:45 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation 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.
Space is limited to 20 children. Registration is required.
Registration starts Friday, February 21
Please arrive on time. The doo… Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Families |
Thu, February 27 @ 11:30 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation 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.
Space is limited to 20 children. Registration is required.
Registration starts Friday, February 21
Please arrive on time. The doo… Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Families |
Mon, March 3 @ 10:30 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation 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. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. For children who are pre-walkers or crawlers.
Space is limited to 15 babies. Registration is required.
Registration begins on We… Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Families |
Mon, March 3 @ 11:30 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation 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. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. For children who are pre-walkers or crawlers.
Space is limited to 15 babies. Registration is required.
Registration begins on We… Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Families |
Wed, March 5 @ 10 AM | Early Literacy 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! Toys will be provided. Please note that this is not a structured program and that children must be supervised at all times.
For children ages 6 - 35 months.
No registration is required. | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months) |
Thu, March 6 @ 10 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation 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.
Space is limited to 20 children. Registration is required.
Registration starts Friday, February 28
Please arrive on time. The doo… Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Families |
Thu, March 6 @ 10:45 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation 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.
Space is limited to 20 children. Registration is required.
Registration starts Friday, February 28
Please arrive on time. The doo… Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Families |
Thu, March 6 @ 11:30 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation 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.
Space is limited to 20 children. Registration is required.
Registration starts Friday, February 28
Please arrive on time. The doo… Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Families |
Sat, March 8 @ 3 PM | Dogs can’t read, but they can be great listeners!
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.
Children, kindergarten through 4th grade, can sign up for a 10-15 minute session and read with Disco. All children must be able to read in order to participate. Please note that parents and younger/older sib… Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Mon, March 10 @ 10:30 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation 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. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. For children who are pre-walkers or crawlers.
Space is limited to 15 babies. Registration is required.
Registration begins on We… Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Families |
Mon, March 10 @ 11:30 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation 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. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. For children who are pre-walkers or crawlers.
Space is limited to 15 babies. Registration is required.
Registration begins on We… Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Families |
Tue, March 11 @ 3:30 PM | KidsLIVE Join us for a very special author talk with Loretta Lopez! In this program, we'll be discussing one of Loretta's new books, City Girls. There will be a Q&A with the author and the audience, the we will do an activity together.
You can join this program virtually via Zoom, or attend an in person livestream at select NYPL locations. Visit the events page for in person livestream locations.
Register above to receive the Zoom link.
All attending adults must be accompanied by a child.… Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center Register for the livestream Zoom link here | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Thu, March 13 @ 10 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation 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.
Space is limited to 20 children. Registration is required.
Registration starts Friday, March 7
Please arrive on time. The doors w… Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Families |
Thu, March 13 @ 10:45 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation 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.
Space is limited to 20 children. Registration is required.
Registration starts Friday, March 7
Please arrive on time. The doors w… Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Families |
Thu, March 13 @ 11:30 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation 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.
Space is limited to 20 children. Registration is required.
Registration starts Friday, March 7
Please arrive on time. The doors w… Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Families |
Sun, March 16 @ 11 AM | Early Literacy このプログラムはスタブロス・ニアルコス・ファンデーション・ライブラリー内、チルドレンズセンターで対面で行われます。
児童図書館員のウィルソン暢子と一緒に、日本語の歌、手遊び、絵本の読み聞かせなど、楽しいストーリータイムを過ごしましょう!このストーリータイムは乳児幼児対象で、全て日本語で行われます。ご質問等、気軽にnobukowilson@nypl.orgまでお寄せください。定員は子供25人までとなります。事前に電話又はチルドレンズセンターのデスクでの予約が必要です。
3月の予約は3月11日(火)からとなります。
This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library.
Join children’s librarian, Nobuko Wilson, as she shares songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books for little ones. This story… Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Mon, March 17 @ 10:30 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation 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. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. For children who are pre-walkers or crawlers.
Space is limited to 15 babies. Registration is required.
Registration begins on We… Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Families |
Mon, March 17 @ 11:30 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation 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. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. For children who are pre-walkers or crawlers.
Space is limited to 15 babies. Registration is required.
Registration begins on We… Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Families |
Thu, March 20 @ 10 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation 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.
Space is limited to 20 children. Registration is required.
Registration starts Friday, March 14
Please arrive on time. The doors… Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Families |
Thu, March 20 @ 10:45 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation 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.
Space is limited to 20 children. Registration is required.
Registration starts Friday, March 14
Please arrive on time. The doors… Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Families |