Today's Events for Children at NYPL

LEGO Table Time (Richmondtown Library)

Richmondtown Library, Second Floor
Friday, December 1 - 10:00 am

Play at our LEGO table Wednesday-Saturday from 10:00am-1:00pm in our early literacy corner! For Children* ages 0-5 and their caregivers.*

Open Play (Spuyten Duyvil Library)

Spuyten Duyvil Library
Friday, December 1 - 10:00 am

Come enjoy playtime in our program 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 other children, parents and caretakers.*Please note: *This program is for both caregiver and child. This is not a...

Little Movers Storytime (Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library)

Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
Friday, December 1 - 10:15 am

This event will take place in person at the Andrew Heiskell 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.* ...

Library Playdate (58th Street Library)

58th Street Library, Community Meeting Room (not wheelchair accessible)
Friday, December 1 - 10:15 am

This event will take place in person at 58th Street Library. Children ages 2-5 and their caregivers visit the library for unstructured play. This is a great time for the librarian to get to know you and your little ones while also developing socialization and early literacy skills.

Family Storytime! (Stapleton Library)

Stapleton Library
Friday, December 1 - 10:30 am

This program will take place in person at Stapleton 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.

Baby Lapsit Storytime (Ottendorfer Library)

Ottendorfer Library
Friday, December 1 - 10:30 am

Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active *baby* build important early learning skills.

Little Movers Storytime! (Harlem Library)

Harlem Library
Friday, December 1 - 10:30 am

======== ==================================================================Little Movers Storytime!This event will take place in person inside the Harlem Library on the 2nd floor. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early l...

Family Storytime (St. Agnes Library)

St. Agnes Library, Community Program Room
Friday, December 1 - 10:30 am

This event will take place in person at St. Agnes Library. Join us for songs and favorite read-aloud books at this series that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. In person registration is required for this event. There is l...

Family Storytime @ City Island (City Island Library)

City Island Library, Community Meeting Room
Friday, December 1 - 11:00 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 ...

Open Play for Babies and Toddlers (Columbus Library)

Columbus Library
Friday, December 1 - 11:00 am

This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library.An informal playgroup for young children (ages 0-4) and their parents and/or caregivers to meet other families and encourage children to develop together through play.Onsite program with songs, rhymes, an Ideal program for caregivers with...

Toddler Play Time (New Dorp Library)

New Dorp Library
Friday, December 1 - 11:00 am

This event will take place in the New Dorp 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!

Open Play: Tots & Toys (Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library)

Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library
Friday, December 1 - 11:00 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!

Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Bilingues (Macomb's Bridge Library)

Macomb's Bridge Library
Friday, December 1 - 11:00 am

This program will take place in person at Macomb's Bridge Library.Join us for Bilingual Storytime! We will share books, sing songs, and learn some different words and phrases in different languages. *For new walkers and toddlers, 15 months - 5 yrs.**Registration is not required for this ...

Little Movers Storytime (Webster Library)

Webster Library
Aguilar Library
Friday, December 1 - 11:00 am

This event will take place in person at the Webster 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...

Open Play: Playdate at the Library (Hamilton Grange Library)

Hamilton Grange Library
Friday, December 1 - 11:30 am

This event will take place in person at Hamilton Grange 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! Please note: This program is fo...

Little Mover's Storytime (New Dorp Library)

New Dorp Library
Friday, December 1 - 11:30 am

This event will take place in the New Dorp Library. Join your friends at the New Dorp Library 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...

Open Play (Macomb's Bridge Library)

Macomb's Bridge Library
Friday, December 1 - 11:30 am

Enjoy playtime in the Children's Room at Macomb's Bridge Library!Our warm and inviting space allows you and your child to play, and socialize with others in the community. A great way to meet other babies, parents and caretakers.Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child. I...

Baby Karaoke! (Tompkins Square Library)

Tompkins Square Library, Basement
Friday, December 1 - 11:30 am

This event will take place in person at Tompkins Square Library.Come on down to Tompkins Square's Baby Karaoke, every other Friday at 11:30 AM! Dance, sing, and play to music across all genres, from Whitney Houston to Willie Nelson. We know you hear Baby Shark 20 times a day--we highly ...

ONLINE FAMILY STORYTIME: Brother READS! (Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library)

Online Only
Friday, December 1 - 11:30 am

This event is online only. Join the staff at Harry Belafonte–115th Street Library for a live, online program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books led by members of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Ideal for parents and caregivers with children of multiple-aged. Storytime is a pro...

Free Play Friday (Westchester Square Library)

Westchester Square Library, Children's Room
Friday, December 1 - 2:00 pm

Are you ready to get the weekend started with some fun? Come to Westchester Square Friday afternoons so your child to learn through play with available activities. Come color, draw, play board games, enjoy some toys, or take in some fun reading time.Ages 0-12. Space is limited.Sign up for the NYPL ...

Little Movers Storytime (Webster Library)

Webster Library
Aguilar Library
Friday, December 1 - 2:00 pm

Fun Film Fridays (Throg's Neck Library)

Throg's Neck Library
Friday, December 1 - 2:30 pm

This event will take place in person at Throg's Neck Library.Come kick back and enjoy a family-friendly movie with the Throg's Neck Library Children's staff! Film ratings range from G-PG.*Children must be accompanied by a caregiver in order to participate.*

Kids STEAM: Lego Fun and Learning (Riverdale Library)

Riverdale Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:00 pm

Join staff from the Riverdale Branch for an exciting Lego hands-on program. Each week is different as we learn about different sciences, building, and community aspects. One week we may discuss the physics of race cars and skyscrapers, or we may recreate our community in miniature.

Chill Zone (City Island Library)

City Island Library, Community Meeting Room
Friday, December 1 - 3:00 pm

No-stress, no-fuss relaxation time for kids, teens, and tweens.Laptops, games, activities, and snacks will be available.

Coloring Club (Hamilton Grange Library)

Hamilton Grange Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:00 pm

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 [1] to get information on free c...

Word Bingo (West Farms Library)

West Farms Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:00 pm

Kids get to enjoy the classic game Bingo by using words to improve vocabulary. For ages 6 to 12.

Craft Corner (Francis Martin Library)

Francis Martin Library, Children's Room
Friday, December 1 - 3:00 pm

Join us for a fun hour of arts and crafts! New project every week. For the month of December we will learn about winter and get messy with paint!December1 - Bear Bedtime8 - Snowflakes15 - Snow People22 - Mystery Vote29 - Finger Painting

Game Day! (South Beach Library)

South Beach Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:00 pm

This event will take place in person at South Beach Library. Drop by the Library anytime between 3-4:30 PM to play Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 4 videogames with a librarian! Ages 6- 18.

Coloring Club (Baychester Library)

Baychester Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:00 pm

This event will take place in person at Baychester on Fridays. Fun coloring pages will be provided, or simply get creative and color freely. All materials will be provided. Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter [1] to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Library and o...

LEGO Club (Mosholu Library)

Mosholu Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:00 pm

Join our LEGO Club and work with other legoers to build a masterpiece. We’ll provide the LEGOs, while the kids provide the imagination. For ages 6 & up. Space and legos are limited!

Friday Night Games (Grand Concourse Library)

Grand Concourse Library, Children's Room
Friday, December 1 - 3:00 pm

Join us for fun and games on Fridays

Game On! (St. George Library Center)

St. George Library Center
Friday, December 1 - 3:00 pm

This event will take place in person at St. George Library in Children's Room.Challenge friends in Mario Kart or Smash Brothers on Switch, play board and table games with your friends and family! Be creative with our Lego pieces!For School-age children. No registration required.

Arts & Crafts: Snowflake Window Clings (Macomb's Bridge Library)

Macomb's Bridge Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:00 pm

This event will take place in person at Macomb's Bridge Library.Winter is here! Join us for a fun program where you will learn how to make window clings in the shape of snowflakes! Let's use our curious minds! Join us for fun arts & crafts and interesting adventures every...

Lego Hour At The Library! (53rd Street Library)

53rd Street Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:00 pm

Join us to build with legos and meet other creators at the library! We'll have all our legos out for your engineering projects.

Fun Fridays! (Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center)

Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center
Friday, December 1 - 3:30 pm

This program will take place in person at the Belmont Library.Come celebrate Fridays with board games, LEGOS, arts and crafts and more!

Game on! at the Castle Hill (In Person) (Castle Hill Library)

Castle Hill Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:30 pm

" This event will take place in person at the Castle Hill Library" Join us on Monday for game time. ALl activities are first come, first served basis. Advanced registration is preferred as space is limited. Please sign up in person or via phone at 718-824-3838. Both the parent/caregiver and...

STEAM Time (Van Cortlandt Library)

Van Cortlandt Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:30 pm

STEAM Time is designed for children 6-12 years old to explore and discover the wonders of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) in a fun and interactive way. Sessions will focus on various themes ranging from building structures to creating art in order for children to engage in...

Belmont Girls Who Code Club (Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center)

Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center, Second Floor
Friday, December 1 - 3:30 pm

Interested in coding or computer science? Join us every other Friday for our Girls Who Code Club to learn from fun and simple online coding tutorials, build community through interactive activities, and learn about inspiring role models. You may register for thr club during the program.For girls in ...

Fun Fridays! (Stapleton Library)

Stapleton Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:30 pm

This event will take place in person at Stapleton Library. Come celebrate Fridays with games, coloring and more! Ages 5 - 12.

Family Game Hour (Richmondtown Library)

Richmondtown Library, Second Floor
Friday, December 1 - 3:30 pm

This event will take place in person at the Richmondtown Branch Library.Choose a board game or puzzle from our collection & get your game on! Fun for the whole family.

Create Your Own Buttons or Magnets (South Beach Library)

South Beach Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:30 pm

This event will take place at the South Beach Library.Join us to create your own designs either by hand or on the computer and turn it into a button.Ages 8-18

Kids' Gaming! (Roosevelt Island Library)

Roosevelt Island Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:30 pm

Join us every Friday at 3:30 PM for Kids' Gaming! Come hang out and use the Switch, or pick out a board game. For ages 5 to 12.

Game Hour @ Woodstock Library! (Woodstock Library)

Woodstock Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:30 pm

*This event will take place in person at Woodstock Library*. *Are you a pro at Mario Karts? The best player in NBA 2K19?**Or are you awesome at board games?* Show off your gaming skills and challenge your friends to a game in the library. Board games help children learn important social skills such...

Game On! (Washington Heights Library)

Washington Heights Library
Friday, December 1 - 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! ...

Board Games Club for Kids & Families with Chatham Square (Chatham Square Library)

Chatham Square Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:30 pm

Join us for board games and card games of all types and skill levels. We also have LEGO sets! No registration is required. Bring friends or come make some new ones! Perfect for children 5 - 12 and families. 歡迎參加本館的遊戲類項目! 本館有不同類型的棋盤和紙牌遊戲，也有樂高套裝！無需註冊，最適合5至12歲的兒童和家庭。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...

Fun Fridays (Dongan Hills Library)

Dongan Hills Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:30 pm

This event will take place in person at Dongan Hills Library. Join us for a surprise activity every Friday with board games, arts and crafts, Legos, and so much more.Ages 5-12

Kids Coloring Club (Morningside Heights Library)

Morningside Heights Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:30 pm

Join us for an in-person, drop in coloring club. Kids will be able to use an assortment of coloring pages, crayons and coloring pencils to create their own art. Supplies provided by the library, inspiration provided by kids!Ages 5-10

Lego Builders Club (Bloomingdale Library)

Bloomingdale Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:30 pm

Join us in the Bloomingdale Community Room for LEGO Builders Club!We will have an assortment of LEGO's available to use. First come first server. Tickets will be provided at the Children's Desk.

Video Games (Wakefield Library)

Wakefield Library
Friday, December 1 - 3:30 pm

This event will take place in person at the Wakfield Library. Get your game on! Join us in playing your favorite Nintendo Switch games. Test your skills and join in on some friendly competition! All supplies are provided, just bring your A-game and willingness to try new things! This event takes ...

Movie and Arts! (Francis Martin Library)

Francis Martin Library, Children's Room
Friday, December 1 - 3:45 pm

Join us in person to watch Disney's 2019 Frozen 2 and take part in an art activity. Feel free to bring a snack and a drink, but please not meals. The program will be first come first serve until the chairs fill up.

Friday Crafternoon (Great Kills Library)

Great Kills Library
Friday, December 1 - 4:00 pm

Do you enjoy arts and crafts? Want to make something with fellow enthusiasts? Then join us Friday afternoons at 4:00 p.m. as we practice a variety of skills with some fun papercrafts to get your creative juices flowing. Best for ages 4-12 and caregivers.

Free Book Friday! (Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library)

Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library
Friday, December 1 - 4:00 pm

*This event will take place in person at the Pelham Parkway-Van Nest branch.*Come visit the Van Nest Library and receive a free book...to keep!. Kids and Teens will have a chance to browse from an assortment of special books and give them a new home. Take some time to sit and talk with friends or r...

Spelling Bee @ West Farms (West Farms Library)

West Farms Library
Friday, December 1 - 4:00 pm

Kids get to test out their spelling and vocabulary skills with our weekly Spelling Bee. Recommended for ages 7 to 12.

Lego Lounge (Tremont Library)

Tremont Library
Friday, December 1 - 4:00 pm

Come have fun and learn through building with Legos! We have our own Lego table available and many baseplates to create your own mini-world. Come and see what you can create! Families welcome.

Kids STEAM: Crafts or Snacks (58th Street Library)

Online via Google Hangouts Meet
Friday, December 1 - 4:00 pm

This event is online only. For children ages 7-12 who love to create and innovate. Join staff from 58th Street Library via Google Meet as we learn a recipe or make a craft together. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join.*This event involves making a snack o...

Friday Flicks: Family Movie Time (Bronx Library Center)

Bronx Library Center, Children's Room
Friday, December 1 - 4:00 pm

Join us at the *Bronx Library Center* and enjoy a family friendly movie every other Friday at 4 pm. Enjoy some cool activities while you watch. *Please Note:* Masks are encouraged at all NYPL locations. No registration is required.

"Little Red Riding Hood" Caperucita Roja! (53rd Street Library)

53rd Street Library
Friday, December 1 - 4:00 pm

This program will be in person at 53rd Street Library. Join Little Red Riding Hood as she visits her grandmother's house. Despite the warnings not to trust strangers, she learns a valuable lesson when she meets a sly wolf. Disobeying parents and those with more experience can have ...