Things to Do with Kids in NYC on Monday, Aug 24, 2026

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

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…

Enjoy free afternoon lunches and a movie Monday - Friday at Rugby Library. Available to children and teens 18 and under.

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…

A read and play time dedicated to toddlers! (Ages 0-2)

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

Have fun with the antics of Bubbles the Silly Entertainer! She will have you and your entire family, dancing and moving and groving.

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.

Music With Corey is a fun, immersive, educational music experience curated by renowned kids music instructor, Corey J. Feldman. We will freeze dance, we’ll play the guessing game, and we’ll even do some magic! Corey’s…

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.(Group Reading). Every Mondays except holidays Playtime for Babies & Toddlers-Pre-Kg. 2nd…

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.

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 The Princess and the Frog (2009, G ) Designed for kids ages 6-18,…

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.

Hello magic Summer! Celebrate the end of Summer Reading fun at the library with Razzle Dazzle. Magic Alive is an amazing show with a lot of fun for everyone! This interactive magic program, led by family favorite…

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! As Summer at the Library comes to a close we'll create cameras with snapshots of our summer. Or, create your own…

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, hold the universe in your hands when you make your own…

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!

Let's make some mosaic art!

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!

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…

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.

At Pacific Library, enjoy open play for children 0-5 years and their participating caregivers.

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…

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.

It is the end of august, when "the bugs are just startin' to die," in the words of Noah Kahan. Come to FEC Our Tent to make nature themed postcards and listen to Noah Kahan's music, in a relaxing crafternoon! Open to…

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…

This event will take place in person at Belmont Library. Join us for Anime Gaming where you can play fighting games with some of your favorite characters from manga titles within our library collection such as My Hero…

Summer Reading has heated up as the 2026 Official Hunger Games Book Club via Scholastic launched mid June. We volunteered as tribute to be your go-to stop for borrowing the series to take part in the reading schedule.…

Want to learn a new skill? Juggling is perfect! Join us to learn what can be juggled -- from fruit to scarves to socks. We’ll make take-home juggling balls together, then go through the basics so everyone will be on…

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 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…

Come to the Mott Haven Teen Center to learn and practice the craft of needlework! We will practice different types of stitches and work on creating a design throughout monthy meetings. No experience is required--all…

This program will be in person at Battery Park City Library. A very funny and interactive juggling magic show (mostly magic) best for kids 3-10 years old. Looney Louie brings up audience members and encourages…

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.

Join us for an exciting afternoon of strategy, tactics, and clock-ticking tension. Show off your best moves against fellow players and compete for bragging rights! ***Participants are encouraged to bring in their own…

This event will take place in person at Melrose Library. Join us for an afternoon of sewing! We will be creating a small sewing project to learn the fundamentals of sewing. This week we’ll be making crochet card holders…

This event will take place in person. Come make buttons using old books! We'll have multiple size options and plenty of cool designs for you to make buttons with and corresponding books to check out.