As a precaution to help limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and support the City’s efforts to promote social distancing, The New York Public Library has suspended all programming and events at our locations through March 31. At this time, our locations remain open during our regular hours. Learn more and find out about accessing the Library’s services remotely on our Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates Page. For updates, please visit their page HERE.
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Multi-lingual Storytime at Battery Park City Library
Looking for a fun indoor activity to do with your little ones? Head over to the Battery Park City Library for their multi-lingual storytime. Children will have a chance to interact with their Children’s Librarians in a friendly environment sharing stories, songs, and rhymes with a focus on international languages, including Spanish, Mandarin, and Japanese.
Date: Wednesday, March 4th
Time: 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: 175 North End Avenue — Battery Park City Library
Age(s): All ages welcome
Cost: Free
For more information visit their website HERE
Mardi Gras Masks Crafternoon at Battery Park City Library
Downtown families are invited to the Battery Park Library and join us to make your own Mardi Gras Mask. All materials will be provided by the NYPL. Kids 3 and older are invited to attend.
Date: Wednesday, February 19th
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: 175 North End Avenue — Battery Park City Library
Age(s): Best for ages 3+
Cost: Free
For more information visit their website HERE
Toy Story 4 Movie at Hudson Park Library
Another day, another local library to check out. Spend your afternoon with a movie at the library! When Woody Buzz and the gang join Bonnie on a road trip with her new craft project turned toy, Forky the innocent little spork’s antics launch Woody on a wild quest filled with unexpected new characters, and one long lost friend. A soaring masterpiece stuffed with spectacular animation, humor, and heart, Toy Story 4 is not to be missed!
Date: Tuesday, February 18
Time: 3:30 pm
Location: 66 Leroy Street — Hudson Park Library
Age(s): All ages
Cost: Free
FiDi Families Insiders: Join them every Tuesday afternoon for Children’s films! Also a visiting librarian told me, “They essentially have a playroom (with a wind tunnel, kitchen playset, mini slide, & more!) and a baby corner all out on their children’s floor.” So come early or stay late to enjoy the place!
For more information visit their website HERE
Mandarin Seeds Storytime at Battery Park City Library
Looking for a fun indoor activity to do with your little ones? Head over to the Battery Park City Library for a three-week series of bilingual storytime. Children learn all about fruits, animals, and insects in Mandarin Chinese through stories, art projects, and puppets. Families dance while singing Mandarin Seeds’ original songs.
Date: First three Thursdays in February: 6th, 13th, & 20th
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: 175 North End Avenue — Battery Park City Library
Age(s): Recommended for children ages 2-5 years old with parent/caregiver.
Cost: Free
For more information visit their website HERE