Things to Do with Kids in NYC on Monday, Aug 10, 2026

Free lunch for children and teens ages 18 and younger at the Jamaica Bay Library.

At Washington Library, enjoy stories & songs followed by free play for children ages birth to 5 and participating caregivers.

Join us for story time! We will be singing songs, learning rhymes, and reading books together. This story time is designes for infants and babies who are not yet walking. Babies/toddlers who are walking should register…

Join us for free summer meals Monday - Friday from 1 - 2 pm. Available to all children 18 years old and under.

At Bay Ridge Library, enjoy open play for children 0-5 years and their participating caregivers. A table will be set up for older kids to play/craft as well. Space is limited.

Take a look at our period pantry located both on the Teen Floor and Adult floor or ask someone at the front desk. Our period pantry is in alliance with ‘Cycle Alliance’ here at Brooklyn Public Library. Our pantry…

Babies/toddlers who are NOT crawling or walking should only register for Babies and Books. Only crawling/walking toddlers will be admitted into this program. Babies who are NOT walking or crawling babies will NOT be…

Come make something with us at Macon Library. Designed for ages 5 and up.

Everyone has a story to tell! Run to the library and share yours through words, writing, or drawings. Receive a free book and fun gifts! The most creative stories and drawings will be featured on the Sheepshead Bay…

Come watch a movie during the Summer and relax at Cortelyou Branch. Monday 1:00 PM is Children's Movies. Tuesday 1:00 PM is Adult Movies.

Fingerplays, books, dance, and music! A special 30-minute program of stories, rhymes and songs geared specifically for the youngest children.

At Pacific Branch Library, enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for babies, birth to 17 months and their participating caregivers. Every Mondays except holidays Playtime for Babies & Toddlers-Pre-Kg. 2nd floor Auditiorium…

Bring your little ones for a fun and relaxed time of play, discovery, and connection. Babies and toddlers can explore toys, books and music while caregivers meet and mingle with other families in the community. Open…

Baby & Toddler Playtime at Marcy Library Give your little one the best start through the power of play! Join us at the Marcy Library for Baby & Toddler Playtime , a wonderful opportunity for your child to learn, grow,…

Get creative with DUPLO & LEGO! Join us for an hour of building from suggestions or working on your own designs. Duplo blocks are designed for younger children and they build on the rag in different area with Lego…

At Cypress Hills Library, get creative with LEGO and DUPLO. Let's see what you can build! Staff notes: Duplo blocks are appropriate for children 2 years and up. Legos are recommended for children 6 and up.

Join us for Choo Choo Train Time from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. on the floor in the Children's area of the library. Enjoy free play with our wooden train tracks and trains.

Come build with us! Duplo bricks are perfect for toddlers who are learning fine motor skills, and for preschoolers who aren't yet ready for LEGO. We'll probably have music on in the background!

Join us for a Summer Film Extravaganza at Brower Park Library! Come watch a family friendly movie and make something with us! Today we will be watching A Secret Showing of a Surprise Movie (1997, G )! Come prepared to…

Join us for free lunch for children and teens ages 18 and younger at the Sunset Park Library!

Free lunch for children and teens ages 18 and younger at the Bedford Library. Stay for and enjoy free activities afterwards!

Free lunch for children and teens ages 18 and younger at Gerritsen Beach Library every weekday! Enjoy a movie while you eat. All movies shown during Free Summer Meals will be rated PG. Call 718-368-1435 to learn the…

Play board, card, and tabletop games with us at the Kensington Library. This program is for children ages 5 and up, accompanied by a caregiver.

Play board, card and tabletop games with us at Cypress Hills Library. Designed for kids 4-12.

Creative time for kids! Come and create with us. All materials provided.

Get crafty at the Rugby Library! We'll supply the materials, you bring the creativity & imagination! Kids Create is recommended for kids ages 6-12. Due to limited space, small groups of 5 or more, camps, schools, and…

Come Create with Us at Paerdegat Library! Join us every Monday at 12:00 PM for a fun hands-on craft activity. Kids ages 6–12 are invited to get creative, make something unique, and have fun with friends.

Join us at the Sunset Park branch to create and decorate things that you can use at school, such as pencil cases. Perhaps a decoration for your locker? This program is geared for children ages 6-12.

Come make something with us at Sunset Park Library. Designed for ages 6-12.

Come start the week with fun coloring pages on Mondays!!! We will provide coloring pages and crayons for you. Designed for ages 3-12.

Kids will learn the basics of circuitry and electronics with Little Bits. In this free workshop, kids ages 6-18 will get to make basic robotics and more.

Join us to create Japanese koinobori using watercolor palettes! You can take yours home or hang it up outside in our garden.

Come to the Washington Irving branch for our Kids Game Night where we'll have tons of boardgames and card games, join us every Monday from 4-5pm!

Play board, card and tabletop games with us at Homecrest Library. Designed for ages 6-13.

This summer, join us for a craft, movie, or game time happening every week at the library! Each week, kids will get to do something new and exciting. This week, play Legos, board games, card and tabletop games with us!…

Play board, card and tabletop games with us at Ulmer Park Library. Designed for tweens and teens. Games are available daily ask at the customer service desk. Challenge a friend or a parent in friendly competition with…

Learn about engineering with a marble run. Have fun creating twists and turns and see if your design works! Children ages 8 & up

At Ulmer Park Library, get creative with LEGO and DUPLO. Let's see what you can build!

Join us for free summer meals Monday - Friday from 1 - 2 pm. Available to all children 18 years old and under.

Join us to watch a fun family film!

NYC Parks lists free drop-in programs — swim, enrichment, multi-sport, basketball and art — at roughly 160 different recreation centers and pools spread across all five boroughs. Offerings include Youth Open Access…

Enjoy some child-friendly music and toys! All adults are asked to stay with their children for the duration of the proogram.

Clarendon has menstrual products for free in the teen zone at Clarendon whenever the library is open. All genders welcomed. The pantry here runs on a donation basis. If you have items (packaged and unopened) to donate,…

Feeling overstimulated in our Children's Area? Our Craft Room is open every Monday from 3:00pm to 4:00pm for those looking for a quiet, calm, and sensory-friendly space. Sensory tools like headphones and weighted toys…

In this special six session series, families enjoy stories & activities designed to encourage the development of early learning practices. Exploring literacy, science & math through music, stories, art & play will help…

The Roots & Wings Program is an ongoing youth and young adult development program for boys, ages 13-19, designed to help participants build strong personal foundations, develop life skills, improve communication,…

A colorful, youth-focused creative program called "Sip N' Create." We invite preteens and teens to a creative hangout! "Sip. Create. Chill." Participants are to enjoy a drink, experiment with fun art projects, and…

Kids and their caregivers are invited to join us every Monday for books read aloud and a craft! This program is especially designed for kids age 4-10.

Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes in the Youth Wing's First Five Years area! For children birth to 5 years and participating caregivers.

Elementary students come to study, read books and homework.

Use library materials to make crafts that you keep! Make buttons, keychains, origami, jewelry, drawings, etc. For tweens and teens, ages 12-18.

PLEASE NOTE: this program is run by TEENAGE Interns. Teens ages 13-19 , stop by the Teen Zone play board games!

Teen Time: Come to the DeKalb Library to hang out. We have crafts and games! And snacks, too.

Teen Time: Every month we'll be focusing on a different kind of fiber art. Join us on every Monday for cross stitch, all skill levels welcome.

PLEASE NOTE: this program is run by TEENAGE Interns. Teens ages 13-19 , stop by the Teen Zone to decorate your own journal and tote bag.

Take a look at our period pantry located both on the Teen Section or ask someone at the front desk. Our period pantry is in alliance with ‘Cycle Alliance’ here at Brooklyn Public Library. Our pantry contains pads, and…

Do you have a uterus or know somebody with one? Are you a teen who would like to learn more about or experiment with unfamiliar menstrual products? Stop by the Period Pantry at Rugby, and grab a care package, complete…

This event will take place in person at the Mott Haven Library. This Summer at the Library, we are challenging teens to use art and writing to put their own stories on paper. Taking inspiration from the art in the…

Join staff from the Riverdale Library for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to picture books and art. [[{"fid":"364233","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","alignment":"center","field_file_image_alt_…

This program will take place in person, at the Pelham Bay Library. Join us for a special baby storytime to bond with your baby. Let's introduce them to the to the joys of movement, books and song. They can begin to…

Join us for Bilingual storytime. English and Spanish. We will sing songs, share books, and learn some Spanish words and phrases. Ages: 0-5. 20 families first come first served. To guarantee a free ticket to the program…

Books, snacks, and chill vibes? Yes, please. Come hang at Café Hour — where you can kick back with your current read or find a new fave using one of our recommended book lists, munch on snacks, and soak up the cozy café…

Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.

Join us after storytime for a community playdate. We have toys that encourage socialization and kindergarten readiness. [[{"fid":"341089","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","alignment":"","field_file_imag…

Join us for our Gothic Fiction Book Club series as we explore dark atmospheric worlds crafted by some of the greatest authors of all time. From unraveling family secrets, exploring haunted houses, and investigating the…

Please join us for a Community Paint Day at Garden Playground with Groundswell Community Mural Project and artist Yolande Delius! All ages and all abilities are welcome, no RSVP necessary.This initiative—launched in…

Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.

This event will take place in person at the West Farms Library. Calling all crocheters—beginners to experts! Join us for a creative gathering where you can bring your current project, try out new techniques, or even…

This event will take place at the Clason's Point libary. Ready to dive into a literary and writing adventure? Join the staff of Clason's Point library as we crack open the most compelling titles in our collection for a…

Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.

Le Carrousel Extravaganza is a lively, all-in-one entertainment experience featuring magic, puppetry, science, music, and storytelling. Designed to engage children of all ages, this dynamic program sparks imagination,…

Join program staff for reading enrichment, help with summer assignments, and fun activities to inspire learning and discovery. For children ages 6-12.

Join our LEGO Club and work with other legoers to build a masterpiece. We’ll provide the LEGOs, while the kids provide the imagination.

Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.

Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Make new friends and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. For ages birth-5 and…

Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.

Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.

Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.

Volunteer with us! We will be cleaning up litter to prevent it from entering the Bronx River.Your efforts not only protect wildlife & the rest of the Bronx River ecosystem, but they also help us identify the sources of…

Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs.…

Interactive art and educational projects for kids of all ages.

This event will take place in person at the West Farms Library. Join us for Summer Open Lab, every Monday and Wednesday in July and August. Teens can drop in to use our digital tools, including laptops, MacBooks, and…

Join us for a FREE family-friendly theatre performance in the park, featuring talented Queens College artists.

This event will take place in person at the West Farms Library. At West Farms Library, every story sparks an adventure. Kids can enjoy books, then bring their ideas to life with building blocks, Magna Tiles, jigsaw…

This event will take place in person at the Andrew Heiskell Library. Join us for an inclusive and interactive storytime that encourages movement, promotes literacy, and offers safe sensory input. While open to everyone,…

Presented by Damali Abrams. Utilizing The Block , with words by poet Langston Hughes and illustrations from artist Romare Bearden's iconic eponymous collage, participants will create their own colorful collages…