This event will take place in person at Melrose Library. Ages: 5-12 years old Do you love to paint, build, draw, or just make cool stuff? Grab your imagination and join us for a creative adventure with the Crafty Crew! Process art emphasizes the process of "making" and focuses on empowering our young artists without step-by-step directions! Process art is about the journey, not the destination! With a different craft or activity every week you'll never get bored. So, come craft, create and make new friends! This event will be held in the Community Room on the 2nd floor.
artFREEFri, Sep 11 · 3:00 PM
NYPL Melrose Library · Grand Concourse
This event will take place at Melrose Library. Create your own balloon. You can twist and shape your own custom balloon animal or figure for an interactive balloon twisting activity. First come first serve. While supplies last.
storytimeFREESat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM
NYPL Melrose Library · Grand Concourse
This event will take place in person at Melrose Library. Ages: 3–8 years old Get ready to move, read, and have fun with your little one! Poses & Prose is a fun and engaging yoga program that blends movement, mindfulness, and storytelling to nurture your child’s imagination and well-being! If you have a yoga mat, please bring it! This event will be held in the Community Room on the 2nd floor. Due to space limitations, participation will be limited to 10 children (plus caregivers).
storytimeFREEMon, Sep 14 · 11:00 AM
NYPL Melrose Library · Grand Concourse
This event will take place in person at Melrose Library. Ages: 0-18 months old Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of books, songs, and gentle movement in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers and who prefer a gentle, slow-paced program. This event will be held in the Community Room on the 2nd floor.
theaterFREEMon, Sep 14 · 3:00 PM
NYPL Melrose Library · Grand Concourse
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.
musicFri, Sep 11 · 3:30 PM
Center for Family Music · Grand Concourse
Music Together® con Español class (0-5 years) blends music and movement with Spanish-language exposure for young children. Held at the Center for Family Music, this registered program offers a bilingual, mixed-age setting for caregivers and kids.
musicFri, Sep 11 · 4:30 PM
Center for Family Music · Grand Concourse
Music Together® con Español class (0-5 years) blends music and movement with Spanish-language exposure for young children. Held at the Center for Family Music, this registered program offers a bilingual, mixed-age setting for caregivers and kids.
musicSat, Sep 12 · 9:00 AM
Pilgrim Cathedral of Harlem (Harlem) · Grand Concourse
Mixed-age music class for the whole family. Class full, waitlist available. Held at Pilgrim Cathedral of Harlem for ages 0–5, this registered Music Together® session blends singing, movement, and instrument play for caregivers and children together.
musicSat, Sep 12 · 9:00 AM
Pilgrim Cathedral of Harlem · Grand Concourse
Music Together® Mixed Ages class (0-5 years) is a registered music program held indoors at Pilgrim Cathedral of Harlem. Sessions mix singing, movement, and instrument play for children and their caregivers.