Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity rooted in the belief that everyone can contribute to the greater good by supporting the causes that matter to them the most. This year Giving Tuesday falls on November 29th. Please consider making a donation to our Giving Tuesday Campaign anytime starting as early as November 1…
Through fun and fabulous educational experiences, Drag Story Hour NYC celebrates all forms of difference to build empathy and give kids the confidence to express themselves however they feel comfortable. During our story hour, a local drag artist trained by children's librarians will read picture books, sing songs, do movement activities, and provide an age-appropriate…
Therapy dogs from Luv on a Leash are eager to hear stories read to them by our visitors. The dogs are well-trained, registered, and insured therapy dogs who love literature and will listen without judgement or comment. They hope to help children improve their reading ability, build confidence and develop and life-long love of books.…
Young Staten Island violinists, The Mighty String Demons, under the direction of Sanchie Bobrow, will present a festive concert of seasonal music to bring joy and good cheer to the Children's Museum. Come and sing along with them as they play holiday favorites such as Jingle Bells, Silent Night, Dreidel, Hanukah O Hanukah and The…
Kwanzaa is an American holiday created as a tool for healing, incorporating principles that promote affirming and positive messages that transcend ethnicity. Choreographer, author, dancer, Walter Rutledge's Kwanzaa Dance Party incorporates the traditional elements of the holiday while introducing new movement, art, and music concepts. Joining Walter are percussionist Nathanial Steely and West African dancer…
ShopRite Kidz Cook is a caregiver and me program that introduces children to a diversity of healthy foods, explains cooking concepts and helps build dexterity with cooking utensils. Young cooks will practice using kitchen utensils, measuring, chopping, and mixing at 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm. Included with admission.Sponsored by
Kwanzaa is an American holiday created as a tool for healing, incorporating principles that promote affirming and positive messages that transcend ethnicity. Choreographer, author, dancer, Walter Rutledge's Kwanzaa Dance Party incorporates the traditional elements of the holiday while introducing new movement, art, and music concepts. Joining Walter are percussionist Nathanial Steely and West African dancer…
ShopRite Kidz Cook is a caregiver and me program that introduces children to a diversity of healthy foods, explains cooking concepts and helps build dexterity with cooking utensils. Young cooks will practice using kitchen utensils, measuring, chopping, and mixing at 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm. Included with admission.Sponsored by
Kwanzaa is an American holiday created as a tool for healing, incorporating principles that promote affirming and positive messages that transcend ethnicity. Choreographer, author, dancer, Walter Rutledge's Kwanzaa Dance Party incorporates the traditional elements of the holiday while introducing new movement, art, and music concepts. Joining Walter are percussionist Nathanial Steely and West African dancer…
We'll be celebrating the eve of the New Year with a dance party, party favors, balloon drop and a countdown with Patrick Raferty and the Rock-A-Silly Band. Come join us for a kid-centered silly celebration. Be sure to arrive by 11:30 am to join in the countdown!
Emily Gulati of Illuminart Productions will be leading a Shadow Puppetry Workshop on Sunday, January 8. Participants will make shadow puppets and then use them to create a puppet play. Early childhood research has found puppets to be helpful in language, emotional, and social development as well as in encouraging the use of gross motor…
Therapy dogs from Luv on a Leash are eager to hear stories read to them by our visitors. The dogs are well-trained, registered, and insured therapy dogs who love literature and will listen without judgement or comment. They hope to help children improve their reading ability, build confidence and develop a life-long love of books.…