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Free 

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Summer 2013 

Summer 

Reading 2013 

Don’t miss lots of cool activities at NYPL 

during the hot weather—details inside! 

June–August 2013

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Summer Highlights 

As a national leader in children’s services, The New York Public Library is the go-to 

destination for young readers. Our libraries are made up of 91 locations in the Bronx, 

Manhattan, and Staten Island and include 15 with new or recently renovated children’s 

centers and five with teen centers. The Library offers thousands of programs and 

activities for children and teens each month, from story time, arts and crafts, and book 

discussions to science and art workshops, board games and chess, homework help, and 

more. Explore the free events listed here to discover a broad range of activities for 

children in an environment that inspires creativity and intellectual growth. 

For more information about children’s programs, visit nypl.org/events or call 212.340.0906. 

See page 22 for a directory of locations and hours. Programs and hours are subject to 

change or cancellation. Visit kids.nypl.org or call ahead for the latest information. 

Holiday Closings 

Please note that all NYPL locations will be closed for holiday observance on July 4 and 

August 31–September 2. 

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Teachers and Educators 

NYPL offers various programs and resources 

for teachers and educators and their students. 

For more information, call 212.340-0906. 

Teen and Adult Programs 

For information about teen programs, visit 

nypl.org/events. For adult programs, pick up 

NYPL Now! or visit nypl.org/events. 

Your Event at the Library 

NYPL’s landmark Stephen A. Schwarzman Building 

encourages the use of some of its most beautiful 

spaces for wedding receptions and corporate, 

nonprofit, and social events. Visit nypl.org/ 

spacerental or call 212.930.0730. 

Shop online at shop.nypl.org 

Thank You! 

Major support for children’s and young adult 

programming is provided by the Mr. and Mrs. 

Timothy R. Barakett Endowment for Children’s 

and Young Adult Programs and Services. 

Major support for children’s and young adult 

programming is provided by the Katerina and 

Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for 

Young Audiences. 

Additional support is provided by Beth and Christopher 

Kojima; the Estate of Charles J. Mauro; the Estate of 

William C. Morris; the Estate of Esther Manes; 

Good Samaritan, Inc.; New York Life Foundation; 

MetLife Foundation; Sandra Priest Rose; Solon E. 

Summerfield Foundation, Inc.; Con Edison; 

Mr. and Mrs. John Klingenstein; Epstein Teicher 

Philanthropies; Mr. and Mrs. George T. Votis; 

The Walt Disney Company; U.S. Bancorp Foundation; 

The Edith Glick Shoolman Children’s Foundation; and 

an anonymous donor. 

Become a Friend 

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are made possible, in part, by the Friends of the 

Library membership group. For as little as $25 a 

year, you’ll join thousands of generous New Yorkers 

who believe that everyone deserves free access to 

knowledge and information. Friends of the Library 

also receive benefits such as discounts to LIVE from 

the NYPL tickets and to The Library Shop. Visit 

nypl.org/join or call 212.930.0653. 

Conservator Family Membership 

This Family Membership supports children’s 

programs and collections at neighborhood libraries 

to promote reading and improve achievement. 

Members enjoy events for the whole family, including 

the annual Family Benefit and Halloween party, 

plus all Conservators Program benefits, including 

special author forums and exhibition previews. 

Visit nypl.org/conservators or call 212.930.0670. 

OPENING IN JUNE! 

The ABC of It: Why Children’s 

Books Matter 

See the new exhibition at the 

Schwarzman Building 

Page 5 

Free Programs and 

Activities for Children 

June–August 2013 

Explore The New York Public Library this summer 

to discover an exciting array of FREE events 

for children in locations throughout the Bronx, 

Manhattan, and Staten Island. Highlights include 

dozens of Summer Reading programs, new Lego 

robotics classes, and performances featuring 

the Paper Bag Players and Gustafer Yellowgold. 

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 

4 Performances, Music, and More! 

5 Special Events: Children’s Literature Exhibition 

and the Paper Bag Players 

8 Hands-On Workshops 

10 Early Childhood Programs 

11 Summer Reading 2013 

18 Programs for Children in K–6 

21 More Programs for Children 

22 Directory of Libraries 

After visiting the original Winnie-the- 

Pooh and his friends in NYPL’s new 

exhibition The ABC of It: Why Children’s 

Books Matter (see page 5), don’t leave 

without getting your own lovable bear 

to take home. The Shop also has Pooh 

books—and other classic children’s 

books—plus toys, cards, and gifts for 

young and old. 

The Library Shop 

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building 

Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street 

212.930.0641 

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Ken Weine, Vice President of Communications and 

Marketing 

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Lauren Trainor, Editorial Associate 

Jonathan Blanc, Julia Chang, Contributors 

© The New York Public Library, Astor, Lenox and Tilden Foundations, 2013 

Special Event: Saddles and Sunshine 

The Paper Bag Players visit the 

old West in this rousing show! 

Page 5 

NEW! Lego Robotics at NYPL 

Learn how to design and build 

fabulous robots with Lego pieces! 

Page 8 

Spend Hot Days at Cool Library Activities 

Check out crafts, science workshops, 

music, movies, and more! 

Pages 18–21 

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Free Programs for Kids 3

Performances, Music, and More! 

Special Events 

June–august 2013 kids.nypl.org 

Abracadabra 

Evan Paquette performs amazing sleight-ofhand 

tricks and magic. For all ages. 

Big Jeff Music 

Sing and dance with “Big Jeff” DeSmedt. 

For all ages. 

manhattan 

Countee Cullen Thu, Aug 8; 4 pm 

Jefferson Market Tue, Jul 23; 3:30 pm 

staten island 

Richmondtown Wed, Jul 24; 2:30 pm 

St. George Library Center Tue, Jul 30; 3 pm 

Exhibition 

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Eastchester Mon, Aug 19; 2 pm 

Edenwald Wed, Aug 14; 4 pm 

High Bridge Tue, Aug 13; 3 pm 

manhattan 

Children’s Center at 42nd Street 

Sat, Aug 10; 3 pm 

Fort Washington Sat, Aug 17; 12 noon 

African Dance 

Get up and feel the rhythm! Learn the styles 

and history of African dance with Caren 

Calder and a live drummer. Presented by 

Urban Stages. For ages 5 and older. 

bronx 

Allerton Tue, Jul 23; 4 pm 

Soundview Mon, Aug 12; 3:30 pm 

Tremont Fri, Aug 23; 2 pm 

manhattan 

Hamilton Grange Wed, Aug 21; 4 pm 

The Art of Mime 

Bill Bowers performs short scenes and 

demonstrates basic mime skills Presented by 

Urban Stages. For all ages. 

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Mott Haven Tue, Jul 9; 4 pm 

manhattan 

Seward Park Tue, Jul 2; 4 pm 

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Throg’s Neck Thu, Jul 25; 3 pm 

Butterfly Boogie 

Meet some of the coolest insects around in 

The Tale of Flutterby and Piggle, a musical 

performance that demonstrates the interdependence 

between plants and animals. 

Presented by the Central Park Zoo Wildlife 

Theatre. For ages 5 and older. 

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Baychester Mon, Jul 8; 3:30 pm 

Hunt’s Point Fri, Jul 26; 2 pm 

Van Nest Mon, Aug 19; 3:30 pm 

Wakefield Tue, Jul 23; 4 pm 

manhattan 

Bloomingdale Mon, Jul 1; 3:30 pm 

Hamilton Grange Thu, Jul 11; 3 pm 

The Caterpillar Hunter 

Based on the late Steve Irwin, the Caterpillar 

Hunter shrinks himself and sets off to 

explore the terrain, pursuing elusive bugs 

in the wilds of a common vegetable garden. 

Presented by the Traveling Lantern Theatre 

Company. For ages 4 and older. 

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Castle Hill Tue, Jul 2; 3 pm 

Parkchester Thu, Jul 25; 2:30 pm 

An Erik Woods Workshop: Animals 

Create 3-D mixed-media sculptures of wild 

creatures using recycled computer parts, 

watercolors, and other materials. For ages 

4 and older. Limited to 12 participants. 

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Castle Hill Tue, Aug 27; 3 pm 

Grand Concourse Wed, Jul 10; 2 pm 

Sedgwick Wed, Aug 7; 3:45 pm 

Westchester Square Thu, Jul 18; 3 pm 

manhattan 

115th Street Wed, Aug 28; 4 pm 

Hamilton Fish Park Thu, Aug 8; 3 pm 

Going on a Mystery Hunt 

Robin Bady tells stories and sings songs as 

part of a great adventure. For ages 4 and 

older. 

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Bronx Library Center Sat, Aug 17; 2 pm 

manhattan 

Children’s Center at 42nd Street Sat, Jul 13; 

3 pm 

Don’t miss the grand opening of 

NYPL’s newest library 

Stapleton Library 

132 Canal Street (near Wright Street), Staten Island 

718.727.0427 

Tuesday, June 11, 2013 

10 a.m. 

Ribbon-cutting ceremony 

The Paper Bag Players: 

Saddles and Sunshine 

This show combines humor, music, 

dancing, and lots of opportunities for the 

audience to be a part of the fun! Featuring 

cowboys and cowgirls galloping onto 

the stage, rousing electric piano, and 

funny stories, Saddles and Sunshine 

celebrates the old West in an original 

way. For ages 3 to 8. 

manhattan 

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, 

Celeste Bartos Forum Thu, Jul 11; 11 am 

Summer Workshop! 

The Paper Bag Players also offers a 

theater workshop in which children 

learn various aspects of creating an 

original play; the final session features 

a mini performance. For ages 6 to 12. 

Limited to 20 participants. 

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Hunt’s Point Tuesdays at 2 pm 

Jul 9, 16, 23, 30; Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 

West Farms Wednesdays at 2 pm 

Jul 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 

staten island 

Port Richmond Thursdays at 2 pm 

Jul 11, 18, 25; Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 

Margaret Wise Brown’s beloved bedtime story is a 

highlight of The ABC of It; a featured area of the exhibition 

celebrates the 1947 classic, which is one of the most 

influential children’s books of the past 60 years. 

The ABC of It: 

Why Children’s Books Matter 

June 21, 2013–January 19, 2014 


D. Samuel and Jeane H. Gottesman 

Exhibition Hall 

Visit your favorite children’s books and 

authors in the Library’s new exhibition, 

The ABC of It: Why Children’s Books Matter, 

which celebrates the extraordinary richness 

of children’s literature. See original artwork 

for such classics as The Wizard of Oz, Alice’s 

Adventures in Wonderland, and Eloise—plus 

Mary Poppins’s umbrella! 

Major support for The New York Public Library’s 

exhibitions and public programs is provided 

through generous gifts from Celeste Bartos, Sue 

and Edgar Wachenheim III, Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos 

and Adam Bartos, and Jonathan Altman. Additional 

support for this exhibition has been provided by 

the Bertha and Isaac Liberman Foundation, Inc., 

in memory of Ruth and Seymour Klein. 

11 a.m.–8 p.m. 

Free activities for the whole community throughout 

the day; library open for business 

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Performances, Music, and More! 


Monkey Monkey Music keeps the beat. 

Jeremy’s Jungle Adventure 

Jeremy and his father embark on a jungle 

safari where Jeremy befriends a lion cub and 

they learn about each other. Presented by 

Puppets to Go. For ages 4 and older. 

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Bronx Library Center Sat, Jul 13; 2 pm 

Eastchester Mon, Jul 29; 1 pm 

Edenwald Wed, Jul 24; 4 pm 

Grand Concourse Wed, Jul 31, 2 pm 

Hunt’s Point Wed, Jul 10; 2 pm 

Morrisania Mon, Jul 22; 3:30 pm 

Mosholu Fri, Jul 12; 3 pm 

Riverdale Fri, Jul 19; 3:30 pm 

Tremont Thu, Jul 11; 3 pm 

staten island 

Great Kills Mon, Jul 15; 2:30 pm 

New Dorp Thu, Jul 25; 4 pm 

South Beach Mon, Jul 8; 1 pm 

Make Art with Pop Artist 

Michael Albert 

Learn how to use cereal boxes to create 

beautiful collages. For ages 4 and older. 

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Belmont Wed, Jul 17; 4 pm 

City Island Fri, Jul 19; 3 pm 

Francis Martin Wed, Jul 10; 3 pm 

Grand Concourse Wed, Aug 14; 2 pm 

High Bridge Tue, Jul 9; 3 pm 

Melrose Tue, Aug 13; 2 pm 

Spuyten Duyvil Tue, Jul 16; 3:30 pm 

manhattan 

Hamilton Fish Park Thu, Jul 11; 3 pm 

Hudson Park Mon, Aug 19; 4 pm 

Inwood Thu, Jul 18; 3 pm 

staten island 

Todt Hill–Westerleigh Mon, Jul 15; 4 pm 

Meet Gustafer Yellowgold 

Morgan Taylor presents a multimedia 

performance featuring Gustafer Yellowgold, 

the friendly creature who comes to the earth 

from the sun. For ages 4 and older. 

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manhattan 

Bloomingdale Mon, Jul 29; 3:30 pm 

Inwood Thu, Jul 25; 3 pm 

Morningside Heights Fri, Jul 26; 3:30 pm 

staten island 

St. George Library Center Tue, Jul 23; 3 pm 

Mighty Action Story Workshop 

Children will weave a magical story. 

For ages 3 to 6. 

manhattan 

Chatham Square Tue, Jul 9; 11 am 

Mighty Action Theatre 

Workshop 

Join an instant theater company! In this 

hands-on activity, young actors learn voice 

and movement skills and collaborate on 

writing and putting on their own short 

performance. For ages 6 to 11. 

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Woodstock Mon, Jul 8; 3 pm 

staten island 

Huguenot Park Wed, Jul 17; 2 pm 

Monkey Monkey Music 

Play air guitar, jump high, pop bubbles, and 

stroll in the garden with Meredith LeVande 

and her band. For ages 4 and older. 

manhattan 

67th Street Tue, Aug 20; 4 pm 

Webster Mon, Jul 15; 4 pm 

My City Park 

In this musical puppet performance, a boy 

who finds out that his favorite city park is 

going to be torn down and replaced with 

a shopping mall seeks the help of his best 

friends, an owl and a squirrel. Presented 

by Making Books Sing. For ages 4 and 

older. 

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City Island Fri, Aug 9; 3 pm 

Melrose Tue, Jul 9; 2 pm 

manhattan 

Battery Park City Wed, Jul 17; 4 pm 

Bloomingdale Mon, Aug 5; 3:30 pm 



Sat, Jul 20; 3 pm 

George Bruce Mon, Jul 15; 4 pm 

Harlem Thu, Jul 18; 4 pm 

Hudson Park Mon, Jul 8; 4 pm 

Inwood Thu, Aug 8; 3 pm 

Morningside Heights Thu, Jul 11; 4 pm 

Webster Mon, Jul 22; 4 pm 

Presley & Melody 

An interactive concert for children of all ages. 

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Westchester Square Thu, Jul 25; 3 pm 

manhattan 

Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book 

Library Fri, Jul 12; 2 pm 


Rhythm and Sound 

Musician John Berger demonstrates percussion 

instruments from all over the world and 

shows how percussion helps to tell stories 

and create mood. For ages 5 to 12. 

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Allerton Tue, Jul 9; 4 pm 

Belmont Wed, Aug 7; 4 pm 

Clason’s Point Mon, Jul 15; 3 pm 

Eastchester Mon, Jul 8; 1 pm 

High Bridge Tue, Jul 16; 3 pm 

Hunt’s Point Thu, Aug 8; 2 pm 

Mott Haven Tue, Aug 6; 3 pm 

Pelham Bay Fri, Jul 19; 3 pm 

Soundview Mon, Jul 22; 3:30 pm 

Tremont Fri, Aug 9; 3 pm 

manhattan 

125th Street Thu, Aug 15; 4 pm 

St. Agnes Thu, Jul 18; 4 pm 

staten island 

Dongan Hills Wed, Aug 14; 2 pm 

New Dorp Thu, Jul 11; 4 pm 

Story Songs with Bob-a-loo 

Bob Basey tells stories and sings songs of the 

season. For all ages. 

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Soundview Mon, Jul 8: 3:30 pm 

manhattan 

Fort Washington Sat, Jul 20; 12 noon 

Jefferson Market Thu, Aug 29; 3:30 pm 

staten island 

Dongan Hills Wed, Jul 17; 2 pm 

West New Brighton Tue, Jul 9; 2 pm 

Three Billy Goats Not-So-Gruff 

Storyteller Jonathan Ellers’s version of this 

story reveals the truth about what happened 

on the bridge between the goats and the troll. 

For ages 4 and older. 

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Allerton Tue, Aug 6; 4 pm 



Clason’s Pont Mon, Jul 22; 4 pm 

Soundview Mon, Jul 15; 3:30 pm 

Spuyten Duyvil Thu, Aug 1; 3:30 pm 

Throg’s Neck Thu, Jul 11; 3 pm 

manhattan 

Geoge Bruce Mon, Aug 5; 4 pm 

Ottendorfer Sat, Aug 10; 11:30 am 

Seward Park Tue, Aug 13; 4 pm 

staten island 

Tottenville Mon, Jul 8; 3 pm 

Tipingee, Brer Rabbit & the Mouse 

That Barked 

Storyteller LuAnn Adams shares folktales 

from Haiti, the United States, Cuba, and 

other counties. For ages 4 and older. 

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Wakefield Wed, Jul 10; 4 pm 

Woodlawn Heights Thu, Jul 11; 3 pm 

Why Read!?! 

Laine Barton uses bubble sculptures, platespinning, 

magic, music, and more to tell her 

stories. For ages 6 and older. 

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Hunt’s Point Wed, Aug 14; 4 pm 

Melrose Tue, Jul 16; 2 pm 

Morrisania Mon, Jul 8; 3:30 pm 

Parkchester Tue, Aug 13; 2:30 pm 

Tremont Fri, Jul 26; 3 pm 

Van Nest Fri, Jul 19; 3:30 pm 

manhattan 


Sat, Jun 22; 3 pm 

Morningside Heights Thu, Aug 15; 4 pm 

Muhlenberg Wed, Jul 17; 4 pm 

Yorkville Thu, Jul 18; 3 pm 

staten island 

St. George Library Center Wed, Jul 10; 4 pm 

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Hands-On Workshop Series 


Early Childhood Workshops 

NYPL’s programs for toddlers and preschoolers nurture young children’s 

language development and social skills. 

Bilingual Birdies 

Learn basic vocabulary and short phrases in 

a second language while singing, dancing, 

and playing with instruments and fun props. 

For children up to age 5 and their parents/ 

caregivers. 

English-French 

manhattan 

Jefferson Market Tuesdays at 3:30 pm 

Jul 9; Aug 6 

English-Mandarin 

manhattan 

Seward Park Mondays at 3 pm 

Jul 15; Aug 12 

English-Spanish 

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City Island Tuesday at 11 am 

Jul 2 

Monday at 11 am 

Aug 5 

Clason’s Point Thursdays at 12 noon 

Jul 11; Aug 8 

Morris Park Wednesdays at 3:30 pm 


Parkchester Wednesdays at 2:30 pm 

Jul 10; Aug 7 

manhattan 

Epiphany Wednesdays at 1 pm 

Jul 10; Aug 7 

Fort Washington Saturdays at 12 noon 


Kips Bay Wednesdays at 3:30 pm 


Tompkins Square Thursdays at 11 am 

Jul 11, 18, 25 


Bob Basey tells stories and sings songs of 

the season. For ages 3 to 5 and their parents/ 

caregivers. 

manhattan 

Seward Park Tuesdays at 10:15 am 

Jul 16, 23, 30 

Stories to Play With 

LuAnn Adams tells a variety of stories. For 

ages 3 to 6 and their parents/caregivers. 

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Francis Martin 

Thursdays at 10:30 am 


manhattan 

Bloomingdale 

Fridays at 10:30 am 

Jul 12, 19; Aug 2, 9 

Tales for the Teeny Tiny 

Hear stories, sing songs, and play games 

with Getchie Argetsinger. For ages 1 to 3 and 

their parents/caregivers. 

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Baychester Tuesdays at 11 am 

Jul 9, 16, 23; Aug 6, 13, 20 

Soundview Thursdays at 11 am 

Jul 11, 18, 25; Aug 1, 8, 15, 22 

Van Nest Monday at 11 am 

Jul 8 

manhattan 

Battery Park City Wednesdays at 10:30 am 

Jul 17, 31 

Mulberry Street Monday at 4 pm 

Jul 15 

K–6 Workshops 

School-age kids explore creative projects in 

workshops that encourage teamwork and 

help develop a variety of skills. 

NXT Robotics 

Use NXT Lego pieces and NXT Mindstorms 

software to design, construct, and program 

robots that move and respond to commands. 

For ages 8 to 12. Limited to 12 participants. 

Registration required; call or visit the specific 

location to sign up. 

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Bronx Library Center Fridays at 2 pm 

Jul 12,19, 26; Aug 2, 9, 16, 23 

Melrose Wednesdays at 2 pm 

Jul 10, 17, 31; Aug 7,14, 21, 28 

Mosholu Mondays at 2:30 pm 

Jul 8, 15, 22, 29; Aug 5, 12, 19 

Parkchester Tuesdays at 2:30 pm 

Jul 9, 16, 23, 30; Aug 6, 13, 20 

manhattan 

Aguilar Fridays at 12 noon 

Jul 12, 19, 26; Aug 2, 9, 16, 23 

Creative Writing Workshop: 

The Writopia Method 

Young authors learn to write structured narratives 

and focus on developing their editing 

and analytical skills. For ages 7 to 12. Limited 

to six participants. 

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Clason’s Point Fridays at 3 pm 

Jul 12,19, 26; Aug 2, 9, 16 

Francis Martin Wednesdays at 3 pm 

Jul 17, 24, 31; Aug 7, 14, 21 

Sci Lab @ NYPL 

These multiweek workshops introduce children to various aspects of science through activities, demonstrations, and projects. 

All programs are for ages 5 to 12 and are limited to 25 participants. 

Hands-on science experiments help children understand the properties of liquids, solids, and gases. 

Bug Out! 

Investigate such insects as spiders, butterflies, 

bees, and scorpions and discover how 

they’re a crucial part of the environment. 

manhattan 

Tompkins Square Tuesdays at 3 pm 

Jul 9 | Scorpions 

Jul 16 | Spiders 

Jul 23 | Fireflies 

Jul 30 | Ladybugs 

Aug 6 | Butterflies 

Aug 13 | Grasshoppers 

Crazy Chemistry 

Perform experiments with different types of 

solids, liquids, and gases. 

bronx 

Clason’s Point Thursdays at 2 pm 

Jul 11 | Metals 

Jul 18 | Plastic 

Jul 25 | Crystal 

Aug 1 | Rubber 

Aug 8 | Florescence 

Aug 15 | Gels, Jelly 

Far Out Physics 

Delve into such concepts as sound waves, 

light and optics, gravity, and other physical 

phenomena. Workshops include demonstrations, 

art projects, and hands-on science 

experiments. 

manhattan 


Fridays at 3 pm 

Jul 12 | Shapes 

Jul 26 | Sound Waves 

Aug 9 | String Instruments 

Aug 16 | Optics 

Gadgets and Gizmos 

Learn about the world and how to solve 

problems by watching demonstrations and 

participating in hands-on experiments. Each 

session explores a simple machine—such as 

the spring, the gear, and the propeller—and 

the work it does. 

bronx 

Kingsbridge Tuesdays at 2 pm 

Jul 2 | Springs 

Jul 9 | Gears 

Aug 6 | Submarines 

Aug 20 | Hot Air Balloons 

manhattan 

125th Street Thursday at 4 pm 

Jul 11 | Submarines 

Gross Biology 

Find out how your body works and ways 

to keep it healthy. 

manhattan 

Kips Bay Mondays at 3 pm 

Jul 8 | The Skeletal System 

Jul 15 | The Digestive System 

Jul 22 | The Respiratory System 

Jul 29 | The Nervous System 

Aug 5 | The Circulatory System 

Aug 12 | The Immune System 

H2Oh! 

Discover how rain falls and a boat floats and 

which animals make the ocean their home. 

manhattan 

Battery Park City Wednesdays at 4 pm 

Jul 10 | Seashells by the Seashore 

Jul 24 | Boats and Buoyancy 

Aug 7 | Submarines 

Aug 14 | Ocean Life 

Aug 21 | Sharks 

Check out NYPL’s 

new website 

for kids! 

kids.nypl.org 

Discover great new books, explore eBooks 

and audiobooks, and find homework resources— 

all in one place! 

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Early Childhood Programs 

Baby Story Time 

For babies from birth to 18 months and their parents/caregivers. 

Bronx 

Kingsbridge Thu 10:30 am Jun 6, 13, 20, 27; Jul 11, 18; Aug 1, 8, 15, 29 

Pelham Bay Tue 11 am Jun 4, 11, 18, 25 

Riverdale Tue 11:30 am Jun 4, 18; Jul 2, 16; Aug 13, 27 

Soundview Tue 11 am Jun 4, 11, 18, 25; Jul 16, 23, 30; 

Manhattan 

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Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 

Thu 11 am Jun 13; 20; Jul 18, 25; Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 

67th Street Wed 10:30 am Jun 5, 12, 19, 26; Jul 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug 7, 14 

Children’s Center at 

42nd Street 

Mon 10:30 am; 

11:30 am 

Jun 3, 10, 17, 24; Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 

Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 

Epiphany Thu 11 am Jun 6, 13, 20, 27 

Fort Washington Fri 10:30 am Jun 7, 21; Jul 5, 19; Aug 2, 16 

George Bruce Mon 12 noon Jun 3, 10, 17, 24; Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 

Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 

Tue 12 noon Jun 4, 11, 18, 25; Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 

Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 

Wed 12 noon Jun 5, 12, 19, 26; Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; 

Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 

Fri 12 noon Jun 7, 14, 21, 28; Jul 5, 12, 19, 26; 

Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 

Harlem Mon 11:45 am Jun 3, 10, 17, 24; Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 

Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 

Wed 11 am Jun 5, 12, 19, 26; Jul 3, 10, 17, 24; 

Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 

Hudson Park Wed 11:15 am Jun 5, 12, 19, 26; Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; 

Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 

Inwood Thu 11:15 am Jun 6, 13, 20; Jul 11, 18, 25; 

Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 

Muhlenberg 

Wed 10:30 am; 

11:15 am 

Jun 5, 12, 19, 26; Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; 

Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 

Mulberry 

Street 

Tue 10:30 am; 

11:30 am 

Jun 4, 11, 18, 25; Jul 9, 16, 23, 30; 

Aug 6, 13, 27 

New Amsterdam Tue 10:30 am Aug 6, 20 

Tue 10:30 am; 

Jun 11, 18, 25; Jul 9, 16, 23, 30 

11:30 am 

Tue 11:30 am Aug 13, 27 

Seward Park Wed 12 noon Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 

Staten Island 

New Dorp Fri 10:30 am Jul 5 

South Beach Wed 10:30 am Jun 5; Jul 3; Aug 7 

Tottenville Thu 11 am Jun 6, 13, 20, 27 

Toddler Story Time 

For toddlers from 18 months to 3 years and their parents/caregivers. 

Bronx 

Clason’s Point Thu 11 am Jun 6, 13, 20, 27 

Edenwald Wed 11:30 am Jun 5, 12, 19, 26; Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; 

Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 

Hunt’s Point Fri 11 am Jun 7, 14, 21, 28; Jul 5, 12, 19, 26; 

Aug 2, 9, 30 

Jerome Park Wed 11 am Jun 19; Jul 17; Aug 21 

Kingsbridge Wed 11 am Jul 3, 10, 17, 31 

Morris Park Thu 10:30 am Jun 6, 20, 27; Jul 11, 18, 25; 

Aug 1, 15, 29 

Parkchester Mon 10:30 am Jun 3, 10, 17, 24; Jul 1, 8, 22, 29; 

Aug 12, 19, 26 

Fri 10:30 am Jun 7, 14, 28; Jul 5, 12, 26; 

Aug 9, 16, 23, 30 

Pelham Bay Wed 11 am Jun 12; 26 

Soundview Tue 11:30 am Jul 16, 23, 30; Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 

Thu 11:30 am Jun 13, 20; Jul 18, 25; 

Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 

Wakefield Wed 10 am Jun 5, 19; Jul 3, 17; Aug 14, 28 

Westchester 

Square 

Wed 11 am Jun 19; Jul 17, 31; Aug 21 

Toddler Story Time is continued on page 16. 

Welcome to 

Summer 

Reading 

2013! 

Summer Reading is all about finding the fun in books all summer 

long! The New York Public Library helps kids of all ages discover 

how satisfying a good book can be and helps them keep their 

reading skills sharp over summer vacation. At the end of the 

summer, the top children and teen readers from each borough go 

to a Yankees home game and take a bow on the field (see page 15). 

Sign up for Summer Reading at your local library or online at 

www.summerreading.org. The website offers an audio tour of 

Summer Reading, which explains how to keep track of and rate your 

reading, create an avatar, and win badges. There are also book lists 

and a schedule of library events. At the end of the summer, you’ll 

get a certificate of achievement to prove you’re a top-notch reader. 

Official Kickoff Celebration 


Celeste Bartos Forum 

Tuesday, June 4 at 11 am 

Celebrate the start of Summer Reading 2013 

at this kickoff event, which features musical 

entertainment and everything you need to 

begin your summer reading adventure! 

Turn the page for many 

more kickoff events! 

Sign up today! 

www.summerreading.org 

Sign up today! 

www.summerreading.org 


Summer Reading 2013 


What is Summer Reading? 

Summer Reading is about having fun and 

staying bright during summer vacation. 

Studies show that kids who read regularly 

during school breaks keep up or even move 

ahead academically, while ones who don’t 

often slide backward. 

How does it work? 

Signing up for Summer Reading is easy, and 

it’s for everyone—no one is too young or too 

old to join in! Register at your local library 

and pick up a copy of this year’s Summer 

Reading Book List and Book Log for children. 

Or visit www.summerreading.org to sign 

up online. Then start reading and logging 

your books—and earn digital achievement 

badges to mark your progress! 

What can I read? 

The Library provides book lists for different 

age groups, but that’s just to get you started. 

You can read any book that tickles your 

fancy. 

What if I don’t have a library card? 

No library card, no problem. It’s never too 

late—or too early—to start to love reading. 

Just head to your local branch and fill out 

an application. If you’re under 11, bring a 

parent or guardian with you. Teens 12 and 

up and adults can also register for a card at 

www.nypl.org. 

For more information about special programs 

and events offered throughout the 

summer, stop by your local library or call 

Public Programs at 212.340.0906. 

Find Your 

Kickoff Event! 

For descriptions of the performances 

scheduled for these kickoff events, 

see pages 4–7. 

Abracadabra 

manhattan 

Jefferson Market Tue, Jun 11; 3:30 pm 

staten island 

New Dorp Thu, Jun 13; 4 pm 


bronx 

Francis Martin Thu, Jun 6; 4 pm 

Kingsbridge Wed, Jun 5; 4 pm 

Westchester Square Tue, Jun 11; 3:30 pm 

manhattan 

Battery Park City Thu, Jun 13; 4 pm 

Children’s Center at 42nd Street Sat, Jun 8; 3 pm 

Hudson Park Mon, Jun 3; 4 pm 

Mulberry Street Mon, Jun 10; 4 pm 

Ottendorfer Tue, Jun 18; 4 pm 

staten island 

Todt Hill–Westerleigh Tue, Jun 4; 3:30 pm 


bronx 

Allerton Tue, Jun 11; 4 pm 

Clason’s Point Tue, Jun 18; 3:30 pm 

Riverdale Wed, Jun 19; 3:30 pm 

Spuyten Duyvil Wed, Jun 26; 3:30 pm 

Throg’s Neck Fri, Jun 14; 3 pm 

manhattan 

125th Street Thu, Jun 20; 4 pm 


bronx 

City Island Mon, Jun 10; 3 pm 

Clason’s Point Fri, Jun 7; 3 pm 

Melrose Tue, Jun 11; 4 pm 

Tremont Tue, Jun 18; 4 pm 

manhattan 

115th Street Wed, Jun 5; 4 pm 

Grand Central Thu, Jun 6; 2 pm 

Hamilton Fish Park Wed, Jun 12; 3:30 pm 

Hamilton Grange Wed, Jun 19; 3 pm 

Harlem Thu, Jun 13; 4 pm 


bronx 

Eastchester Mon, Jun 10; 3:30 pm 

Edenwald Thu, Jun 6; 2 pm 

Morris Park Tue, Jun 11; 4 pm 

Soundview Tue, Jun 4; 3:30 pm 

manhattan 

Morningside Heights Thu, Jun 13; 4 pm 

New Amsterdam Wed, Jun 5; 12 noon 



bronx 

Castle Hill Fri, Jun 7; 3:30 pm 

staten island 

Great Kills Thu, Jun 6; 4 pm 

Meet Gustafer Yellowgold 

bronx 

Baychester Fri, Jun 14; 3 pm 

Woodlawn Heights Wed, Jun 12; 3 pm 

manhattan 

Fort Washington Thu, Jun 13; 4:30 pm 

staten island 

West New Brighton Tue, Jun 11; 4 pm 


manhattan 

Bloomingdale Fri, Jun 21; 3:30 pm 

Kips Bay Tue, Jun 4; 3 pm 

My City Park 

bronx 

Belmont Thu, Jun 13; 4 pm 

manhattan 

Aguilar Wed, Jun 5; 12:30 pm 

staten island 

Huguenot Park Wed, Jun 12; 4 pm 


bronx 

Jerome Park Fri, Jun 28; 2 pm 

Macomb’s Bridge Mon, Jun 24; 2 pm 

Mosholu Thu, Jun 6; 1:30 pm 

Parkchester Fri, Jun 21; 3:30 pm 

Van Nest Fri, Jun 14; 3:30 pm 

manhattan 

67th Street Tue, Jun 4; 4 pm 

George Bruce Mon, Jun 10; 4 pm 

Roosevelt Island Tue, Jun 18; 3 pm 

St. Agnes Tue, Jun 11; 4 pm 

Yorkville Fri, Jun 7; 4 pm 

staten island 

Richmondtown Thu, Jun 20; 4 pm 

South Beach Sat, Jun 8; 2 pm 

St. George Library Center Sat, Jun 22; 2 pm 


bronx 

Woodstock Thu, Jun 6; 3 pm 

staten island 

Port Richmond Thu, Jun 13; 2 pm 

Sedgwick Summer Reading Kickoff 

bronx 

Sedgwick Thu, Jun 6; 11 am 

Stories and Tales from Around 

the World 

Getchie Argetsinger shares 

multicultural stories, tales, and 

legends. For all ages. 

bronx 

Morrisania Thu, Jun 6; 3:30 pm 


staten island 

Tottenville Wed, Jun 5; 4 pm 

Three Billy Goats Not-So-Gruff 

staten island 

Dongan Hills Thu, Jun 6; 3:30 pm 


That Barked 

bronx 

High Bridge Fri, Jun 28; 4 pm 

Hunt’s Point Thu, Jun 13; 4 pm 

Pelham Bay Fri, Jun 7; 3:30 pm 

West Farms Tue, Jun 4; 3:30 pm 

manhattan 


Library Wed, Jun 5; 2 pm 

Epiphany Wed, Jun 12; 4 pm 

Inwood Thu, Jun 6; 3 pm 

Muhlenberg Wed, Jun 19; 4 pm 

Why Read!?! 

bronx 

Mott Haven Fri, Jun 7; 4 pm 

Wakefield Tue, Jun 11; 4 pm 

manhattan 

Chatham Square Thu, Jun 6; 2 pm 

Terence Cardinal Cooke–Cathedral 

Wed, Jun 12; 5 pm 

Tompkins Square Thu, Jun 13; 4 pm 

TEEN 

Look for this bright Teen Summer Reading 

2013 poster in your library! Get the scoop on 

this year’s celebration of the love of reading 

and books—and see if you can read enough 

books to earn a trip to a Yankees game! 

Check out a kickoff event just for teens: 

Bronx Library Center 

Saturday, June 1 at 11 am 

Hamilton Grange, Manhattan 

Wednesday, June 19 at 4 pm 

St. George Library Center, Staten Island 

Friday, June 21 at 2 pm 

Sign up at your local library or online at 

www.summerreading.org, where you can 

find book lists, info on additional Summer 

Reading events, and more! 

The New York Public Library’s Summer Reading Program 

is generously funded by HSBC; New York Yankees 

Foundation; The Rona Jaffe Foundation; Target; HBO; 

Federal Library Services and Technology Act funds, 

awarded to the New York State Library by the Federal 

Institute of Museum and Library Services; Jean and Louis 

Dreyfus Foundation; Pine Tree Foundation of New York, 

Inc.; May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, Inc.; and 

anonymous donors. 

2013 

12 NYPL Roar! 


Summer Reading 2013 


Finale Celebrations 

Celebrate another great year of Summer 

Reading! Readers should attend the celebration 

at the library where they signed up. For 

descriptions of programs, see pages 4–7. 

Abracadabra 

bronx 

Bronx Library Center Thu, Aug 22; 2 pm 

Riverdale Fri, Aug 23; 3:30 pm 

staten island 

St. George Library Center Tue, Aug 20; 3 pm 


bronx 

Parkchester Fri, Aug 23; 2 pm 

manhattan 


Library Wed, Aug 21; 2 pm 

Epiphany Mon, Aug 26; 3 pm 

Hamilton Fish Park Wed, Aug 14; 3 pm 

Morningside Heights Thu, Aug 29; 3 pm 

Yorkville Wed, Aug 28; 4 pm 


bronx 

Allerton Tue, Aug 20; 4 pm 

Belmont Thu, Aug 22; 4 pm 

High Bridge Fri, Aug 30; 3 pm 

Mosholu Fri, Aug 23; 1:30 pm 

Woodstock Fri, Aug 16; 2 pm 


bronx 

Eastchester Fri, Aug 23; 1 pm 

Morrisania Tue, Aug 20; 12 noon 

Throg’s Neck Fri, Aug 16; 3 pm 

Wakefield Mon, Aug 26; 2 pm 

Woodlawn Heights Wed, Aug 21; 3 pm 

manhattan 

Inwood Thu, Aug 22; 3 pm 

staten island 

Dongan Hills Thu, Aug 29; 2:30 pm 


bronx 

Van Nest Mon, Aug 26; 2 pm 

manhattan 

Harlem Thu, Aug 22; 4 pm 

Muhlenberg Wed, Aug 21; 4 pm 

St. Agnes Fri, Aug 23; 3 pm 

Jeremy’s Jungle Adventure 

bronx 

City Island Mon, Aug 19; 1 pm 

Kingsbridge Wed, Aug 21; 2 pm 

Melrose Fri, Aug 23; 2 pm 

Morris Park Fri, Aug 30; 2:30 pm 

Sedgwick Thu, Aug 22; 3 pm 

Soundview Tue, Aug 20; 3:30 pm 

staten island 

Richmondtown Thu, Aug 29; 2:30 pm 



bronx 

Mott Haven Fri, Aug 16; 3:30 pm 

Westchester Square Fri, Aug 23; 3 pm 

manhattan 

115th Street Wed, Aug 21; 4 pm 

125th Street Thu, Aug 15; 4 pm 


bronx 

Grand Concourse Wed, Aug 14; 10:30 am 

manhattan 

Battery Park City Fri, Aug 30; 3:30 pm 

Mulberry Street Wed, Aug 28; 4 pm 

Ottendorfer Tue, Aug 27; 4 pm 

My City Park 

bronx 

Baychester Fri, Aug 30; 3 pm 

Pelham Bay Fri, Aug 23; 3 pm 

Spuyten Duyvil Wed, Aug 28; 3 pm 

manhattan 

Fort Washington Thu, Aug 22; 3 pm 

New Amsterdam Wed, Aug 14; 2 pm 


bronx 

Francis Martin Thu, Aug 22; 3 pm 

Hunt’s Point Fri, Aug 23; 2 pm 

manhattan 

Aguilar Tue, Aug 27; 2 pm 

Thu, Aug 29; 2 pm 

Bloomingdale Fri, Aug 30; 3:30 pm 

Grand Central Wed, Aug 14; 2 pm 

Seward Park Mon, Aug 26; 2 pm 

Webster Mon, Aug 19; 4 pm 

staten island 

Great Kills Fri, Aug 16; 2 pm 

Todt Hill–Westerleigh Wed, Aug 28; 3:30 pm 

West New Brighton Tue, Aug 20; 4 pm 


bronx 

Edenwald Wed, Aug 28; 3 pm 

West Farms Tue, Aug 13; 2 pm 

manhattan 

Countee Cullen Thu, Aug 22; 4 pm 

Macomb’s Bridge Fri, Aug 23; 2 pm 

staten island 

Port Richmond Tue, Aug 27; 4 pm 

St. George Library Center Thu, Aug 29; 3 pm 

Tips to Enjoy 

Summer Reading 

• Set aside a special time for 

reading. Nightly bedtime stories 

work well for many families, but 

any time is good. And it’s never 

too early to start. Even babies 

enjoy stories. 

• Find favorites. Many children 

love to hear stories over and 

over again. It comforts them and 

helps develop language skills. 

• Ask questions. Studies show that 

children who discuss the books 

they read improve their language 

and reading skills faster than 

those who don’t. 


staten island 

New Dorp Fri, Aug 30; 2 pm 


That Barked 

bronx 


Clason’s Point Fri, Aug 23; 2 pm 

manhattan 

George Bruce Thu, Aug 15; 2 pm 

Kips Bay Thu, Aug 29; 3 pm 

Roosevelt Island Tue, Aug 6; 3 pm 

Why Read!?! 

bronx 

Castle Hill Fri, Aug 9; 1 pm 

Meet Last Year’s Top Summer Readers 

Last year, the top seven readers who 

participated in Summer Reading—the 

Library’s largest annual program for 

children and teens—logged a total of more 

than 3,000 books and were honored at a 

Yankees game at the end of the summer. 

The enthusiastic bookworms from the 

Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island chose 

titles as diverse as Leo Lionni’s picture 

book An Extraordinary Egg and the manga 

series Rosario + Vampire. 

“Books are amazing,” said 17-year-old 

Staten Islander Ron Frazier, who admitted 

that he didn’t always like to read. Bronx 

children’s champion Michael Pineda took 

his bow on the field for the second year in 

a row; the seven-year-old said he reads 

“everywhere” all the time, which helped 

him nearly double his total from last year. 

Even at the end of August, the boys were 

still reading, and Frazier was getting ready 

to delve into the work of a new author: 

Shakespeare. “I heard about him, but I 

never got a chance to read him,” Frazier 

said. “Now I’m going to give it a try and see 

what everybody’s been talking about.” 

Summer 

Reading Book List 2013 

Don’t forget to get up a copy of this 

year’s Summer Reading Book List, 

which is available at all NYPL locations 

and at www.summerreading.org/ 

booklists. Readers of all levels 

from babies to grade 5 can 

pick from nearly 100 titles 

chosen by New York 

Public Library 

librarians. 

Top Readers: Children 

Michael, age 7 

Van Cortlandt 

Library, Bronx 

511 books 

Decklan, age 9 

Battery Park City 

Library, Manhattan 

512 books 

Top Readers: Teen 

Ange, age 14 

Macomb’s Bridge 


1,013 books 

Not pictured 

Confidence, age 17 

Edenwald Library, 

Bronx 

788 books 

Isabella, age 6 

Todt Hill–Westerleigh 

Library, Staten Island 

430 books 

Bronwyn, age 6 



113 books 

Ron, age 17 

Port Richmond 

Library, Staten Island 

127 books 

14 NYPL Roar! 


Early Childhood Programs 


Muhlenberg Mon 10:30 am*; 

11:15 am 

Jun 3, 10, 17, 24; Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 

Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 

Mulberry Street Thu 10:30 am; 

11:30 am 

Jun 6, 13, 20, 27; Jul 11, 18, 25; 

Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 

New Amsterdam Thu 10:30 am; 

11:30 am 

Jun 13, 20, 27; Jul 11, 18, 25; 

Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 

Seward Park Mon 3 pm Jun 3, 10, 17, 24 

manhattan 

67th Street Thu 4 pm Jun 6, 13, 20, 27; Jul 11, 18, 25; 

Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 

Children’s Center at 

42nd Street 

Mon 4 pm Jun 3, 10, 17, 24; Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 

Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 

Countee Cullen Thu 11 am Jun 6, 13, 20, 27; Jul 11, 18, 25; 

Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 

Tue 12 noon Jun 4, 11, 18, 25 

Fort Washington Fri 10:30 am Jun 14, 28; Jul 12, 26; Aug 9, 23 

Webster 

Wed 11:15 am Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 

Wed 11 am; 11:15 am; 

11:45 am 

Jun 5, 12, 19, 26; Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; 

Aug 7, 14, 21 

Staten Island 

Dongan Hills Fri 10:30 am Jun 7, 14, 21, 28; Jul 5, 12, 19, 26; 

Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 

George Bruce Tue 11:15 am Jun 4, 11, 18, 25; Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 

Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 

Muhlenberg Mon 4 pm Jun 3, 10, 17, 24; Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 

Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 

Webster Tue 4 pm Jun 4, 11, 18, 25; Jul 2, 9, 16, 30; 

Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 

New Dorp Fri 10:30 am Jun 7 

Port Richmond Fri 10:30 am Jun 7, 14, 21, 28 

Tottenville Fri 10:30 am Jun 14 

Staten Island 

Huguenot Park Fri 10:30 am Jun 14; Jul 12, 26; Aug 9, 23 

Fri 11 am Jun 28 

Preschool Arts & Crafts 

Make projects using a variety of materials and skills. 

New Dorp Mon 2 pm* Jul 15, 22 

Bronx 

Toddler Story Time 

For toddlers from 18 months to 3 years and their parents/caregivers. 

manhattan 

67th Street Wed 10:30 am Jun 5, 12, 19, 26; Jul 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug 7, 14 

Battery Park City Wed 10:30 am Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 

Chatham Square Thu 10:30 am Jun 6, 13, 20, 27; Jul 11, 18, 25; 

Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 

Children’s Center 

at 42nd Street 

Thu 10:30 am; 

11:30 am 

Jun 6, 13. 20, 27; Jul 11, 18, 25; 

Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 

Countee Cullen Tue 11 am Jun 4, 11, 18, 25; Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 

Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 

Epiphany Mon 1 pm Jun 3, 10, 17, 24 

Fort Washington Wed 10:30 am Jun 5, 12, 19, 26; Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; 

Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 

George Bruce Thu 11:30 am Jun 6, 13, 20, 27; Jul 11, 18, 25; 

Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 

Hamilton Grange Fri 10:30 am Jun 7, 14, 21, 28; Jul 5, 12, 19, 26 

Harlem Wed 11 am Jun 5, 12, 19, 26; Jul 3, 10, 17, 24; 

Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 

Fri 11 am Jun 7, 14, 21, 28; Jul 5, 12, 19, 26; 

Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 

Hudson Park Tue 12:15 pm Jun 4, 11, 18, 25; Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 

Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 

Inwood Tue 11:15 am Jun 4, 11, 18, 25; Jul 9, 16, 23, 30; 

Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 

Preschool Story Time 

For preschoolers from 3 to 5 years and their parents/caregivers. 

Bronx 

Allerton Wed 11 am Jun 5, 12. 19, 26; Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; 

Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 

Belmont Fri 11 am Jun 7, 14, 21, 28; Jul 5, 12, 19, 26; 

Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 

Bronx Library 

Center 

Thu 11 am Jun 6, 13, 20, 27 

Sat 11 am* Jun 8 

Francis Martin Thu 10:30 am Jun 13, 27; Jul 11, 25; Aug 8, 29 

Melrose Tue 11 am Jun 18 

Thu 2 pm Jul 11, 18; Aug 15, 29 

Morris Park Sat 3 pm Jun 15 

Parkchester Tue 11 am Jun 4, 11, 18, 25; Jul 2, 9, 16, 30; 

Aug 6, 13, 20 

Thu 11 am Jun 6, 13, 20; Jul 11, 18; Aug 1, 8, 22 

Pelham Bay Wed 11 am Jun 5, 19 

Soundview Tue 12 noon Jun 4, 11, 18, 25; Jul 2, 9, 16, 30; 

Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 

Thu 12 noon Jun 13, 20; Jul 18, 25; Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 

Fri 3:30 pm Jun 7, 14, 21; Jul 19, 26; Aug 9, 16, 23 

Westchester Square Wed 11 am Jun 12, 26; Jul 10, 24; Aug 14, 28 

Leggo My Legos 

Play with piles of blocks. For children 18 to 36 months and their 

parents/caregivers. 

manhattan 

New Amsterdam Wed 11 am Jun 5, 12, 19, 26; Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; 

Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 

Music & Movement 

Shake, rattle, and roll with other kids from the neighborhood. For children up 

to age 4 and their parents/caregivers. 

manhattan 

Westchester 

Square 

Wed 11 am* Jun 19 

Wed 4 pm* Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 

Richmondtown Tue 1 pm* Jun 25 

South Beach Fri 10:30 am Jun 14; Jul 12; Aug 9 

Todt Hill– 

Westerleigh 

Tue 11:30 am Jul 30 

Thu 4 pm Jul 18; Aug 1, 15 

Fri 11:30 am Jun 28 

Tottenville Tue 11 am Jun 18 

Sat 11 am Jul 20 

*Programs marked with an asterisk require registration; call or visit 

the specific library to sign up. 

Pelham Bay Fri 11 am Jun 7, 21 

Preschool Films 

See short films based on picture books. 

manhattan 

67th Street Mon 4 pm Jul 22, 29; Aug 19, 26 

Chatham 

Square 

Fri 10 am Jul 5, 19 

George Bruce Tue 11:30 am Jun 4, 11, 18, 25; Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 

Staten Island 

Todt Hill– 

Westerleigh 

Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 

Mon 11:30 am Jul 8; Aug 12 

Tumble Time 

Roll and stretch in a relaxed setting with calming music. Please bring your 

own blankets. For children up to age 18 months and their parents/caregivers. 

Manhattan 

New Amsterdam Wed 12 noon Jun 19 

Tunes for Tots 

Music and songs for children up to age 5. 

Manhattan 

Hudson Park Fri 3:30 pm Jun 7, 14, 21, 28; Jul 5, 12, 19, 26; 

Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 

16 NYPL Roar! 


Programs for Children in K–6 


Arts & Crafts 

Celebrate Father’s Day, July Fourth, and summer in general by creating fun 

projects using a variety of materials and skills. 

Film 

Watch new and classic films. 

Games & Chess 

Play board and card games of all types and skill levels. 

Bronx 

Bronx 

Bronx 

Belmont Mon 4 pm Jun 17; Jul 8, 29; Aug 19 

Bronx Library Thu 4 pm Jun 13, 27 

Center 

Clason’s Point Mon 3 pm Jun 3, 10, 17, 24 

Edenwald Mon 4 pm Jun 10, 24 

Francis Martin Tue 4 pm Jun 11, 25; Jul 16, 30; Aug 13, 27 

Kingsbridge Thu 2 pm Jul 11; Aug 15 

Thu 4 pm Jun 13 

Melrose Wed 2 pm Jun 19; Jul 3, 10, 17; Aug 14, 21, 28 

Morris Park Fri 3:30 pm Jun 14, 28; Jul 12, 26; Aug 9, 23 

Morrisania Wed 3:30 pm Jun 5, 12, 19, 26; Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; 

Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 

Mott Haven Fri 2:30 pm Jul 5, 12, 19, 26; Aug 2, 9, 30 

Belmont Sat 12 noon Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Jul 6, 13, 20, 27; 

Aug 3, 10, 17, 24 

Bronx Library Tue 4 pm Jun 4, 11, 18, 25 

Center 

Clason’s Point Sat 10 am Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 

Francis Martin Sat 2 pm Jun 8, 22; Jul 13, 27; Aug 10, 24 

Hunt’s Point Mon 2 pm Jul 1, 8, 15, 22; Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 

Mon 4 pm Jun 3, 10, 17, 24 

Kingsbridge Wed 4 pm Jun 5, 12, 19, 26; Jul 3, 10, 17, 31; 

Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 

Melrose Tue 2 pm Jul 2, 9, 16; Aug 13, 20, 27 

Morris Park Sat 2 pm Jul 6, 20; Aug 3, 17 

Sat 2:30 pm Jun 1 

Baychester Thu 3 pm Jun 6, 20, 27 

Thu 3:30 pm Jun 13 

Belmont Wed 6 pm Jun 5, 12, 19, 26; Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; 

Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 

Fri 3 pm Jun 7, 14, 21, 28; Jul 5, 12, 19, 26; 

Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 

Sat 3 pm Jun 8, 15, 22, 29; Jul 6, 13, 20, 27; 

Aug 3, 10, 17, 24 

Castle Hill Mon 3 pm Jul 1, 8; Aug 5, 12 

Mon 4 pm Jun 3 

Melrose Wed 3:30 pm Jun 26 

Thu 2 pm Jun 13 

Fri 2 pm Jun 5, 19; Aug 23, 30 

Pelham Bay Thu 3:30 pm Jun 13, 20 

Fri 11 am Jun 7, 21 

Sedgwick Mon 4 pm Jul 1, 8, 15, 22; Aug 19, 26 

Mon 4:30 pm Jun 3, 10, 17, 24 

Fri 3:30 pm Jun 7, 14, 21, 28 

Soundview Thu 3:30 pm Jul 25; Aug 22 

Fri 3:30 pm Jun 21 

Wakefield Wed 4 pm Jun 12, 26; Jul 10, 24; Aug 7, 21 

West Farms Mon 2:30 pm Jul 1, 8, 15, 29; Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 

Westchester Square Fri 2 pm Jul 5, 12, 19, 26 

Fri 3:30 pm Jun 7, 21 

Manhattan 

Chatham Square Fri 1 pm Jul 12, 26; Aug 9, 23 

Fri 3:30 pm Jun 7, 14, 21, 28 

Countee Cullen Wed 4 pm Jun 5, 19; Jul 10, 17; Aug 7, 21 

Epiphany Tue 3:30 pm Jun 4, 18 

Fort Washington Sat 2:30 pm Jun 15; Jul 20; Aug 17 

Harlem Sat 11 am Jun 1, 15; Jul 6, 20; Aug 3, 17 

Staten Island 

Dongan Hills Tue 2 pm Jul 9, 23; Aug 6, 20 

Tue 3:30 pm Jun 11, 25 

Wed 2 pm Jul 10, 24; Aug 7, 21 

Wed 3:30 pm Jun 19 

New Dorp Fri 4 pm Jun 14 

Richmondtown Fri 11 am Jul 19; Aug 2 

Morrisania Thu 4:30 pm Jun 6, 13, 20, 27; Jul 11, 18, 25; 

Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 

Sedgwick Wed 3:30 pm Aug 21, 28 

Wed 4 pm Jun 5, 19, 26; Jul 17, 24, 31 

Van Nest Sat 2 pm Jun 1, 15, 29 

Wakefield Tue 4 pm Jun 18; Jul 16; Aug 20 

West Farms Sat 2 pm Jun 29; Jul 13; Aug 17 

Woodstock Sat 1 pm Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Jul 6, 13, 20, 27; 

Aug 3, 10, 17, 24 

manhattan 

67th Street Mon 4 pm Jul 22, 29; Aug 19, 26 

Thu 4:30 pm Jul 11, 18, 25; Aug 8, 15, 22 

Chatham Square Fri 10:30 am Jul 5, 19; Aug 2, 30 

Sat 2 pm Jun 15; Jul 21; Aug 17 

Children’s Center Wed 2 pm Jun 5, 12, 19, 26; Jul 3, 10, 17, 24; 


Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 

Countee Cullen Wed 4 pm Jun 12, Jul 3; Aug 14 

Fort Washington Thu 4 pm Jun 6, 20, 27; Aug 1, 8, 15, 29 

George Bruce Wed 5 pm Jun 5, 19; Jul 3, 17; Aug 7, 21 

Hudson Park Tue 3:30 pm Jun 4, 11, 18, 25; Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 

Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 

New Amsterdam Sat 2 pm Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Jul 6, 13, 20, 27; 

Aug 3, 10, 17, 24 

Staten island 

New Dorp Sat 2 pm Jun 29; Aug 24 

Morris Park Wed 2 pm Jul 10, 24 

Fri 2 pm Aug 2, 16 

Fri 3:30 pm Jun 7, 21; Jul 5, 19 

Sat 2 pm Jul 13, 27; Aug 10, 24 

Sat 3:30 pm Jun 1, 29 

Morrisania Sat 3:30 pm Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Jul 6, 13, 20, 27 

Aug 3, 10, 17, 24 

Mott Haven Wed 4 pm Jul 3, 10, 17, 24; Aug 7, 14, 28 

Sedgwick Sat 11 am Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Jul 13, 20; Aug 24 

Soundview Wed 3:30 pm Jun 5, 12, 19; Jul 17, 24, 31; Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 

Wakefield Wed 4 pm Jun 5 

Fri 3:30 pm Jun 14, 28; Jul 12, 19, 26 

Westchester Sat 2 pm Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Jul 6, 13, 20, 27; 

Square 

Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 

Woodstock Mon 3 pm Jun 3, 10, 17, 24 

manhattan 

Countee Cullen Wed 4 pm Jun 26; Jul 24; Aug 28 

Sat 1 pm Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Jul 6, 13, 20, 27; 

Aug 3, 10, 17, 24 

Fort Washington Mon 4 pm Aug 12, 26 

George Bruce Mon 12 noon Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 

Tue 11 am Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 

Wed 12 noon Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 

Thu 11 am Jul 11, 18, 25; Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 

Fri 10 am Jul 5, 12, 19, 26; Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 

Staten island 

Dongan Hills Fri 2 pm Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 

Fri 3 pm Jun 7, 14, 21, 28; Jul 5, 12, 19, 26 

Gaming 

Play Wii, PS3, and Xbox games at the Library. 

Bronx 

Belmont Thu 6 pm Jun 6, 13, 20, 27; Jul 11, 18, 25; 

Aug 1, 8, 15, 29 

Bronx Library Mon 4 pm Jun 3, 10, 17, 24 

Center 

Castle Hill Fri 2:30 pm Jul 12; Aug 16 

Fri 3:30 pm Jun 21 

Clason’s Point Mon 4 pm Jun 3, 10, 17, 24 

Tue 4 pm Jun 4, 11, 18, 25 

Edenwald Mon 4 pm Jul 22 

Wed 4 pm Jun 26; Jul 10, 24 

Francis Martin Mon 3 pm Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 

Mon 4 pm Jun 3, 10, 17, 24 

Hunt’s Point Tue 3:30 pm Jun 4, 11, 18, 25 

Kingsbridge Mon 4 pm Jul 1; Aug 5 

Todt Hill– 

Westerleigh 

Mon 11:30 am 

Mon 3:30 pm 

Jun 10; Jul 8; Aug 12 

Jul 8; Aug 12 

Fri 3 pm Jun 7, 14, 21, 28 

Sat 10 am Jun 8, 15, 22, 29; Jul 6, 13, 20, 27; 

Aug 3, 10, 17, 24 

Melrose Wed 3:30 pm Jun 26 

Morris Park Wed 3:30 pm Jun 12, 26; Jul 3, 17; Aug 7, 21 

Harlem Sat 11 am Jun 1, 15; Jul 6, 20; Aug 3, 17 

St. Agnes Sat 10 am; 11 am Jun 15; Jul 20; Aug 17 

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Programs for Children in K–6 

More Programs for Children 


Morrisania Fri 3:30 pm Jun 7, 14, 21, 28; Jul 5, 12, 19, 26; 

Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 

Mott Haven Fri 3:30 pm Jun 7, 14, 21, 28; Jul 5, 12, 19, 26; 

Aug 2, 9, 30 

Pelham Bay Thu 3:30 pm Jun 20 

Wakefield Mon 4 pm Jun 3, 10, 17, 24; Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 

Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 

West Farms Thu 2:30 pm Jul 11, 25; Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 

Thu 3:30 pm Jun 6, 13, 20, 27 

Westchester 

Square 

Tue 2 pm 

Tue 4 pm 

Jul 2; Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 

Jun 4, 11, 18, 25 

Woodstock Fri 3 pm Jun 7, 14, 21, 28; Jul 5, 12, 19, 26; 

Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 

manhattan 

Chatham Square Wed 4 pm Jun 26 

Children’s Center Fri 3 pm Jul 5, 19; Aug 2, 30 


Fort Washington Thu 3:30 pm Jul 11, 18, 25 

Fri 3:30 pm Jun 7, 14, 21, 28; Jul 5; Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 

George Bruce Wed 4 pm Jun 5, 12, 19, 26; Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; 

Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 

Staten island 

South Beach Mon 4 pm Jun 3, 10, 17, 24; Jul 8, 15, 22, 29; 

Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 

Reading Aloud 

Discover the wonder of books and the joy of reading with NYPL librarians. 

Bronx 

Allerton Wed 4 pm Jun 5, 12, 29, 26; Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; 

Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 

Castle Hill Mon 4 pm Jun 10, 17 

City Island Thu 3:30 pm Jun 6, 13, 20, 27 

Clason’s Point Tue 3 pm Jun 4, 11, 18, 25 

Edenwald Tue 4 pm Jun 4, 11, 18, 25; Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 

Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 

Francis Martin Tue 4 pm Jun 4, 18; Jul 9, 23; Aug 6, 20 

Kingsbridge Sat 1 pm Jun 1; Jul 6; Aug 3 

Morris Park Mon 4 pm Jun 3, 10, 17, 24; Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 

Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 

Morrisania Mon 3:30 pm Jun 3, 17; Jul 1, 15, 29; Aug 5, 19 

Tue 3:30 pm Jun 4, 11, 18, 25; Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 

Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 

Thu 3:30 pm Jun 6, 13, 20, 27; Jul 11, 25; 

Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 

Mosholu Mon 2 pm Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Aug 5, 12, 19 

Mon 4 pm Jun 3, 10, 17 

Wed 2 pm Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 

Mott Haven Wed 3 pm Jul 3, 10, 17, 24; Aug 7, 14, 28 

Wed 3:30 pm Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 

Riverdale Mon 4 pm Jun 3, 10, 17, 24 

Sedgwick Mon 2:30 pm Jul 1, 8, 15, 22; Aug 19, 26 

Mon 3:30 pm Jun 17, 24 

Tue 3 pm Jun 4, 11, 18, 25 

Wed 2:30 pm Aug 21, 28 

Wakefield Tue 4 pm Jun 11, 25; Jul 9, 23, 30; Aug 13, 27 

Fri 3 pm Jun 7, 21; Jul 5 

Westchester 

Square 

Wed 2 pm 

Wed 3:30 pm 

Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 

Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 

Woodstock Sat 11 am Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Jul 6, 13, 20, 27; 

Aug 3, 10, 17, 24 

manhattan 

Chatham Square Sat 11 am Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Jul 6, 13, 20, 27; 

Aug 3, 10, 17, 24 

Children’s Center 


Sat 11:30 am Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Jul 6, 13, 20, 27; 

Aug 3, 10, 17, 24 

Fort Washington Tue 3 pm Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 

Tue 3:30 pm Aug 6 

George Bruce Sat 1 pm Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Jul 6, 13, 20, 27; 

Aug 3, 10, 17, 24 

Inwood Wed 11:15 am Jun 12; Jul 17; Aug 14 

Wed 3 pm Jul 10; Aug 7, 21 

Wed 4 pm Jun 5, 19, 26; Jul 24, 31 

Seward Park Tue 4 pm Jun 4, 11, 18, 25 

St. Agnes Mon 3:30 pm Jun 24; Jul 29 

Staten island 

Dongan Hills Thu 2 pm Jul 11, 18, 25; Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 

Thu 4 pm Jun 6, 13, 20, 27 

Huguenot Park Mon 4 pm Jun 3, 10, 17, 24; Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 

Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 

Richmondtown Fri 2 pm Jul 12, 19, 26; Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 

Fri 3:30 pm Jun 7, 14, 21, 28 

South Beach Tue 4 pm Jun 4, 11, 18, 25; Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 

Todt Hill– 

Tue 2 pm 

Jul 23 

Westerleigh Thu 4 pm 

Jun 20; Jul 18; Aug 1, 15 

Tottenville Wed 4 pm Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 

*Programs marked with an asterisk require registration; call or visit 

the specific library to sign up. 

Author Talks for Kids 

Children’s book authors visit the library and 

talk about their books; writers include Dave 

Roman, Sara Varon, Rebecca Stead, Matt 

Phelan, and Laurie Calkhoven. For ages 9 to 12. 

manhattan 

67th Street Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and 

Thursdays at 1 pm 

Jun 18, 19, 20; Jul 9, 10, 11, 30, 31; Aug 1 

Book Discussion 

Get together with others to talk about books 

in an informal setting. 

bronx 

Francis Martin Thursdays at 3 pm 


Thursday at 4 pm 

Jun 20 

manhattan 


Friday at 4:30 pm 

Jun 14 

Computers & Technology 

Explore computers and the Internet. 

bronx 

Belmont Mondays at 4 pm 

Jun 3, 10, 24; Jul 1, 15, 22; Aug 5, 12, 26 

Mott Haven Tuesdays at 2 pm 

Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Aug 6, 13 

Pelham Bay Mondays at 3 pm 

Jun 10, 17, 24 

Sedgwick Thursdays at 3 pm 

Jul 11, 18, 25; Aug 29 


Jun 7, 14, 21, 28 

Wakefield Thursdays at 4 pm 

Jun 13, 27; Jul 18 

Westchester Square Mondays at 2 pm 

Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 

Global Partners Junior 

In this seven-week session (July 8–August 23), 

students learn about cities around the world, 

connect with peers in Australia, Brazil, India, 

and South Africa, and create a group project. 

For ages 9 to 12. 

bronx 

Belmont Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 

at 2 pm 

Bronx Library Center Mondays, Tuesdays, and 

Wednesdays at 12 noon 

Grand Concourse Tuesdays, Thursdays, and 


Mosholu Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 

at 1:30 pm 

Mott Haven Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11 am 

Westchester Square Thursdays, Fridays, and 

Saturdays at 11:30 am 

manhattan 

Hamilton Fish Park Mondays and Wednesdays 

at 2 pm 

Inwood Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 

11 am 

Seward Park Mondays, Wednesdays, and 

Thursdays at 1 pm 

staten island 

Richmondtown Mondays, Tuesdays, and 

Thursdays at 11 am 

St. George Library Center Mondays, 

Wednesdays, and Fridays at 11 am 

Todt Hill–Westerleigh Tuesdays and Thursdays 

at 4 pm 

Kids Music That Rocks 

Enjoy sing-alongs and read-alouds. 

manhattan 

Hudson Park Thursdays at 3:30 pm 

Jun 6, 13, 20, 27; Jul 11, 18, 25; Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 

New York City Dogs R.E.A.D. 

Dogs can’t read, but they sure are good 

listeners. Come read aloud to a registered 

therapy dog. 

manhattan 

67th Street Mondays at 3:30 pm 

Jun 3, 17 

Saturday at 3 pm 

Jun 15 

Mulberry Street Mondays at 4 pm 

Jun 24; Jul 29; Aug 26 

St. Agnes Mondays at 3:30 pm 

Jun 24; Jul 29 

On Stage Drama Club 

Play theater games and explore acting. 

bronx 

Mott Haven Thursdays at 2 pm 

Jul 11, 18, 25; Aug 1, 8, 15, 29 

Science 

Conduct hands-on experiments. 

bronx 

Riverdale Fridays at 3:30 pm 

Jun 7, 14, 21 

manhattan 


Saturday at 3 pm 

Jun 15 

Fort Washington Mondays at 4 pm* 

Jul 1, 15; Aug 5, 19 

Tae Kwon Do 

Learn the fundamentals of this martial art. 

manhattan 

George Bruce Saturdays at 2 pm 

Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Jul 6, 13, 20, 27; 

Aug 3, 10, 17, 24 

Support the Library! 

Every afternoon, 30,000 youngsters and teens 

visit NYPL to borrow a book or attend programs 

like the ones listed in this brochure. 

You can help maintain and expand opportunities 

for children to explore, learn, and grow by 

making a donation to the Library today! 

Become a Friend of the Library for as little as 

$25 a year. Your contribution will be put to work 

to benefit the children of New York. As a Friend, 

you will enjoy special benefits, including 

discounts on LIVE from the NYPL tickets and 

at The Library Shop. 

To join, visit nypl.org/donate or call 

212.930.0653. 

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NYPL Directory of Locations 


Fort Washington Library, Manhattan 

Jessica Chornesky 

Great Kills Library, Staten Island 

Don Pollard 

BRONX mon tue wed thu fri sat sun 

Allerton 2740 Barnes Avenue 718-881-4240 10–6 10–6 11–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

Baychester 2049 Asch Loop North 718-379-6700 10–7 10–6 10–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center 

610 East 186th Street 718-933-6410 

STATEN ISLAND mon tue wed thu fri sat sun 

Dongan Hills 1617 Richmond Road 718-351-1444 12–7 11–6 12–7 11–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

Great Kills 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11–6 12–7 12–7 11–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

Huguenot Park 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 11–6 10–6 11–6 12–8 10–5 10–5 closed 

New Dorp 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10–6 10–6 10–6 12–8 10–5 10–5 closed 

Port Richmond 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 10–6 10–6 10–6 12–8 10–5 10–5 closed 

Richmondtown 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 12–8 10–6 10–6 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

South Beach 21–25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11–6 11–6 11–6 12–7 10–5 10–5 closed 

St. George Library Center 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 8–8 8–8 8–8 8–8 10–5 10–5 closed 

Stapleton 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 (opens June 11) 10–6 12–8 10–6 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

Todt Hill–Westerleigh 2550 Victory Boulevard 718-494-1642 10–6 12–8 10–6 10–6 10–5 10–5 1–5 

Tottenville 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 12–8 11–6 11–6 11–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

West New Brighton 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11–6 11–6 12–8 11–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

10–6 10–6 12–8 12–8 10–5 10–5 closed 

Bronx Library Center 310 East Kingsbridge Road 718-579-4244 9–9 9–9 9–9 9–9 9–9 9–9 12–6 

Castle Hill 947 Castle Hill Avenue 718-824-3838 11–7 10–6 11–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

City Island 320 City Island Avenue 718-885-1703 11–7 11–6 11–6 11–7 10–5 10–5 closed 

Clason’s Point 1215 Morrison Avenue 718-842-1235 10–7 10–6 10–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

Eastchester 1385 East Gun Hill Road 718-653-3292 10–6 10–6 11–7 11–7 10–5 10–5 closed 

Edenwald 1255 East 233rd Street 718-798-3355 11–7 10–6 11–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

Francis Martin 2150 University Avenue 718-295-5287 11–7 10–6 10–6 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

Grand Concourse 155 East 173rd Street 718-583-6611 10–8 10–6 10–8 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

High Bridge 78 West 168th Street 718-293-7800 11–7 10–6 11–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

Hunt’s Point 877 Southern Boulevard 718-617-0338 10–7 10–6 10–6 10–7 10–5 10–5 closed 

Jerome Park 118 Eames Place 718-549-5200 12–8 10–6 10–6 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

Kingsbridge 291 West 231st Street 718-548-5656 11–7 10–6 11–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

Melrose 910 Morris Avenue 718-588-0110 10–7 10–6 10–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

Morris Park 985 Morris Park Avenue 718-931-0636 10–7 10–6 10–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

Morrisania 610 East 169th Street 718-589-9268 10–6 11–7 10–6 11–7 10–5 10–5 closed 

Mosholu 285 East 205th Street 718-882-8239 12–8 10–6 10–6 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

Mott Haven 321 East 140th Street 718-665-4878 10–6 10–7 10–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

Parkchester 1985 Westchester Avenue 718-829-7830 8–8 8–8 8–8 8–8 10–5 10–5 closed 

Pelham Bay 3060 Middletown Road 718-792-6744 11–7 10–6 11–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

Riverdale 5540 Mosholu Avenue 718-549-1212 10–6 11–7 10–6 11–7 10–5 10–5 closed 

Sedgwick 1701 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. 718-731-2074 10–6 10–6 10–6 11–7 10–5 10–5 closed 

Soundview 660 Soundview Avenue 718-589-0880 10–6 11–7 11–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

Spuyten Duyvil 650 West 235th Street 718-796-1202 11–7 10–6 11–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

Throg’s Neck 3025 Cross Bronx Expy Ext 718-792-2612 10–6 11–7 10–6 11–7 10–5 10–5 closed 

Tremont 1866 Washington Avenue 718-299-5177 10–6 11–7 10–6 11–7 10–5 10–5 closed 

Van Cortlandt 3874 Sedgwick Avenue 718-543-5150 10–6 10–6 11–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

Van Nest 2147 Barnes Avenue 718-829-5864 10–6 10–6 10–6 11–7 10–5 10–5 closed 

Wakefield 4100 Lowerre Place 718-652-4663 11–7 10–6 11–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

West Farms 2085 Honeywell Avenue 718-367-5376 10–6 10–6 11–7 11–7 10–5 10–5 closed 

Westchester Square 2521 Glebe Avenue 718-863-0436 10–6 11–7 10–6 11–7 10–5 10–5 closed 

Woodlawn Heights 4355 Katonah Avenue 718-519-9627 10–6 11–7 10–6 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

Woodstock 761 East 160th Street 718-665-6255 10–6 11–7 10–6 11–7 10–5 10–5 closed 

Riverdale Library, Bronx 

MANHATTAN mon tue wed thu fri sat sun 

58th Street 127 East 58th Street 212-759-7358 11–7 10–6 11–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed 


96th Street 112 East 96th Street 212-289-0908 

(Closed for repairs; scheduled to reopen summer 2013) 

115th Street 203 West 115th Street 212-666-9393 12–7 11–6 12–7 11–6 10–5 10–5 closed 


Aguilar 174 East 110th Street 212-534-2930 10–7 10–7 10–7 10–7 10–5 10–5 closed 

Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library 

40 West 20th Street 212-206-5400 

10–5 12–7 10–5 12–7 10–5 10–5 closed 

Battery Park City 175 North End Avenue 212-790-3499 10–6 12–8 10–6 12–8 10–5 10–5 closed 

Bloomingdale 150 West 100th Street 212-222-8030 10–6 10–6 12–7 12–7 10–5 10–5 closed 

Chatham Square 33 East Broadway 212-964-6598 10–7 10–7 10–7 10–7 10–5 10–5 closed 

Children’s Center at 42nd Street, Stephen A. Schwarzman 

Building Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street 212-621-0208 

10–6 10–7:30 10–7:30 10–6 10–6 10–6 

1–5 

(June only) 

Columbus 742 Tenth Avenue 212-586-5098 12–7 10–6 12–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

Countee Cullen 104 West 136th Street 212-491-2070 10–8 10–8 10–8 10–8 10–5 10–5 closed 

Epiphany 228 East 23rd Street 212-679-2645 12–7 10–6 12–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

Fort Washington 535 West 179th Street 212-927-3533 10–6 12–7 10–6 12–7 10–5 10–5 closed 

George Bruce 518 West 125th Street 212-662-9727 12–7 11–6 12–7 11–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

Grand Central 135 East 46th Street 212-621-0670 11–7 10–6 11–6 11–6 11–6 10–5 closed 

Hamilton Fish Park 415 East Houston Street 212-673-2290 10–6 12–7 10–6 12–7 10–5 10–5 closed 

Hamilton Grange 503 West 145th Street 212-926-2147 11–7 11–6 11–7 11–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

Harlem 9 West 124th Street 212-348-5620 11–6 12–7 11–6 12–7 10–5 10–5 closed 

Hudson Park 66 Leroy Street 212-243-6876 11–6 12–7 11–6 12–7 10–5 10–5 closed 

Inwood 4790 Broadway 212-942-2445 11–7 11–6 11–7 11–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

Jefferson Market 425 Avenue of the Americas 212-243-4334 10–8 11–6 10–8 11–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

Kips Bay 446 Third Avenue 212-683-2520 11–6 12–7 11–6 12–7 10–5 10–5 closed 

Macomb’s Bridge 2650 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard 

212-281-4900 

12–7 11–6 11–6 11–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

Mid-Manhattan Library 455 Fifth Avenue (at 40th Street) 

212-340-0863 

8–11 8–11 8–11 8–11 8–8 10–6 10–6 

Morningside Heights 2900 Broadway 212-864-2530 10–7 10–7 10–7 10–7 10–5 10–5 closed 

Muhlenberg 209 West 23rd Street 212-924-1585 11–6 11–7 11–6 11–7 10–5 10–5 closed 

Mulberry Street 10 Jersey Street 212-966-3424 12–7 10–6 12–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

New Amsterdam 9 Murray Street 212-732-8186 11–7 10–6 11–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

NYPL for the Performing Arts 40 Lincoln Center Plaza 

(at 65th Street) 917-275-6975 

12–8 12–6 12–6 12–8 12–6 12–6 closed 

Ottendorfer 135 Second Avenue 212-674-0947 11–6 12–7 11–6 12–7 10–5 10–5 closed 

Riverside 127 Amsterdam Avenue 212-870-1810 11–7 10–6 11–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

Roosevelt Island 524 Main Street 212-308-6243 10–8 10–6 10–8 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture 

515 Malcolm X Boulevard (at 135th Street) 212-491-2200 

closed 12–8 12–8 12–8 10–6 10–6 closed 

Science, Industry and Business Library 188 Madison 

Avenue (at 34th Street) 917-275-6975 

11–6 10–8 10–8 10–8 11–6 11–6 closed 

Seward Park 192 East Broadway 212-477-6770 11–7 10–8 11–7 10–8 10–5 10–5 closed 

St. Agnes 444 Amsterdam Avenue 212-621-0619 11–6 11–7 10–6 12–7 10–5 10–5 closed 

Terence Cardinal Cooke–Cathedral 560 Lexington Avenue 

212-752-3824 

10–6 10–6 10–6 10–6 10–5 closed closed 

Tompkins Square 331 East 10th Street 212-228-4747 12–7 11–6 12–7 11–6 10–5 10–5 closed 

Washington Heights 1000 St. Nicholas Avenue 212-923-6054 

(Closed for renovations) 

Webster 1465 York Avenue 212-288-5049 11–6 12–7 11–6 12–7 10–5 10–5 closed 

Yorkville 222 East 79th Street 212-744-5824 10–7 10–7 10–7 10–7 10–5 10–5 closed 

Jefferson Market Library, Manhattan 

Dani Piderman 

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• NYPL Directory in Your of Neighborhood 

Locations 

Inwood 

Fort Washington 

broadway 

** Washington Heights 

Hamilton Grange 

George Bruce 

Morningside Heights 

st. nicholas av 

amsterdam av 

Bloomingdale 

St. Agnes 

Riverside 

w 86 st 

* The New York Public Library 

for the Performing Arts 

Columbus 

10 av 

W 181 ST 

douglass blvd 

145 st 

135 st 

* Stephen A. Schwarzman Building 


8 av 

leroy st 

a.c.powell jr blvd 

7 av 

canal st 

Macomb’s Bridge 

53 st 

42 st 

bedford st 

Harlem 

Central Park 

Muhlenberg 

Andrew Heiskell Braille 

and Talking Book Library 

Jefferson Market 

Hudson Park 

115th Street 

Countee Cullen 

* Schomburg Center for 

Research in Black Culture 

Grand Central 

6 av 


New Amsterdam 

murray st 

fifth avenue 

fifth avenue 

lexington avenue 

110 st 

23 st 

14 st 

e houston st 

e broadway 

125th Street 

Aguilar 

96th Street ** 

58th Street 

Yorkville 

Webster 

67th Street 

Roosevelt Island 

Terence Cardinal Cooke–Cathedral 

Mid-Manhattan 

Kips Bay 

Epiphany 

Tompkins Square 

Ottendorfer 

Mulberry Street 

Hamilton Fish Park 

Seward Park 

Chatham Square 

Riverdale 

Spuyten Duyvil 

* Science, Industry and 

Business Library 

broadway 

w 231 st 

Kingsbridge 

Van Cortlandt 

Jerome Park 

Bronx Library Center 

Francis Martin 

dr martin luther king jr blvd 

181 st 

grand concourse 

katonah av 

Sedgwick 

Woodlawn Heights 

Mosholu 

webster av 

fordham rd 

third av 

e 140th st 

huguenot av 

white plains road 

Belmont 

Tremont 

Grand Concourse 

westchester av 

forest av 

victory blvd 

gun hill road 

richmond av 

southern blvd 

pelham parkway 

West Farms 

High Bridge Morrisania 

Woodstock 

Melrose 

Mott Haven 

Wakefield 

Allerton 

griffords lane 

tremont av 

jewet t av 

new england thruway 

Dongan Hills 

richmond terrace 

Richmondtown 

new dorp lane 

clove road 

richmond road 

New Dorp 

cit y island rd 

West New Brighton 

Port Richmond 

Stapleton 

Great Kills 

Edenwald 

Baychester 

Van Nest 

Hunt’s Point 

Eastchester 

Morris Park 

Parkchester 

Throg’s Neck 

Clason’s Point 

Castle Hill 

Todt Hill–Westerleigh 

Pelham Bay 

Westchester Square 

Soundview 

seaview av 

Bronx 

bay st 

City Island 

St. George 

Library Center 

South Beach 

broadway 

Huguenot Park 

amboy road 

hylan boulevard 

Manhattan 

Tottenville 

yetman av 

Staten Island 

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