As we approach Thanksgiving, join us to give thanks for the natural world and its wonders. What are you thankful for? Join Environmental Art Educator Caroline Erb for a reflective walk through Wildflower Woods, followed by a group craft. Your interactive art piece will be displayed in the Nature Center for the Thanksgiving holiday week.
Enjoy a hike up the hilly, secluded trails of Caleb Smith Preserve.Enjoy some refreshing autumn air as we embark on some of the hilly, secluded trails of Caleb Smith Preserve.$4 cash per person upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so…
Come to the Dennis branch on November 18th at 11am and get into the autumn sort of mood! Children ages 4-10 are invited to make an autumn leaf weaving placemat just in time for Thanksgiving. Program Date: 11/18 Program Start & End Time: 11:00-11:30
Join Miss Savannah on Saturday afternoons for some creative Lego play time! Our smaller friends will have big blocks to play with while our older friends will have traditional Legos available to explore and build with. Bring your imagination! This is a drop-in program. Registration is not required. Program Dates: 10/7, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16…
Hands-on activities to engage the senses and explore environmental science during this early childhood education program!
Drop in every third Saturday of the month between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to explore New York City’s oldest house together. Arrive by 1 p.m. for a unique hands-on making activity each month. Seasonal activities inside the historic house and around the gardens include scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration and hands-on activities.…
What could you make if you only could use purple materials? You’ll get a chance to see in our Walk-in! Workshop in November. We’ll be making vibrant abstract art only in shades of purple in honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Come and join this fun challenge!
Attention all foodie families! Come by the Dennis branch on November 18th at 12pm to create your own mini cookbook/scrapbook. Using pre-loved cookbooks, pick out some recipes and decorate the pages of your very own cookbook. All supplies will be provided. Please note: attendance for this event is limited; kindly call the library if you…
Take a step back in time and experience a Vintage Funfair!Take a step back in time and experience a Vintage Funfair. In honor of the re-opening of The Ballantine House, we celebrate like the Ballantines might have. Enjoy carnival games, fun fair foods, art making, special demonstrations, and more!Built in 1885, The Ballantine House reveals…
Boogie Down Storytime is a family-friendly experience that cultivates early literacy awareness through joyful reading experiences. Join us for an interactive story hour that incorporates mindful breathing, which helps build social-emotional skills, along with question and discussion activities that build community. Movement will be inspired by the week’s book selection led by a children’s yoga…
Join El Museo’s Museum Educators on a free gallery tour to explore and discuss the on-view sections of the exhibition, Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección is El Museo del Barrio’s most ambitious presentation of its unique, complex, and culturally diverse permanent collection in over two decades. Free with Museum admission. Capacity is limited to 25…
Opalotype, courtesy Vanessa, Armadillo Tintype Since the introduction of photographic portrait studios in 1840, photographs have been among the most treasured of family records. While most are long-lasting when stored optimally in archives, in the home environment, they are all too often prone to fading and discoloration. In this slide lecture, Gary Saretzky* will provide…
The Dungeon Initiative: Dungeons & Dragons Club Do you want to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons? Join the Dungeon Initiative! Our Saturday afternoon club is intended for youth ages 11-18, with any level of roleplaying experience. All supplies will be provided. Space is limited, so register to reserve your spot in our adventure!…
Take a trip into the YPC vault, exploring past programs led by beloved conductors, including Leonard Bernstein, who popularized this program for generations. Arrive early for YPC Overtures, on the Leon and Norma Hess Grand Promenade and Hearst Tier 1, where children can try out orchestral instruments and families can engage in crafting and interactive…
Wilderness Survival SkillsEver wondered what you’d do if you became stranded in the woods? Join wilderness educator, Stephen Sciame of Blue Campfire Experiences LLC, on an adventure into the wild and learn how to use natural resources to problem-solve in an emergency situation. Learn about harmful and helpful plants, how to build a shelter, and…
The First People of New Jersey arrived thousands of years before the Colonial Era. These Stone Age migrants first arrived after the last glacial ice age began to recede and, over time, became the Lenape people. Walter Choroszewski shares their story revealed from artifacts discovered at NJ archeological sites, as well as the written record…
Mickey Mouse is 95 today! Join us in celebrating Mickey’s birthday with a screening of Fantasia 2000. An extrapolation of Disney’s 1940 blend of classical music and animation includes “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” from the original and seven new segments accompanied by James Levine and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Hosts for the separate pieces include Steve…
Join us in celebrating Mickey Mouse’s birthday! We will be presenting Fantasia 2000 in honor of his special day! Please bring a comfortable towel or blanket to sit on and your favorite beverage; snacks will be provided. This movie is rated G and has a run time of 75 minutes. This movie is open to…
Engage in some fun on the Urban Farm every Saturday! Join Randall’s Island staff for seasonal activities inspired by the Farm and natural areas. All ages welcome. Location: Urban Farm For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email [email protected].
