Things to Do with Kids in NYC on Monday, Aug 17, 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.

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.

The chess workshop is back at the Highlawn Library, with chess instructor Mr. Jose Villar! Kids and teens of all skill levels are welcome to attend.

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.

Create a storybook of your own!

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 Atlantis (2001, PG ) Designed for kids ages 6-18, younger children…

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

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 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.

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.

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.

Get crafty at the Rugby Library! We'll supply the materials, you bring the creativity & imagination! Beat the heat with these cute fans! Perfect for summer! Kids Create is recommended for kids ages 6-12. Due to limited…

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, we will be designing and creating our own colorful frisbee…

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…

Play board, card and tabletop games with us at Clarendon Library. Designed for ages 7 and up! We have Jenga, Uno!, Monopoly, Sorry!, dominoes, and more!

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

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math at Sunset Park Library with fun, free activities that will spark curiosity! At this program, we will explore physics, geometry and other STEAM concepts by playing…

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 (Monday through Saturday, check website for hours). All genders welcomed. The pantry here runs on a donation basis. If…

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 from ages 6-12 do homework assignments and read books.

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

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.

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…

TEENS & TWEENS! Join us for an hour of fun, while we discuss and watch our book-to-film-of-the-month! If you're interested in attending our book club, claim a copy at the circulation desk.

This event will take place in person at the Roosevelt Island branch. Do you like to build? If you do, come to the Library every FIRST AND THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH. For children ages 5 to 12.

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

Mr. GUY, the son of Master Ben (featured on the Mister Rogers Neighborhood television program) is teaching this all-inclusive workshop in the 3-Dimensional Design form known as “Gu-pit Gu-pit” (“cut-cut” in the Tagalog…

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

This event will take place in person at the Webster Library. Join us for an afternoon at the movies! Sing 2 Sing-Along Rating: PG Runtime: 110 min Can-do koala Buster Moon and his all-star cast of animal performers…

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

This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of…

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,…

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.

This event will take place in person at the Tremont Library. Do you love manga? Join us at the library for Manga Monday, a chill space where teens come together to read and talk about their favorite manga series! Each…

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…

This program will take place in person at the Pelham Bay Library community room. Bring the popcorn and some friends for a Monday afternoon movie: Is This Thing On? As their marriage unravels, Alex faces middle age and…

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Interactive art and educational projects for kids of all ages.

This event will take place in person at the Mott Haven Library. This event is first come, first served. Teens, cool off from the heat and join us at the Teen Center for our Page to Screen series. We will be screening…

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

Looking for somewhere to relax this summer? Come to the Teen Lounge! Hang out with friends, grab a snack, and enjoy the room as a laid-back reading space. For Ages 13-18.

This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Interested in using our Recording Studio? Our Recording Studio Access Workshop provides teens with engaging, beginner-friendly instruction on how to operate…

Calling all young innovators! Join us at the Parkchester Library for exciting Technology & S.T.E.M. Mondays, where children will explore, experiment, and create through engaging, hands-on activities designed to spark…

This event will take place in person at Melrose Library. Join us for an afternoon of collaging! Collage is a great way to recycle all the scraps of life like ticket stubs, photos, receipts, old magazines and compile…

This event will take place in person. Join the YA staff at High Bridge to explore our new 3D printer and create something to print. Anything designed at the program will be printed for pickup at a later date.

Love anime? Obsessed with manga? Come join the library’s Manga & Anime Club just for teens! Every month we’ll watch anime on the big screen, geek out about our favorite series, and swap recommendations. Plus, you can…