Come and play at Community Playdate! Celebrate the power of play and community connection—all while having fun! Designed for children 0-5 and their caregivers, this playdate brings together our youngest learners to play and explore at their own pace. Come make new friends for both you and your little ones. Please note: Each child must be supervised by one adult at all times. To keep this program safe and engaging, we are unable to accommodate schools, daycares, or other groups.
storytimeFREEFri, Sep 11 · 3:30 PM
NYPL West Farms Library · East Tremont
This event will take place in person at the West Farms Library. Calling all young readers! Join us at West Farms Library for Word Bingo, where kids ages 6–12 can match words, expand vocabulary, and celebrate the joy of books while playing a favorite classic game.
storytimeFREESat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM
NYPL West Farms Library · East Tremont
Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for young children 5 and under. At the West Farms Library, storytime leads to playtime! After storytime stay for open playtime to connect with other local families. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. No registration required, all materials provided.
storytimeFREESat, Sep 12 · 2:00 PM
NYPL West Farms Library · East Tremont
Join us for a relaxed afternoon of board and card games—plus books and reading activities the whole family can enjoy! Bring your friends and family to explore our collection of games and discover great books to read together. We’ll have cozy reading corners, book recommendations, and fun literacy-based games too!
theaterFREEMon, Sep 14 · 2:45 PM
NYPL West Farms Library · East Tremont
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.
FREEFri, Sep 11 · 3:30 PM
NYPL Tremont Library · East Tremont
Join us for fun and learning through building with LEGOs! You are the architect and engineer: build scenes from your favorite books or design your perfect futuristic city. Let your imagination run wild, and use our collection to inspire you! For children ages 5-12.
outdoorFREESat, Sep 12 · 10:00 AM
East 180th St and Mapes Ave · East Tremont
Volunteer with Mary Mitchell Family and Youth Center to do a general cleanup at Mapes Park.
movementFREESat, Sep 12 · 2:00 PM
NYPL Tremont Library · East Tremont
Come and play at Community Playdate! Celebrate the power of play and community connection—all while having fun! We will start with a brief storytime led by one of our expert children's librarians! Designed for children 0-5 and their caregivers, this playdate brings together our youngest learners to play and explore at their own pace. Come make new friends for both you and your little ones. Please note: Each child must be supervised by one adult at all times. To keep this program safe and engaging, we are unable to accommodate schools, daycares, or other groups.
FREESat, Sep 12 · 3:30 PM
NYPL Tremont Library · East Tremont
A free movement-based playdate at NYPL Tremont Library, offering kids a chance to move and play in a library setting. This drop-in activity is open to children and families, with no registration required.