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FREE SPRING P RO G R A M S FOR KIDS

Don’t miss live music, live animals, and KidsLIVE at the NYPL—details inside!

March–May 2013

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Spring Highlights

As a national leader in children’s services, The New York Public Library is the go-to destination for young readers. Our libraries are made up of 91 locations in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island and include 15 with new or recently renovated children’s centers and five with teen centers. The Library offers thousands of programs and activities for children and teens each month, from story time, arts and crafts, and book discussions to science and art workshops, homework and college-prep help, and more.

Explore the free events listed here to discover a broad range of activities for children in an environment that inspires creativity, exploration, and intellectual growth.

Thank You!

For more information about children’s programs, visit nypl.org/events or call 212.340.0906.

Additional support is provided by Beth and Christopher Kojima; the Estate of Charles J. Mauro; the Estate of William C. Morris; the Estate of Esther Manes; Good Samaritan, Inc.; New York Life Foundation; MetLife Foundation; Sandra Priest Rose; Solon E. Summerfield Foundation, Inc.; Con Edison; Mr. and Mrs. John Klingenstein; Epstein Teicher Philanthropies; Mr. and Mrs. George T. Votis; The Walt Disney Company; U.S. Bancorp Foundation; The Edith Glick Shoolman Children’s Foundation; and an anonymous donor.

See page 22 for a directory of locations and hours. Programs and hours are subject to change or cancellation. Visit nypl.org or call ahead for the latest information.

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS Please note that all locations will be closed for holiday observance on March 31 and May 25–27.

Teachers and Educators

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For more information, see page 21.

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Teen and Adult Programs

Connect with NYPL

For teen programs, visit nypl.org/events or look for the new UpRoar poster. For adult programs, pick up NYPL Now! or visit nypl.org/events.

Free programs like these are made possible, in part, by people like you. Show your support by making a donation today, and we’ll send you a free ecofriendly tote bag. You’ll be able to tote your books home from the Library and let the world know that you support The New York Public Library. You may also dedicate your donation to the branch of your choice! Visit nypl.org/tote.

Your Event at the Library

Conservator Family Membership

NYPL’s landmark Stephen A. Schwarzman Building encourages the use of some of its most beautiful spaces for wedding receptions and corporate, nonprofit, and social events. Visit nypl.org/ spacerental or call 212.930.0730.

This Family Membership supports children’s programs and collections at neighborhood libraries to promote reading and improve achievement.

Members enjoy events for the whole family, including the annual Family Benefit and Halloween party, plus all Conservators Program benefits, including special author forums and exhibition previews.

Visit nypl.org/conservators or call 212.930.0670.

Shop at the Library!

Shop online at shop.nypl.org

Meet author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni and illustrator Susy Pilgrim Waters at The Library Shop!

The creators of Grandma and the Great Gourd: A Bengali Folktale will visit NYPL on Wednesday, May 8 at 2 pm to sign books and discuss this tale of a grandmother’s keen wit and unmatchable wisdom.

The Library Shop Stephen A. Schwarzman Building Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street 212.930.0641

March–May 2013

Major support for children’s and young adult programming is provided by the Katerina and Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences.

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Follow the Library on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest, and more! Visit facebook.com/ newyorkpubliclibrary for details. And follow @nyplkids for tweets about children’s events and resources at NYPL and beyond.

Free Programs and Activities for Children

Major support for children’s and young adult programming is provided by the Mr. and Mrs. Timothy R. Barakett Endowment for Children’s and Young Adult Programs and Services.

Explore The New York Public Library this spring to discover an exciting array of FREE events for children throughout our 91 locations. Highlights include a KidsLIVE performance featuring Gustafer Yellowgold, dozens of hands-on art and science workshops, and activities celebrating National Poetry Month in April!

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 4 Performances, Music, and More!

5 Special Events: KidsLIVE at the NYPL 8 New Series! Hands-On Workshops 11 Celebrate Poetry Month at NYPL 12 Early Childhood Programs 15 Programs for Children in K–6 19 More Programs for Children

ONGOING EXHIBITION!

Pooh and His Friends

20 UpRoar Programs for Teens

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building Children’s Center at Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street

21 Resources for Teachers

See page 7 for more details.

22 Directory of Libraries

NYPL Roar! is published four times a year by the Department of Communications and Marketing Elizabeth Hays, Acting Director of Publications Abby Tannenbaum, Editor Lauren Trainor, Editorial Associate Katharina Seifert, Managing Designer Rosalene Labrado-Perillo, Designer Julia Chang, Contributor © The New York Public Library, Astor, Lenox and Tilden Foundations, 2013

KidsLIVE: Gustafer Yellowgold

Hands-On Workshops @ NYPL

Meet this friendly creature who comes to the earth from the sun!

Experiment with various aspects of science and art!

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NYPL Is the Place for Poetry

Celebrate National Poetry Month and explore new poetry for kids.

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Cover Photo: Jonathan Blanc

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Special Events

Blown Away by Poetry

An Erik Woods Workshop: Animals

The Hobbit

Wendy Windstorm has accidentally blown all the poetry out of Poetsville! Travel with Wendy and meet poetic puppet creatures who sing songs about the key elements of poetry. Children also write poems of their own! Presented by Urban Stages.

For ages 6 and older.

Create 3-D mixed-media sculptures of wild creatures using recyclable computer parts and other materials. For ages 4 and older.

Limited to 12 participants.

See what surprises and adventures the home-loving little Hobbit encounters on his journey, which includes meeting elves, a wizard, a dragon...and ssssomething ssstrange called a Gollum. Presented by the Traveling Lantern Theatre Company.

For ages 4 and older.

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Grand Concourse Wed, Apr 17; 4 pm High Bridge Tue, Apr 16; 4 pm Jerome Park Tue, Apr 23; 4 pm manhattan

Roosevelt Island Wed, Mar 13; 4 pm staten island

Dongan Hills Wed, Apr 10; 4 pm Port Richmond Thu, Apr 25; 3 pm Todt Hill–Westerleigh Tue, Apr 2; 4 pm

Cool Rain Forest Connections Join superhero Captain Cocoa on a journey to the rain forest and discover that an average person can really save the day.

Presented by the Wildlife Theater from the Central Park Zoo. For ages 4 to 10.

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Clason’s Point Wed, May 8; 3:30 pm Eastchester Thu, May 16; 3:30 pm Mott Haven Tue, Apr 9; 4 pm Soundview Thu, Apr 18; 3:30 pm West Farms Tue, Apr 30; 4 pm manhattan

115th Street Wed, Mar 13; 4 pm Countee Cullen Sat, May 11; 2 pm Fort Washington Tue, Apr 16; 4 pm Grand Central Wed, Apr 24; 4 pm St. Agnes Fri, Apr 5; 3:30 pm Tompkins Square Tue, Mar 19; 4 pm Yorkville Thu, May 2; 4 pm staten island

Port Richmond Thu, Mar 7; 3 pm South Beach Sat, Mar 16; 3 pm

The Frog Prince

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Bronx Library Center Sat, Apr 6; 2 pm Jerome Park Tue, May 7; 4 pm Morris Park Wed, May 8; 3:30 pm Morrisania Mon, Mar 18; 3:30 pm Mosholu Fri, Mar 15; 3:30 pm Mott Haven Tue, Mar 19; 4 pm Throg’s Neck Thu, May 9; 3:30 pm Wakefield Thu, May 2; 4 pm Woodstock Mon, May 13; 3 pm

Birds of Prey Encounter hawks, owls, falcons, or other species close up in an exploration of these winged creatures. Plus, a lucky volunteer may get to help with some of the demonstrations!

Presented by the New Canaan Nature Center.

For ages 5 and older. manhattan

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building South Court Auditorium Sat, Apr 13; 3 pm

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115th Street Wed, Apr 17; 4 pm Columbus Thu, Mar 14; 4 pm Jefferson Market Tue, Apr 16; 3:30 pm

Special Workshop!

Animal Odyssey

Dongan Hills Wed, Mar 13; 4 pm

Take a hands-on journey through the animal kingdom and meet live animals! Presented by the New Canaan Nature Center. For ages 7 and older.

Great Kills Mon, May 6; 4 pm

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Seward Park Tue, Mar 12; 4 pm staten island

Morris Park Wed, Mar 20; 3:30 pm

In this enchanting, updated version of the classic fairy tale, Wanda the Witch casts a spell on the handsome prince, turning him into a frog—and he needs a princess to kiss him to break the spell! Presented by Puppets to Go. For ages 4 and older.

Morrisania Mon, May 6; 3:30 pm

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Throg’s Neck Thu, Mar 7; 3:30 pm

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Belmont Wed, Mar 27; 4 pm

Westchester Square Thu, Apr 25; 3:30 pm

Bloomingdale Mon, 3:30 pm

Bronx Library Center Sat, Mar 30; 2 pm

Mar 18, 25; Apr 8, 15, 22, 29

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Bronx Library Center Sat, May 11; 2 pm City Island Fri, May 17; 3:30 pm Grand Concourse Wed, Mar 13; 4 pm

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Children’s Center at 42nd Street Sat, Apr 13; 3 pm Countee Cullen Sat, Mar 16; 2 pm

New Dorp Thu, Mar 28; 4 pm

Eastchester Thu, 3:30 pm

Richmondtown Thu, Apr 11; 4 pm

Mar 21, 28; Apr 4, 11, 18, 25

Tottenville Tue, May 14; 4 pm

Melrose Tue, 4 pm

West New Brighton Tue, Mar 26; 4 pm

Mar 19, 26; Apr 2, 9, 16, 23

Jerome Park Tue, Mar 26; 4 pm Sedgwick Wed, Apr 3; 3:45 pm

KidsLIVE takes children and their families on an enriching cultural and educational journey, which includes musical performances, live theater, opportunities to meet authors and illustrators, and much more. KidsLIVE programs feature presenters who reflect the rich diversity of New York City and help young audiences develop their creativity, talents, and love for learning. For more information and videos of past programs, visit nypl.org/kidslive.

Wakefield Thu, Apr 4; 4 pm

George Bruce Mon, Mar 11; 4 pm Jefferson Market Tue, Mar 19; 3:30 pm Kips Bay Mon, Apr 15; 3:30 pm Roosevelt Island Wed, Apr 10; 4 pm Seward Park Tue, Apr 16; 4 pm staten island

Great Kills Tue, Apr 9; 4 pm New Dorp Thu, Apr 4; 4 pm Richmondtown Thu, Mar 21; 4 pm West New Brighton Tue, May 7; 4 pm The Hobbit

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KidsLIVE programs are sponsored by the Katerina and Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences.

Morgan Taylor created the colorful character Gustafer Yellowgold.

Meet Gustafer Yellowgold Popular children’s musician and storyteller Morgan Taylor presents a multimedia performance featuring Gustafer Yellowgold, the friendly creature who comes to the earth from the sun. For ages 4 and older. manhattan

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building South Court Auditorium Sat, Mar 23; 3 pm

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Mighty Action Theatre Workshop

Tales from Dr. Seuss

Join an instant theater company! In this hands-on activity, young actors learn voice and movement skills and collaborate on writing and putting on their own short performance. For ages 6 to 11. bronx

Hear such rollicking tales as Green Eggs and Ham, The Cat in the Hat, and Horton Hatches an Egg brought to life with props, puppets, and lots of audience participation.

Presented by LuAnn Adams. For ages 4 to 6.

Allerton Tue, Mar 19; 4 pm

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Belmont Wed, Apr 17; 4 pm

City Island Fri, Mar 29; 3 pm manhattan

Bronx Library Center Sat, Apr 13; 2 pm

125th Street Thu, Mar 14; 4 pm

City Island Fri, Apr 19; 3:30 pm

Hudson Park Mon, Mar 11; 4 pm

Melrose Tue, May 7; 4 pm

Morningside Heights Mon, Mar 25; 4 pm

Mosholu Fri, May 10; 3:30 pm

Ottendorfer Sat, Mar 16; 11:30 am

Riverdale Wed, May 8; 4 pm Sedgwick Wed, Mar 13; 3:45 pm

Todt Hill–Westerleigh Sat, Mar 2; 4 pm

125th Street Mon, Mar 18; 4 pm

Sat, Mar 16; 3 pm

Some of the world’s most clever fools, including Rabbit, Monkey, Anansi, and Gluscabi, take center stage in these classic stories. Presented by Regina Ress.

For ages 5 to 12.

Little Red Riding Hood In this updated version of the classic story, the wolf and Red both learn some valuable lessons on the way to Grandma’s house.

Presented by Puppets to Go. For ages 4 and older. bronx

Allerton Tue, Apr 2; 4 pm

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Baychester Mon, Apr 1; 3:30 pm

South Beach Sat, May 4; 3 pm

Clason’s Point Mon, Mar 25; 3:30 pm

Mosholu Fri, Apr 5; 3:30 pm

Tottenville Tue, Mar 26; 4 pm

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Tompkins Square Tue, Apr 16; 4 pm Yorkville Thu, Mar 21; 4 pm staten island

Stories and Tales from Around the World

Jaws, Paws, and Claws: Animal Wisdom Tales

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Listen to multicultural stories, tales, and legends filled with action, humor, and lots of audience participation. Presented by Getchie Argetsinger. For ages 4 and older.

Hear stories about crocodiles, tigers, bears, and more. Presented by LuAnn Adams.

For ages 5 to 12.

South Beach Sat, Apr 6; 3:30 pm

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Belmont Wed, May 8; 4 pm

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Eastchester Thu, May 9; 3:30 pm Edenwald Wed, May 8; 4 pm Sedgwick Wed, May 15; 3:45 pm Westchester Square Thu, May 16; 3:30 pm

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Stories, Songs, and Activities That Celebrate Our Earth Celebrate the Swimmers, the CreeperCrawlers, the Winged-Ones, and many more living wonders in this program of stories and songs from native cultures around the world. Presented by Regina Ress.

For ages 5 and older.

Harlem Thu, Mar 14; 4 pm

How the Monkey Tricked the Crocodile and Other Trickster Tales

Morrisania Mon, Apr 8; 3:30 pm Throg’s Neck Thu, Apr 11; 3:30 pm Woodstock Wed, Apr 10; 3 pm manhattan

Children’s Center at 42nd Street

Bilingual storyteller Regina Ress presents interactive stories and songs from Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. Venga y disfrute—come and enjoy these great stories of mystery, magic, and a little bit of foolishness. For ages 4 and older. manhattan

Aguilar Mon, May 6; 4 pm

Why the Sky Is Far Away and Other Stories to Celebrate the Earth Presented by LuAnn Adams. For ages 4 and older.

Stories That Move and Sing

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See page 5. For ages 4 and older.

Castle Hill Wed, Mar 13; 4 pm

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Van Nest Fri, Apr 26; 3:30 pm

Riverdale Wed, Apr 10; 4 pm

West Farms Sat, Mar 16; 2 pm

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Bronx Library Center Sat, May 18; 2 pm

Venga y Disfrute! Latin American Tales in English and Spanish

Sat, Apr 6; 3 pm

These classics of children’s literature and folklore include lots of group participation. Presented by Julia Morris.

For ages 4 and older.

Meet Gustafer Yellowgold

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Children’s Center at 42nd Street Regina Ress tells stories in English and Spanish.

Little Red Riding Hood picks flowers for her grandmother.

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Kips Bay Mon, May 6; 3:30 pm

Belmont Wed, Mar 20; 4 pm

Children’s Center at 42nd Street

Ottendorfer Sat, May 4; 11:30 am

Castle Hill Tue, Apr 16; 4 pm

Sat, May 11; 3 pm

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Seward Park Tue, May 7; 4 pm

George Bruce Mon, May 20; 4 pm

Belmont Wed, Apr 10; 4 pm Tremont Thu, Apr 11; 3 pm manhattan

Harlem Thu, Apr 18; 4 pm Yorkville Thu, Apr 4; 4 pm

Visit the Original Winnie-the-Pooh at NYPL! Pooh and His Friends Stephen A. Schwarzman Building Children’s Center at 42nd Street You won’t find the real Winnie-thePooh in a movie or on a T-shirt, but you will find him—and his friends Eeyore, Piglet, Kanga, and Tigger— at The New York Public Library’s main children’s room!

Anyone can visit Pooh and his pals at the Children’s Center at 42nd Street in NYPL’s landmark Schwarzman Building. Pooh, who turned 90 years old last year, originally belonged to Christopher Robin Milne. His father, author A.A. Milne, wrote many adventures for the beloved bear and his friends, which millions of children and adults have read and loved in When We Were Very Young, Winniethe-Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner, and other books.

Children from around the world visit the stuffed toys every day.

Stop by and say hello to Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet, Kanga, and Tigger—they’re always happy to see kids and their families!

Bloomingdale Mon, May 6; 4 pm

Webster Thu, Apr 11; 4 pm

Columbus Wed, Apr 10; 4 pm

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New Dorp Thu, May 2; 4 pm

Dongan Hills Wed, May 8; 4 pm

Richmondtown Thu, May 9; 4 pm

St. George Library Center Sat, Mar 30; 3 pm

St. George Library Center Wed, May 8; 4 pm Free Programs for Kids 7

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EARLY CHILDHOOD WORKSHOPS

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Tales for the Teeny Tiny

Epiphany Wednesdays at 1 pm

NYPL’s multiweek programs for toddlers and preschoolers nurture young children’s language development, imagination, and social skills.

Mar 20; Apr 17; May 15 Fort Washington Tue, 4 pm

Hear stories, sing songs, and play games with Getchie Argetsinger. For ages 1 to 3 and their parents/caregivers.

Mar 19

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Baychester Tuesdays at 11 am

Mar 8, 15, 22; Apr 5, 12, 19, 26; May 10, 17

Mar 12; Apr 9; May 7

Morningside Heights Mon, 4 pm

High Bridge Mondays at 1 pm

Apr 29

Mar 18; Apr 15; May 13

Bilingual Birdies

Budding Bookmakers

Learn basic vocabulary and short phrases in a second language while singing, dancing, and playing with instruments and fun props.

For children up to age 5 and their parents/ caregivers.

Explore a variety of books and participate in an art activity that focuses on the techniques the book illustrator used in his or her artwork. For ages 3 to 6.

Hudson Park Fridays at 11 am

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Ottendorfer Sat, 11:30 am

67th Street Mondays at 4 pm

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March 4 | Denise Fleming

Roosevelt Island Thu, 11 am

March 11 | Ian Falconer

Apr 4

March 18 | Arnold Lobel

Seward Park Tuesdays at 10:15 am

March 25 | Brian Pinkney

Mar 12; Apr 9; May 14

April 1 | Ed Emberley

Webster Thursdays at 4 pm

April 8 | Ezra Jack Keats

Mar 7, 14

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Jefferson Market Tuesdays at 3:30 pm Mar 5; Apr 9; May 7 English-Mandarin manhattan

Seward Park Mondays at 3 pm Mar 4; Apr 1; May 6 English-Spanish bronx

Castle Hill Wednesdays at 10 am Mar 13; Apr 10; May 15 Bilingual Birdies introduces kids to a second language.

Acting and Animals Get an introduction to acting and theater through games, interactive storytelling, and art projects. For ages 3 to 6. manhattan

Mulberry Street Mondays at 4 pm March 4 | Rocky Mountains March 11 | Ponds and Swamps March 18 | South American Rain Forest March 25 | Snakes and the Desert April 1 | Tundra and the Antarctic April 8 | African Savannah April 15 | Elephants and India April 22 | Asian Bamboo Forest April 29 | African Jungle and Gorillas May 6 | Australian Outback and Kangaroos May 13 | Caribbean Coral Reef

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Clason’s Point Thursdays at 11 am

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Columbus Tue, 11 am May 14

April 15 | Leo Lionni April 22 | Eric Carle

The Pop Ups

April 29 | Ed Young May 6 | David Diaz May 13 | Maurice Sendak

Listen to the Magic Sing stories and listen to tales from different countries with Getchie Argetsinger. For ages 3 to 6 and their parents/caregivers.

SCI LAB @ NYPL & ART EXPLORATIONS @ NYPL These multiweek workshops introduce children to various aspects of science and art through activities, experiments, and projects. Unless otherwise noted, all programs are for ages 5 to 12 and are limited to 25 participants.

Ancient Adventures

Far Out Physics

Goofy Graphics

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Explore the world of ancient Greece through myths, epic poems, and ancient tales.

Soundview Thursdays at 11 am

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Learn about design and try such printing techniques as scratch prints, sun prints, and fish prints.

Mar 28; Apr 25; May 23

Inwood Thursdays at 4 pm

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March 7 | The Trojan Horse

Delve into such concepts as sound waves, light and optics, gravity, and other physical phenomena. Workshops include demonstrations, art projects, and hands-on science experiments.

Mosholu Tuesdays at 11 am

115th Street Thursdays at 11:30 am

March 14 | Geography and Boats

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Mar 12; Apr 9; May 14

April 4 | Mythical Creatures

Parkchester Mondays at 4 pm

March 6 | Monotypes

Mar 21; Apr 18; May 16 Bloomingdale Fridays at 10:30 am

April 18 | Temples

March 4 | Shapes

Mar 7; Apr 11; May 9 Edenwald Wednesdays at 11:30 am Mar 6; Apr 3; May 1 Morris Park Mondays at 10:30 am Apr 1; May 6

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Epiphany Wednesdays at 1 pm Mar 6; Apr 3; May 1 Inwood Fridays at 10:30 am Mar 8; Apr 12; May 10

March 11 | Arches

Mar 15; Apr 12; May 10

PopSqueaks

Bug Out!

March 18 | Sound Waves

Investigate such insects as spiders, butterflies, bees, and scorpions and discover how they’re a crucial part of the environment.

March 25 | Wind Instruments

St. Agnes Mondays at 11 am

Get ready for a rollicking, musical romp— including puppets, sing-alongs, drawing, magic, and more—with the Pop Ups! For ages 2 to 5 and their parents/caregivers.

Mar 4; Apr 1; May 6

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March 7 | Water Striders

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Morris Park Mon, 10:30 am

March 14 | Scorpions

St. George Library Center

May 13

March 21 | Spiders

Wednesdays at 10:30 am

Mosholu Tuesdays at 11 am

March 28 | Flies

Mar 6; Apr 3; May 1

Mar 26; Apr 16; May 21

April 4 | Ladybugs

Van Nest Thu, 3:30 pm

April 11 | Butterflies

Mar 21

April 25 | Fireflies

Kips Bay Mondays at 3:30 pm Mar 11; Apr 8; May 13

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Morningside Heights Thursdays at 4 pm

April 1 | String Instruments April 8 | Light April 15 | Shadows April 22 | Optics April 29 | Mirrors

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Hunts Point Wednesdays at 4 pm March 13 | Marbleized Paper March 20 | Printing with Food March 27 | Rubbings April 3 | Subtractive Design April 10 | Scratch Prints April 17 | Fish Prints Aril 24 | Stencils May 1 | Sun Prints May 8 | Silk Screening

May 6 | Gravity May 13 | Electricity

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Celebrate Poetry Month at NYPL Kooky Creations Learn about color, shapes, patterns, and scale by creating art projects. manhattan

NYPL LIBRARIANS’ TOP POETRY PICKS

POETRY PROGRAMS

The Library’s Children’s Books: 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing 2012 includes a selection of poetry for kids. Check your local library for these titles.

April is National Poetry Month! Head to the Library to discover and enjoy all kinds of poems—and even try writing your own.

Chatham Square Tuesdays at 3:30 pm May 7 | Colors May 14 | Geometric Shapes May 21 | Additive Construction May 28 | Organic Art

Seussology Explore language, imagination, and creativity with Dr. Seuss’s stories. For ages 4 to 10. bronx

Kingsbridge Thursdays at 4 pm March 7 | The Cat in the Hat March 21 | The Lorax

I Lay My Stitches Down: Poems of American Slavery

April 11 | Bartholemew and the Oobleck April 18 | And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street April 25 | Oh, the Places You’ll Go May 2 | If I Ran the Circus May 9 | There’s a Wocket in My Pocket

Space Oddities Explore possible life on other planets and how astronauts travel to the moon. bronx Jonathan Blanc

Gross Biology

H2Oh!

Find out how your body works and how to keep it healthy.

Discover how rain falls and a boat floats and which animals make the ocean their home.

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Francis Martin Wednesdays at 4 pm

Epiphany Tuesdays at 4 pm

March 6 | The Skeletal System

March 5 | Evaporation

March 13 | The Digestive System

March 12 | Clouds and Condensation

March 20 | Vomit

March 19 | Rain

March 27 | The Respiratory System

March 26 | Marshes (at 4:30 pm)

April 3 | The Nervous System

April 9 | Boats and Buoyancy

April 10 | The Epidermis

April 16 | Sailboats

April 17 | Muscles and Joints

April 23 | Nautical by Nature

April 24 | The Circulatory System

April 30 | Submarines and Periscopes (at 4:30 pm)

May 1 | The Immune System

May 7 | Ocean Life

May 8 | The Sounds of the Body

May 14 | Sharks

Clason’s Point Fridays at 3:30 pm March 8 | Geography March 15 | Weather March 22 | Moon March 29 | Sun April 5 | Planets April 12 | The Terrestrial Planets April 19 | The Gas Giants April 26 | Constellations May 3 | Comets May 10 | Lift Off! Pelham Bay Fridays at 3:30 pm March 8 | Geography March 15 | Weather March 22 | Moon

Blown Away by Poetry See page 4.

A Poem as Big as New York City Celebration

Cynthia Grady Illustrated by Michele Wood Eerdmans Books for Young Readers

Poems, historical notes, and richly colored folk art offer inspiring glimpses of triumph, tragedy, and human resilience.

March 28 | One Fish, Two Fish April 4 | Yertle the Turtle

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Shiver Me Timbers!: Pirate Poems & Paintings Douglas Florian Illustrated by Robert Neubecker Beach Lane Books

I’ve Lost My Ar-r-r! This rollicking round of rhymes and Hippopotamus high-seas hijinks offers everything you Jack Prelutsky Illustrated by Jackie Urbanovic Greenwillow Books

wanted to know about being a pirate.

Nicola Davies Illustrated by Mark Hearld Candlewick Press

Vibrant collage illustrations and playful verse conjure common changes in the natural world season by season.

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Bronx Library Center Sat, 2 pm Apr 6

Poetry Writing Program Try your hand at writing a poem and share it with the group. staten island

New Dorp Thu, 4 pm

More funny, silly, and gross verse from the United States’ first Children’s Poet Laureate. Quirky drawings enhance the fun.

Outside Your Window: A First Book of Nature

Contributors to A Poem as Big as New York City, an anthology of poetry by young writers who participated in library workshops, read their poems aloud. Hear these poetic tributes to New York, get a copy of the book, and try a poetry-writing exercise.

Apr 11

Young Poet’s Society Hear some poems or make one up and read it to your friends. bronx

Woodstock Fridays at 3 pm Apr 5, 12, 19, 26

Walking on Earth and Touching the Sky: Poetry and Prose by Lakota Youth at Red Cloud Indian School Edited by Timothy P. McLaughlin Illustrated by S.D. Nelson Abrams Books for Young Readers

Lakota children write of their lives, hopes, and dreams in powerful free verse. This is a dramatically illustrated collection not to be missed.

MORE WRITING WORKSHOPS Creative Writing Workshop: The Writopia Method Young authors learn to write structured narratives and focus on developing their editing and analytical skills. For ages 7 to 12. Limited to six participants. bronx

Edenwald Wed, 4 pm

April 5 | Sun

Apr 3, 10, 17, 24

April 12 | Planets

Throg’s Neck Thu, 3:30 pm

April 19 | The Gas Giants

For the full list of 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing, visit nypl.org/100childrensbooks2012.

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April 26 | Constellations 10 NYPL Roar!

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Toddler Story Time For toddlers from 18 months to 3 years and their parents/caregivers.

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Baychester

Tue 11 am

Mar 5, 12, 19, 26

Clason’s Point

Thu 11 am

Mar 7, 14, 21; Apr 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Edenwald

Wed 11:30 am

Mar 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Jerome Park

Wed 11 am

Apr 17; May 15

Kingsbridge

Wed 11 am

Mar 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr 3, 10, 17, 24;

Morris Park

Thu 10:30 am

Mar 7, 14, 21; Apr 11, 18, 25; May 9, 23, 30

Mosholu

Thu 10:30 am

Mar 7, 14, 21; Apr 4, 11, 18; May 2, 9, 16

Parkchester

Mon 10:30 am

Mar 4, 11, 18, 25; Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20

Fri 10:30 am

Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Apr 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24

Pelham Bay

Wed 11 am

Mar 6, 20; Apr 3, 17; May 1, 15, 29

Soundview

Tue 11:30 am

Mar 5, 12, 19; Apr 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21

Thu 11:30 am

Mar 14, 21; Apr 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Van Nest

Tue 11 am

Mar 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21, 28

Mar 6; Apr 3

Wakefield

Wed 10 am

Mar 13, 27; Apr 10, 24; May 8, 22

Mar 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr 2, 9, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21, 28

Woodstock

Mon 11 am

Mar 4, 11, 18, 25; Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20

May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Jonathan Blanc

Baby Story Time

STATEN ISLAND

For babies from birth to 18 months and their parents/caregivers.

New Dorp South Beach

BRONX

St. George Library Center

*Fri 10:30 am Wed 10:30 am *Tue 10:30 am

Mar 8

Kingsbridge

Thu 10:30 am

Mar 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Mosholu

Tue 11 am

Apr 2; May 7

Pelham Bay

Tue 11 am

Mar 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21, 28

Battery Park City

Wed 10:30 am

Mar 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr 3, 10, 17, 24

Chatham Square

Thu 10:30 am

Mar 7, 14, 21, 28

Children’s Center at Thu 10:30 am 42nd Street

Mar 7, 14, 21, 28

Riverdale

Tue 11:30 am

Mar 12, 26

Soundview

Tue 11 am

Mar 5, 12, 19; Apr 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21

Thu 11 am

Mar 14, 21; Apr 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Tottenville

Thu 11 am

Apr 4, 11, 18, 25 MANHATTAN

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Countee Cullen Epiphany

MANHATTAN

67th Street

Wed 2 pm

Mar 6, 13, 20, 27

Battery Park City

Mon 9:30 am

Mar 4, 11, 18, 25

Tue 11:30 am

Mar 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Children’s Center at 42nd Street

Tue 10:15 am; 11:15 am

Mar 5, 12, 19, 26

Epiphany

Thu 11 am

Mar 7, 14, 21, 28

Fort Washington

Fri 10:30 am

Mar 1, 15; Apr 5, 19; May 3, 17

Inwood

Thu 11:15 am

Mar 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Roosevelt Island

Mon 10:30 am

Mar 4, 11, 18, 25; Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20

St. Agnes

Wed 11 am; 11:45 am

Mar 6, 20

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Fort Washington

Tue 11 am

Mar 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21, 28

Mon 1 pm

Mar 4, 11, 18, 25; Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

STATEN ISLAND

Tue 11 am

Mar 5, 12, 19, 26

Dongan Hills

*Fri 10:30 am

Mar 8; Apr 19; May 17

Wed 10:30 am

Mar 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Great Kills

*Thu 11 am

Mar 7, 21; Apr 25; May 9, 23

Inwood

Tue 11:15 am

Mar 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21, 28

Roosevelt Island

Wed 11 am

Mar 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Seward Park

St. Agnes

Beowulf Sheehan

Mon 3 pm

Mar 4, 11, 18, 25

Tue 11:15 am

Mar 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr 9

Wed 11:15 am

Mar 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr 3, 17, 24

Wed 11 am; 11:45 am

Mar 13, 27; Apr 10, 24; May 8, 22

Port Richmond

Fri 10:30 am

Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

St. George Library Center

Thu 10:30 am

Mar 14, 28; Apr 11, 25; May 9, 23

Tottenville

Fri 10:30 am

Mar 8; Apr 12

*Programs marked with an asterisk require registration; call the specific library or visit the location to sign up in person.

Free Programs for Kids 13

Programs for Children in K–6

Early Childhood Programs MANHATTAN

67th Street

Thu 2 pm

Mar 7, 14, 21; Apr 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Children’s Center at 42nd Street

Mon 4 pm

Mar 4, 11, 18, 25

Countee Cullen

Thu 11 am

Mar 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Fort Washington

Fri 10:30 am

Mar 8, 22; Apr 12, 26; May 10, 24

George Bruce

Tue 11:15 am

Mar 5, 12, 26; Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21, 28

Arts & Crafts

Book Discussion

Celebrate spring and new beginnings by creating fun projects using a variety of materials and skills.

Talk about books in a fun and informal setting.

BRONX

Allerton

Fri 4 pm

Mar 1, 15, 29; Apr 12, 26

Bronx Library Center

Thu 4 pm

Mar 7, 21

Clason’s Point

Mon 3 pm

Mar 4, 11, 18, 25; Apr 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20

Edenwald

Huguenot Park

Fri 11 am

Mar 4, 11; Apr 8, 15

Wed 4 pm

May 1

Fri 4 pm

May 10

Jerome Park

Mon 4 pm

Fri 10:30 am

Mar 4; Apr 8

Kingsbridge

Mon 4 pm

Mar 25

Thu 4 pm

Mar 14; May 9

Mar 22; Apr 12, 26; May 10, 24 Mar 8, 22; Apr 12, 26

BRONX

Allerton

Wed 11 am

Mar 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Bronx Library Center

Thu 11 am

Mar 7, 14, 21, 28

Francis Martin

Thu 10:30 am

Mar 14, 28; Apr 11, 25; May 16, 30

Melrose

Mar 8; Apr 12; May 10

Computers & Technology Get an introduction to the computer and the Internet.

Melrose

Wed 2 pm

Mar 13; Apr 17; May 22

BRONX

Morrisania

Wed 3:30 pm

Mar 6, 20; Apr 3, 17; May 1, 15, 29

Pelham Bay

Mon 3 pm

Todt Hill– Westerleigh

Wed 10:30 am

Mar 13, 20; Apr 10, 17; May 8, 15

Pelham Bay

Fri 11 am

Mar 1, 15; Apr 5, 19; May 3, 17

Mar 4, 11, 18; Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20

Fri 3:30 pm

Apr 5, 19

Sedgwick

Fri 4 pm

Tottenville

Tue 11 am

Mar 19; Apr 16

Sedgwick

Mon 4:30 pm

Mar 4, 18; Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20

Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Apr 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Soundview

Tue 4 pm

Mar 5, 12, 19; Apr 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21

Wakefield

Thu 4 pm

Mar 7, 28; Apr 11, 25; May 9, 30

Fri 3:30 pm

Mar 1, 8, 15, 22; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Van Nest

Thu 3:30 pm

Mar 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

BRONX

Wakefield

Wed 4 pm

Mar 6, 20; Apr 3, 17; May 1, 15, 29

West Farms

Mon 4 pm

Fri 11 am

Mar 1, 15; Apr 5, 19; May 3, 17

Mar 11, 25; Apr 15, 29; May 13

Tue 4 pm

May 28

Fri 3 pm

May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Woodstock

Preschool Films See short films based on picture books.

MANHATTAN

MANHATTAN

George Bruce

Chatham Square

Fri 3:30 pm Tue 3 pm Sat 2:30 pm

Mar 1, 15, 22

Tue 11:30 am

Mar 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21, 28

Children’s Center at 42nd Street

*Mar 26 *May 4

Thu 11:30 am

Mar 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Countee Cullen

Wed 4 pm

Mar 6, 20; Apr 3, 17; May 1, 15

Epiphany

Tue 2 pm

Mar 26

Tue 3:30 pm

Mar 5, 12, 19

Inwood

Tue 4 pm

Mar 5; Apr 2; May 7

St. Agnes

Fri 3:30 pm

Mar 1, 22; May 10

Fri 4 pm

Apr 26

Mar 22; Apr 26; May 24

Sat 3 pm

May 18

Parkchester

Tue 11 am

Mar 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr 2, 9, 16, 23; May 7, 14, 21, 28

Thu 11 am

Mar 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Dongan Hills

Fri 3:30 pm

Fri 11 am

Mar 1

Port Richmond

Tue 3:30 pm

Pelham Bay

Wed 11 am

Mar 13, 27; Apr 10, 24; May 8, 22

South Beach

Fri 3 pm

*Mar 15; Apr 12; May 10

Soundview

Tue 12 noon

Mar 5, 12, 19; Apr 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21

Sat 3 pm

*Mar 30; Apr 27

Todt Hill– Westerleigh

Tue 4 pm

Toddler and Preschool Science For children up to age 5 and their parents/caregivers.

MANHATTAN

Chatham

Mon 11 am

Mar 4

Daddy & Me (and Mommy, too) Stories, songs, and bouncy rhymes for children up to age 3 and their parents/caregivers.

STATEN ISLAND

Tottenville

MANHATTAN

67th Street

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Mar 2

Mar 12, 26; Apr 16, 30

Morris Park

May 6, 13, 20

Fri 4:30 pm

Mar 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr 10; May 8, 15, 22

Mar 26; Apr 16; May 14

Mon 11 am

*Sat 2 pm

Wed 4 pm

Tue 11 am

Woodstock

Children’s Center at 42nd Street

Tue 1 pm

Mar 19

Mar 14, 21; Apr 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

67th Street

Richmondtown

Tue 10:30 am

Thu 12 noon

Mar 28; Apr 18; May 23

Mar 13

Pelham Bay

For preschoolers from 3 to 5 years old and their parents/caregivers.

Mar 21

Thu 4 pm

Wed 11 am

Create fun projects using a variety of materials and skills.

Preschool Story Time

Thu 3:30 pm

Francis Martin

New Dorp

Preschool Arts & Crafts Beowulf Sheehan

BRONX

Baychester

MANHATTAN

Mon 4 pm

STATEN ISLAND

Great Kills

MARCH–MAY MARCH–MAY 2013 KIDS.NYPL.ORG 2013 NYPL.ORG

Sat 11 am

Mar 2; Apr 6; May 4

Mar 5, 19; Apr 9, 23

Jonathan Blanc

Apr 16

Mon 4 pm

*Apr 8

Thu 4 pm

*Mar 14

*Programs marked with an asterisk require registration; call the specific library or visit the location to sign up in person.

Free Programs for Kids 15

Programs for Children in K–6

MARCH–MAY 2013 KIDS.NYPL.ORG

Games & Chess

Gaming

Karaoke

Play a variety of board and card games of all types and skill levels.

Play Wii, PS3, and Xbox games at the Library.

Get up in front of the crowd and show off your star power. Break out new lyrics or add your twist to an old favorite.

BRONX

BRONX

Baychester

Film

Thu 3:30 pm

Apr 11; May 9

Fri 4 pm

Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Castle Hill

Fri 3:30 pm

Mar 22; Apr 19; May 17

Francis Martin

Fri 3:30 pm

Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Apr 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Jerome Park

Mon 4 pm

Mar 18; Apr 22; May 20

Melrose

Thu 2 pm

Mar 7, 21; May 9

Thu 4 pm

Mar 7, 21; Apr 11, 25

Fri 3:30 pm

Mar 1, 15; Apr 12, 26; May 10, 24

Sat 3:30 pm

Mar 9, 16, 23; Apr 6, 20

Sat 3:30 pm

Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Apr 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18

Morrisania Sedgwick

Watch new and classic films.

Mar 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr 4, 18, 25; May 2, 16, 23, 30

Bronx Library Center

Morris Park

Jonathan Blanc

Thu 3 pm

BRONX

Baychester Bronx Library Center

Mon 4 pm

Castle Hill

Fri 3:30 pm

Mar 4, 11, 18, 25 *Mar 4, 11, 18, 25

MANHATTAN

Mon 4 pm

Mar 4, 11, 18, 25; Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20, 27

Chatham Square

Tue 4 pm

Mar 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr 2, 9, 16, 23; May 7, 14, 21, 28

Francis Martin

Mon 4 pm

Mar 4, 11, 18, 25; Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20

Jerome Park

Mon 4 pm

Apr 1

Kingsbridge

Mon 4 pm

Mar 11; Apr 8, 15; May 6, 13

MANHATTAN

Melrose

Wed 3:30 pm

Mar 27; Apr 24; May 29

67th Street

Morrisania

Fri 3:30 pm

Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Apr 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Mott Haven

Fri 3:30 pm

Mar 1, 8, 15; Apr 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 31

Mar 11, 25

Sat 11 am

Apr 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18

Pelham Bay

Thu 3:30 pm

Apr 4, 11, 18; May 2, 9, 16, 30

Bronx Library Center

Tue 4 pm

Mar 5, 12, 19, 26

Soundview

Wed 3:30 pm

Mar 6, 13, 20; Apr 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Van Nest

Fri 3:30 pm

Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Apr 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Clason’s Point

Sat 10 am

Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Apr 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18

Van Nest

Wed 3:30 pm

Mar 6, 13, 20; Apr 3, 10, 24; May 1, 8, 22, 29

Wakefield

Mon 4 pm

Mar 4, 11, 18, 25; Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20

Mar 2, 30; Apr 6, 20; May 4, 18

Wakefield

Wed 4 pm

Mar 13; Apr 10; May 8

West Farms

Thu 3:30 pm

Fri 3:30 pm

Mar 8, 22; Apr 5, 19; May 3, 17, 31

Mar 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr 4, 11, 18, 25; May 9, 16, 23, 30

Fri 3:30 pm

Mar 1, 8, 15, 22; Apr 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Francis Martin

Sat 2 pm

Jerome Park

Mon 4 pm

Mar 11; Apr 15; May 13

Kingsbridge

Wed 4 pm

Mar 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Morrisania Pelham Bay

Sedgwick Wakefield

Thu 3:30 pm

West Farms

Mar 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

MANHATTAN

Mon 2 pm

Mar 25

Countee Cullen

Thu 3:30 pm

Mar 28; Apr 25; May 23

Wed 4 pm

Mar 6, 20, 27; Apr 17; May 1, 8, 22, 29

Tue 4 pm

Apr 23; May 21

Thu 4 pm

Mar 21; Apr 18; May 16

George Bruce

Wed 4 pm

Mar 27, Apr 24; May 22

Sat 1 pm

Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Apr 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18

Fri 3 pm Sat 10 am

MANHATTAN

Children’s Center at 42nd Street

Wed 2 pm

Mar 6, 13, 20, 27

Countee Cullen

Wed 4 pm

Mar 13; Apr 10; May 8

St. Agnes

Mon 4 pm

Mar 4, 11, 18; Apr 1, 8, 15, 22; May 6, 13

Roosevelt Island St. Agnes

Tue 4 pm *Sat 10 am; 11 am

Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Apr 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Apr 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18 Mar 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21, 28 Mar 16; Apr 20

Dongan Hills

Dongan Hills

Wed 3:30 pm

Mar 6; Apr 3; May 1

New Dorp

Sat 2 pm

Mar 2, 9, 30

St. George Library Center

Wed 4 pm

Mar 6, 20; Apr 3, 24; May 1, 15

Todt Hill– Westerleigh

Tue 4 pm

Mar 12, 26; Apr 9, 23; May 14, 28

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MANHATTAN

George Bruce

Wed 4 pm

Mar 6, 13, 20, 27

St. Agnes

Thu 4 pm

Mar 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

STATEN ISLAND

Dongan Hills

Mon 3:30 pm

Mar 18; Apr 22; May 20

St. George Library Center

Wed 4 pm

Mar 27; Apr 17; May 29

Bring your assignments to the Library! Work in a quiet spot and use a laptop.

Fri 3 pm Fri 4 pm

Mar 1, 8, 15, 29; Apr 5, 12, 19; May 3, 10, 17, 31

Tue 2 pm

Mar 26

St. Agnes

*Mon 3:30 pm

Mar 4, 18; Apr 1, 15; May 6, 20

*Sat 3 pm

Mar 16; Apr 20; May 18

Mon 3:30 pm

Mar 25; Apr 29; May 20

STATEN ISLAND

St. George Library Center

*Sat 11 am

Mar 9, 23; Apr 20, 27; May 18

Reading Aloud Discover the wonder of books and the joy of reading with NYPL librarians.

BRONX

Wed 4 pm

Mar 6, 13, 27; Apr 3, 10, 17, 24; May 8, 15, 22, 29

Castle Hill

Mon 4 pm

Mar 18, 25; Apr 8, 22; May 6, 13

City Island

Thu 3:30 pm

Mar 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr 4, 11, 18, 25

Clason’s Point

Tue 3 pm

Mar 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21, 28

Edenwald

Tue 4 pm

Mar 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30;

Francis Martin

Tue 4 pm

Mar 5, 19; Apr 2, 16; May 7, 21

Jerome Park

Mon 4 pm

Mar 25

Mon 6 pm

Apr 29

Mon 5 pm

Mar 4; May 20

Sat 1 pm

Mar 2; Apr 6; May 4

Melrose

Tue 4 pm

Mar 5, 12, 19, 26

Morris Park

Mon 4 pm

Mar 4, 11, 18, 25; Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20

May 7, 14, 21, 28

West Farms

Sat 2 pm

Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Apr 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18

Morrisania

Tue 3:30 pm

Mar 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21, 28

Woodstock

Mon 3 pm

Mar 4, 11, 18, 25; Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20, 27

Mosholu

Mon 4 pm

Mar 4, 11, 18; Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20

Wed 3 pm

Mar 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr 3, 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Mott Haven

Wed 3:30 pm

Mar 6, 13, 20; Apr 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Parkchester

Wed 3:30 pm

Mar 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

*Programs marked with an asterisk require registration; call the specific library or visit the location to sign up in person.

Mar 4, 18; Apr 8, 22

Dogs can’t read, but they sure are good listeners. Come read aloud to a registered therapy dog.

Kingsbridge

Homework Zone

Mon 4 pm

New York City Dogs R.E.A.D.

Allerton

BRONX STATEN ISLAND

STATEN ISLAND

BRONX

West Farms

Mar 1, 15, 29

Clason’s Point

Mon 4:30 pm

Mon 3:30 pm

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More Programs for Children

Programs for Children in K–6

Children’s Mini Lounge

Sign Language for Kids

Dongan Hills

Thu 3:30 pm

Mar 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

What’s on your mind? Come hang out at the library and share your ideas!

Learn the letters and basic signs in American Sign Language (ASL). For ages 6 and up.

Great Kills

Fri 3:30 pm

Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Apr 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

bronx

staten island

Wakefield Tuesdays at 3 pm

South Beach Fridays at 3:30 pm

Mar 12, 26; Apr 9; May 7

May 17, 24, 31

Ezra Jack Keats Birthday Celebration

Tae Kwon Do

Celebrate the birthday of the beloved author of The Snowy Day and Whistle for Willie.

Learn the fundamentals of this martial art, which teaches discipline, balance, and selfconfidence.

STATEN ISLAND

Huguenot Park

Mon 4 pm

Mar 4, 11, 18, 25; Apr 1, 8, 15, 22; May 6

Port Richmond

Wed 4 pm

Mar 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Richmondtown

Fri 3:30 pm

Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Apr 5, 12, 19, 26

South Beach

Tue 4 pm

Mar 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May 7, 14, 21, 28

Todt Hill– Westerleigh

Thu 4 pm

Mar 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Learn about scientific processes by conducting hands-on experiments.

Pelham Bay Riverdale Sedgwick

Van Nest Wakefield Woodstock

Tue 3:30 pm Mon 4 pm Mon 2:30 pm

Mar 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21, 28

Mar 27

Thu 3:30 pm

Mar 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Tue 4 pm

Mar 5, 19; Apr 2, 16; 30; May 14, 28

Fri 3 pm

Mar 1, 15, 29; Apr 12, 26; May 10, 24

Sat 11 am

Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Apr 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18

Sat 11:30 am

Mar 9, 16, 23, 30

Epiphany

Thu 4 pm

Mar 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr 4, 11, 18, 25

Roosevelt Island

Seward Park St. Agnes

Fri 3:30 pm

Mar 27; Apr 24; May 29 Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Apr 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18 Mar 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Apr 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Mon 4 pm Tue 4 pm

Apr 8 Mar 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr 2, 16, 23, 30

Wed 4 pm

Mar 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

*Programs marked with an asterisk require registration; call the specific library or visit the location to sign up in person.

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staten island

Schomburg Center for Research in Black

Great Kills Saturdays at 12 noon

Culture Saturdays at 4 pm

Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Apr 6, 13, 20, 27;

Mar 2; Apr 6; May 4

May 4, 11, 18

Mar 12; Apr 9; May 14

Wed 2:30 pm

Wed 4 pm

manhattan

Tue 4 pm

Children’s Center at 42nd Street

Inwood

Mar 14; Apr 4; May 2, 23

Inwood

Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21, 28

Sat 1 pm

Thu 4 pm

*Mar 23; Apr 20; May 18

Tue 3 pm

Wed 5:30 pm

Wakefield

Sat 3 pm

MANHATTAN

George Bruce

Mar 1, 8, 15, 22; Apr 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Children’s Center at 42nd Street

Mar 26

Tutoring: Math

Fri 3:30 pm

Mar 25 Mar 4, 11, 18

Family Fun @ the Schomburg

Riverdale

BRONX

MANHATTAN

Mon 4 pm

George Bruce Saturdays at 2 pm

Have fun while learning about the history and culture of the Africana Diaspora.

Preregistration required: Call 212.491.2040 or visit schomburgcenter.eventbrite.com.

Mar 4, 11, 18, 25; Apr 1, 8, 29; May 6, 13, 20

Tue 2:30 pm

manhattan

Mar 8

Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Apr 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18

Science Jonathan Blanc

manhattan

Chatham Square Fri, 3:30 pm

MARCH–MAY 2013 KIDS.NYPL.ORG

Enjoy playing various musical instruments and singing. bronx

Allerton Fridays at 4 pm Mar 8, 22; Apr 5, 19; May 3, 17, 31

Every afternoon, 30,000 youngsters and teens visit the Library to borrow a book or take advantage of the enriching programs listed in this brochure. You can help provide much-needed funds to buy books, underwrite programs, and expand opportunities for children to explore, learn, and grow by making a donation to the Library today!

Become a Friend of the Library for as little as $25. Your contribution will be put to work immediately to benefit the children of New York.

As a Friend, you will enjoy special benefits, including discounts on LIVE from the NYPL tickets and at The Library Shop.

PC Scavenger Hunt Use the Internet and library resources to hunt down answers to a list of clues. manhattan

George Bruce Tuesdays at 4 pm Mar 19; Apr 16; May 21

Rockin’ Recess Spend spring break at the library! Watch a film on Monday, read aloud on Tuesday, make crafts on Wednesday, play board games on Thursday, and play Wii on Friday. bronx

To join, visit nypl.org/donate or call 212.930.0653.

Global Partners Junior Global Partners Junior—a program that connects New York City youth with children around the world—offers “Urban Stages,” a look at theater in cities around the world.

Activities include reading and writing texts, designing sets and costumes, creating multimedia projects, and performing an original theater piece. For ages 9 to 12. bronx

Music

Support the Library!

Get help with tough problems from Staten Island Technical High School students. For pre-K to eighth grade.

Jonathan Blanc

Woodstock Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri at 1 pm Mar 25, 26, 27, 28, 29

Tutoring: Math and Reading Get help with homework from Staten Island Technical High School and Stuyvesant High School students. Math tutoring for pre-K to eighth grade; reading tutoring for pre-K to third grade. Space is limited for Saturday tutoring; a sign-up list will start when the library opens for the day. staten island

Great Kills Wednesdays at 3:30 pm Apr 3, 10, 17, 24; May 8, 15, 22, 29 New Dorp Saturdays at 11 am Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 4, 11, 18 Saturdays at 2 pm Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Tween Craft Use a variety of materials and skills to create projects. For ages 8 to 13. staten island

Dongan Hills Mondays at 4 pm Mar 11; Apr 15; May 13

Bronx Library Center Wednesdays at 4 pm Mar 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Grand Concourse Thursdays at 3:30 pm Mar 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Mott Haven Thursdays at 4 pm Mar 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Van Nest Mondays at 3:30 pm Mar 4, 11, 18, 25; Apr 1, 15, 22, 29 Mondays at 4 pm May 6, 13, 20 Wednesday at 3:30 pm Apr 3 manhattan

Morningside Heights Tuesdays at 3:30 pm Mar 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21, 28 staten island

Todt Hill–Westerleigh Wednesdays at 4 pm Mar 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

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Resources for Teachers NYPL offers a variety of programs and resources for teachers and educators and their students, including school visits, research workshops, and exhibition tours. To find out how to bring your students to the library or arrange for the library to come to your school, contact a specific neighborhood library and ask to speak to the library manager. Class visits must be scheduled in advance.

NYPL IS THE PLACE FOR TEENS! Discover a huge variety of FREE events for young people at NYPL. Check out teen advisory groups, college-prep workshops, author readings, and more.

Below is just a sampling of what’s happening this spring. For more programs, visit nypl.org/teens—or look for the UpRoar poster at your local branch.

ENGAGE

Teen Centers Teen Centers include a newly renovated space at Hamilton Grange Library in upper Manhattan, and Teen Central, NYPL’s citywide hub for teens, at Grand Central Library. bronx

STRATEGIZE

Make @ NYPL: 3D Printing and Design Learn how to build objects in 3D with the MakerBot Replicator, and explore Blender, Sculptris, and Unity as you create real-life objects.

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Teen Advisory Group What’s your favorite book, song, magazine, or movie? What’s on your mind? Let us know and help make the Library the place you want to be. P.S. You can earn community service credit for school! bronx

Kingsbridge Fri, 4 pm Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Apr 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17 manhattan

Inwood Tue, 3:30 pm Mar 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21, 28

Masters of the Macabre with Daniel Kraus and Barry Lyga

Bonus: All attendees will receive a copy of Kraus’s brand-new book, Scowler.

The Art of Mendhi and Henna Adorn your skin with cool temporary decorations. Learn about the rich history and precise techniques of this ancient art form, then experiment with your own designs and patterns. manhattan

Seward Park Thu, 4 pm; May 2

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Go 2 College Get the scoop on how to choose the right college, how to apply and get in, and how to pay the bills. bronx staten island

St. George Library Center Wed, 3 pm; Apr 24

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Mulberry Street Wed, Apr 17; 4 pm

TeenLIVE reaches teens culturally, artistically, inspirationally, technologically, and more with the biggest, best, and brightest stars.

The programs spotlight current cultural trends and important mainstays that inform the lives of today’s teens.

TeenLIVE programs are sponsored by the Katerina and Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences.

Library Orientation for School Groups Learn about library resources, become familiar with the physical space, and help students apply for library cards.

School Book Talks Let NYPL’s experts in children’s literature engage students with presentations of timely and age-appropriate books.

Meet two of today’s most popular horror writers and hear them talk about monsters, murder, and mysteries. Kraus (above), author of Rotters, and Lyga (below), author of the I Hunt Killers series, both have new books that have just been published. Plus, bring in your writing and get tips on building horror narratives.

Bloomingdale Tue, 4 pm; Apr 2, 9, 16, 23

Morris Park Tue, 4 pm; May 7

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MARCH–MAY 2013 KIDS.NYPL.ORG

Educator Cards NYPL offers special library cards for teachers with extended borrowing privileges. The card allows educators to check out up to 100 items at once, place 50 holds, keep items for 60 days, and best of all, incur no library fines!

Apply at your local library.

Research Libraries

Jonathan Blanc

Special Opportunity for Teachers: 2013 Summer Institute at the Cullman Center Institute for Teachers Open to full-time teachers, school librarians, and administrators (priority is given to public school teachers in the New York metropolitan area), the Summer Seminars offer teachers a chance to enrich their understanding of the humanities and conduct research in one of the world’s great libraries. Participants take classes with former fellows of the Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers at the landmark 42nd Street building of The New York Public Library and receive all required books and materials, a private office, breakfast and lunch each day, and a $300 stipend.

This summer’s classes are: Drawing 101 with artist Gary Panter July 15–19; 9 am–5 pm Political Cinema and the “Other” with film director and screenwriter Shimon Dotan July 22–26; 9 am–5 pm Inventing Your Voice: A Creative Writing Workshop with novelist John Wray July 29–August 2; 9 am–5 pm Applications are available at nypl.org/cullmanteachers; the application deadline is Monday, April 22, 2013.

Special funding for the Cullman Center’s Institute for Teachers is generously provided by Helen and Roger Alcaly and the Gilder Lehrman Institute for American History.

The Cullman Center is made possible by a generous endowment from Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman in honor of Brooke Russell Astor, with major support provided by Mrs. John L. Weinberg, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, The Estate of Charles J. Liebman, John and Constance Birkelund, The Samuel I. Newhouse Foundation, and additional gifts from The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, Helen and Roger Alcaly, Mel and Lois Tukman, The Mrs. Giles Whiting Foundation, The Rona Jaffe Foundation, William W. Karatz, Mary Ellen von der Heyden, Merilee and Roy Bostock, Lybess Sweezy and Ken Miller, and Cullman Center Fellows.

NYPL’s four research libraries offer more specialized opportunities for teachers and students. The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, in particular, offers a regular schedule of daytime programs for school groups and Saturday classes for middle and high school students, plus events for educators. For more information, visit schomburgcenter.org/calendar or contact schomburged@nypl.org.

Spring Highlights

I See Freedom: A Play Harriet Tubman was a runaway slave, cook, nurse, resistance leader, spy, abolitionist, and Underground Railroad conductor.

Tubman escaped to freedom yet returned to the cradle of slavery time and again to free more than 300 slaves. This play, staged by Shades of Truth Theatre, celebrates Tubman’s life, heroism, and legacy. Presented in collaboration with Community Matters NYC, a new initiative of Community Works. For grades 6 and up. Registration required; contact schomburged@nypl.org. manhattan

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture Thu and Fri, 10:30 am–12 noon Mar 7 and 8

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Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center 610 East 186th Street 718-933-6410

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Bronx Library Center 310 East Kingsbridge Road 718-579-4244

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City Island 320 City Island Avenue 718-885-1703

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Francis Martin 2150 University Avenue 718-295-5287

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Grand Concourse 155 East 173rd Street 718-583-6611

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High Bridge 78 West 168th Street 718-293-7800

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Hunt’s Point 877 Southern Boulevard 718-617-0338

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Jerome Park 118 Eames Place 718-549-5200

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Kingsbridge 291 West 231st Street 718-548-5656 Children’s Center at 42nd Street, Manhattan Chris Leonard

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Melrose 910 Morris Avenue 718-588-0110

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Morris Park 985 Morris Park Avenue 718-931-0636

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Morrisania 610 East 169th Street 718-589-9268

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Mosholu 285 East 205th Street 718-882-8239

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Mott Haven 321 East 140th Street 718-665-4878

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Parkchester 1985 Westchester Avenue 718-829-7830

125th Street Library Children’s Room, Manhattan Beowulf Sheehan

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96th Street 112 East 96th Street 212-289-0908

(Closed for repairs; scheduled to reopen summer 2013)

115th Street 203 West 115th Street 212-666-9393

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Countee Cullen 104 West 136th Street 212-491-2070

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Fort Washington 535 West 179th Street 212-927-3533

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Kips Bay 446 Third Avenue 212-683-2520

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Tremont 1866 Washington Avenue 718-299-5177

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Van Nest 2147 Barnes Avenue 718-829-5864

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New Amsterdam 9 Murray Street 212-732-8186

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Woodlawn Heights 4355 Katonah Avenue 718-519-9627

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NYPL for the Performing Arts 40 Lincoln Center Plaza (at 65th Street) 917-275-6975

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Woodstock 761 East 160th Street 718-665-6255

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Ottendorfer 135 Second Avenue 212-674-0947

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Riverside 127 Amsterdam Avenue 212-870-1810

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Roosevelt Island 524 Main Street 212-308-6243

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Pelham Bay 3060 Middletown Road 718-792-6744

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Great Kills 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670

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Huguenot Park 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636

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New Dorp 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977

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Science, Industry and Business Library 188 Madison Avenue (at 34th Street) 917-275-6975

Port Richmond 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158

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Seward Park 192 East Broadway 212-477-6770

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Richmondtown 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413

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Terence Cardinal Cooke–Cathedral 560 Lexington Avenue 212-752-3824 Tompkins Square 331 East 10th Street 212-228-4747

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Stapleton 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427

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Todt Hill–Westerleigh 2550 Victory Boulevard 718-494-1642

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Tottenville 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945

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West New Brighton 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416

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Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture 515 Malcolm X Boulevard (at 135th Street) 212-491-2200

Washington Heights 1000 St. Nicholas Avenue 212-923-6054

High Bridge Library, Bronx Sean Scanlin

Jerome Park Library, Bronx Jori Klein

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Webster 1465 York Avenue 212-288-5049

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Yorkville 222 East 79th Street 212-744-5824

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