What free kids events do NYC libraries have?

NYC's three public library systems — NYPL, Brooklyn Public Library, and Queens Public Library — offer hundreds of free weekly events including storytimes, LEGO clubs, craft workshops, coding classes, chess, homework help, and teen programs across all 5 boroughs.

Do I need to register for library storytimes in NYC?

Most library storytimes are drop-in and don't require registration. Some special programs (like holiday events or limited-capacity workshops) may require RSVP. NYC Kids Week marks which events need registration.

Free Library Events for Kids in NYC This Weekend

Sat · Apr 11

11:00 am

Chess for Kids

Bay Ridge Library, Meeting Room

Chess for Kids

Climate Justice Storytime: Wind Power

Read with a Therapy Dog

Ready Set Kindergarten Series

Family Play Time

Saturday Walk-In Craft

Chess Club for Kids

Family Storytime

Saturday Storytime

Spring Concert: Music with Corey

Saturday Family Storytime

Poses & Prose

Together in Song with Suzi Shelton and Friends

Lil Studio! at Harlem Library with The Studio Museum in Harlem

Saturday Craft Series

Saturday Storytime

SATURDAY MORNING FAMILY STORYTIME: Stories, Songs and Rhymes

Climate Justice Storytime

Playtime and Puzzle Time!

Chess Club - Basic Class

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