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.
FREESat, Sep 12 · 2:30 PM
NYPL Parkchester Library · Parkchester
The Librarian will read a story with themes of adventures, overcoming and be our better self. After the story is ready the children will create a craft theme about the story. https://www.nypl.org/books-music-movies/storyline
scienceFREEMon, Sep 14 · 4:30 PM
NYPL Parkchester Library · Parkchester
Calling all young innovators! Join us at the Parkchester Library for exciting Technology & S.T.E.M. activities where children will explore, experiment, and create through engaging, hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and build real-world skills in science, technology, engineering, and math. Come explore the amazing tools and activities in our library S.T.E.A.M. kit collection! This session is all about hands-on discovery as we showcase how families and educators can use these kits to build skills in coding, circuitry, robotics, building, and more.
storytimeFREETue, Sep 15 · 11:00 AM
NYPL Parkchester Library · Parkchester
Join us for a fun, family-friendly storytime featuring songs, rhymes, and seasonal read-aloud books. This program is designed for young children ages 0-5 and is especially ideal for active toddlers. Enjoy stories, sing along, get those wiggles out, and discover simple ways to support early literacy at home. Each month will include books and activities tied to seasonal themes and special celebrations. Come meet other caregivers in the neighborhood at the Parkchester Library! NYPL Best of Picture Books 2025
musicFREEWed, Sep 16 · 11:00 AM
NYPL Parkchester Library · Parkchester
Get to know other families in the neighborhood as we move and groove together! Join us for dancing, singing and movement activities for little ones and their caregivers. Ages 0-5 Years old Early Literacy Sing-Along Resources
martial_artsSun, Sep 13 · 9:00 AM
Jungle Gym Martial Arts · Parkchester
Open mat sessions at Jungle Gym Martial Arts are available by appointment, offering time for practice and skill-building in the gym's training space.
martial_artsSun, Sep 20 · 9:00 AM
Jungle Gym Martial Arts · Parkchester
Open mat sessions at Jungle Gym Martial Arts are available by appointment, offering time for practice and skill-building in the gym's training space.