Events

​ This event will take place in-person at the Tottenville Library Create your own custom hand painted bookmark design using acrylic paints. Show your creative side in this program as you add your personal touch to your design. Art supplies will be provided for you. *Limited to 16 participants. *

Calling all Lego Masters! Join us for an evening of lego building! All levels. Boardgames, coloring, educational toys, puzzles and fun music! Great for the entire family... bring some friends along! Ages 5-11.

This event will take place in person at the Tottenville Branch. 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.* Per NYPL policy face coverings are required for adults and children over 24 months.

This event will take place in person at the Tottenville 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. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. *Space is limited.* Per NYPL policy face coverings are required for adults and children over 24 months.

This sensory and art based experience is designed for little artists (ages one to two years old)) to explore various art materials and the world around them. Activities include but are not limited to exploring with paint, using various tools like brushes, sponges, leaves and even pasta! An inviting painting space will be set up for little artists to explore and create at their own pace in a safe and nurturing environment. Caretakers are expected to support their little artist while they learn a…

This event will take place in person at the Tottenville Branch. 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.* Per NYPL policy face coverings are required for adults and children over 24 months.

This event will take place in person at the Tottenville 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. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. *Space is limited.* Per NYPL policy face coverings are required for adults and children over 24 months.

This event will take place in-person at Tottenville Public Library and outdoors throughout Tottenville's downtown. Enjoy a little, local Tottenville trot through the streets of our historic downtown in the company of friendly library staff! Join branch staff from the landmarked Tottenville Public Library for a curated in-person neighborhood walk through Tottenville: "The Town the Oyster Built!" Learn more about the history, landmarks, environment, and community of this charmin…

Reading keeps us connected. Join us for our latest book club read! Book discussion program will take place in-person at the Tottenville Library. No registration is required. Synopsis: Brilliant developer Asha Ray reunites with her high school crush, Cyrus Jones, to develop an app that takes the role of religious rites and ends up powering one of the most widely used social networking platforms worldwide. A funny look at relationships, startup culture, and contemporary conceptions of love.…

This is an in-person event. Bring your creativity and make a one-of-a-kind baseball cap. Join the staff of the Tottenville Library on Tuesday, May 7 @ 2:30pm This program is open to all tweens/teens in grades 6-12. First come first served. All supplies will be given.

This event will take place in person at the Tottenville Branch. 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.* Per NYPL policy face coverings are required for adults and children over 24 months.

This event will take place in person at the Tottenville 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. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. *Space is limited.* Per NYPL policy face coverings are required for adults and children over 24 months.

This event will take place in person at Tottenville Library. There is nothing more special than a handmade gift for Mother's Day. Come on over to Tottenville Library and have fun creating a special Mother's Day Craft. All supplies will be provided. For ages 4 & up. Parental assistance required. First Come First Served.

This sensory and art based experience is designed for little artists (ages one to two years old)) to explore various art materials and the world around them. Activities include but are not limited to exploring with paint, using various tools like brushes, sponges, leaves and even pasta! An inviting painting space will be set up for little artists to explore and create at their own pace in a safe and nurturing environment. Caretakers are expected to support their little artist while they learn a…

This event will take place in person at the Tottenville Branch. 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.* Per NYPL policy face coverings are required for adults and children over 24 months.

This event will take place in person at the Tottenville 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. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. *Space is limited.* Per NYPL policy face coverings are required for adults and children over 24 months.

This event will take place in-person at the Tottenville Library. Come to the library to explore your artistic side and learn to create your own masterpiece painting on canvas. Art supplies will be provided to you. Limited to 16 participants.

Hey Kids!! Join us for sensory time and while you're at it, get into a springtime mood while using your artistic talents to make a fun spring craft! No registration required. Join us while supplies last. All children are welcome!!! Parental assistance is necessary! Ages 4-10 This program will take place in person. First Come, First Served!

This event will take place in person at the Tottenville Branch. 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.* Per NYPL policy face coverings are required for adults and children over 24 months.

This event will take place in person at the Tottenville 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. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. *Space is limited.* Per NYPL policy face coverings are required for adults and children over 24 months.

This event will take place in person at the Tottenville Branch. 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.* Per NYPL policy face coverings are required for adults and children over 24 months.

This event will take place in person at the Tottenville 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. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. *Space is limited.* Per NYPL policy face coverings are required for adults and children over 24 months.

Reading keeps us connected. Join us for our latest book club read! Book discussion program will take place in-person at the Tottenville Library. No registration is required. Synopsis: In this profoundly moving memoir, novelist Hisham Matar recounts his journey home to his native Libya in the aftermath of dictator Muammar Qaddafi’s death. Hisham goes back to his country after thirty years to search for answers to his father’s disappearance. Biography Here's how it works: 1. To re…

Join us for a fun day of building robots using everyday; houseold items, a storytime reading of Boy + Bot, and robot inspired music and dance! Ages 5-11. No registration required. First Come First Served! Parental Assistance Required!

This event will take place in person at the Tottenville Branch. 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.* Per NYPL policy face coverings are required for adults and children over 24 months.

This event will take place in person at the Tottenville 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. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. *Space is limited.* Per NYPL policy face coverings are required for adults and children over 24 months.

This is an in-person event. Bring your creativity and make a personalized can holder. Join the staff of the Tottenville Library on Tuesday, June 11 @ 2:30pm This program is open to all tweens/teens in grades 6-12. First come first served. All supplies will be given.

This event will take place in person at the Tottenville Branch. 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.* Per NYPL policy face coverings are required for adults and children over 24 months.

This event will take place in person at the Tottenville 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. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. *Space is limited.* Per NYPL policy face coverings are required for adults and children over 24 months.

​ This event will take place in-person at the Tottenville Library Please join us as we invite you to participate in this unique creative arts program. We'll give you the opportunity to use acrylic paints to transform an ordinary rock into a uniquely painted creation. Art supplies will be provided for you. *Limited to 16 participants. *

Hey Kids!! Join us for sensory time and while you're at it, get into a cool summer mood while using your artistic talents to make a fun summertime craft! No registration required. Join us while supplies last. All children are welcome!!! Parental assistance is necessary! Ages 4-10 This program will take place in person. First Come, First Served!

This event will take place in person at the Tottenville Branch. 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.* Per NYPL policy face coverings are required for adults and children over 24 months.

This event will take place in person at the Tottenville 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. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. *Space is limited.* Per NYPL policy face coverings are required for adults and children over 24 months.

This event will take place in person at the Tottenville Branch. 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.* Per NYPL policy face coverings are required for adults and children over 24 months.

This event will take place in person at the Tottenville 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. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. *Space is limited.* Per NYPL policy face coverings are required for adults and children over 24 months.