Events

The Library is here to help you learn and connect with your community through our wide array of free events, programs, classes, book clubs, and more. Please check listings to confirm if a program is in-person, online, or outdoors.

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7 events found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Wed, April 24
@ 4 PM
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 15 minutes each during the R.E.A.D. session. Spots are limited and registration is required. To register please call or stop by the Tompkins Square Library in person. We ask that families sign up for only ONE session per child each month, in order to allow more children to participate. For ages 5-12. Reading Education Assistance Dog…
Tompkins Square Library, Second FloorChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Thu, April 25
@ 11:30 AM
Come join us for fun stories, fingerplays and songs. Help your toddler lern basic and important early literacy skills.
Tompkins Square Library, Second FloorChildren
Sat, April 27
@ 12 PM
Join Us and we enjoy a fun afternoon playing LEGO'S. All families and their children are welcome.
Tompkins Square Library, Second FloorChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, April 29
@ 11:30 AM
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. Program will take place in the second floor Reading Room. This program is for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers.
Tompkins Square Library, Second FloorChildren,

Infant (0-18 months)
Tue, April 30
@ 11:30 AM
Come join us for fun stories, fingerplays and songs. Help your toddler lern basic and important early literacy skills.
Tompkins Square Library, Second FloorChildren
Wed, May 1
@ 11:30 AM
Early Literacy
Esther Crow and her handmade puppets encourage babies and toddlers to move their bodies to a diverse mix of classic kids songs, original acoustic guitar songs and backing tracks of Thunder & Sunshine songs (a rock band she founded in 2017). Perfect for ages 0-5, this program also incorporates interactive rhythmic games, finger play, body movement and counting songs -some of which she sings in Spanish- and a favorite children's book. Each of Esther's puppets have big hearts and personalities…
Tompkins Square LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Wed, May 8
@ 11:30 AM
Early Literacy
Esther Crow and her handmade puppets encourage babies and toddlers to move their bodies to a diverse mix of classic kids songs, original acoustic guitar songs and backing tracks of Thunder & Sunshine songs (a rock band she founded in 2017). Perfect for ages 0-5, this program also incorporates interactive rhythmic games, finger play, body movement and counting songs -some of which she sings in Spanish- and a favorite children's book. Each of Esther's puppets have big hearts and personalities…
Tompkins Square LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)