Join staff from the Parkchester Library for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to Young Builders STEAM Kit. .In this kit, you'll find a 48-piece deluxe set of Magna-Tiles one of our favorite playsets for supporting creative, open-ended play. Children can build tall towers, animals, art… anything they can imagine! Unstructured play with building sets helps kids grow problem-solving and design skills, and explore mathematical concepts. Note: This STEAM kit is part of our children collection to check out with your library card.
theaterFREEMon, Sep 14 · 3:30 PM
NYPL Parkchester Library · Parkchester
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.
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
