Kid's Tuesday Tales is a story session at the NYPL Jerome Park Library, presented by the New York Public Library – Jerome Park. The event is free to attend.
FREENYPL Jerome Park Library · Kingsbridge Heights
Join us at Jerome Park Library every Tuesday from 11am - 12pm 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.
FREENYPL Jerome Park Library · Kingsbridge Heights
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.
FREENYPL Jerome Park Library · Kingsbridge Heights
Join us every OTHER Tuesday @ 3:30pm at Jerome Park Library for an lively afternoon of trivia just for kids! Get ready for an afternoon of laughs, learning, and friendly competition! Kid's Trivia at the Library invites young minds to team up and test their knowledge with exciting questions about books, animals, movies, history, science, and more. Designed especially for kids, this interactive event encourages curiosity, teamwork, and quick thinking in a welcoming library setting. With age-appropriate questions, fun surprises, and small prizes, it’s the perfect way to celebrate learning while having a great time with friends and family. September 8 - Logos September 22 - Tides and Waves No experience necessary—all materials are provided. Ideal for ages 5–12. Caregivers are welcome to stay alongside their child. Let’s make something magical together at the library!
FREENYPL Jerome Park Library · Kingsbridge Heights
Imagination Station is a free activity at NYPL Jerome Park Library. It takes place at the Jerome Park branch of the New York Public Library.
storytimeFREENYPL Van Cortlandt Library, Arline Schwarzman Building · Kingsbridge Heights
Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en la biblioteca de Van Cortlandt. ¡Ayude a su hijo a desarrollar sus habilidades de lectura en inglés y español! Para hablantes nativos de uno o ambos idiomas. ¡Ven a disfrutar de canciones, rimas y nuestros libros favoritos que celebran el idioma y la cultura, seguidos de manualidades sencillas, en esta hora de cuentos para niños de 5 años o menos. Ideal para cuidadores con niños pequeños de distintas edades. ______________________________________________________________________________ This event will take place in person at the Van Cortlandt branch. Develop your child's literacy skills in English and Spanish! For native speakers of both or either language. Enjoy songs, rhymes and favorite read-aloud books that celebrate language and culture, followed by easy crafts in this storytime for children ages 5 and under. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged young children.
movementFREENYPL Van Cortlandt Library, Arline Schwarzman Building · Kingsbridge Heights
Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en la biblioteca de Van Cortlandt. ¡Los niños aprenden a través del juego! Nuestros materiales apropiados para su desarrollo motivarán a sus pequeños a resolver problemas, desarrollar su imaginación, fortalecer sus habilidades motoras finas y mejorar sus habilidades de comunicación. Aprenda nuevas actividades y formas creativas de involucrar a los niños en el juego utilizando materiales cotidianos. Para niños de 5 años o menos. Ideal para cuidadores con niños pequeños de distintas edades. ______________________________________________________________________________ This event will take place in person at the Van Cortlandt branch. Children learn through play! Our developmentally appropriate materials will encourge your little ones to problem solve, develop their imaginations, build fine motor skills and strengthen their communication skills. Learn new activities and creative ways to engage little ones in play using everyday materials. For children ages 5 and under. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged young children.
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance · Kingsbridge Heights
Move to the music as we explore the liminal spaces between Irish traditional music and West African Ghanaian music on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum. Move to the music as we explore the liminal spaces between Irish traditional music and West African Ghanaian music. Revel in lively, blended compositions drawing from both traditions, as performed by renowned musicians from the Ghanaian drum ensemble Ekome Femo including Amos Gabia (voice/djembe/ dun dun), Raymond Odai Laryea (djembe/dun dun/ gankogui), Dylan James (banjo/fiddle), and ethnomusicologist/performer Colin Harte on (voice/piano/bodhrán/djembe). Watch! Learn! Join in! RSVP Now. This series is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council. This event is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
artFREENYPL Van Cortlandt Library, Arline Schwarzman Building · Kingsbridge Heights
This event will take place in person at the Van Cortlandt branch. Join us for an in-person, drop-in coloring club. Kids will use an assortment of coloring pages, crayons, and colored pencils to create their own art. Encourgage younger kids to develop their number recognition and older kids to develop their concentration and stamina with color-by-number and mosaic coloring pages! Create beautiful projects you can display at home! Supplies are provided by the library, and inspiration is provided by kids! Children 12 and under are welcome.