September 12–13, 2026 · 97 events
This weekend's Bronx kids' calendar offers a mix of storytimes, playdates, crafts, movies, and hands-on STEAM activities across neighborhoods including Riverdale, Morris Park, Melrose, Soundview, Woodlawn, Norwood, East Tremont, Fordham, Mount Eden, and Belmont. All ten picks are free and take place at NYPL branches, with options for toddlers, school-aged kids, and families with mixed ages. Whether you're looking for a Saturday morning playdate or a Sunday afternoon storytime, these events provide practical, drop-in ways to keep kids engaged.
FREESat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM
NYPL Riverdale Library · North Riverdale
Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children.
An all-ages storytime at the Riverdale Library designed for caregivers with children of mixed ages, combining songs, rhymes, and read-alouds in a single session.
FREESat, Sep 12 · 10:00 AM
NYPL Morris Park Library · Morris Park
Come and play at Community Playdate! Celebrate the power of play and community connection—all while having fun! Designed for children 0-5 and their caregivers, this playdate brings together our younge
A Saturday morning playdate at Morris Park Library for children 0-5 and their caregivers, focused on play and community connection.
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 mo
A yoga and reading program at Melrose Library for ages 3-8 that combines movement with literacy in one session.
artFREESat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM
NYPL Soundview Library · Soundview
STEAM - Lego Club! STEAM Lego Club Saturdays, 11 AM to 12 PM I How creative can you be? Can you build a castle or spaceship? If you love being creative and building with Legos, come on in and let your
A Lego building club at Soundview Library on Saturday morning for kids 6-12, centered on hands-on STEAM creativity.
artFREESat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM
NYPL Woodlawn Heights Library · Woodlawn
This event will take place in person at the Woodlawn Heights Library. Join us for an unstructured hour of arts and crafts for school aged kids! We'll focus on using basic arts and crafts materials to
An unstructured arts and crafts hour at Woodlawn Heights Library for school-aged kids, using basic craft materials.
storytimeFREESat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM
NYPL Mosholu Library · Norwood
Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and create crafts as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in
A storytime and craft session at Mosholu Library in Norwood for children 0-5, with songs and early literacy tips for caregivers.
movementFREESat, Sep 12 · 11:30 AM
NYPL West Farms Library · East Tremont
Come and play at Community Playdate! Celebrate the power of play and community connection—all while having fun! Designed for children 0-5 and their caregivers, this playdate brings together our younge
A Saturday late-morning playdate at West Farms Library in East Tremont for children 0-5 and their caregivers.
storytimeFREESat, Sep 12 · 12:00 PM
NYPL Bronx Library Center · Fordham
This event will take place in-person at the Bronx Library Center. Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Followed by Open P
A noon family storytime at the Bronx Library Center in Fordham for ages 18-60 months, followed by an open play session.
FREESat, Sep 12 · 1:00 PM
NYPL Grand Concourse Library · Mount Eden
Join us for a matinee movie! This week we will be watching Encanto! There will also be copies of related books available for check out. Please note programs are subject to change.
A Saturday matinee screening of Encanto at Grand Concourse Library in Mount Eden, with related books available for checkout.
artFREESat, Sep 12 · 1:00 PM
NYPL Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center · Belmont
This program will take place in person at the Belmont Library. During our STEAM Build and Play program, children explore science, technology, engeneering, art, and math through hands-on building activ
A hands-on STEAM building program at Belmont Library for kids 6-12, exploring science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
storytimeFREESat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM
NYPL West Farms Library · East Tremont
Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for young children 5 and under. At the West Farms Library, storytime leads to playtime! After storytime stay for o
sensoryFREESat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM
NYPL Spuyten Duyvil Library · Riverdale
This event will take place in person at Spuyten Duyvil Library. During this program, library staff will guide and encourage grown-ups to enjoy sensory experiences with their children by playing togeth
storytimeFREESat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM
NYPL Throg's Neck Library · Throggs Neck
This event will take place in person at Throg's Neck Library. Join the Throg's Neck Library Children's staff for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in the this storytime that's fun for the w
playspaceFREESat, Sep 12 · 11:30 AM
NYPL Throg's Neck Library · Throggs Neck
Visit Throg's Neck Library for a library playdate. Meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Extend your child's learning
movementFREESat, Sep 12 · 11:30 AM
NYPL Riverdale Library · North Riverdale
Join us after storytime for a community playdate. We have toys that encourage socialization and kindergarten readiness.
movementFREESat, Sep 12 · 2:00 PM
NYPL Tremont Library · East Tremont
Come and play at Community Playdate! Celebrate the power of play and community connection—all while having fun! We will start with a brief storytime led by one of our expert children's librarians! Des
storytimeFREESat, Sep 12 · 2:00 PM
NYPL Woodstock Library · Morrisania
This event series takes place in person at Woodstock Library. Come unwind and enjoy your afternoon with a kids' movie on the Children's Floor. Did the book do it better? Or did the movie capture the m
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/book
FREESat, Sep 12 · 3:00 PM
NYPL Soundview Library · Soundview
This event will take place in-person at the Soundview Library. We’ll look at crochet books from the collection for inspiration and guidance during the event. These books and more will be available to
FREESun, Sep 13 · 2:30 PM
NYPL Grand Concourse Library · Mount Eden
Families can enjoy interactive stories, action songs, and fingerplays, and spend time with other toddlers in the neighborhood. This is an in person event. The limit is 10 children and their caregivers