September 12–13, 2026 · 46 free events
This weekend in the Bronx, libraries across the borough are hosting free events for kids and caregivers. The list below includes storytimes, playdates, crafts, STEAM activities, and a movie matinee, with options for ages 0 to 12. Picks are spread across neighborhoods including North Riverdale, Parkchester, Soundview, Mount Eden, and Belmont.
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.
Ideal for caregivers with children of different ages, this storytime includes songs, rhymes, and read-aloud books for kids 0–5. It’s a practical way to introduce younger children to group literacy activities.
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
This playdate for children 0–5 and their caregivers focuses on play and community connection. It’s a structured opportunity for socialization and kindergarten readiness.
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 program for ages 3–8 that blends movement with reading. It’s a good option for kids who need both physical activity and literacy engagement.
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 club where kids ages 6–12 can build creatively. It supports STEAM skills through hands-on construction and open-ended challenges.
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
Guided sensory play for toddlers 18–36 months, with caregivers participating alongside children. This program is designed to support early developmental exploration.
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 for school-aged kids ages 3–5. It provides open-ended creative time with basic materials.
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
A family storytime with songs, rhymes, and read-aloud books for children 0–5. It’s a straightforward literacy event in the Throggs Neck neighborhood.
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.
A community playdate following storytime, with toys that encourage socialization and kindergarten readiness. For ages 0–5, it extends the library visit into active play.
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 free screening of Encanto for families, with related books available for checkout. It’s a relaxed weekend option that connects movie-watching with reading.
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 program for ages 6–12 where children explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through building activities. It’s designed for older kids who enjoy making and problem-solving.
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
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
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
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
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
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