Need Help with Your Apple or Android Devices? Join us in person at Van Cortlandt Library for a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) session! Whether you’re having trouble with your phone, tablet, or other device, we’re here to help you get the most out of your technology. Supporting Display: Display books and materials on the following topics: Using smartphones and tablets (Apple & Android) Troubleshooting common tech issues Beginner guides to iOS and Android Electronic devices and gadgets
playspaceFREEWed, May 13 · 10:00 AM
NYPL Van Cortlandt Branch · Kingsbridge Heights
This event will take place in person at the Van Cortlandt branch. 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!
scienceFREEThu, May 14 · 3:00 PM
NYPL Van Cortlandt Branch · Kingsbridge Heights
This event will take place in person at the Van Cortlandt branch. Tinkerlab is designed for children 6-12 years old to explore and discover the wonders of STEAM in a fun and interactive way. Sessions will focus on various methods for children to engage in hands-on activities that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Join us in becoming lifelong learners. All materials will be provided. Tinker with: Marble Run Magnetic Board and Shape Tile Mosaics Fort Builder Geemo Mag Builder Coding Bee Legos, Duplos or LightStax Craft Supplies Little Bits (Circuit Making) Magnatiles Cube Maze Try out one of our take-home STEAM kits: Young Builders Young Coders Microbiology Circuits
swimFrom $864Wed, May 13 · 8:30 AM
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
18 Wednesdays (except Feb 18, + Apr 8) Starfish classes are all the fun of Bubbling Babies, tailored for children over age 1. Through interactive games, activities, and a gradual introduction of swim fundamentals, children discover how to move themselves into, out of, and around the water, with close guidance from their grown-ups.
From $65Wed, May 13 · 8:30 AM
Casa Primary
Motor Movement (PT) Motor Movement at Casa Primary is a guided physical development class designed to support infants and young children in building strength, coordination, and confidence as they learn to navigate their environment. Led by trained physical therapists from Downtown Kids Therapy, the class focuses on developing age-appropriate gross motor skills through intentional, play-based movement. Children are supported in reaching key milestones—rolling, crawling, standing, walking, and beyond—within a safe, thoughtfully prepared environment. Therapists observe each child’s movement patterns, offering gentle guidance and individualized support to strengthen areas of need while encouraging independence. Rooted in both clinical expertise and playful exploration, Motor Movement helps children build the physical foundation for confident movement, active play, and everyday participation in a loving, playful and anti-stigma environment.