Events

This event will take place in person at Dongan Hills Library. Have you ever wanted to build the city of your dreams with all of the skyscrapers and roads, but didn't have the space? Then come to Dongan Hills and, in person, make use of our space and our bins of blocks and see what your imagination comes up with! Ages 2-5

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. Limit of 8 children and their caregivers. Storytime will take place in the Community Room on LL2

This event will take place in person at the Harry Belafonte-115th Street Library. 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.

Playtime in the program room! After storytime, enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. A great opportunity to meet other children, parents and caretakers. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child. This is not a structured class. Children must be supervised by their grown-up at all times. Recommended for Ages 0-3.

This event will take place in person at the Yorkville Library. 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. Please Note: * Ticket required for entry. Limited to 25 children plus caregiver(s) * ** 10:30 Storytime - tickets available at 9:45…

This program will take place in the Community Room of Bloomingdale Library. Hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important learning skills. Best for new walkers, toddlers and/or children at this developmental age. Please note: There is a limit of 15 toddlers with the parents/caregivers for this event. Tickets are required and will be distributed at 11AM the day of the program. First come first served. There will be an 11:30 and an 11:50 storyt…

Come join us for fun stories, fingerplays and songs. Help your toddler lern basic and important early literacy skills.

Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active toddler 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, and their caregivers. Space is limited to 15 households. Advanced registration is required. PLEASE REGISTER UNDER THE CHILD'S/CHILDREN'S NAME. **To register: Please click here and choose the…

This event will take place in person at South Beach Library. 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!

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. Tuesday and Thursday at the George Bruce Library. Stay for Open Play. Ages 0-5.

Come enjoy playtime in the Children's Reading Room! Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. A great opportunity to meet up with other parents and caretakers. Please note: This in-person program is for both caregiver and child. It is not a structured class. Our reading room is a multi-purpose space. Take care to supervise children at all times. Recommended for Ages 0-3.

This event will take place in person at Throg's Neck Library. Join the Throg's Neck Library Children's staff for a fun and creative playtime. Perfect for young engineers, builders, and creators between the ages of 6 to 12 years old. Different building materials for play will be provided. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver in order to participate.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Make a bottle of lotion with shea butter and green tea, available in three different scents - lemongrass, citrus, and lavender. Just in time for Mother's Day! Please note the ingredients and ask a parent or caregiver if you may allergies to anything listed. Ingredients List: Aqua (Deionized Water), infusion of botanical extracts of Matricaria recutita (Chamomile), Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea), Aloe Barbadensis, Brassica Napus (Canola Oil), Octyl Palmitate (coconut oil fatty acid derivative),…

This event will take place in person at the Sedgwick Library. Unplug, connect, and challenge your friends and peers to a match. Take part in our tournaments! Pick from our collection of board games and video games and show off your skills!

This is an in-person program at the Huguenot Park Library. Teens and tweens are all welcome to join us for a fun craft! We will be designing our own squishy, stress balls! Are you a teen, tween, or that weird in-between where you're an adult but not quite feeling it yet? Come join us as we attempt to create something cool, hang out and chat. What we take home will be a surprise! But you'll have fun making it. Dont hesitate to virtually browse all of the NYPL titles. If you have any questions…

This program is in-person only. Mother's Day is coming up on Sunday, May 12. Stop by the library and make a special craft as a gift. Free supplies provided on a first-come basis.

This event will take place in person at Clason's Point Library. Books are a great resource when it comes to learn about any sports. In this case we will be listening to great stories of different NY Yankees team members. Come and join us to be part of this awesome team the NY Yankees.

This event will take place in person at Stapleton Library. Join us for Teen Video Games where young adults age 13-18 play Smash Brothers, Mario Kart, Mario Party, or one of our other games on our Nintendo Switch . “Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations and more.”

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.

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.

Enjoy a special Bronx themed art project to celebrate Bronx Week! All materials will be provided. For ages 5 and up.

This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Join us in person every Tuesday for a chill session of arts & crafts using acrylics, watercolors, clay, & other mediums like photograms. We'll be simultaneously listening to podcasts like Wonder Media's Womanica or just jamming to your favorite playlists. *Note: pre-teens may opt for a video game day in between projects! This program is limited to 15 participants. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, includ…

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.

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.

bronx-week_baseball_storytime_1.pdf Please come and join us at Clason's Point Library for our Awesome Family Program Bronx - Week Baseball Storytime on Tuesday May 7th @ 3 Pm, All Family are welcome, we will have Bilingual Storytime about baseball, arts and crafts and some books ready to checkout with the purpose to share the history of Baseball. Come Dress with your favorite Baseball Team outfit! Por favor venga y únase en la Biblioteca de Clason's Point para nuestro gr…