Events

Explore music and language in this 8-week series with Bilingual Birdies! Each class is taught by a live musician who teaches new vocabulary through songs, movement, dance, and puppetry. Families get to experience a joyful bilingual adventure in English and Spanish, ending with a bubble dance party extravaganza! For children 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers. Programs are first come first served. Please arrive on time. Program space is limited. ¡Explora un nuevo idioma y música con Bilingua…

This event will take place in person at the 125th Street Library. Come for a great family movie, stay for the fidget activities (play-doh, coloring, and more). The Family Movie Matinee takes place at 1 PM on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.

This event will take place in-person at the Harry Belafonte-115th Street Library. Our Saturday Afternoon Chess Club will be presented by Chess at Three which is an international network of chess tutors who will introduce chess to children from the surprising age of three. By harnessing the power of stories, Chess at Three’s award-winning curriculum has been taught to over 150,000 children in homes, schools, and online. Children become successful chess players while also exploring the foundations…

This program will take place in person at the Belmont Library. Join us on Saturday for an afternoon of creativity, problem-solving and just simply having fun building your own structures.

Come for a great family movie at 1pm every Saturday! On the 2nd floor All ages FREE

Join us on Saturdays our Builder's Club, which includes Magna tiles LEGOS, blocks and more! March 8th March 22nd Please Note: Programs are subject to change.

Come join us as the children create art using Clay.

Register by Wednesday, March 19 (in person or call the library at 212-243-6876) to reserve a worm! Join us for a very fun, slow, worm race. Yes, real worms! Ages 5 and up.

This event will take place in person at Hamilton Grange Library. Join us for a relaxing afternoon of coloring. Fun coloring pages will be provided, or simply get creative and color freely. All materials will be provided. Sign up for the biweekly NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on free children's programs, upcoming author talks, and more happening at the Library and online.

This program will take place in person at Bronx Library Center. Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that's fun for young children 5 and under. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en la Biblioteca Central del Bronx . Únase a nosotros para escuchar canciones, rimas y…

This event series takes place in person at Woodstock Library. Come unwind and enjoy your afternoon with a kids' movie on the Children's Floor. March 8: Maleficent March 22: Wonder Sign up for the biweekly NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on free children's programs, upcoming author talks, and more happening at the Library and online.

This event will take place in person at Macomb's Bridge Library. Little Makers Club engages kids aged 5–12 in fun experiments, crafts, and interesting adventures every week. Join us to celebrate Developmental Disabilities month with a fun DIY paper spinner art project for kids! All materials will be provided! Registration is not required for this event. First come, first served!

This event will take place in person at the Pelham Bay Library. Please come and join us to watch a family friendly Disney movie, Moana (2016) on Saturday March 22nd at 2PM. The movie will be screened in our cozy Community Room. Rating (PG) Runtime: 113 minutes Directors: Ron Clements Starring: Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House Synopsis : From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes “Moana,” a sweeping, CG-animated feature film about an adventurous teenager who is inspired to lea…

This program will take place in person at Morrisania Library. Join us at the Morrisania Library for Family Playdate & Toys! This fun program helps kids develop social skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving through interactive play with toys. It's a great way for families to connect, learn, and build community together!

This program will take place in person at West Farms Library. Board games of all types and all skill levels will be available for you to play with your friends, family, and neighbors. Use your critical thinking skills to strategize and win or work together as a team.

This event will take place in person at the Clason's Point library. Join us at our Family Paint and Sip event, a delightful experience designed to bring families together through creativity, fun, and a splash of color! This program offers an opportunity for families to bond while exploring their artistic sides in a relaxed and supportive environment. Enjoy refreshing drinks and tasty treats that cater to both kids and adults. Space is limited, first come, first served. Este evento se llevará…

This event will take place in person at the Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library. Show off your creativity and and build your critical thinking skills using a variety of materials to make something fun!

Princesses by Victoria presents a concert performance by Broadway-caliber actors, singers, and dancers. Every child is treated like royalty, and each one leaves feeling special, valued, and inspired to embrace the best version of themselves. The 45 minute concert is followed by a meet-and-greet. For children ages 1-12 years. Registration is not required. First come, first served.

This event will take place in person at Bronx Library Center. Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple- aged children. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en la Biblioteca Central del Bronx. Únase a nosotros pa…

Families can enjoy interactive stories, action songs, and fingerplays, and spend time with other toddlers in the neighborhood. This is an in person event. The limit is 10 children and their caregivers. March 2nd March 9th March 16th March 23rd March 30th Please Note: Programs are subject to change

Join us Sundays afternoon 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! -- Únase a nosotros los domingos en la tarde para escuchar canciones, rimas y libros de lectura f…

*This event will take place in person at the Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library.* Join us for a live program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. Storytime is a program for parents/caregivers and their children. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the entire program: unaccompanied adults or children will be asked to leave the program.

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!

This event will take place in person at 58th Street Library. Join the librarian for a rollicking storytime for babies aged 0-18 months and their caregivers. Children who can walk unassisted are asked to attend Toddler Storytime. There will be books, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays that will not only delight the little ones but also foster valuable early literacy skills. It’s a great opportunity for bonding and also meeting other children and caregivers in the community. *Online registration i…

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. Registration is required.

This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation 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. For children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. Space is limited to 15 babies. Registration is required. Registration begins on We…

This event takes place in person at the Huguenot Park Library. Get to know other families in the neighborhood as we move and groove together! Join us for dancing, singing and movement activities for little ones and their caregivers.This music & movement program helps children develop team-building skills, build language skills and enhance social interactions. Best for new walkers, toddlers and/or children at this developmental stage. Discover more online storytimes at nypl.org/storyti…

Picture book stories, rhymes, and songs for babies and toddlers

Let’s go on a journey! Every session we will visit and explore a new story and create our own musical adventure with Latin Grammy nominee Flor Bromley. This program is presented in English and Spanish for children from 0 to age 3 and their caregivers. Please arrive on time. Program space is limited. ¡Emprendamos un viaje! En cada sesión visitaremos y exploraremos una nueva historia y crearemos nuestra propia aventura musical con la nominada al Grammy Latino Flor Bromley. Este programa se presen…

Join us for Bilingual storytime. English and Spanish. We will sing songs, share books, and learn some Spanish words and phrases. Ages: 0-5. 20 families first come first served.

Come join us as we use our creative minds while making new lifelong friends. Create a fun and easy Rainbow Bear craft! Space is limited to 15 children and pre-registration is required!

Promote early literacy through art, while getting creative! Young artists will explore colors, shapes, and more while working on motor skills, creativity, and imagination. First Come, First Serve. Limited to 12 children and caregivers per session.

Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Make new friends and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. For ages birth-5 and their caregivers.

Join us for some fun with a variety of toys!

This event will take place in person at Throg's Neck Library. Bring your little artist to the library as we explore open-ended ways to promote early learning through art and share fun ideas for creating with little ones at home. Young artists will explore colors, shapes, and more while working on motor skills, creativity, and imagination. For ages 2-5 years old. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver in order to participate.

This program will take place in person, at the Pelham Bay Library. Join us for a special baby storytime to bond with your baby. Let's introduce them to the to the joys of movement, books and song. They can begin to build their early learning skills! For crawlers/pre-walkers. Be prepared to hold your baby on your lap. Registration is required in person at the Front Desk. Limited to 8 Babies with their Parents/Caregivers.

Picture book stories, rhymes, and songs for babies and toddlers

This program will take place at the Bloomingdale Library. This is an informal playgroup for the little ones and their parents and/or caregivers to meet other families. Toys will be brought out for babies and toddlers to play with. This is a drop-in program. No registration required.

This event will take place in person at Hudson Park Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of books, songs, and gentle movement 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 and who prefer a gentle, slow-paced program. The Children's Program Room is located on the 2nd floor and there is no elevator.