Where can I take my baby for free in NYC?

NYC libraries offer free baby lapsit storytimes at hundreds of branches across all 5 boroughs. These are typically 20-30 minute sessions with songs, rhymes, and board books for babies 0-18 months. Many museums also offer free baby-friendly hours.

What is baby lapsit storytime?

Baby lapsit is a free library program where caregivers sit with babies on their laps for stories, songs, and fingerplays. It's offered at NYPL, BPL, and QPL branches throughout NYC, usually lasting 20-30 minutes. No registration needed at most locations.

Free Baby Events in NYC This Weekend (Ages 0–1)

Tue · Apr 7

3:00 pm

Afterschool Playtime

Bay Ridge Library, Children's Program Room

Afterschool Playtime

Afternoon Storytime

Kids Create

Afternoon Storytime

Playtime-Birth-Kg.

Super-Silly Sing-Along With Mr. Patrick

Bedtime Stories

Climate Justice Storytime

Pre-K Storytime

Members Only Hour

Toddler Time

Family Storytime

Kids Week: Spring Nature Scavenger Hunt

Toddler Time

Story Play

Toddler Storytime

Toddler Time

Toddler Time

Toddler Time

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