NYSL Children's Library
Children's events are for Library members.
Registration is required for all programs, and space is limited.
Please make sure children meet the proper age requirements.
To register, call 212-288-6900 x234 or e-mail children@nysoclib.org.
- Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 3:30 p.m.
Join the Circus! Stories and Craft, Ages 3 and older
Clown around with circus stories and a craft.
- Friday, January 20, 2012 at 3:30 p.m.
Magic Carpet Ride, Grades K-3
Take a ride on our magic carpet as we explore amazing places
and times past. Each month we will journey through time with
stories, fun facts, crafts and more. This month, join us as we visit
Asia to celebrate New Year's Day.
- Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. and
Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.
Let it Snow! Stories and Craft , Ages 3 and older
Enjoy winter tales and decorate kirigami snowflakes
- Friday, January 27, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.
Time for Twos
Join us for a special storytime just for two-year-olds!
- Friday, January 27, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
Author Visit: Meg Wolitzer on:
The Fingertips of Duncan Dorfman
Grades 3-7, Members' Room; $5 per person, Registration required; guests welcome
At first glance, Duncan Dorfman, April Blunt, and Nate Saviano
don't seem to have much in common. When these three unique
kids are brought together at the national Youth Scrabble
Tournament, their paths cross and stories intertwine. In this event,
Ms. Wolitzer will talk about how she read from her book, talk about
its origins, and lead Scrabble games. Meg Wolitzer is a New York
Times bestselling, critically acclaimed novelist as well as a
voracious Scrabble player.
- Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 10:30 a.m.
Nursery Rhyme Time, Ages 2 and older
Enjoy classic nursery rhymes, stories and songs.
- Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 3:30 p.m.
Merry Movies and More, Ages 3 and older
While it's cold outside, warm up in the Library with the animated version of Raymond Briggs' classic children's book The Snowman. Craft to follow.
- Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. and
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 3:30 p.m.
Valentine's Day Stories and Craft, Ages 3 and older
Enjoy Valentine stories and make a craft for someone you love.
- Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Time, Ages 12-36 months
Join us for stories, music, movement and more
- Friday, February 17, 2012 at 3:30 p.m.
Magic Carpet Ride, Grades K-3
Take a ride on our magic carpet as we explore amazing places and times past. Each month we will journey through time with stories, fun facts, crafts and more. This month, join us as we visit a medieval castle, and make your own coat of arms.
- Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 10:30 a.m.
Time for Twos
If you're two, this is a special storytime just for you!
- Friday, February 24, 2012 at 3:30 p.m.
Young Writers' Workshop: Rob Ackerman, on playwriting
Grades 3-6, Whitridge Room; free of charge, Registration required
In this workshop, acclaimed playwright Rob Ackerman will share
the basics of playwriting and guide participants in writing their own
scenes. Rob Ackerman's extensive credits include the Drama
Desk Award-winner Tabletop, Disconnect, and Icarus of Ohio.
- Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.
Musical Storytelling, Ages 3 and older
Discover stories through songs with musician Bob "Bobaloo" Basey. Sing along with his flute and other instruments. This event is $5 per child for Library members and their guests
- Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
Author Visit: Jules and Kate Feiffer on: No Go Sleep!
Ages 4-7, Members' Room; $5 per person, Registration required; guests welcome
A child finally falls asleep with the rest of the world in this new
picture book from Kate and Jules Feiffer. In this event, the
Feiffers will talk about how they worked together to create the
book and engage attendees in creating their own story. Kate
Feiffer is a writer, a filmmaker, and a mother. Jules Feiffer is one
of the most influential editorial cartoonists of our time, as well as a
playwright, novelist, screenwriter, and an author and illustrator of
children's books.
The Tenth Annual Young Writers Awards
Competition open January 3 to March 16, 2012
Awards Ceremony Wednesday, May 16, 6:00 p.m.
The New York Society Library Young Writers Awards honor
excellent writing by young Library members. Writers in grades 3
through 12 are invited to submit a short story, essay, or poem on a
theme of their choice. Prizes will be presented by notable authors
for prose and poetry in four age categories. Competition rules are
available at the circulation desk or on the web. Entrants must be
children or grandchildren of Library members, or students at a
member or invited school. Watch this space for announcements
of the awards ceremony and the winners.
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