Roar - New York Public Library

6 : The New York Public Library Roar!
7 : Free Programs March–May 2012
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Film,
Programs for Children in K–6 Games & Chess, Gaming, Music, and Reading Aloud
www.nypl.org
Kristi Yamaguchi
MANHATTAN :: Battery Park City Tues, Mar 6; 3:30 p.m.
Olympic figure-skating champion, Dancing with the Stars performer,
and author Kristi Yamaguchi shares her new book, It’s a Big World,
Little Pig!, a follow-up to Dream Big, Little Pig!
KidsLIVE takes children and their families on an enriching cultural
and educational journey, which includes musical performances, live
theater, opportunities to meet authors and illustrators, and much more.
KidsLIVE programs feature presenters who reflect the rich diversity
of New York City and help young audiences develop their creativity,
talents, and love for learning. Visit www.nypl.org/kidslive for more
information, including program schedules and past program videos.
KidsLIVE programs are sponsored by the Katerina and Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family
Endowment for Young Audiences.
Games & Chess
Play a variety of board and card games of all type and skill levels.
BRONX
Belmont Fridays 3 p.m. Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30;
Apr 6, 13, 20, 27;
May 4, 11, 18, 25
Hunt’s Point Tuesdays 4 p.m. Mar 6, 13, 20; Apr 3; May 1
Jerome Park Mondays 4 p.m. Mar 19; Apr 16; May 21
Morris Park Fridays 3:30 p.m. Mar 16, 30; Apr 13, 27;
May 11, 25
Saturdays 3:30 p.m. Mar 3; Apr 21
Morrisania Saturdays 3:30 p.m. Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31;
Apr 7, 14, 21, 28;
May 5, 12, 19
Wakefield Fridays 3:30 p.m. Mar 9, 23; Apr 6, 20;
May 4, 18
West Farms Fridays 3:30 p.m. Mar 2, 23; Apr 6, 20;
May 4, 18
Westchester Square Saturdays 2 p.m. Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31;
Apr 7, 14, 21, 28;
May 5, 12, 19
MANHATTAN
125th Street Tuesdays 3:30 p.m. Mar 6, 13, 20, 27;
Apr 3, 10, 17, 24
Saturdays 3:30 p.m. Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31;
Apr 7, 14, 21, 28
Countee Cullen Saturdays 1 p.m. Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31;
Apr 7, 14, 21, 28;
May 5, 12, 19
George Bruce Fridays 3 p.m. Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30;
Apr 6, 13, 20, 27;
May 4, 11, 18, 25
Saturdays 10 a.m. Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31;
Apr 7, 14, 21, 28;
May 5, 12, 19
Hamilton Fish Park Fridays 3:30 p.m. Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30;
Apr 6, 13, 20, 27;
May 4, 11, 18, 25
Gaming
Play Wii, PS3, and Xbox games at the Library.
BRONX
Belmont Tuesdays 4 p.m. Mar 6, 13, 20, 27;
Apr 3, 10, 17, 24;
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Castle Hill Fridays 3:30 p.m. Mar 2, 16; Apr 6, 20;
May 4, 18
Hunt’s Point Thursdays 4 p.m. Mar 8; Apr 5; May 3
Morrisania Fridays 3:30 p.m. Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30;
Apr 6, 13, 20, 27;
May 4, 11, 18, 25
PHOTO BY ERICKA McCONNELL
Mott Haven Fridays 3:30 p.m. Mar 2, 9, 16, 30;
Apr 6, 13, 20, 27;
May 4, 11, 18, 25
Pelham Bay Thursdays 3:30 p.m. Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29;
Apr 5, 12, 19, 26;
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Throg’s Neck Wednesdays 3 p.m. Mar 7, 14, 21, 28;
Apr 4, 11, 18, 25;
May 9, 16, 23, 30
Wakefield Mondays 4 p.m. Mar 5, 12, 19, 26;
Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30;
May 7, 13, 21
West Farms Thursdays 3:30 p.m. Mar 15, 29; Apr 12, 26;
May 10, 24
MANHATTAN
125th Street Mondays 4 p.m. Mar 5, 12, 19, 26
BRONX
Music
Enjoy performances and introductions to vaious musical instruments.
Allerton Fridays 4 p.m. Mar 9, 23; Apr 6, 20;
MANHATTAN
Mondays 3:30 p.m. Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Chatham Square Tuesday 2 p.m. Apr 10
Friday 2 p.m. Apr 13
Children’s Center
Friday 2 p.m. Apr 13
at 42nd Street
Columbus Wednesdays 3:30 p.m. Mar 7, 14, 21, 28;
Apr 4, 11, 18, 25;
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
George Bruce Wednesdays 4 p.m. Mar 7, 14, 21, 28;
Apr 4, 11, 18, 25;
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Hamilton Fish Park Tuesdays 4 p.m. Mar 13, 27; Apr 10, 24;
May 8, 22
Kips Bay Mondays 4 p.m. Mar 5, 12, 19, 26;
Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30;
May 7, 14, 21
Yorkville *Fridays 3 p.m. Mar 16; Apr 20; May 18
STATEN ISLAND
New Dorp *Thursday 4 p.m. May 3
West New Brighton Fridays 3:30 p.m. Mar 9; Apr 13; May 11
May 4, 18
Hudson Park Thursdays 3:30 p.m. Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29;
Apr 5, 12, 19, 26;
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Ottendorfer Wednesdays 12 noon Mar 7, 14, 21, 28;
Apr 4, 11, 18, 25;
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Reading Aloud
A librarian shares favorite picture books, providing children with the
wonder of books and the joy of reading.
BRONX
Allerton Wednesdays 3:30 p.m. Mar 7, 14, 21, 28;
Apr 4, 11, 18, 25;
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Belmont Mondays 4 p.m. Mar 5, 19; Apr 9, 23
Castle Hill Mondays 4 p.m. Mar 5, 19; Apr 9, 23;
May 7, 21
City Island Thursdays 3:30 p.m. Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29;
Apr 5, 12, 19, 26;
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Eastchester
Tuesdays 3:30 p.m.
Wednesdays 3:30 p.m.
Apr 10, 24; May 8, 22
Mar 14, 28
Edenwald Tuesdays 4 p.m. Mar 6, 13, 20, 27;
Apr 3, 10, 17, 24;
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Grand Concourse Tuesdays 4 p.m. Mar 6, 13, 20, 27;
Apr 3, 10, 17, 24;
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Jerome Park Fridays 4 p.m. Mar 2, 9, 16, 23;
Apr 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18
Kingsbridge Saturdays 1 p.m. Mar 3; Apr 7; May 5
Morris Park Mondays 4 p.m. Mar 5, 12, 19, 26;
Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30;
May 7, 14, 21
Morrisania Tuesdays 3:30 p.m. Mar 6, 13, 20, 27;
Apr 3, 10, 17, 24;
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
NYPL BOOK PICK
Here’s a fun title from the early
chapter book category (for kids 6 to 8)
from NYPL’s 100 Titles for Reading and
Sharing: Children’s Books 2011.
The No. 1 Car Spotter
Atinuke
Illustrated by Warwick Johnson Cadwell
Kane/Miller
Meet Oluwalase Babalunde Benson
(aka No. 1). He and his friend Coca-
Cola pitch in whenever a problem in
their village needs to be solved.
From 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing: Children’s Books 2011, a list
of the best children’s books published last year as chosen by NYPL
librarians. You can see the entire list, which features books for kids
from 2 to 12, at bit.ly/100Titles.