Stay after storytime for a full hour of sensory-based play! Meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials and books in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. First come, first served. September's theme is Toddler Scientists! Join us for toddler-friendly STEM activities and crafts! LOCATION: Harlem Library, 2nd Floor
artFREENYPL Harlem Library · Harlem
Art Time! Learn about a new artist each week, and do a related art activity (and take your art home)! September projects will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Best for school age children (5 years - 12 years) Free Materials provided, but limited capacity (come on time!)
storytimeFREENYPL Harlem Library · Harlem
Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other parents and caregivers. This gentle 20min storytime explores the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. The rest of the hour is open play. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Please bring your own blanket! Because of the open-play portion of this program, it is intended for pre-walkers and new walkers only. NOTE: Tuesdays the branch opens at 11:00 AM. For the morning session, we will let our patrons in for storytime at 10:20 and close the gate at 10:30 sharp! Please be on time, as no latecomers will be admitted.
FREENYPL Harlem Library · Harlem
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.
storytimeFREENYPL Harlem Library · Harlem
Join us for some great books, songs and play! Storytime is a great opportunity for early literacy development, and to meet other preschoolers and parents in your neighborhood! Where: New Location Harlem Library, 3rd Floor Community Room (please bring strollers up to the 3rd floor and park them in the program room) When: 10:30am Who: Ages 2-5 and Families Please Note: The library does not open until 11am on Wednesdays, so you must show up at least 10 minutes early to be guaranteed entry. This program cannot accommodate daycare or preschool groups. Please reach out to the librarian to schedule a private visit.
storytimeFREENYPL Countee Cullen Library · Harlem
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 new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. First come, first served.
movementFREENYPL Countee Cullen Library · Harlem
Come and play at Little Movers Playdate! Celebrate the power of play and community connection—all while having fun! Designed for new walkers/ toddlers or children at this developmental stage and their caregivers, this program invites little movers to explore toys and active play activities while practicing early literacy skills. Come make new friends while your little one discovers the joy of learning through play! Please note: Each child must be supervised by one adult at all times. To keep this program safe and engaging for our active guests, we are unable to accommodate schools, daycares, or other groups. First come, first served.
playspaceFREENYPL Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library · Harlem
Join us for our weekly open play with babies, toddlers and their caregivers where they will take part in a variety of activities which support early literacy skills. Please note that this is not a structured program and that children must be supervised at all times. Ages: 0-5 years old
FREENYPL Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library · Harlem
Join us for an afternoon of a family-friendly movie with ratings from G-PG. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver in order to participate.