Events

This event will take place in person at the City Island Library. Join us for live, program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. First Come, First Served. A limit of 15 children and caregivers per session.

Create art - painting, crochet, writing, drawing, and more - in any way you wish!

This event will take place in person at the City Island Library. Origami – the art of paper folding – originated in southeast Asia, and has been used for both ceremonial and recreational purposes for over 1,000 years. According to numerous experts, origami is both mentally and physically therapeutic because it “engages the mind, cultivates concentration, and develops fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.” Plus, it’s fun!

Subjects will include Job Search and Resume Help. Please register for Google Meet Online.

STEAM Play focuses on giving children the freedom to create, design, engineer, and innovate in their own way by experimenting with provided toys. Ages 6 - 10

This event will take place in person at the City Island Library. Join us for live, program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. First Come, First Served. A limit of 15 children and caregivers per session.

No-stress, no-fuss relaxation time for kids, teens, and tweens. Laptops, games, activities, and snacks will be available.

Promote early literacy through art, while getting creative! Young artists will explore colors, shapes, and more while working on motor skills - and creating some fun crafts along the way. First Come, First Serve. Limited to 12 children and caregivers per session.

This event will take place in person at the City Island Library. Join us for live, program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. First Come, First Served. A limit of 15 children and caregivers per session.

This event will take place in person at the City Island Library. Do you have a passion for writing? Join us for our Island Writers, a creative writing group. This group is for writers of different levels and expertise. We are here to help one another on the journey of self-expression and creativity! Every Tuesday at 1 PM

Make a bottle of lotion with shea butter and green tea, available in three different scents - lemongrass, citrus, and lavender. Just in time for Mother's Day! Please note the ingredients and ask a parent or caregiver if you may allergies to anything listed. Ingredients List: Aqua (Deionized Water), infusion of botanical extracts of Matricaria recutita (Chamomile), Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea), Aloe Barbadensis, Brassica Napus (Canola Oil), Octyl Palmitate (coconut oil fatty acid derivative),…

This event will take place in person at the City Island Library. Origami – the art of paper folding – originated in southeast Asia, and has been used for both ceremonial and recreational purposes for over 1,000 years. According to numerous experts, origami is both mentally and physically therapeutic because it “engages the mind, cultivates concentration, and develops fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.” Plus, it’s fun!

Subjects will include Job Search and Resume Help. Please register for Google Meet Online.

STEAM Play focuses on giving children the freedom to create, design, engineer, and innovate in their own way by experimenting with provided toys. Ages 6 - 10

This event will take place in person at the City Island Library. Join us for live, program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. First Come, First Served. A limit of 15 children and caregivers per session.

No-stress, no-fuss relaxation time for kids, teens, and tweens. Laptops, games, activities, and snacks will be available.

Let the Library be your home away from home! Come hang out at the City Island Library for snacks, games, crafts, and more – you never know what you’re going to find!

Promote early literacy through art, while getting creative! Young artists will explore colors, shapes, and more while working on motor skills - and creating some fun crafts along the way. First Come, First Serve. Limited to 12 children and caregivers per session.

This event will take place in person at the City Island Library. Join us for live, program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. First Come, First Served. A limit of 15 children and caregivers per session.

Explore the basic Japanese characters (hiragana) during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

This event will take place in person at the City Island Library. Origami – the art of paper folding – originated in southeast Asia, and has been used for both ceremonial and recreational purposes for over 1,000 years. According to numerous experts, origami is both mentally and physically therapeutic because it “engages the mind, cultivates concentration, and develops fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.” Plus, it’s fun!

Join us for a virtual presentation that highlights Bronx stories through literature. We will discuss Bronx books from various genres that highlight the diversity of our borough.

Subjects will include Job Search and Resume Help. Please register for Google Meet Online.

STEAM Play focuses on giving children the freedom to create, design, engineer, and innovate in their own way by experimenting with provided toys. Ages 6 - 10

This event will take place in person at the City Island Library. Join us for live, program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. First Come, First Served. A limit of 15 children and caregivers per session.

No-stress, no-fuss relaxation time for kids, teens, and tweens. Laptops, games, activities, and snacks will be available.

Promote early literacy through art, while getting creative! Young artists will explore colors, shapes, and more while working on motor skills - and creating some fun crafts along the way. First Come, First Serve. Limited to 12 children and caregivers per session.

This event will take place in person at the City Island Library. Join us for live, program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. First Come, First Served. A limit of 15 children and caregivers per session.

Create a self-care kit, full of things and ideas to help you calm down when you need it the most.

This event will take place in person at the City Island Library. Origami – the art of paper folding – originated in southeast Asia, and has been used for both ceremonial and recreational purposes for over 1,000 years. According to numerous experts, origami is both mentally and physically therapeutic because it “engages the mind, cultivates concentration, and develops fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.” Plus, it’s fun!

STEAM Play focuses on giving children the freedom to create, design, engineer, and innovate in their own way by experimenting with provided toys. Ages 6 - 10

This event will take place in person at the City Island Library. Join us for live, program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. First Come, First Served. A limit of 15 children and caregivers per session.

No-stress, no-fuss relaxation time for kids, teens, and tweens. Laptops, games, activities, and snacks will be available.

This event will take place in person at the City Island Library. Join us for live, program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. First Come, First Served. A limit of 15 children and caregivers per session.

Join us to see what you can make in various activities, while getting hands on practice in art, coding and technology, physics, and more!

This event will take place in person at the City Island Library. Origami – the art of paper folding – originated in southeast Asia, and has been used for both ceremonial and recreational purposes for over 1,000 years. According to numerous experts, origami is both mentally and physically therapeutic because it “engages the mind, cultivates concentration, and develops fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.” Plus, it’s fun!

Subjects will include Job Search and Resume Help. Please register for Google Meet Online.

STEAM Play focuses on giving children the freedom to create, design, engineer, and innovate in their own way by experimenting with provided toys. Ages 6 - 10

This event will take place in person at the City Island Library. Join us for live, program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. First Come, First Served. A limit of 15 children and caregivers per session.

No-stress, no-fuss relaxation time for kids, teens, and tweens. Laptops, games, activities, and snacks will be available.