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

Summer at the Library Kickoff: Magic with Myron the Magnificent

Tue, Jun 10 4:30pm
Clarendon, Meeting Room

Events for Youth and Family kids summer reading

Hear ye! Hear ye! Welcome to Summer at the Library!

Myron the Magnificent will perform a show of amazing magic perfect for children, families, and audiences of all ages. Whether producing items from thin air, causing objects to defy the forces of gravity, or creating mysterious…

Events for Youth & Family: Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest LIVE with best-selling children’s author Adam Gidwitz

Sat, Jun 14 11:00am
Central Library, Plaza

Events for Youth and Family kids

Get ready for a wildly fun — and wildly grim — afternoon of live storytelling with New York Times bestselling author and podcast creator Adam Gidwitz, as we celebrate the launch of Season 5 of the 2025 Webby Award–winning kids podcast Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest! Step into the magical, mischievous…

Stomp, Clap and Sing with Suzi Shelton, Strawbitty Yops, & Friends

Tue, Jun 17 10:30am
Central Library, Plaza

Events for Youth and Family music stomp clap and sing

This vibrant, family-friendly event features beloved Brooklyn artist Suzi Shelton, Austin-based duo Strawbitty Yops, and a cast of talented children’s musicians. This special kindie concert will share songs of love and joy.

 

Family Day Celebrating Tove Jansson and The Moomins

Sat, Jun 28 1:00pm
Central Library, Plaza

Events for Youth and Family exhibitions Moomin Exhibition

You are invited to help kick off a special exhibition “The Door is Always Open,” dedicated to Tove Jansson, the beloved Finnish artist, writer and creator of the Moomins. 

Program:

11 am           …

Summer at the Library: Parallel Exit

Fri, Jul 11 4:00pm
Park Slope, Auditorium

Events for Youth and Family kids performance

Welcome to the Park Slope Library! Come and join us for Parallel Exit! 

Parallel Exit offers a vaudeville show for the entire family, with juggling, magic, and music. Fun-loving physical comedians present a wide range of old-fashioned family entertainment, and you get…

Stomp, Clap, and Sing with Lavender Blues

Tue, Aug 12 10:30am
Central Library, Plaza

Events for Youth and Family first five years music

Don’t miss this high energy performance for babies and toddlers including songs from our REMIXED to a new cadence and bonus beat! Think Baby Hip Hop! Plus, new tracks from Lady B’s follow up album, the REMIXES volume 2! Sing, dance, and play with Lavender Blues at BPL!

Summer at the Library Closing Celebration: Bubbles the Silly Entertainer

Tue, Aug 19 4:00pm
Spring Creek Library

Events for Youth and Family kids performance

Have fun with the antics of Bubbles the Silly Entertainer. She will have you and your entire family, dancing and moving and grooving.

Stomp, Clap and Sing with Moozika!

Tue, Aug 26 10:30am
Central Library, Plaza

Events for Youth and Family music stomp clap and sing

Moozika! singer-songwriter Jesse Goldman's award-winning bilingual family music band and educational program based in Brooklyn. Named one of the top three “Absolute Best” kids’ music classes in NYC by New York magazine, Moozika!’s playful Spanish - English tunes are powered by an ethos of big…

Rolie Polie Guacamole

Wed, Aug 27 3:00pm
Bay Ridge Library, Meeting Room

Events for Youth and Family live music summer reading closing celebration

Brooklyn’s kindie titans Rolie Polie Guacamole, have been perfecting their show over the last decade scooping up several Parents’ Choice awards along the way. Their shows incorporate fun, fresh and smart lyrics in a style appealing to kids and adults alike. They encourage the audience to get up…