Events

The Library is here to help you learn and connect with your community through our wide array of free events, programs, classes, book clubs, and more. Please check listings to confirm if a program is in-person, online, or outdoors.

If you have any questions about the events listed below, please contact the branch for more information. See here for service updates at the Library.

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Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Mon, February 10
@ 11:30 AM
Early Literacy
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 begins on Wednesday, February 5. Ple…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's CenterChildren,

Families
Mon, February 10
@ 12:30 PM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Yorkville 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. Please Note: * Ticket required for entry. Limited to 25 children plus caregiver(s)* **11:30 Storytime - tickets av…
Yorkville Library, Meeting RoomChildren,

Infant (0-18 months)
Mon, February 10
@ 3 PM
Join staff from the Riverdale Library for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to picture books and art.
Riverdale LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, February 10
@ 3 PM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Andrew Heiskell Library. 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. Space is limited to 30 children. Tickets are distributed 15 minutes before the program. Storytime will begin early if capacity is reached before start time.
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

Families,

Parents/Caregivers
Mon, February 10
@ 3:30 PM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at Hudson Park 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. The Children's Program Room is located on the 2nd floor and there is no elevator.
Hudson Park LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Families
Mon, February 10
@ 4 PM
Early Literacy
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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Únase a nosotros para escuchar canciones, rimas y libros favoritos para leer en voz alta en esta hora de cuentos que es divertida para toda la familia. Para niños p…
Bronx Library Center, Children's RoomChildren
Mon, February 10
@ 4 PM
Banned Books
This event will take place in person at Woodstock Library. Books are even more amazing when we read together. Listening to stories told out loud improves listening comprehension, school behavioral skills, and soothes anxiety. Based on Black History Month and our banned book year-long challenge! 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.
Woodstock LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, February 10
@ 4:30 PM
Early Literacy
Join us for a hands on experience you won't want to miss that's fun for the whole family. We'll be making art that encourages different levels of exploration! For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Únase a nosotros para vivir una experiencia práctica que no querrá perderse y que será divertida para toda la familia. ¡Haremos a…
Bronx Library Center, Children's RoomChildren
Tue, February 11
@ 10 AM
Early Literacy
This program will take place in person at Charleston Library. Let’s get the wiggles out! 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. No registration is required however space is limited. First come, first served. We request you attend only…
Charleston LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Tue, February 11
@ 10 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at 58th Street Library. If you have a child between walking age and 36 months then this is for you! Join the librarian on the 2nd floor for books, action songs, and dancing. Not only will you and your little ones have a great time together but you will also be building important early literacy skills. *Registration is required online.* Please note: Programs take place on the second floor. There is no elevator available, and stroller parking is VERY limited.
58th Street Library, Community Meeting Room (not wheelchair accessible)Children,

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Tue, February 11
@ 10 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at New Amsterdam 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. Limited to 15 families.
New Amsterdam LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Tue, February 11
@ 10:15 AM
Join us for a special time to bond with your little one. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs! For pre-walkers. Space is limited. First come first served.
96th Street LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months)
Tue, February 11
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
歡迎參加本館的中英故事時間!本館將會使用普通話和英語來講故事,唱活潑的歌曲和童謠。歡迎嬰兒到五歲的孩子以及看護者來參加。請記住,看護者與孩子在一起時,故事時間是最有效的。 無需註冊!Come join us for a Mandarin/English Bilingual Storytime filled with songs, stories, and purposeful play! Recommended for kids from birth to 5 years old with their caregivers. Remember storytime is most effective when caregivers are present with their child. No registration required! 請注意: 兒童車需要折好停放於二樓(兒童房)。遺憾的是,本館沒有電梯從大門直上二樓。所有兒童車都需要攜帶上前門樓梯然後直進一樓後面的電梯。我們無法保證工作人員能夠提供兒童車的幫助,並建議所有家長尋找代替兒童車的方法。PLEASE NOTE:…
Chatham Square LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

Families,

Parents/Caregivers
Tue, February 11
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
This program is intended for pre-walkers and new walkers only. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other parents and 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. Please bring your own blanket! *Note that on Tuesdays the branch opens at 11:00 AM. We will let our patrons in for storytime at 10:20 and close the gate at 10:3…
Harlem LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months)
Tue, February 11
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
Picture book stories, rhymes, and songs for babies and toddlers
Jefferson Market LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Tue, February 11
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
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…
Yorkville Library, Meeting RoomChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Parents/Caregivers
Tue, February 11
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
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
Mulberry Street LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Families
Tue, February 11
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
We hope you can join us on Tuesdays @ 10:30am for this fun interactive program for babies and toddlers ages 0-36 months featuring stories, songs, puppets...and more! Let's shake our sillies out and make friends together! Each 30 minute storytime is followed by a 30 minute playtime! This program takes place in our 3rd floor community room. Due to space limitations, participation will be limited to 25 children (plus caregivers). Tickets will be handed out upon opening @ 10am on the first fl…
Epiphany LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Families
Tue, February 11
@ 11 AM
Join us for a special time to bond with your little one. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs! For pre-walkers. Space is limited. First come first served.
96th Street LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months)
Tue, February 11
@ 11 AM
This event will take place in person at the City Island Library. Join us for 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. First Come, First Served. A limit of 15 children and caregivers per session.
City Island Library, Community Meeting RoomChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Tue, February 11
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
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 the children's team 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 hour…
Online OnlyChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Tue, February 11
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
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.
Baychester LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Families
Tue, February 11
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Hamilton Grange 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.
Hamilton Grange LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Tue, February 11
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
Baby Space is a weekly lapsit storytime and play time at the St. George Library. This event will take place in person at St. George Library Center Community Room. For Babies 3* to 23 months and caregivers. (*All babies and their caregivers are welcome. However, around three months, babies can sit up more comfortably for the lap-sit position with their caregivers.) Talking, singing, and playing with your babies is the foundation for reading and writing in the future. Baby Space offers twenty…
St. George Library CenterChildren,

Infant (0-18 months)
Tue, February 11
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
This program takes place at the library. 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.
Parkchester LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Tue, February 11
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
Join us for family storytime! We’ll read stories, sing songs, and groove to some of our favorite tunes. Stick around for some fun social playtime after storytime!
Spuyten Duyvil LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Tue, February 11
@ 11 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join us for a 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, but caregivers with children of all ages are welcome. 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…
Columbus Library, Community RoomChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Tue, February 11
@ 11:15 AM
Early Literacy
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.
Countee Cullen Library, Story Hour RoomChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Tue, February 11
@ 11:15 AM
This event will take place in person at the Roosevelt Island branch. Join us for a special time to bond with your baby and meet other caregivers. We will introduce our babies to the joys of movement, books, and song, and begin to build their early learning skills. Come prepared to sit with your baby on your lap. If your child is 18 months or older, please join us for Toddler Storytime on Wednesdays or Little Movers and Shakers on Thursdays.
Roosevelt Island LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Parents/Caregivers
Tue, February 11
@ 11:15 AM
Early Literacy
Join librarians from Seward Park Library for books, songs, and rhymes every Tuesday. Best for children up to age 5 and their caregivers. Storytime will take place on the 2nd Floor (Children's Floor). No registration is necessary.
Seward Park LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Tue, February 11
@ 11:15 AM
Early Literacy
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 cor…
67th Street Library, Community RoomChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Parents/Caregivers
Tue, February 11
@ 11:15 AM
Early Literacy
Picture book stories, rhymes, and songs for babies and toddlers
Jefferson Market LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Tue, February 11
@ 11:30 AM
NYPL en Español
This event will take place in person at Bronx Library Center. Join us for Bilingual Storytime! (English and Spanish). We will share books, sing songs, learn some Spanish words and phrases, meet new friends, play and share and blow bubbles. Este evento se llevara a cabo en persona en la Biblioteca Central del Bronx. Únase con nosotros en la biblioteca para disfrutar de una hora de cuentos bilingües para niños. Compartiremos libr…
Bronx Library Center, Children's RoomChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Tue, February 11
@ 11:30 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at Jerome Park Library. Join us for a fun hour of playtime for your child that includes songs, puppets and toys. Meet other parents/caregivers in the neighborhood and share stories, and learn early literacy tips. On February 11, Free Time for Wellness Columbia will have a table set up with resources and information. For ages 0-3 with a parent/caregiver in attendance. Siblings are welcomed.
Jerome Park Library, Community RoomChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Tue, February 11
@ 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! -- Únete a nosotros para escuchar cuentos, cantar canciones y divertirte mientras…
Washington Heights LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Tue, February 11
@ 11:30 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in-person at the Harry Belafonte-115th Street Library. Join us for a live in-person family storytime program with songs, rhymes, and your favorite read-aloud picture books. Ideal for parents and caregivers with multiple-aged children.
Harry Belafonte 115th Street LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Tue, February 11
@ 11:30 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at South Beach 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.
South Beach LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Families
Tue, February 11
@ 11:30 AM
Early Literacy
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 12:00 storyt…
Bloomingdale LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months)
Tue, February 11
@ 11:30 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Webster Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one. 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 (0-18 months). This program will take place on the third floor. Please check nypl.org/webster for the current service status of our elevator. Space is…
Webster LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months)
Tue, February 11
@ 11:30 AM
Early Literacy
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…
Yorkville Library, Meeting RoomChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Parents/Caregivers