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Wednesday, October 14

storytimeFREE

Toddler Time: City's First Readers Storytime

Wed, Oct 14 · 11:00 AM

Jamaica Bay, Meeting Room · Canarsie

Today's Toddler Time is a celebration of City's First Readers, an early literacy initiative of the NY City Council. Families will learn about this important initiative, and receive giveaway books and other resources. *Giveaway books available on a first come, first served basis. Toddler Time is geared for children ages 18 months to 3 years old but all children are welcome. Join us as we read books, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and play with other toddlers and caregivers.

Ages 18 mo–3 yr

Friday, October 16

FREE

Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Fri, Oct 16 · 11:00 AM

Jamaica Bay Library · Canarsie

For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. In this special seven session series, families enjoy stories & activities designed to encourage the development of early learning practices. Exploring literacy, science, & math through music, stories & play will help you & your child get ready for school! Families will receive free materials to continue the learning and fun at home.

Ages 3–5

Saturday, October 17

storytimeFREE

Saturday Storytime: Grandparent Storytime & Craft

Sat, Oct 17 · 3:00 PM

Jamaica Bay, Meeting Room · Canarsie

Come make some happy library memories at our special storytime especially for grandparents and grandchildren. Storytime will be followed by a craft! Saturday storytime includes stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities for children. Geared for ages 0-5 years, but all children and their families are welcome.

Up to age 5

Wednesday, October 21

storytimeFREE

Toddler Time

Wed, Oct 21 · 11:00 AM

Jamaica Bay, Meeting Room · Canarsie

Read books, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and play with other toddlers and caregivers. Geared for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.

Ages 18 mo–3 yr

Friday, October 23

FREE

Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Fri, Oct 23 · 11:00 AM

Jamaica Bay Library · Canarsie

Ages 3–5

Friday, October 30

FREE

Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Fri, Oct 30 · 11:00 AM

Jamaica Bay Library · Canarsie

Ages 3–5

Saturday, October 31

FREE

Saturday Storytime: Celebrating Halloween

Sat, Oct 31 · 3:00 PM

Jamaica Bay, Meeting Room · Canarsie

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Join us for a special Halloween themed storytime. Featuring "spooky" stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities for children. Geared for ages 0-5 years, but all children and their families are welcome.

Up to age 5