Events

This event will take place in person at the Richmondtown Branch. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. *Space is limited. First come will be first served.*

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

Play at our LEGO table Wednesday-Saturday from 10:00am-1:00pm in our early literacy corner! For Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Large LEGOS only.

This event will take place in person at the Richmondtown Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. *Space is limited. First come will be first served. No pre-registration required.*

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

Looking for a creative and relaxing hour with clay? We will provide the materials and you supply the inspiration.

Play at our LEGO table Wednesday-Saturday from 10:00am-1:00pm in our early literacy corner! For Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Large LEGOS only.

Join Richmondtown's Bite-Sized Bookclub! Join us for a discussion about bite-sized reads available in our collection! This month's featured bite-sized book is .. The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka Have a favorite novel or collection of stories that fit the topic of our discussion? Share it with others that take interest in bite-sized reads! All featured books will be available to reserve and checkout through our NYPL catalogue and E-Book applicat…

This event will take place in person at the Richmondtown Branch Library. Choose a board game or puzzle from our collection & get your game on! Fun for the whole family.

Play at our LEGO table Wednesday-Saturday from 10:00am-1:00pm in our early literacy corner! For Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Large LEGOS only.

This event will take place in person at the Richmondtown Branch Library. Choose a board game or puzzle from our collection & get your game on! Fun for the whole family.

Richmondtown's Gather & Stitch: Knitting & Crocheting Group Join us for an hour of fun as we knit, stitch, and crochet! -Supplies Not Included - No Registration Required -

Hey Teens! Looking for a creative outlet? Come join us to color and decorate bracelets. Supplies are limited, so you need to preregister online . All supplies will be provided by NYPL.

Play at our LEGO table Wednesday-Saturday from 10:00am-1:00pm in our early literacy corner! For Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Large LEGOS only.

This event will take place in person at the Richmondtown Branch. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. *Space is limited. First come will be first served.*

* IF YOU HAVE ATTENDED THIS PROGRAM ALREADY AND HAVE STARTED A KIT, YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-REGISTER FOR EACH SESSION, JUST COME ! * * REGISTRATION IS FOR NEW PARTICIPANTS * Join us for 2 hours of Diamond Painting! Diamond Painting is very similar to a Paint-by-Number, except we use hundreds of small diamonds instead of paint. Diamond painting is a somewhat new hobby that was popularized around 2015. Each space on the canvas is numbered, all you have to do is stick the corresponding piece of rh…

Play at our LEGO table Wednesday-Saturday from 10:00am-1:00pm in our early literacy corner! For Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Large LEGOS only.

This event will take place in person at the Richmondtown Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. *Space is limited. First come will be first served. No pre-registration required.*

Adult Art Studio Richmondtown Library We welcome you to join us for our Adult Art Studio program! Participants are encouraged to bring their own projects or start anew. You can improve your portfolio by creating a drawing, painting, mixed media collage, or more! Supplies will be provided, but participants are welcomed to bring their own. Drop in, share your art, and meet new people! Open to Adults 18+

Hey teens, are you interested in making jewelry? If so, join us to create wooden pendant necklaces. We will provide all materials. Supplies are limited. Registration is required online.

Play at our LEGO table Wednesday-Saturday from 10:00am-1:00pm in our early literacy corner! For Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Large LEGOS only.

Open Book Hour @ Richmondtown Library - 12:00pm Join us for an hour of recommendations and conversations about your favorite recent reads! This is a casual discussion session that will focus on what you're currently reading and your favorties from the past. Together, we will discover new books, authors, titles, and genres! Additional books will be displayed at the discussion and will be available to check-out! Pick your next favorite read off of our Free Book Giveaway bookcart *No Regist…

This event will take place in person at the Richmondtown Branch Library. Choose a board game or puzzle from our collection & get your game on! Fun for the whole family.

This event will take place in person at the Richmondtown library. Join us for a few rounds of BINGO and win a prize! This event is first come first served, please sign up at the children's information desk when you arrive the day of the event after 2:00pm. For children ages 5-12 with caregivers.

Play at our LEGO table Wednesday-Saturday from 10:00am-1:00pm in our early literacy corner! For Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Large LEGOS only.

This event will take place in person at the Richmondtown Branch Library. Choose a board game or puzzle from our collection & get your game on! Fun for the whole family.

Hey teens! Did you know coloring is a great stress reliever? Join us to relax and partake in some coloring. All materials will be provided by NYPL.

It's a great season to learn about medicinal plants and join our online chat with other herb lovers about tinctures, salves, oils and simple teas. We'll take a look at herbalism resources in NYPL and you can talk about your favorite herb books too. Bring your favorite herbal concoction, if you have one. For ages 18+. This is a virtual program, to participate, you must register with your email address to receive the link. The link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before the di…

Play at our LEGO table Wednesday-Saturday from 10:00am-1:00pm in our early literacy corner! For Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Large LEGOS only.

This event will take place in person at the Richmondtown Branch. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. *Space is limited. First come will be first served.*

This event will take place in person at the Richmondtown Library. Get creative and paint with us! Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy in, or you may bring your own painting smock from home. This event is first come first served, please sign up at the children's information desk when you arrive the day of the event after 2:00pm. For children ages 5-12 with caregivers.

Play at our LEGO table Wednesday-Saturday from 10:00am-1:00pm in our early literacy corner! For Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Large LEGOS only.

This event will take place in person at the Richmondtown Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. *Space is limited. First come will be first served. No pre-registration required.*

Looking for a creative and relaxing hour with clay? We will provide the materials and you supply the inspiration.

Kids and teens are welcome to perform their talent in our community room! Whether you sing, play an instrument, dance, act, write poetry or other genres, or have any other kind of performance, our talent show is for you to shine. For all children and teens up to age 18. Please make sure your performance is about 8 minutes long or less so we can fit everyone in. Piano is available. This event will be first come, first served; sign-up sheet for performers will be at first floor service desk st…

Play at our LEGO table Wednesday-Saturday from 10:00am-1:00pm in our early literacy corner! For Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Large LEGOS only.

This event will take place in person at the Richmondtown Branch Library. Choose a board game or puzzle from our collection & get your game on! Fun for the whole family.

Play at our LEGO table Wednesday-Saturday from 10:00am-1:00pm in our early literacy corner! For Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Large LEGOS only.

This event will take place in person at the Richmondtown Branch Library. Choose a board game or puzzle from our collection & get your game on! Fun for the whole family.

Hey Teens! Are you looking for a personal and practical gift for someone special? Come join us for this opportunity to express your creativity. All materials will be provided by NYPL.