a reading room nestled in the cozy nook of a greenhouse stocked with books & activities curated around themes in therapeutic horticulture.
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Celebrate Father’s Day amongst beautiful classic and contemporary Jaguars gracing the lawns at historic Van Vleck Gardens. Our popular annual event with the Jaguar Touring Club of New Jersey is the only New Jersey Car Show to feature 8 decades of Jaguars. Admission at the door is $10 cash or Venmo @VanVleck21. Kids under 10…
Join us on Eldridge Street between Canal and Division for the Museum at Eldridge Street’s signature event!Come eat and celebrate with us!In its 22nd year, the Museum at Eldridge Street's Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas Street Festival is a celebration of the diverse traditions that give the Lower East Side and Chinatown its identity.Embrace…
Join Prospect Park Alliance and partners to celebrate Caribbean-American Heritage Month in Prospect Park.
Celebrated in conjunction with the SOMA Community Coalition on Race.
This Storytime is developed specially for infants to 18 months old and their parent/caregivers. This is an interactive program between you and your baby. Enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, fingerplay, toys, and socialization with other young babies. Parents/caregivers will be introduced to early Literacy tips and things to try at home. Program Date…
For little ones ages 0-3 and any caregivers and family members. Toys will be out for tots to play with while adults get a chance to chat! Program Date and Time: Mondays @ 10 AM – 10:45. This is a drop-in program, registration is not required. Program Date and Time: June 5, 2023…
Come to the Dennis branch on June 19th at 11am to enjoy some stories about summer and then play with friends! Registration is requested but not mandatory. Program Date and Time: June 19th Program Start & End Time: 11am-11:45am
Celebrate Juneteenth at Harriet Tubman Square with art, music, storytelling, and free access to Newark Museum of Art.Join us at Harriet Tubman Square for an engaging Juneteenth celebration, honoring the rich history and culture of African Americans and commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. From artmaking to drummers to yard games,…
Join Miss Savannah at 1:00 on Mondays for our Homeschool Book Club featuring Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief! This hour-long program will focus on language arts. The schedule will follow the three Rs: reviewing, reading and reflecting. Participants will learn elements of literary theory like plot development and narration. The program will run for…
Builders ages 5 and up are invited to let their imaginations run wild as they work alone, or with other builders, to build with the library’s extensive LEGO collection. All materials must stay at the library, so bring a camera to capture your creations. LEGOs are provided so please don’t bring your own unless you…
Enjoy a mental challenge and play nicely with your peers! Join our core group of gamesters to play cards and chat. Board games also available. Just bring your competitive nature and sense of fun! The group meets every Monday the library is open, and new players are always welcome. This is a drop-in game time…
Visit the Dorothy Henry Library to get registered for Summer Reading and grab your Summer Reading kit! Kids who register at our table during our registration times will also receive a small prize to celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Program (while supplies last). Dates and Times: Thursday, June 7 @ 3:30-5:00 Tuesday, June…
Join us for a sensory-friendly program designed to offer children on the autism spectrum, have sensory processing issues or feel overwhelmed by noises or crowds opportunities to engage in social interaction while adults talk among themselves. Program Date and Time: The third Monday of the month, running March through June, 4:00pm-4:30pm Monday, March 20th, 4:00pm-4:30pm…
Granger in his favorite holiday sweater and surrounded by his favorite books Children ages 4-13 are invited to read aloud to our wonderful therapy dogs. Depending on the day, you’ll either find Kalvin, a wonderful German Shepherd; Granger, the most gentle Shepherd; or Richard, a loveable black Lab. Each participant gets 10 minutes of…
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Bronx Arts Ensemble invite you to an evening of arts in honor of Juneteenth.The program will begin on the back deck of the Van Cortlandt Golf House with performances, including music and spoken word. Then join us for a procession with drums to the Enslaved African Burial Ground for a…
Storytime regulars and new friends are welcome for a relaxed music program at the library! Join Ms. Cara for an half hour of music, dancing, and songs, followed by playtime so the adults can chat. This program is for children 0-5. Due to popular demand, you can now register for either a 10am or 11am…
Tree Identification WalkJoin conservation steward, Devyani Mishra, for a leisurely stroll through the Preserve to learn about trees and how to identify them. The hike will be short with frequent stops for discussion. Leashed dogs are welcome. Meet in the Visitor’s Center courtyard. Please wear sun protection, bring water to drink and wear comfortable closed-toed…
A self-guided cozy nook in the greenhouse with curated books, games, and artmaking for quiet moments to enjoy with plants.
