Today @ 12 PM | 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!
Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Library and online. Get updates on online programming, at-home activities, and more in your inbox!
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Únase a nosotros para una visita a la biblioteca y conozca a otros cuidadores mientras… | Washington Heights Library | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Today @ 3 PM | NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free. | Washington Heights Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Today @ 4 PM | Come celebrate DNA Day at Washington Heights as we learn about DNA and then extract some from a strawberry!
Ven a celebrar el Día del ADN en Washington Heights mientras aprendemos sobre el ADN y luego ¡extraemos un poco de una fresa! | Washington Heights Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Today @ 4 PM | Join us as we create art projects using 3D Pens.
3D Pens and materials provided for library use only.
*Supplies are limited | 3rd Floor | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Fri, April 19 @ 3:30 PM | Join us Fridays after school to play games, relax, and get to know new friends in the neighborhood. Come bring out your competitive side and see if you can beat Librarian Val and Ms. Angie at Mario Kart. Or if videogames aren't your thing, we will also other boardgames for you to choose from! Ideal for kids 5 and up.
Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Library and online. Get updates on online programming, at-home activi… | Washington Heights Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Sat, April 20 @ 10 AM | 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!
Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Library and online. Get updates on online programming, at-home activities, and more in your inbox!
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Únase a nosotros para una visita a la biblioteca y conozca a otros cuidadores mientras… | Washington Heights Library | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Sat, April 20 @ 3 PM | Join us Saturday afternoons for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in the this storytime that's fun for the whole family. Ideal for all ages and caregivers with multi-aged children.
Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Library and online. Get updates on online programming, at-home activities, and more in your inbox!
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Únase a nosotros los sabados por la tarde para escuchar canciones, rimas y libros de lectura… | Washington Heights Library | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
School Age (5-12 years) |
Mon, April 22 @ 11:30 AM | Technology should make your life easier, not more difficult.
Join a staff member to work on those problematic tech issues that so often inconvenience us.
We can guide you to find answers to some of your questions, or teach you some new skills that can help empower you. Let us help make digital tools work for you, not against you.
Some of the topics you can ask us about are:
creating an email account
sending attachments via email
practicing with the keyboard and mouse… Phone or in-person | Washington Heights Library | Adults,
50+ |
Mon, April 22 @ 2 PM | Join us at Washington Heights as we celebrate Earth Day with pot painting! Plant your own seeds! | Washington Heights Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Mon, April 22 @ 4 PM | Are you overwhelmed by final projects, math exams, or the thought of physics and black holes? (Or something else!) Stop by the Teen Zone for help with your school work, test prep, and more!
*During this time, one of our YA Librarians will be available to help you.*
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¿Te agobian los proyectos finales, los exámenes de matemáticas o pensar en la física y los agujeros negros? (¡O algo más!) Pásate por la Zona de Adolescentes para que te ayuden con tus tareas escolares, a preparar los… | Washington Heights Library | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Tue, April 23 @ 11:30 AM | Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Ideal for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage.
Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Library and online. Get updates on online programming, at-home activities, and more in your inbox!
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Únete a nosotros para escuchar cuentos, cantar canciones y divertirte mientras… | Washington Heights Library | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Tue, April 23 @ 12 PM | 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!
Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Library and online. Get updates on online programming, at-home activities, and more in your inbox!
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Únase a nosotros para una visita a la biblioteca y conozca a otros cuidadores mientras… | Washington Heights Library | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Tue, April 23 @ 2 PM | Join us as we craft and watch a movie! | Washington Heights Library | School Age (5-12 years),
Children |
Tue, April 23 @ 3:30 PM | KidsLIVE Join us for a very special author talk with Roger Mello! In this program, we'll be discussing one of Roger's books Joao by a Thread. There will be a Q&A with the author and the audience, then we will learn to draw in Roger's special style!
Washington Heights Library will be livestreaming the program in person. If you would like to join remotely via Zoom, you can register here to receive the Zoom link.
All attending adults must be accompanied by a child.
KidsLIVE progr… | In-Branch Livestream at Washington Heights | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Tue, April 23 @ 4 PM | Join us at the Washington Heights Library as we get creative with arts and crafts, making anything we can think of with the supplies that are provided!
Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Library and online. Get updates on online programming, at-home activities, and more in your inbox!
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Únete a nosotros en la Biblioteca de Washington Heights mientras nos ponemos creativos con las manualidades, ¡haciendo cualquier co… | Washington Heights Library | Children,
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
School Age (5-12 years) |
Tue, April 23 @ 4 PM | Are you a fan of anime?
Do you enjoy reading mangas like Dragon Ball, Fairy Tail, and more?
Come join Washington Heights Library’s Anime & Manga Club as we watch our favorite anime, as well as discuss new and upcoming titles.
For April, we’ll be highlighting the good, the bad, and the incredibly awkward in popular springtime anime romance. | Washington Heights Library | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Wed, April 24 @ 11:30 AM | Early Literacy Inspired by Teatro SEA's Kids Network's Web Series El Avion The Airplane. In this music curriculum, little ones will learn lively songs that ignite their imagination, encouraging them to dream and become superheroes through their actions. Through fun-filled lessons, they will explore using their voice as an instrument, develop essential musical skills, and discover the expressive qualities of music. Activities include problem-solving, melody creation, music interpretation, and joyful performance… | Washington Heights Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Wed, April 24 @ 2 PM | Join us every Wednesday at the Washington Heights Library as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math through creative projects, games, and toys. Ideal for kids 5 and up.
Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Library and online. Get updates on online programming, at-home activities, and more in your inbox!
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Únete a nosotros todos los miércoles en la Biblioteca de Washington Heights mientras exploramo… | Washington Heights Library | Children,
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
School Age (5-12 years) |
Wed, April 24 @ 4 PM | College & Career Pathways (CCP) Need help deciding on which college fits for your continuing education? Join us as we look into how to create your personal college list to help you make the right choice for your future.
For ages 15 & up
This program will be held in hybrid format (in-person & virtual). Registration required: Online | Washington Heights Library Online via Google Meet | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Thu, April 25 @ 12 PM | 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!
Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Library and online. Get updates on online programming, at-home activities, and more in your inbox!
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Únase a nosotros para una visita a la biblioteca y conozca a otros cuidadores mientras… | Washington Heights Library | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Thu, April 25 @ 2 PM | Join us at Washington Heights to make slime! Supplies are first come, first served. | Washington Heights Library | School Age (5-12 years),
Children |
Thu, April 25 @ 4 PM | Join us as we create art projects using 3D Pens.
3D Pens and materials provided for library use only.
*Supplies are limited | 3rd Floor | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Sat, April 27 @ 10 AM | 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!
Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Library and online. Get updates on online programming, at-home activities, and more in your inbox!
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Únase a nosotros para una visita a la biblioteca y conozca a otros cuidadores mientras… | Washington Heights Library | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Sat, April 27 @ 3 PM | Join us Saturday afternoons for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in the this storytime that's fun for the whole family. Ideal for all ages and caregivers with multi-aged children.
Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Library and online. Get updates on online programming, at-home activities, and more in your inbox!
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Únase a nosotros los sabados por la tarde para escuchar canciones, rimas y libros de lectura… | Washington Heights Library | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
School Age (5-12 years) |
Mon, April 29 @ 11:30 AM | Technology should make your life easier, not more difficult.
Join a staff member to work on those problematic tech issues that so often inconvenience us.
We can guide you to find answers to some of your questions, or teach you some new skills that can help empower you. Let us help make digital tools work for you, not against you.
Some of the topics you can ask us about are:
creating an email account
sending attachments via email
practicing with the keyboard and mouse… Phone or in-person | Washington Heights Library | Adults,
50+ |
Tue, April 30 @ 11:30 AM | Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Ideal for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage.
Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Library and online. Get updates on online programming, at-home activities, and more in your inbox!
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Únete a nosotros para escuchar cuentos, cantar canciones y divertirte mientras… | Washington Heights Library | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Tue, April 30 @ 12 PM | 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!
Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Library and online. Get updates on online programming, at-home activities, and more in your inbox!
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Únase a nosotros para una visita a la biblioteca y conozca a otros cuidadores mientras… | Washington Heights Library | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Tue, April 30 @ 4 PM | Join us at the Washington Heights Library as we get creative with arts and crafts, making anything we can think of with the supplies that are provided!
Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Library and online. Get updates on online programming, at-home activities, and more in your inbox!
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Únete a nosotros en la Biblioteca de Washington Heights mientras nos ponemos creativos con las manualidades, ¡haciendo cualquier co… | Washington Heights Library | Children,
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
School Age (5-12 years) |
Tue, April 30 @ 4 PM | Are you a fan of anime?
Do you enjoy reading mangas like Dragon Ball, Fairy Tail, and more?
Come join Washington Heights Library’s Anime & Manga Club as we watch our favorite anime, as well as discuss new and upcoming titles.
For April, we’ll be highlighting the good, the bad, and the incredibly awkward in popular springtime anime romance. | Washington Heights Library | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Wed, May 1 @ 11:30 AM | Early Literacy Inspired by Teatro SEA's Kids Network's Web Series El Avion The Airplane. In this music curriculum, little ones will learn lively songs that ignite their imagination, encouraging them to dream and become superheroes through their actions. Through fun-filled lessons, they will explore using their voice as an instrument, develop essential musical skills, and discover the expressive qualities of music. Activities include problem-solving, melody creation, music interpretation, and joyful performance… | Washington Heights Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Fri, May 3 @ 10:30 AM | English for Speakers of Other Languages This event will take place IN PERSON at the Washington Heights Library.
HIGH BEGINNER English Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC
For adult English language learners (age 16 and up)
Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world!
Fridays, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM:
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
June 7, 14, 21
NO registration needed! Come to the classes!
Come to 6 of these classes - get a certificate! | Washington Heights Library | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Sat, May 4 @ 2 PM | New York Public Library is partnering with While We Are Still Here to dedicate a historical marker for Regina Anderson Andrews, the first African American woman to lead an NYPL branch. WWSH in partnership with NYPL, New York Life Foundation and First Book, will be hosting a book giveaway and special activities for children. | Washington Heights Library | Families |
Wed, May 8 @ 11:30 AM | Early Literacy Inspired by Teatro SEA's Kids Network's Web Series El Avion The Airplane. In this music curriculum, little ones will learn lively songs that ignite their imagination, encouraging them to dream and become superheroes through their actions. Through fun-filled lessons, they will explore using their voice as an instrument, develop essential musical skills, and discover the expressive qualities of music. Activities include problem-solving, melody creation, music interpretation, and joyful performance… | Washington Heights Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Fri, May 10 @ 10:30 AM | English for Speakers of Other Languages This event will take place IN PERSON at the Washington Heights Library.
HIGH BEGINNER English Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC
For adult English language learners (age 16 and up)
Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world!
Fridays, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM:
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
June 7, 14, 21
NO registration needed! Come to the classes!
Come to 6 of these classes - get a certificate! | Washington Heights Library | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Wed, May 15 @ 11:30 AM | Early Literacy Inspired by Teatro SEA's Kids Network's Web Series El Avion The Airplane. In this music curriculum, little ones will learn lively songs that ignite their imagination, encouraging them to dream and become superheroes through their actions. Through fun-filled lessons, they will explore using their voice as an instrument, develop essential musical skills, and discover the expressive qualities of music. Activities include problem-solving, melody creation, music interpretation, and joyful performance… | Washington Heights Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Fri, May 17 @ 10:30 AM | English for Speakers of Other Languages This event will take place IN PERSON at the Washington Heights Library.
HIGH BEGINNER English Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC
For adult English language learners (age 16 and up)
Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world!
Fridays, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM:
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
June 7, 14, 21
NO registration needed! Come to the classes!
Come to 6 of these classes - get a certificate! | Washington Heights Library | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Wed, May 22 @ 11:30 AM | Early Literacy Inspired by Teatro SEA's Kids Network's Web Series El Avion The Airplane. In this music curriculum, little ones will learn lively songs that ignite their imagination, encouraging them to dream and become superheroes through their actions. Through fun-filled lessons, they will explore using their voice as an instrument, develop essential musical skills, and discover the expressive qualities of music. Activities include problem-solving, melody creation, music interpretation, and joyful performance… | Washington Heights Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Fri, May 24 @ 10:30 AM | English for Speakers of Other Languages This event will take place IN PERSON at the Washington Heights Library.
HIGH BEGINNER English Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC
For adult English language learners (age 16 and up)
Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world!
Fridays, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM:
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
June 7, 14, 21
NO registration needed! Come to the classes!
Come to 6 of these classes - get a certificate! | Washington Heights Library | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Wed, May 29 @ 11:30 AM | Early Literacy Inspired by Teatro SEA's Kids Network's Web Series El Avion The Airplane. In this music curriculum, little ones will learn lively songs that ignite their imagination, encouraging them to dream and become superheroes through their actions. Through fun-filled lessons, they will explore using their voice as an instrument, develop essential musical skills, and discover the expressive qualities of music. Activities include problem-solving, melody creation, music interpretation, and joyful performance… | Washington Heights Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Fri, May 31 @ 10:30 AM | English for Speakers of Other Languages This event will take place IN PERSON at the Washington Heights Library.
HIGH BEGINNER English Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC
For adult English language learners (age 16 and up)
Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world!
Fridays, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM:
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
June 7, 14, 21
NO registration needed! Come to the classes!
Come to 6 of these classes - get a certificate! | Washington Heights Library | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |