Events for Youth and Family

Join us for a variety of entertaining, engaging, and educational events for children and families including arts and crafts workshops, circus performances, dance workshops, magic arts, music, puppetry, storytelling, theatrical performances, and writing workshops.

Upcoming Events

Chess Workshop

Sat, Nov 9 2:30pm
Central Library, Youth Wing

Chess Workshop Events for Youth and Family table-top & board games

Learn to play chess or improve your strategies. For ages 6 and up; kids and teens welcome. 

Events for Youth & Families: Junie B. Jones

Sat, Nov 16 1:00pm
Central Library, Dweck Center

Events for Youth and Family kids

It's Junie B.'s first day of first grade, and a lot of things have changed for her: Junie's friend, Lucille, doesn't want to be her best pal anymore and, on the bus, Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. Also, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard and her teacher, Mr. Scary…

Stomp, Clap & Sing with Jam-I-Am

Tue, Nov 19 10:30am
Central Library, Dweck Center

Events for Youth and Family first five years music

Stomp, clap, and sing with Jam-I-Am, Brooklyn's premiere children's music ensemble! We'll take you on a hands-on musical journey around the world, exploring instruments and musical styles of all cultures. One can expect some familiar kids' classic songs as well. Jam-I-Am is Will Leet (folk/…

Events for Youth & Families: New York City Children’s Theater Company Presents Five

Sat, Nov 23 1:00pm
Central Library, Dweck Center

Events for Youth and Family kids

New York City Children’s Theater Company presents the story of Piper the Puppet, who has traveled to New York City all the way from planet Blank to learn about his FIVE senses! Incorporating live music, puppetry, videos, and sensory objects, FIVE will engage Participants in exploring their…

Chess Workshop

Sat, Nov 23 2:30pm
Central Library, Youth Wing

Chess Workshop Events for Youth and Family table-top & board games

Learn to play chess or improve your strategies. For ages 6 and up; kids and teens welcome. 

Chess Workshop

Sat, Nov 30 2:30pm
Central Library, Youth Wing

Chess Workshop Events for Youth and Family table-top & board games

Learn to play chess or improve your strategies. For ages 6 and up; kids and teens welcome. 

Stomp, Clap and Sing with Suzi Shelton

Tue, Dec 3 10:30am
Central Library, Dweck Center

Events for Youth and Family music stomp clap and sing

With over a decade of experience, Suzi Shelton creates music that is both uplifting and fun, encouraging little ones to sing, dance, and explore the world around them. Her songs are filled with playful melodies and positive messages such as "Spread More Love," and "Go Fire Truck Go," making her…

Events for Youth & Families: Myron the Magnificent

Sat, Dec 7 1:00pm
Central Library, Dweck Center

Events for Youth and Family kids

Myron the Magnificent will present a show of astounding magic perfect for audiences of all ages. Whether causing scarves to vanish to the netherworld, mysteriously levitating items from the local deli, or speaking to the spirit of his long-lost grandpa Mervyn the Magnificent, Myron’s family-…

Chess Workshop

Sat, Dec 7 2:30pm
Central Library, Youth Wing

Chess Workshop Events for Youth and Family table-top & board games

Learn to play chess or improve your strategies. For ages 6 and up; kids and teens welcome. 

Events for Youth & Families: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas

Sat, Dec 14 1:00pm
Central Library, Dweck Center

Events for Youth and Family kids

When all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” But wait! A mouse is stirring - because Santa missed his house last year. Before you can say “Merry Christmas!”, we're off on the wild adventures of a mouse, an elf, and a spunky little girl who just won't take no for an…