Events

This program will be in person at Allerton Library. Join us for some LEGO fun! What will you build? All LEGOs will be provided. For ages 6 & up. First come, first served.

During this 8-week series of workshops, children embark on an around-the-world story hunt. Each week they'll hear native stories from different cultures told through characters and props. Then they'll get moving and shaking with dance, music and sensory games which will connect them with their buddies. In the end, children will be part of an unforgettable journey which will leave them with a deeper appreciation for the land and the living things that they've explored. Recommended for children ag…

Teens are invited to create their own art and make use of the color pages, construction paper, and art supplies we have. They can also use the technology based art supplies and programs we have such as Apple Doodle Pens and various Ipad Art Programs. Snacks will be provided. . . .

Join our knitting circle to chat with other knitters and share tips and tricks! Start a new project or continue with an old one. All skill levels welcome! Some yarn, knitting needles, and crotchet hooks will be provided, but we encourage you to bring your own materials that you would like to work on. This program will not be instructional. All provided supplies will be on a first come, first serve basis

This program will be in person at Allerton Library. Awesome scientific demonstrations to introduce children to liquid nitrogen that can freeze objects in seconds! It has a boiling point of -195C or -320F! This is a real “cosmic” substance that can surprise not only children, but adults. We will freeze a rose, balloons, popcorn, perform gravity experiments, work with an energy stick and more! Be ready to see lots of fun and interactive experiments performed by our Crazy Scientist! Open to all age…

This program will be in person at Allerton Library. Piper the Puppet has traveled to New York City all the way from planet Blank to learn about his FIVE senses! Incorporating live music, puppetry, videos, and sensory objects, FIVE will engage students in exploring their five senses while celebrating the unique boroughs of New York City! Appropriate for children ages 4-8 and children with special needs. Presented by NYC Children's Theatre.

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!

Come talk to your neighbors about your favorite recipes! Food connects us and roots our communities in shared histories and cultures. Join other members of the community as we come together to share recipes, cooking advice, and talk about the foods we love! All are welcome. After the event, library staff will work to compile a community cookbook zine using the recipes shared during this event. So if you're interested in contributing, please make sure to bring a copy of your recipe to share! Re…

This event will be held in person at the Allerton Branch Join us to challenge yourself and others to a selection of board games and video games! No registration needed!

This event will take place IN PERSON. NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! Just come to a class! This event will take place every Thursday in April (4, 11, 18, & 25) at 11am at the Allerton Library (2740 Barnes Avenue). We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation 2-Hour Cl…

This program will be in person at Allerton Library. Let's play bingo with everyday sight-words kids need to know…like good, which, much and them! Incentives will be given to all who participate. Recommended for children ages 5-8. First come, first served.

Join us to watch and discuss some of your favorite anime series with other anime fans! We will also be highlighting some of the corresponding manga in our collection. A limited number of snacks will be provided. Anime @ Allerton will take place every other Friday at 4pm. April Dates: 4/12 & 4/26

During this 8-week series of workshops, children embark on an around-the-world story hunt. Each week they'll hear native stories from different cultures told through characters and props. Then they'll get moving and shaking with dance, music and sensory games which will connect them with their buddies. In the end, children will be part of an unforgettable journey which will leave them with a deeper appreciation for the land and the living things that they've explored. Recommended for children ag…

Discover the Library in a whole new way! For Allerton's Playdate, the Library is transforming into an early-learning playground for babies and toddlers. Celebrate the power of play and practice important early literacy skills—all while having fun! Kids ages infant to three years old and their parents and caregivers are invited to the Library to explore different play stations, activities, and sensory experiences that promote a wide range of early learning skills. Come make new friends and lea…

Do you wanna know? Google knows. Google knows who what when where how and why. So if you want to know ask google. Explore the depths, discover the amazing. New to computers? Looking to learn a new software program? Just generally curious about how to use some of the technology around you? Come us at the Allerton Library for our bi-weekly technology classes. Each class will focus on a different set of skills related to a piece of technology. For specific information about the topics o…

Teens are invited to learn to use various techonology devices such as Ipads, MacBooks and Laptops, that we have available. They can also bring their own devices to use during the program. Snacks will be provided. .

This program will be in person at Allerton Library. We will have a read aloud about butterflies, and then color lovely butterfly suncatchers to hang on a window to catch the light! Suncatchers work best when they are situated in a window that gets direct sunlight. Recommended for children ages 6-12. First come, first served. One suncatcher per person while supplies last.

This event will take place IN PERSON at (branch). NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! Just come to a class! We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation 2-Hour Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners (16 and older, not in High School) will have t…

This program will be in person at Allerton Library. Join us for some LEGO fun! What will you build? All LEGOs will be provided. For ages 6 & up. First come, first served.

During this 8-week series of workshops, children embark on an around-the-world story hunt. Each week they'll hear native stories from different cultures told through characters and props. Then they'll get moving and shaking with dance, music and sensory games which will connect them with their buddies. In the end, children will be part of an unforgettable journey which will leave them with a deeper appreciation for the land and the living things that they've explored. Recommended for children ag…

This program will be in person at Allerton Library. Create a super fun bouncy ball using only three ingredients! Open to children ages 6-12. Please register in advance as space is limited.

Join Allerton Library and Bronx Music Heritage Center to learn about the history of salsa music and then take an introductory low impact dance lesson with Jose Henriquez to learn all the basic moves to get you on the dance floor. Allerton Library will be hosting Culture Pass organizations for art, music, and dance programs throughout the month of May! Register for upcoming programs below: 5/7/24 from 2-3 PM: Introduction to Salsa Dance with Bronx Music Heritage Center - (Register Above)…

This program will be oin person at Allerton Library. From earth worms to dinosaurs, Lucky Duck learns you don't have to travel far to learn about all sorts of animals! Go on a journey through the jungle and meet all kinds of animal friends in this wild puppet show! Featuring our popular rendition of The Lion and the Mouse from Aesop's Fables. Recommended for ages 2-10.

Join our knitting circle to chat with other knitters and share tips and tricks! Start a new project or continue with an old one. All skill levels welcome! Some yarn, knitting needles, and crotchet hooks will be provided, but we encourage you to bring your own materials that you would like to work on. This program will not be instructional. All provided supplies will be on a first come, first serve basis

This event will take place IN PERSON at (branch). NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! Just come to a class! We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation 2-Hour Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners (16 and older, not in High School) will have t…

During this 8-week series of workshops, children embark on an around-the-world story hunt. Each week they'll hear native stories from different cultures told through characters and props. Then they'll get moving and shaking with dance, music and sensory games which will connect them with their buddies. In the end, children will be part of an unforgettable journey which will leave them with a deeper appreciation for the land and the living things that they've explored. Recommended for children ag…

Join Allerton Library and Bronx County Historical Society for an acting workshop! Broadway actor and former resident of the Allerton Coops Charles Turner will lead an acting seminar where he will teach basics of dramatization and delivery. Mr. Turner has taught, directed, and performed on and off Broadway, in the U.S. and around the world, for more than half a century. He and other residents of the Allerton Coops are featured in an ongoing exhibit at the Museum of Bronx History, 3266 Bainbridge…

New to computers? Looking to learn a new software program? Just generally curious about how to use some of the technology around you? Come us at the Allerton Library for our bi-weekly technology classes. Each class will focus on a different set of skills related to a piece of technology. For specific information about the topics of upcoming classes, patrons may inquire at the information desk or by calling the library at (718) 881-4240.

This program will be in person at Allerton Library. Join us for a special storytime celebrating the Bronx! Enjoy Bronx themed stories and songs. . 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 3-5.

This program will be in person at Allerton Library. Learn about the architecture of castles and find out how people lived and worked in these fascinating structures. Then build your own mini castle! Open to ages 5-12. Please register in advance.

This program will be in person at Allerton Library. Join us for some LEGO fun! What will you build? All LEGOs will be provided. For ages 6 & up. First come, first served.

During this 8-week series of workshops, children embark on an around-the-world story hunt. Each week they'll hear native stories from different cultures told through characters and props. Then they'll get moving and shaking with dance, music and sensory games which will connect them with their buddies. In the end, children will be part of an unforgettable journey which will leave them with a deeper appreciation for the land and the living things that they've explored. Recommended for children ag…

Join Allerton Library and Sugar Hill Children's Museum for a drawing workshop! Ever Thought of yourself as a chair? What form would you take? What colors and patterns would you feature? Join us for this contemporary self portraiture hands-on workshop with artist and art educator Elan Cadiz. Explore, learn, create. Come make art with an artist! Allerton Library will be hosting Culture Pass organizations for art, music, and dance programs throughout the month of May! Register for upcoming pr…

Join our knitting circle to chat with other knitters and share tips and tricks! Start a new project or continue with an old one. All skill levels welcome! Some yarn, knitting needles, and crotchet hooks will be provided, but we encourage you to bring your own materials that you would like to work on. This program will not be instructional. All provided supplies will be on a first come, first serve basis

This event will take place IN PERSON at (branch). NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! Just come to a class! We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation 2-Hour Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners (16 and older, not in High School) will have t…

Join Allerton Library and Bronx Opera for a live performance! Bronx Opera presents three of its fine artists in an hour of music from opera, musical theatre, and the Great American Songbook. BxO has sent over 100 artists to the MET and to other international opera stages, and we're excited to see the next generation at the Allerton Library. Come and see Bronx Opera's young stars before they blaze across the operatic sky. Allerton Library will be hosting Culture Pass organizations for art, mus…

This program will be in person at the Allerton Library. For this month's book club, we will be discussing the book Front Desk by Kelly Yang, the story of fifth-grader Mia Tang, in which readers experience the courage, hard work, and dreams of a young Chinese immigrant. We'll spend some time discussing why the book was challenged, and NYPL's Books for All campaign that promotes the freedom to read and to "elevate and amplify the stories, voices, and titles that censorship attempts to repress."…

This course will cover how important it is to be safe when providing your information on the internet as well as ensuring your computer is safe from those that want to hack it.

This event will take place IN PERSON at (branch). NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! Just come to a class! We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation 2-Hour Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners (16 and older, not in High School) will have t…

This event will take place in person at Allerton Library. Join us for some crafting fun! All supplies will be provided. For ages 5 & up. Space is limited- first come, first served.