Events

This program will take place in person at Charleston Library. Join us for our special storytime to bond with your baby. Reading readiness begins at birth, and we can help with great books, fun songs, silly wiggles, and time to get to know the other babies in your neighborhood. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. If your little one is walking, it's time to graduate them to our Little Movers on Tuesdays or Thursdays! Maximum capac…

This event will take place in person at Macomb's Bridge Library. Join us for tummy time, where you can have your baby lay on soft mats while enjoying age-appropriate books and toys that encourage motor skills, strength, and sensory development. For NON-WALKERS and their caregivers, 0-15 months. Registration is not required for this event.

Join this special storytime just for non-walking babies and their grown-ups. Enjoy books, sensory materials and treasured songs & rhymes. Stay after storytime for some playtime and socializing. Please be advised: This program is limited to 15 non-walking babies and their grown-up(s). If your baby is walking, please consider our Family Storytimes on Tuesdays. This program will operate on a first come first served basis.

This program will take place in person at Charleston Library. Join us for our special storytime to bond with your baby. Reading readiness begins at birth, and we can help with great books, fun songs, silly wiggles, and time to get to know the other babies in your neighborhood. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. If your little one is walking, it's time to graduate them to our Little Movers on Tuesdays or Thursdays! Maximum capac…

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 childrens who are pre-walkers or crawlers. Space is limited to 20 households. Advanced registration is required. PLEASE REGISTER UNDER THE CHILD'S/CHILDREN'S NAME. **To register: Please click here and choose the correspo…

Join us for a storytime for children who are learning to toddle and talk! We'll be reading our favorite stories, singing songs, practicing our big motor skills with movement, and making new friends! Recommended for children age 18 months - 36 months Tickets given out on first come, first served basis. *Beginning April 16th, this program will start between 3:45-4pm if all tickets are given out by 3:45pm.

This event will take place in person at the Todt Hill-Westerleigh 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. This is an in-person event.

This event will take place in person at the Todt Hill-Westerleigh 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. This is an in-person event.

Join Miss Steffey for explorations of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics! Genius Hour includes a LEGO™ warm up, read aloud, and experiment/craft. This program is geared toward school-aged children, ages 6 to 12. April 2 @ 4 PM Tornado in a Bottle April 9 @ 4 PM Earthquake Exploration April 16 @ 4 PM Volcano Lab April 23 @ 4 PM Earth Day Activism Buttons April 30 @ 4 PM Cloud Curiosity

This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation 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. For new walkers and toddlers. Space is limited to 20 children. Registration is required. Registration starts Friday, April 18 Please arrive on time. The doors…

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. Maximum capacity of 20 childr…

This event will take place in person at the Roosevelt Island branch. 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. Suggested for toddlers/little walkers and their caregivers ages 18 months or older. Nota Bene: 1) First Come/First Serve 2) Please present your ticket before Storytime 3) Ages: 18 months or older o…

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. Limited to 20 children per session. Tickets will be given out at 10 am on the day of the program. The Children's Program Room is loc…

This event will take place in-person at the Tottenville 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. *Space is limited.*

This event will take place in person at Sedgwick Library. Join us for songs, crafts and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for the whole family. **Ideal for new walkers, toddlers and/or preschoolers. Ages 1-5.

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 storytime will take place inthe community room on LL2. Limit of 15 children and their caregivers. First come, first served.

日本語バイリンガルストーリータイムへようこそ！５歳までのお子様向けプログラムで、保護者の方のご参加をお願いいたします！一緒に絵本を読んだり、歌を歌って、楽しい時間を過ごしましょう！事前の申込みは必要ありません！お会いできるのを楽しみにしています！ Come join us for a Japanese 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! ご注意：ベビーカー置き場は２階（チルドレンズフロア）にございます。恐れ入りますが、正面玄関から１階（ヤングアダルトフロアとアダルトフロア）までは階段のみで、エレベーターはございません。１階奥にエ…

This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation 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. For new walkers and toddlers. Space is limited to 20 children. Registration is required. Registration starts Friday, April 18 Please arrive on time. The doors…

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. Limited to 20 children per session. Tickets will be given out at 10 am on the day of the program. The Children's Program Room is loc…

This event will take place in person at Fort Washington Library. 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.

St. George Library's weekly storytime on Thursdays. This event will take place in person at the St. George Library Center community room. Picturebook stories, songs, and activities to enhance learning and have fun. Lets stretch our attention spans and engage our imagination together! Designed to get your children ready for 3k & preschool. For children 18 months to 3 years old.

Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and create crafts 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 see the scheduled dates for the storytimes There are Storytimes on Saturday April 5th & 26th @ 11AM! Please join us! Ages 0 months to 5years old Please note this program is for Families.…

Enjoy playtime with sensory toys, materials and curated books in our library program room! During this program, we encourage our grown-up participants to enjoy the sensory experiences with their children by playing together, reading together & interacting. Ages 1-3. Children must be supervised by their grown-up for the duration of the program. Due to space restrictions, attendance will be limited to 15 children at a time with their grown-ups, first come first served and on a one out one in…

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.

This event will take place in -person at the Morningside Heights Library. Join us for a live program to hear stories, sing songs, share rhymes and fingerplays as you help your baby build important early learning skills. This program is for children who are between ages 6 months to 18 months with their caregivers. Pick up tickets at the 2nd floor desk after 10:30 AM. Program limited to the first 8 families. Door closes at 11:20 AM.

Join librarians from Seward Park Library for books, songs, and rhymes every Thursday. 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.

This program will take place indoors at the West New Brighton Library. Join Ms. Cherryl and other staff members for stories, rhymes, songs and play. You will appreciate that story time is for the entire family. Parents and caregivers will be provided with Early Literacy tips to help enhance your child love of reading. This program is recommended for babies and toddlers 0-3 years old. Story time is intended for parents/caregivers and their child, with participation intended for everyone.

This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation 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. For new walkers and toddlers. Space is limited to 20 children. Registration is required. Registration starts Friday, April 18 Please arrive on time. The doors…

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. ***PLEASE READ*** 8 spots will be open for online registration each week, and another 8 spots will be held for walk-ins on a first-come, first-serve basis, for a total of 16 families. Please register unde…

This event will take place in person at the Todt Hill-Westerleigh 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. For ages 18-36 months with a parent/caregiver. This is an in-person event.

Bring your toddlers to share fun and interesting stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays. Recommended for children infants - 3 years of age.

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 storytime will take place inthe community room on LL2. Limit of 15 children and their caregivers. First come, first served.

Join us for a special time to bond with your little one. We will explore movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills, which you can practice at home. Ideal children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. 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! -- Acompáñenos para disfrutar un momento especial para crea…

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.

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. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the George Bruce Library Stay for Open Play Ages 0-5

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.

Take your turn and read aloud with a group at Everybody Reads! In this informal and supportive setting, kids will get the opportunity to practice and build their reading and comprehension skills with each other. Recommended for ages 5-7.

Picture book read aloud and crafts for ages 4 and up

Enjoy a quiet hour of stories and activities to end the week peaceful and ready for the weekend. Thursday 4pm 17th- Watercolors 24th- Library Yoga

This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Come join us for a story and some crafting fun. Ages 4-10. Time: 4:00- 4:45 PM Please pick up a ticket at the 2nd floor Information Desk, from 3:30 to 3:55. 1 ticket per child. Limit of 15 children.