Calling all tweens (ages 9-12)! Stop into the Main Library on Tuesdays at 3:30pm to hang-out, craft, and have fun together (all supplies provided)! June 27th: Art Afternoon July 11th: Friendship Bracelets July 18th: Game Day July 25th: End of Summer Reading Hang-Out Registration is recommended, but not required (supplies may be limited). This is…
Get your creative juices flowing this summer! Every Monday during Summer Reading, come to Franklin Branch to make an art project. Supplies are limited, so registration online is recommended to reserve your place. This is a summer reading program. Any child registered for summer reading and attends this program will receive a raffle ticket for…
Create your own long-lasting bouquet of anatomically correct flowers with our Horticulture team! We will observe various flowers and understand the role each part plays in pollination. Assemble individual flowers from various plant parts made of paper and take home a beautiful and realistic display. Geared toward adults and dexterous individuals with opportunities for younger…
Join The Bronx Photowalk to venture through Randall’s Island with camera in hand! Whether you have a small or large digital camera, phone, disposable camera, Polaroid, or your eyes, you are welcome to learn how to capture photos of Randall’s Island with the backdrop of the NYC skyline. The walk will be guided by experienced…
Young wizards will enjoy a trip to the Metropolitan Museum, in search of art that echoes characters and enchanted objects in the Harry Potter books. You'll track down serpents, Dumbledore look-alikes, and figures as scary as any Death Eater. The hunt is not an addition to or variation on Harry’s adventures, but instead references to…
Calling all teen poets, singers, dancers, & musicians! Join us Saturday July 29 at 2 PM for Teen Open Mic hosted by Veggie Mijas at the Randall’s Island Urban Farm! Vegan snacks and refreshments will be provided. Performances will begin promptly at 2:30 PM and performers must be ages 13-18. To sign up for the…
Join Miss Savannah on select Wednesday afternoons to explore the world of fiber arts! Crafters can bring their ongoing projects or start new ones. Craft options include weaving, sewing, needle felting, wet felting, embroidery and cross stitch. The nature of this craft time is such that it is not suitable for children younger than 10.…
Join Miss Savannah on select Wednesday afternoons to explore the world of fiber arts! Crafters can bring their ongoing projects or start new ones. Craft options include weaving, sewing, needle felting, wet felting, embroidery and cross stitch. The nature of this craft time is such that it is not suitable for children younger than 10.…
Have you ever noticed all the glass you encounter every day in the city? From mosaics in the subway to windows in skyscrapers, glass makes our city a more vibrant and exciting place. Join us for Open Studios: Fall in the City and discover the many ways glass shapes the world around us with an…
Join Miss Savannah on select Wednesday/Saturday afternoons to explore the world of fiber arts! Crafters can bring their ongoing projects or start new ones. A new project every week! Ages 10+. Dates: 11/4: Holiday ornament: Participants will make a felt holiday ornament 11/18: Holiday gift pt. 1: Participants will chose between an embroidered gift, a…
Join Miss Savannah on select Wednesday/Saturday afternoons to explore the world of fiber arts! Crafters can bring their ongoing projects or start new ones. A new project every week! Ages 10+. Dates: 11/4: Holiday ornament: Participants will make a felt holiday ornament 11/18: Holiday gift pt. 1: Participants will chose between an embroidered gift, a…
Join Miss Savannah on select Wednesday/Saturday afternoons to explore the world of fiber arts! Crafters can bring their ongoing projects or start new ones. A new project every week! Ages 10+. Dates: 11/4: Holiday ornament: Participants will make a felt holiday ornament 11/18: Holiday gift pt. 1: Participants will chose between an embroidered gift, a…
Co-presented with the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church & National Shrine, join us for a Saturday Family Workshop highlighting Greece. Create a keepsake to take home plus live performances and traditional dance with Greek American Folklore Society. Art project is designed for ages 4 and up. This highlighted event is in part of a winter…
Co-presented with the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church & National Shrine, join us for a Saturday Family Workshop highlighting Greece. Create a keepsake to take home plus live performances and traditional dance with Greek American Folklore Society. Art project is designed for ages 4 and up. This highlighted event is in part of a winter…
What do dice have to do with making art? Find out on January 27th at 10am! Each roll will give you instructions on what to draw, and before you know it, you’ve created your own one-of-a-kind snowman. All supplies will be provided. Please note: attendance for this event is limited; kindly call the library if…
Swing by the Dennis branch on February 27th and learn about reverse coloring pages, and then create your very own! Reverse coloring pages are a lot of fun- you start out with the colors and you get to doodle the edges, lines, and shapes to turn an abstract splash of colors into something fun and…
Designers, the category is Build and Wear! Create your own architecture-inspired fashion and accessories. Families will learn how to “read” buildings for clues about their design and function. Using these concepts, families will have the opportunity to design and construct their own wearable buildings and structures. Family Programs are designed for children ages 5 –…
Starting Saturday, August 17 th, 2024 | 11:00AM–12:00PM EDT | EEA’s Carriage House, 1st Floor Kids Art Programs Fantastic Art Time, is a children’s art exploration class with artist and teacher, Kenneth Jackson. This fun-filled hour-long class is packed with tons of art exploration. Students discover new ways to paint and draw, working with multiple…
Starting Saturday, August 17 th, 2024 | 11:00AM–12:00PM EDT | EEA’s Carriage House, 1st Floor Kids Art Programs Fantastic Art Time, is a children’s art exploration class with artist and teacher, Kenneth Jackson. This fun-filled hour-long class is packed with tons of art exploration. Students discover new ways to paint and draw, working with multiple…
Starting Saturday, August 17 th, 2024 | 11:00AM–12:00PM EDT | EEA’s Carriage House, 1st Floor Kids Art Programs Fantastic Art Time, is a children’s art exploration class with artist and teacher, Kenneth Jackson. This fun-filled hour-long class is packed with tons of art exploration. Students discover new ways to paint and draw, working with multiple…
