Events

This event is online only. Children 18-36 months old and their caregivers can join us for songs, early literacy activities, and books! Any child under 5 also welcome! Missed out on family storytimes over the last year? Ready to move and sing and read books together? Catch up with Hal and Allison as we sing songs, read picture books, and move around together--virtually! This program will be held over Google Meets. After registering, you will receive the link to the program 24 hours before the…

How does it feel to be an outlaw? Join us to write about characters who make complicated choices-- for either good or bad. Join us to hear others' creative ideas and share your own work! This is an online workshop intended for ages 7-12. It is held over Google Meets. Once you register, you will get the link to the meeting 24 hrs in advance of the workshop. It is important that an adult be present in the room for every child in attendance. Questions? Register less than 24 hou…

Look at dramatic pictures with us and draw comics about what might happen next! This program is geared towards children in grades 3-7 and will be conducted on Google Hangouts Meet. You must register with your email address in order to receive the link to participate. You may register on this page; we ask that you also email halschrieve@nypl.org to confirm your registration. The link to our comics club will be sent to you by email approximately one day before the discussion. You will need a d…

This storytime is for children 18-36 months and their caregivers. 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. Limited to 15 families. First come, first served. Tickets will be given out at 11 am on the day of the program.

This event is online only. Join us on Google Meet as we read chapter books together, discuss, and enjoy reading activites and games! Intended for children in grades K-2 who are growing, independent readers. You must register in advance to receive the link to participate. Please register here as well as email allisonameduri@nypl.org to confirm your registration. The link to our book group will be sent to you by email approximately one day before the program. You will need a device with audio…

Join us for a special time to bond with your little one, ages 0-18 months. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills your can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Limited to 15 families. First come, first served. Tickets will be given out at 11am on the day of the program.

Join us each Monday afternoon for a craft and storytime! We'll make different crafts each week and read related books for an audience of 3-5 year old kids, their siblings, and caregivers. This event takes place in the children's room. This month, our schedule of crafts is: Monday March 6- Hatch That Egg It's the season where birds nest and chicks grow up. We'll read books about birds flying around the city and learn a few bird facts. Join us to make a paper egg that opens to reveal a paper…

Join us each Monday afternoon for a craft and storytime! We'll make different crafts each week and read related books for an audience of 3-5 year old kids, their siblings, and caregivers. This event takes place in the children's room. This month, our schedule of crafts is: Monday March 6- Cancelled Monday, March 13- Make A Hat! Join us to make some hats with our pre-made visors. Get ready for spring! Monday March 20- No crafts, Drag Story Hour instead! Monday March 27- Hatch Th…

This event is online only. Children 18-36 months old and their caregivers can join us for songs, early literacy activities, and books! Any child under 5 also welcome! Missed out on family storytimes over the last year? Ready to move and sing and read books together? Catch up with Hal and Allison as we sing songs, read picture books, and move around together--virtually! This program will be held over Google Meets. After registering, you will receive the link to the program 24 hours before the…

Use music to direct your writing-- from classical to ska, we'll sample a few tracks to inspire our stories and short fiction. Join us to hear others' creative ideas and share your own work! This is an online workshop intended for ages 7-12. It is held over Google Meets. Once you register, you will get the link to the meeting 24 hrs in advance of the workshop. It is important that an adult be present in the room for every child in attendance. Questions? Register less than 24…

Lots of people have different ideas about what dinosaurs looked like. Take a look at the evidence with us, and then design your own dinosaurs based on real fossils! This program is geared towards children in grades 3-7 and will be conducted on Google Hangouts Meet. You must register with your email address in order to receive the link to participate. You may register on this page; we ask that you also email halschrieve@nypl.org to confirm your registration. The link to our comics club will b…

This storytime is for children 18-36 months and their caregivers. 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. Limited to 15 families. First come, first served. Tickets will be given out at 11 am on the day of the program.

This event is online only. Join us on Google Meet as we read chapter books together, discuss, and enjoy reading activites and games! Intended for children in grades K-2 who are growing, independent readers. You must register in advance to receive the link to participate. Please register here as well as email allisonameduri@nypl.org to confirm your registration. The link to our book group will be sent to you by email approximately one day before the program. You will need a device with audio…

This storytime is for children 18-36 months and their caregivers. 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. Limited to 15 families. First come, first served. Tickets will be given out at 11 am on the day of the program.

This storytime is for children 18-36 months and their caregivers. 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. Limited to 15 families. First come, first served. Tickets will be given out at 11 am on the day of the program.

This storytime is for children 18-36 months and their caregivers. 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. Limited to 15 families. First come, first served. Tickets will be given out at 11 am on the day of the program.

This event will take place in person at the 53rd St Library. Let’s keep the earth Green! Join staff from both the 53rd St & 58th St staffs for a fun and exciting program, our Green Fair! Learn how to stay environmentally-safe with some green-friendly organizations at our tabling fair. We will have tables with NYC-based groups in attendance who will be sharing tips on how to stay green-friendly. Feel free to stop by and celebrate Earth Day with us at the New York Public Library!

This storytime is for children 18-36 months and their caregivers. 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. Limited to 15 families. First come, first served. Tickets will be given out at 11 am on the day of the program.

Drag Story Hour is a storytelling program designed for children. A local drag artist will read picture books, sing songs, and lead other age-appropriate activities. Presented by Drag Story Hour