Fun books and activities for kids from our children's librarians.
BKLYN Kids Presents: Immigrant Heritage Month
DanielleOn June 24th, the Kensington branch celebrated Immigrant Heritage Month. Tweens and Teens gathered to learn how to draw manga characters from Misako Rocks!, a Japanese manga writer/illustrator who has written works including Rock and Roll Love, the manga about a Japanese foreign exchange student living in the midwest. "Who knows the word for cute in Japanese?" Misako asked the drawing participants. "Kawaii!" the manga readers among them knowingly said. In the process of drawing characters step-by-step, Misako taught the children about Japan and Japanese pop culture. Misako explained that…
Library Lab: Bubbles Experiments
Juanita, Branch Manager
Looking to do something FUN this Summer? Do you love bubbles? If you can't get enough about bubbles, here are some books to check out: How to make bubbles written by Erika L. Shores Simple text and full-color photos instruct readers how to make bubbles and explain the science behind the activity. Check the Catalog Bubbles float, Bubbles pop written by Mark Weakland Simple text and photographs explain the basic science behind bubbles. Check the Catalog Super simple things to do with bubbles: fun & easy science for kids written by Kelly Doudna Simple step-by-…
Read & Play: Laundromats and Literacy
Katherine"This is the way we wash our clothes so early in the morning..." Singing while doing chores not only makes them more fun, it can help children develop important early literacy skills that will help them learn to read. Now a laundromat in Brooklyn is offering families a chance to sing songs and read books while their wash is spinning. During June, Brooklyn Public Library children's librarians conducted regular Sunday storytimes at Giant Wash on Rockaway Avenue in Brownsville as part of a groundbreaking initiative entitled Wash Time is Talk Time. Created by Too Small to Fail, an early…
Library Lab: Summer Reading Bookmark Straw Rocket
Use your Summer Reading 2019 rocket bookmark to create a straw rocket! All materials (including straws, while supplies last) can be found at your local branch on June 1st during Summer Launch. This year's theme is "A Universe of Stories," and every branch will feature fun activities throughout the day as we begin our summer reading challenges! Materials Summer Reading 2019 Rocket Bookmark Markers or crayons Scissors Small piece of scrap paper Tape Straw Instructions Color and decorate your rocket. Cut out your rocket along the dotted line. Roll a…
Kids Create: What's Your Forecast?
Rebecca RoddSpring has lived up to its reputation for being a rain-filled season, but we’ve also had some wonderful days filled with sunshine. We’re able to easily recognize weather changes when we look outside, but what about some of the emotional weather changes we’re dealing with on the inside? Making connections between the weather and our emotions can give kids the opportunity to identify how they are feeling. At Sunset Park we recently read some books about weather and the kids had a great time shouting out how each kind of weather made them feel. They shared moments of feeling happy like…
Exploring STEAM with "Brainy" Bill Louden
StefanieLate last fall, the Crown Heights Library hosted several STEAM programs presented by science edutainer “Brainy” Bill Louden. From exploring the states of matter, to digging for fossils to spoopy science, Brainy Bill made the learning experience accessible and fun for all! We hope to see more of Brainy Bill this summer as we explore “A Universe of Stories”.Just for fun, we thought we’d get to know him better and ask him some mostly serious questions.What exactly is an "edutainer"?An edutainer gets to bring the best of both 'edu'cation and enter'tainment' to each event. Science can be difficult…
Kids Create: Flower Blossom Trees
When the days seem to last a little bit longer, and the flowers begin to poke out of the ground, we can finally start believing that spring is on its way. The sunshine and the warmer weather always inspire me to “think spring” in my arts and crafts programs. This week in Kids Create, we created Cherry Blossom trees with just a few, easy to find materials. This is a craft I’ve made every spring, since originally being inspired by an old boss of mine. Materials: Tree template printout Assorted tissue paper (cut into small squares) Glue This simple, easy…
Read & Play: Read-Along Books
KatherineA few months ago, Brooklyn Public Library added a very special set of books called read-along books to our picture books collection. These are not your average books. Read-along books come complete with a charged VOX audio playback device that includes a headphone jack, external speaker, play/pause button, volume controls, page-turning controls, rechargeable battery, and removable AC adapter. These books can read to you! Check them out: "The permanently attached VOX Reader transforms an ordinary print book into an all-in-one read-along. There's no need for computers,…
Bklyn Kids Presents: Comic Con 2019!
Rakisha, Branch Manager/Kings BayScroll through the slideshow for more photos of this awesome event! This March, the Youth Wing hosted its fourth annual Comic Con with the theme AfroFuturism and the Celebration of Black Nerd Culture. The event, which drew in nearly 650 participants from across all age groups, featured science fiction writing, cartooning workshops, and a Q&A panel about the intersectionality of gender and race in nerd culture. Tweens and teens got the opportunity to have hands-on experience with the library's virtual reality technology and Lego robotics. We also had…
Kids Create: Cereal Box Bookmarks
Rebecca RoddWe recently made bookmarks at Sunset Park Library. Here's where I got the inspiration. Using recycled cereal boxes, we cut out and hole-punched rectangles and used paint, markers, glitter, and lots of fun add-ons to decorate our bookmarks. The kids had a great time being the illustrators of their own bookmarks. Find fun Kids Create programs at library branches across Brooklyn!
Kids Create: Snowplace Like Home
Rebecca RoddThis winter at Sunset Park Library, we found out there’s Snowplace Like Home. Together, we read “Here Comes Jack Frost” by Kazuno Kohara, and then we made our very own paper villages—and got snowed in! We worked on making our own winter scenery. All it took was some construction paper, a few pre-cut shapes, and a little basic folding talent. …and the kids loved it! They had a great time making their paper villages, and we even used Popsicle sticks, sharpies, and glitter paint to make some snowflakes to go with it. We stuck some self-adhesive magnets on the back of our snowflakes…
Read & Play: Ready, Set, Kindergarten is back!
Jessica Ralli, Manager of Early Literacy Programs and Special InitiativesOn January 22, 2019, families all over New York City submitted Kindergarten applications for the 2019/2020 school year. Thanks to the expansion of Pre-K for All, many of those rising Kindergarteners are currently in Pre-K, learning skills and having experiences that will hopefully prepare them for Kindergarten next year. Even so, the transition to Kindergarten can be a challenge, so if you are looking for ways to help support your 3-5-year-olds develop early literacy and school readiness skills using developmentally appropriate practices, join us for Ready, Set, Kindergarten starting March…
Bklyn Kids Presents: Storytime with Corduroy!
Rebecca RoddScroll through the slideshow to see Corduroy fun at the library! On Thursday, February 7, 2019, the Sunset Park Library hosted their special Story Time with Corduroy event, sponsored by the Museum of the City of New York and supported by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. Corduroy was a hit! We’d like to give a big thank you to Jeremy Laufer, district manager of Community Board 7, for being our special guest and for reading Corduroy to more than 100 preschoolers, teachers, and parents. After listening to how Corduroy found his person and his new home, the kids got a…
Library Lab: Roller Coaster Challenge
Juanita, Branch ManagerDo you love roller coasters? Or have you ever wondered how roller coasters really work? Check out some books and challenge yourself to go to a Library Lab: Roller Coaster program at your local library!
Kids Create: Valentine's Day Speed Crafting
Every year the team at Services for Older Adults delivers Valentine's Day cards to Books by Mail home-bound patrons and partner agencies. It continues to be a successful tradition at Services for Older Adults as we seek inclusive ways to provide Brooklyn's diverse older adult population with free and equal access to BPL resources through programming. Check out these love-filled cards we sent this year! Valentines Day Book Adventures @ Sunset Park! This past Monday, Sunset Park Library held our monthly Book Adventures program. This month was a Valentine’s Day edition speed crafting…
Book Talk: 2019 Mock Awards
Beanbag, Children's LibrarianEvery year, at the American Library Association's annual Midwinter Meeting, a slate of awards are handed out to the best and most notable books for children and young adults that were published the preceding year. In anticipation of this announcement, libraries across the country hold their own "mock" awards for some of the major categories. At Brooklyn Public Library we hold three of these mock events: for the Caldecott, Newbery, and Printz. (While I have participated in previous years in the Mock Printz discussion—for Young Adult literature—I sat out this year's and will only be focussing…
Kids Create: Chinese New Year's Fortune Tellers
KatherineCortelyou Library recently made pig fortune tellers in honor of 2019 being the Year of the Pig in the Chinese Zodiac. This is a fun activity that is easy to make. Fold a square piece of pink construction paper into a fortune teller (also known as a cootie catcher). Add ears, eyes and a snout as instructed here. Older children may want to try writing fortunes inside the cootie catchers that relate to Chinese New Year’s traditions. You need eight fortunes. Here are a few examples. You are strong like a dragon. Bang a drum to scare monsters. Wear red for good luck. Read…
Read & Play: Branch Playdates
Last year, we shared a post about the Big Brooklyn Playdate that takes place regularly at BPL's Central Library. The Dweck Auditorium and Lobby are transformed into a magical world as children ages 0-3 and their caregivers play and experiment with hands-on, open-ended activities that are sure to delight children and caregivers alike. Most activities follow recipes that are made up of simple ingredients that can easily be found around the house. They are meant to inspire creation at home with whatever you have! This time, we are highlighting smaller playdates…
Bklyn Kids Presents: Brooklyn Robotics League
CameronDo you love LEGOS, robotics, and teamwork? Then you will love the Brooklyn Robotics League! During this year's INTO ORBIT challenge, kids and teens (ages 9-17) learned to use LEGO EV3 robotics while exploring STEM concepts that transport teams into space. Our robotics team core values are discovery, innovation, impact, inclusion, teamwork, and fun! Don't miss your chance to witness some upcoming robotics competitions at the library! North East Region Semi-Final Competition: January 26th at the Flatbush Branch from 10:00- 4:00 PM North West Region…
Library Lab: Slime!
CameronLooking for good a time? It's always a great day for making slime! If you're not up on the latest slime craze, it's taking libraries and classrooms by storm. Making slime is a great way to introduce chemistry & other STEM concepts such as polymers and viscosity. Check out this video kids made at the Clarendon Branch Library for a great how-to guide! Want more library lab programs? Check out our calendar of events to find great STEM activites near you!
Kids Create: Gingerbread Houses!
YeshaLast week Central Youth Wing held their annual Gingerbread House program. Here are some highlights from the event: Our little architects had so much fun creating the Gingerbread houses of their dreams! One participant even sketched out a blueprint of his house beforehand - we love his thoughtful process! One girl is so in love with rainbows, her house ended up matching her colorful outfit: From Ginger Mansions, to umbrella-inspired houses, we were so impressed with each unique design! For a look at upcoming Kids Create programs at your branch, view our events…
Book Talk: Tales from the Seasonal Cookie Jar
KatherineA fresh batch of picture books about cookies will keep kids and adults entertained this holiday season. Cookiesaurus Christmas written by Amy Fellner Dominy and Nate Evans, and Illustrated by AG Ford Visions of funny sugar cookies dressed like dinosaurs may be dancing in your head after reading Cookiesaurus Christmas. This is a laugh out loud story about a cookie decorated as a T-rex (the Cookiesaurus) who vies for a prized spot on Santa’s cookie plate. Will Cookiesaurus succeed in his quest? Milk will be spilled and cookies will be tossed, but kids will cheer for the fun and…
BKLYN Kids Presents: Shelfies!
As 2018 comes to a close, we asked our fellow librarians to share some of their favorite reads. Enjoy these "shelfies" and discover some great books! Click here to view the full booklist. Picture Books A mix of new and classic titles, check out some of our favorite picture books! Chapter Books Check out these librarians enjoying some gripping chapter books! Check this out: Shout out to Windsor Terrace for sharing their awesome Thanksgiving book display!
Read & Play: Drag Queen Story Hour
KatherineDrag Queen Story Hour is pretty much just what it sounds like: drag queens reading, singing, and spreading joy in libraries, schools, and in bookstores all over the country. “DQSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. In spaces like this, kids are able to see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where people can present as they wish, where dress up is real”(DQSH website). Created by Michelle Tea and RADAR Productions in San Francisco, DQSH now has chapters…
Library Lab: Learn to Code
Juanita, Branch ManagerLearning to Code is the new wave for the future! Check out some books and programs to help you get started! Pictured Above: T4 Volunteer, Christian Giles, teaching coding at Paerdegat Library You wouldn't want to live without coding written by Alex Woolf How do you code a computer? -- How did coding begin? -- Who invented the first computers? -- How did computers develop? -- What are programming languages? -- How has the Internet affected coding? -- Who creates computer programs? -- What is debugging? -- What is hacking? -- What is a computer virus? -- How does coding…
Kids Create: A Window of Creativity
Kat Savage, Neighborhood Library Supervisor, Adams Street LibraryWhen’s the last time you took a walk through your neighborhood at dusk? The little thrill that comes with a glimpse at people’s homes through lit windows is a particular delight, especially at this time of year. Julia Denos’s “Windows,” with illustrations by E. B. Goodale, captures that feeling. One spread shows all kinds of things inside a big apartment building’s windows, from “a hug” to someone “learning to dance.” In another, an aquarium fills up the window. A little girl day-dreaming. A bonsai. A basement party. This was our inspiration for our art project in Kids Create one…
Book Talk: More Picture Books in Translation
Beanbag, Children's LibrarianLast year I put together a list of "some of the weirdest, wonderfulest, most beautiful and baffling books" that I had been sharing in my storytime programs, books from around the world that had been translated into English. Open your mind and find yourself a comfy reading spot, because here's another batch! From Morning to Night written and illustrated by Flavia Ruotolo From French. Subtitled "a book of hidden shapes," bold two-color illustrations are transformed in unexpected and delightful ways. Each pair stands on its own, but also work one to the next to tell the story of a…
Bklyn Kids Presents: Halloween!
We love Halloween at the Brooklyn Public Library. A holiday that allows us to dress up as our favorite literary characters? Count us in! Here are some highlights from this year's spooktacular celebrations across the system: Trick-Or-Treater Costumes These awesome library visitors got some free swag for showing up in costume! Staff Costumes Shout out to all the AMAZING staff who dressed up at work for Halloween! Halloween Programs Lots of Halloween parties happened across the library system with games, pin the wart on the witch, slime making, scary crafts, and more!…
Read & Play: Mother Goose On The Loose App
One of my favorite things about technology is being able to use it to rediscover or re-imagine something older and more familiar. Here at Cortelyou, we have been trying to implement some technology into a new digital storytime we offer in addition to our regularly scheduled programs by using apps like Mother Goose on the Loose (MGOL). For those who are unfamiliar, MGOL is an award-winning early-literacy program for children from birth to age 3 and their parents or caregivers. Using the Mother Goose On The Loose app, children and caregivers can listen to their favorite nursery rhymes…
Kids Create: Easy Stone Sugar Skulls
Día De Los Muertos (English: Day of the Dead) is a traditional Mexican holiday that honors loved ones who have passed away. It begins on October 31 and lasts through November 2, coinciding with some other holidays associated with the non-living: All Soul’s Day, All Saints Day and Halloween. Originally celebrated over 3,000 years ago by the Aztec people, Día De Los Muertos has increasingly gained exposure due to its imagery in Western pop culture. Sugar skulls are a major staple and one of the most recognizable images of this festive family holiday. You can easily create your own…
Team Up To Read Is Building Stronger Readers
"I learned that books are fun!" That's what a 6-year-old who attended the new Team Up To Read program said, and it's our favorite kind of feedback. We're happy to hear about kids who figure out how to decipher tricky words, or guardians who do our activities at home with their children. But when a child actually begins to enjoy reading, we know the program is making a difference. Team Up To Read, a free program supported by generous funding from the Altman Foundation, just started its second session (see program dates, times, and locations, and learn about a raffle to win Nets tickets).…
Kids Create: Spooky Mobile
ElenaEnjoy this spooky season with a fun mobile! Create your very own Spooky Mobile by making a haunting (not really) moonlight night scene full of ghastly ghosts, batty bats and laughing pumpkins. Materials: Construction Paper Pencil Yarn Glue Stick Scissors Hole Puncher Instructions: Draw moon, cloud, bat, ghost and pumpkin. Cut shapes out and attach moon to cloud. If desired use scraps to make facial features for the spooky figures. Take hole puncher and make a hole at the top of each cutout. Get ready to…
Bklyn Kids Presents: Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the cultures, histories, and important contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. From September 15 to October 15, Brooklyn Public Library is honoring Hispanic Heritage Month by doing what we do best - offering rich cultural programming and booklists! Here's a look at some wonderful family programs and events being offered throughout the Brooklyn Public Library branches this month: Calpulli Mexican Dance Company Visit Carroll…
Bklyn Kids Presents: Banned Books Week
Banned Books Week (Sept 23-29th) celebrates books that are often challenged or banned from public and school libraries. In case you missed out, here are some great displays made in honor of Banned Books Week 2018 by your local Brooklyn Public Library staff!
New Back to School Reads!
Beanbag, Children's LibrarianJust like new school supplies, there is something exciting about being the first person to read a brand-new book. These back-to-school titles were all published in 2018. We promise that you will be among the first to read them! Adventures to School: Real-Life Journeys of Students from Around the World written by Baptiste Paul Children all around the world go to school. Whether they're from Japan, Ukraine, Pakistan, or the United States, all students have the desire to learn about our world and shape the future. Check the Catalog It's your First Day of…
Summer Reading Family Feature: Katherine from Cortelyou Library
KatherineIt was a busy summer at Cortelyou Library with the library serving summer meals every day, volunteer book buddies and Summer Youth employees working hard, and of course, lots of programs for the whole family! One local family who made the library part of their summer fun was Katherine Guzman and her mother, Guadalupe Oliveri. Katherine and her mom spent an enjoyable summer afternoon completing the 2018 Books & Beats Summer Reading Game Board challenge. Activities for children were divided into three age categories: 0-5, 6-12 and tween/teen. Since Katherine is a second grader, she…
Summer Reading Family Feature: The Kantrowitz Family from Windsor Terrace
HasinaThank you to Children's Librarian Hasina Islam for submitting this Summer Reading story from the Kantrowitz Family! Meet the Kantrowitz Family Cara: I was born in Brooklyn, but didn't actually grow up here. My husband and I moved here after I finished graduate school and started working for the Department of Education. I've always loved to read. I immediately got a library card and was constantly maxing out the number of books on hold at a time. Now that our kids are (almost!) 5 and 16 months, we spend SO MUCH time at the library. We meet friends, attend story…
Summer Reading Family Feature: Tatyana and Sofiya from Windsor Terrace
HasinaAs Summer Reading 2018 comes to a close, we'd like to feature some of our all-star patrons who participated in the program! Meet Tatyana and Sofiya My family came to the USA from Ukraine 25 Years ago. To start a new life was not easy at all. But everyone was full of hope and desire to learn, work, and succeed. Friends introduced my daughter to the Windsor Terrace Library. That was a lot of help for her. She was a very shy teenage girl. With support from the librarians, she started reading books. High school studying was very challenging, but she never gave up. My mother-in-law was…
Summer Reading Family Feature: The Millers at Canarsie Library
Cassie HickmanAs Summer Reading 2018 comes to a close, we'd like to feature some all-star patrons who rocked it out with us this summer! Meet the Millers from Canarsie Library The Millers are very special patrons at the Canarsie Library. Rayne and Gerard Miller, both originally from Grenada, now live in Canarsie with their two children, five-year-old Maisyn, and two-year-old Maliyah. Rayne never had the opportunity to go to college, but wants the best for her kids. She says, “Education is key. You have to know how to read, write, and explain yourself. It doesn’t…
Baseball Book Review 2018 Contest Winners!
Kimberly GradOn August 16, we joined our friends at New York Public Library at Yankee Stadium for the afternoon game with the Tampa Bay Rays to celebrate the winners of the Summer 2018 Baseball Book Review contest. Congratulations to Brooklyn Public Library’s winners Frankie Kuzler, age 8 and Lucas Miller, Age 13. Check out their winning reviews! Frankie Kuzler, age 8 Review of Sports Illustrated Kids’ Big Book of Who: Baseball: The 101 Stars Every Fan Needs to Know, by Mark Bechtel My name is Frankie Kuzler and this is a review of a book called Big Book of Who: Baseball. It features the really,…
Summer Reading Highlight: Middle School Books
Beanbag, Children's Librarian
Are you a middle school student (or the parent of a middle school student) who put off doing summer reading until the last week before school starts back up? First, we recommend of course that you read consistently all summer. But if that ship has sailed, we've still got you covered with some great middle school appropriate titles from our Summer Reading Booklist. And there's still a smidgen of time to visit your local library branch and pick up a Summer Reading gameboard. Collect stickers for reading books, attending library programs, and participating in other music-themed activities, to…
Summer Reading Highlight: Books for Grades 4-5
Looking for good summer reads for 4th and 5th grade? Look no further -- here is a list of tried and true, librarian-approved summer reads from our Summer Reading Booklist. If you haven't already done so, stop by your local branch to pick up your Summer Reading Gameboard. Kids can win prizes by reading library books, coming to library events, and celebrating this year's music theme 'Books & Beats.' Without further ado, here are the books: FICTION Anne of Green Gables (graphic novel) written by Mariah Mardsen, illustrated by Brenna Thummler In this gorgeous graphic…
Summer Reading Highlight: Books for Grades 2-3
By mid Summer, it can be hard for young readers to stay motivated with their reading. So, next time you head out to the beach or pool, bring along one of these fun options from our Summer Reading Booklist. It will help them continue the momentum of reading, and keep their growing minds in tiptop shape! If you haven't stopped by your local branch yet, make sure to visit and pick up our Summer Reading gameboard. Kids can collect stickers by reading books, attending library programs, and making music this summer. Complete the gameboard and you will be entered…
Summer Reading Highlight: Books for Grades K-1
Looking for some books to read to your little ones entering Kindergarten or 1st Grade? Check out these suggestions from our Summer Reading Booklist. If you haven't stopped by your local branch yet, make sure to visit and pick up our Summer Reading gameboard. Collect stickers by reading books with your young one, visiting library programs, and doing early literacy building activities this summer, and you will be entered into our grand prize bookset giveaway. Grandma's Records By Eric Velasquez The author describes his boyhood summers spent at his grandmother's…
Summer Reading Highlight: Books for Preschool & Pre-K
Tired of reading the same three books with your little one? Over and over again? On the hunt for new titles? No problem. Take a look at our nifty Summer Reading Booklist for some reading inspiration! If you haven't stopped by your local branch yet, make sure to visit and pick up our Summer Reading gameboard. Collect stickers by reading books with your young one, visiting library programs, and doing early literacy building activities this summer, and you will be entered into our grand prize bookset giveaway. Bee-Bim Bop! By Linda Sue Park, Illustrated by…
Summer Reading Highlight: Books for Toddlers
Beanbag, Children's Librarian
Got a toddler who's tearing up the place this summer? Looking for some fun books to read together? We've got you covered! Check out our Summer Reading Booklist for some titles sure to please you and your little one! If you haven't stopped by your local branch yet, make sure to visit and pick up our Summer Reading gameboard. Collect stickers by reading books with your young one, visiting library programs, and doing early literacy building activities this summer, and you will be entered into our grand prize bookset giveaway. Alphabet Family Band by Sarah Jones In a celebration…
Summer Reading Highlight: Books for Babies
Looking for great books to share with your baby this summer? Look no further -- here are some engaging books from our Summer Reading Booklist that you and your young one will enjoy! If you haven't stopped by your local branch yet, go visit and pick up our Summer Reading gameboard. You can win prizes and a chance to win a free bookset by reading books with your young one, visiting library programs, and doing early literacy building activities this summer. The Babies on the Bus by Karen Katz Ride along (and sing along!) with these adorable babies. Check the…
Kindergarten: Am I Ready?
Jessica Ralli, Manager of Early Literacy Programs and Special InitiativesOn June 26th, Pre-K and Pre-K-for-All programs all around the city graduated a new crop of Kindergarteners-to-be! My son was one of them, which made my job as Coordinator of BPL’s Ready, Set, Kindergarten! program all too real, hitting close to home in a brand new way. Even though I think about Kindergarten readiness as my job, I was not prepared for how it made me feel as a parent. It prompted me to think in a new way about all the many, sometimes mixed messages we get from varied sources about Kindergarten readiness, and to try to distill it to the most important ways…
Book Talk: Children's Picture Books About Mindfulness
StefanieDespite its status as a buzzword these days, mindfulness is an essential life tool. Studies show that people of all ages benefit from mindfulness practices. Children who learn these tools are able to focus better in school, they are less anxious, more confident and creative, and more likely to become leaders among their peers. By instilling mindfulness in children at a young age, they will be able to carry these lessons with them into adulthood as old friends, instead of struggling to create new habits as is often the case when we are already grown. This list is by no means exhaustive, but…
Read & Play: Bilingual Storytime
Hello! | ¡Hola! | Salut! | ہیلو! | 你好 | Здравствуйте! | שלום! | こんにちは！ You guessed it -- the Brooklyn Library offers multilingual storytimes! They are a great way to introduce your young child to new languages, or enforce languages already spoken at home. Beyond that, multilingualism in young children has shown to be positive for brain plasticity and executive function. Click here for a list of our multilingual storytimes! Our multilingual storytimes are generously supported by the City's First Readers, an initiative of the New York City Council. Interested in…