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Don’t miss the Paper Bag Players and top children’s books—details inside!

December 2012–February 2013

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Teen and Adult ProgramsFor information about programs and spaces for teens, visit nypl.org/events, or look for the new UpRoar! poster. For adult programs and NYPL exhi-bitions, pick up NYPL Now! or visit nypl.org/events.

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Teachers and StudentsNYPL offers programs and resources for educators and students of all ages, including professional development seminars, exhibition tours, school visits, and research workshops. For more informa-tion, see page 17.

Take Pride in Your SupportFree 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 eco-friendly 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.

Conservator Family MembershipThis Family Membership supports children’s pro-grams and collections at neighborhood libraries to promote reading and improve achievement. Join us and enjoy our Family Benefit, Halloween party, and all Conservators Program benefits, including spe-cial author forums and exhibition previews. Visit nypl.org/conservators or call 212.930.0670.

Your Event at the LibraryNYPL’s landmark Stephen A. Schwarzman Building encourages the use of some of its most beauti-ful spaces for wedding receptions and corporate, nonprofit, and social events. Visit nypl.org/ spacerental or call 212.930.0730.

Shop at the Library!

Visit The Library Shop for Library-inspired books, jewelry, gifts, and children’s items. Budding scientists will love this book of experiments!

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

Shop online at shop.nypl.org Cover Photo: Beowulf Sheehan

Thank You!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.

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

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

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 computer and technology classes, homework help, college readiness, 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.

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

See page 18 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 CLOSINGSPlease note that all locations will be closed for holiday observance on December 25; January 1; January 21; February 18.

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Art Explorations @ NYPL

Create a collage like Picasso, and delve into the world of ancient Greek art and culture! Page 8

Sci Lab @ NYPL

Investigate insects of all kinds, discover the wonders of space, and more!Page 7

The Paper Bag Players

Everyone’s favorite kids’ theater company performs its new show, Saddles and Sunshine! Page 5

Free Programs and Activities for ChildrenDecember 2012–February 2013

Explore The New York Public Library this winter to discover an exciting array of FREE events for children throughout our 91 locations. Highlights include a KidsLIVE performance by the fabulous Paper Bag Players, more hands-on art and science workshops than ever, and lots of activities for cold days!

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

4 Performances, Music, and More!

5 Special Events: KidsLIVE at the NYPL

7 New Series! Hands-On Workshops

9 Favorite Books of 2012

10 Early Childhood Programs

12 Programs for Children in K–615 More Programs for Children

16 UpRoar! Programs for Teens

17 Resources for Teachers

18 Directory of Libraries

Winter Highlights

ONGOING ExHIBITION!

Pooh and His FriendsStephen A. Schwarzman BuildingChildren’s Center at Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street

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African Dance and FolktalesGet up and feel the rhythm! Learn the styles and history of African dance with Caren Calder and a live drummer. Presented byUrban Stages. For ages 5 and older.

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Belmont Thu, Feb 21; 4 pm

Bronx Library Center Sat, Jan 19; 2 pm

Edenwald Tue, Jan 29; 4 pm

Hunt’s Point Thu, Jan 24; 4 pm

Parkchester Tue, Feb 12; 3:30 pm

Tremont Thu, Jan 10; 4 pm

manhattan

Countee Cullen Sat, Feb 9; 2 pm

staten island

Port Richmond Tue, Feb 19; 2 pm

Buttons, Buttons, Buttons EverywhereUse buttons to make collages. Presented by Jeannette Ornstein. For ages 6 and older.

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Allerton Tue, Feb 5; 4 pm

Belmont Wed, Jan 16; 4 pm

Bronx Library Center Sat, Jan 12; 2 pm

Mott Haven Tue, Dec 11; 4 pm

Parkchester Tue, Jan 22; 3:30 pm

Sedgwick Wed, Feb 13; 3:45 pm

Soundview Thu, Dec 27; 4 pm

Wakefield Tue, Feb 26; 4 pm

manhattan

125th Street Thu, Feb 21; 4 pm

Inwood Thu, Jan 10; 4 pm

Seward Park Tue, Dec 18; 4 pm

Yorkville Thu, Jan 2; 4 pm

Celebrating Tar BeachJavaka Steptoe, a children’s book illustra-tor, will conduct an art workshop using Faith Ringgold’s celebrated children’s book Tar Beach as an inspiration. Create gifts for your friends and family. Presented by African Voices; part of the Schomburg’s monthly Family Fun series. Registration required: schomburgcenter.eventbrite.com or 212.491.2040.

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Schomburg Center for Research in Black

Culture Sat, Dec 15; 4 pm

A Christmas CarolSee a play based on Charles Dickens’s classic tale of the old miser Ebenezer Scrooge. Presented by the Traveling Lantern Theatre Company. For ages 4 to 12.

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Allerton Tue, Dec 4; 4 pm

Belmont Thu, Dec 20; 4 pm

Bronx Library Center Sat, Dec 8; 2 pm

Clason’s Point Mon, Dec 17; 3:30 pm

High Bridge Mon, Dec 10; 3 pm

Hunt’s Point Fri, Dec 14; 2 pm

Kingsbridge Thu, Dec 13; 4 pm

Morris Park Wed, Dec 19; 3:30 pm

Parkchester Fri, Dec 13; 4 pm

manhattan Chatham Square Tue, Dec 11; 4 pmColumbus Tue, Dec 18; 4 pmCountee Cullen Sat, Dec 15; 2 pmInwood Thu, Dec 6; 4 pm

Riverside Wed, Dec 5; 4 pm

staten island

Dongan Hills Wed, Dec 12; 3:30 pm

Great Kills Mon, Dec 3; 4 pm

Richmondtown Thu, Dec 27; 3:30 pm

Tales of Snow celebrates winter around the world. See page 6.Yoshio Itagaki

Performances, Music, and More!


The Paper Bag Players: Saddles and SunshineThis new show combines humor, music, dancing, and lots of opportunities for the audience to be a part of the fun! Featuring cowboys and cowgirls galloping onto the stage, rousing electric piano, and funny stories, Saddles and Sunshine celebrates the old West in an original way. For ages 3 to 8.manhattan

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Celeste Bartos ForumWed, Dec 26; 2 pm

200 Years of GrimmThree of New York City’s most popular storytellers bring tales of the Brothers Grimm to life in this bicentennial celebration of the first publication of the stories by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm in 1812. Hear LuAnn Adams, Robin Bady, and Julia Morris recount the stories of Little Red Riding Hood and other favorites in this special holiday concert. For ages 6 and older.manhattan

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, South Court AuditoriumThu, Dec 27; 2 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.

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

Special Events

Special Workshop! The Paper Bag PlayersThe Paper Bag Players also offers an eight-week theater workshop at three NYPL locations this winter. Children learn how to create original plays, make sets and costumes, and develop comedy, movement, and music as key elements of the show. Each session includes a warm-up game and focuses on a specific aspect of the production; the final workshop features a mini performance of the play. For ages 6 to 12. Limited to 20 participants.

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Mosholu Tue, 4 pm

Dec 11, 18; Jan 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb 5, 12

manhattan

67th Street Mon, 4 pm

Dec 10, 17; Jan 7, 14, 28; Feb 4, 11, 25

Hamilton Grange Thu, 4 pm

Dec 13, 20; Jan 10, 17, 24; Feb 7, 14, 21

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Drums and DanceIn this interactive performance-workshop, one drummer and one dancer travel the world to share their favorite steps and rhythms. For ages 5 and older.

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Castle Hill Fri, Feb 8; 3:30 pm

Clason’s Point Tue, Feb 26; 3 pm

Hunt’s Point Tue, Feb 12; 4 pm

Melrose Tue, Feb 5; 4 pm

Mott Haven Tue, Jan 15; 4 pm

Tremont Thu, Dec 20; 4 pm

Wakefield Tue, Jan 8; 4 pm

West Farms Tue, Jan 22; 4 pm

Woodstock Fri, Feb 22; 3 pm

manhattan

Inwood Wed, Dec 13; 4 pm

staten island

Great Kills Thu, Jan 31; 4 pm

West New Brighton Tue, Dec 11; 4 pm

The Elves & the Shoemaker and Other Tales from the Brothers GrimmHear stories presented by LuAnn Adams. For ages 6 and older.

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Allerton Tue, Jan 8; 4 pm

Baychester Sat, Dec 15; 2 pm

Bronx Library Center Sat, Feb 9; 2 pm

Edenwald Mon, Dec 10; 4 pm

Hunt’s Point Thu, Jan 17; 4 pm

Melrose Tue, Jan 22; 4 pm

Morris Park Wed, Jan 9; 3:30 pm

Morrisania Mon, Feb 9; 3:30 pm

Sedgwick Wed, Dec 5; 4 pm

Spuyten Duyvil Tue, Jan 15; 3:30 pm

Tremont Thu, Feb 21; 4 pm

Van Cortlandt Wed, Dec 12; 3:30 pm

manhattan

Children’s Center at 42nd Street

Sat, Feb 2; 3 pm

Columbus Wed, Feb 20; 4 pm

St. Agnes Tue, Dec 4; 3:30 pm

Yorkville Thu, Feb 7; 4 pm

Gingerbread HouseDesign, build, and decorate an edible house for the holidays. For ages 4 and older. Lim-ited to 15 participants.

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Allerton Tue, Dec 18; 4 pm

Bronx Library Center Sat, Dec 15; 2 pm

Hunt’s Point Wed, Dec 5; 4 pm

Riverdale Wed, Dec 12; 4 pm

Spuyten Duyvil Tue, Dec 11; 3:30 pm

Van Nest Mon, Dec 17; 3:30 pm

Wakefield Mon, Dec 3; 4 pm

West Farms Mon, Dec 10; 4 pm

manhattan

Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book

Library Tue, Dec 4; 3:30 pm

Yorkville Thu, Dec 6; 4 pm

staten island

Port Richmond Thu, Dec 13; 4 pm

St. George Library Center Wed, Dec 19; 4 pm

The Paper Bag Players: Saddles and SunshineSee page 5.

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Bronx Library Center Fri, Dec 28; 2 pm

Perfectly PenguinWhy don’t polar bears eat penguins? Find out and learn other facts about penguins in this show. Presented by Central Park Zoo Wildlife Theatre. For ages 6 and older.

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Belmont Thu, Feb 14; 4 pm

Clason’s Point Mon, Jan 14; 3 pm

Melrose Tue, Dec 11; 4 pm

Pelham Bay Fri, Jan 18; 3:30 pm

Soundview Mon, Feb 11; 4 pm

West Farms Mon, Feb 4; 4 pm

manhattan

George Bruce Mon, Dec 17; 4 pm

Inwood Thu, Feb 21; 3 pm

Seward Park Tue, Feb 5; 4 pm

staten island

Huguenot Park Wed, Dec 19; 4 pm

New Dorp Thu, Dec 13; 4 pm

Richmondtown Mon, Jan 7; 3:30 pm

South Beach Sat, Jan 19; 3 pm

Todt Hill–Westerleigh Tue, Dec 18; 4 pm

Polar Opposites Explore the similarities and differences between Antarctica and the Arctic Circle, two sides of the world that look and feel the same but are home to different types of animals. Presented by Central Park Zoo Wildlife Theatre. For ages 5 to 8. manhattan

Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book

Library Tue, Jan 15; 3:30 pm

Hudson Park Mon, Dec 10; 3:30 pm

Ottendorfer Tue, Feb 19; 4 pm

Tales of Snow Listen to stories from Scandinavia and Japan that celebrate the winter season. Presented by Urban Stages. For ages 5 and older.

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Morris Park Wed, Feb 20; 3:30 pm

Mott Haven Tue, Feb 12; 4 pm

Pelham Bay Fri, Dec 7; 3:30 pm

Sedgwick Wed, Jan 16; 3:45 pm

manhattan

St. Agnes Fri, Jan 18; 3:30 pm

staten island

Dongan Hills Wed, Feb 13; 3:30 pm

Todt Hill–Westerleigh Tue, Jan 15; 4 pm

Performances, Music, and More!


New Series! Hands-On Workshops

SCI LAB @ NYPLThe Children’s Museum of Manhattan presents a series of multiweek workshops designed to introduce children to various aspects of science. Unless otherwise noted, all programs are for ages 5 to 12 and are limited to 25 participants.

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Bug Out!Investigate such insects as spiders, butterflies, bees, and scorpions, learn what makes them unique, and discover how they’re a crucial part of the environment. Activities include making models, kaleidoscopes, and candles.

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Francis Martin Wednesdays at 4 pm

Dec 5, 12, 19; Jan 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb 13, 20, 27

Crazy ChemistryExamine different types of solids, liquids, and gases, including plastic, rubber, crystals, and gels. Activities include performing experiments and making such projects as a borax bouncing ball and a fluorescent painting.manhattan

Jefferson Market Tuesdays at 3 pm

Dec 4, 18; Jan 8, 22; Feb 5, 19

Far Out PhysicsDelve into such concepts as sound waves, light and optics, gravity, and other physical phenomena. Workshops include demonstra-tions, art projects, and hands-on science experiments. manhattan

Bloomingdale Mondays at 4 pm

Dec 3, 10, 17; Jan 7, 14, 28; Feb 4, 11, 25

Gadgets and GizmosLearn about the world and how to solve problems by watching demonstrations and participating in hands-on experiments. Each session explores a simple machine—such as the spring, the gear, and the propeller—and the work it does. manhattan

Epiphany Mondays at 4 pm

Dec 10, 17; Jan 7, 14; Feb 4, 11

Gross BiologyFind out how your body works and how to keep it healthy. Demonstrations and hands-on experiments investigate digestion, respiration, and circulation. Projects include making a model lung and a stethoscope.

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Clason’s Point Fridays at 3 pm

Dec 7, 14, 21, 28; Jan 4, 11, 18, 25; Feb 1, 8, 15, 22

H2Oh!Discover how rain falls, a boat floats, a sub-marine submerges, and which animals make the ocean their home through a combination of art projects, experiments, and water play. Activities include making salt-water paint-ings, baskets, periscopes, and mirrors. manhattan

Morningside Heights Thursdays at 4 pm

Dec 6, 13, 20; Jan 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb 7, 14, 21, 28

Peter and PotterBeatrix Potter, the creator of Peter Rabbit and many other classic characters, was a scientist who studied the natural world that surrounded her. Learn how she transformed her careful observations into beautiful illustrations, read some of her stories, and examine such specimens as snake skins and shells. For ages 5 to 8.manhattan

Battery Park City Tuesdays at 4 pm

Jan 8, 22; Feb 5, 19

Space OdditiesExplore the earth, sun, planets, stars, constellations, and more. Through inquiry and experiments, investigate what life may be like on other planets, what stars are made of, and how astronauts travel all the way to the moon. Create models of the solar system, comets, and rockets. manhattan

Kips Bay Mondays at 3:30 pm

Dec 3, 10, 17; Jan 7, 14, 28; Feb 4, 11, 25


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In this language and music program, children 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.

English-Frenchmanhattan

Jefferson Market Thursdays at 3:30 pm

Dec 6, 13; Jan 10, 17; Feb 7, 14

Kips Bay Wednesdays at 3:30 pm

Dec 5, 12; Jan 9, 16; Feb 6, 13

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Battery Park City, Fridays at 11:30 am

Dec 7, 14; Jan 4, 11; Feb 1, 8

Seward Park, Mondays at 3:30 pm

Dec 10, 17; Jan 14, 28; Feb 11, 25

St. Agnes, Tuesdays at 11 am

Dec 11; Jan 15; Feb 5

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City Island Tuesdays at 11 am

Dec 11, 18; Jan 15, 22; Feb 12, 19

Clason’s Point Thursdays at 12 noon

Dec 6, 13; Jan 10, 17; Feb 7, 14

Riverdale Thursdays at 11:30 am

Dec 6, 13; Jan 10, 17; Feb 7, 14

Soundview Tuesdays at 11 am

Dec 11, 18; Jan 15, 22; Feb 12, 19

manhattan

Mulberry Street Tuesdays at 10:30 am

Jan 8, 15, 22; Feb 5, 12, 19

BILINGUAL BIRDIES

New Series! Hands-On Workshops

Animal OdysseyTake a hands-on journey through the animal kingdom and meet live animals! Presented by the New Canaan Nature Center. For ages 7 and older. Limited to 24 participants.

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Kingsbridge Thursdays at 4 pm

Jan 24, 31; Feb 7, 14, 21

Westchester Square Wednesdays at 3:30 pm

Jan 16, 23, 30; Feb 6, 13, 20

Beth Bernett Presents Erik Wood’s Recycled Materials ArtCreate mixed-media art using recyclable materials such as zippers, bottle tops, and other found objects. For ages 4 and older. Limited to 12 participants.

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Castle Hill Wed, 4 pm

Dec 12; Jan 16, 23; Feb 13

Woodstock Fri, 4 pm

Dec 21, 28; Jan 11, 18

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Chatham Square Tue, 4 pm

Jan 8, 15, 22, 29

Fort Washington Tue, 4 pm

Feb 5, 19

The Children’s Museum of Manhattan offers workshops that introduce children to art through the ages, from ancient Greece to 20th-century modern painting and sculpture. For ages 5 to 12; all programs are limited to 25 participants.

Ancient AdventuresExplore the world of ancient Greece through myths, epic poems, and ancient tales. Activities include making model boats and windsocks and creating pottery and weaving projects.manhattan

Muhlenberg Wednesdays at 4 pm

Dec 12, 19; Jan 16, 23; Feb 13, 20

Goofy GraphicsLearn about design and try out such printing methods as scratch prints, sun prints, and fish prints.manhattan

Chatham Square Tuesdays at 4 pm

Feb 5, 12, 19, 26

Modern Masters Delve into the world of modern and contem-porary artists and their techniques by creat-ing collages like Henri Matisse and Picasso, splattering paint like Jackson Pollack, mak-ing a monochromatic wooden sculpture like Louise Nevelson, and more. bronx

Grand Concourse Wednesdays at 4 pm

Dec 5, 12, 19, 26; Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

ART ExPLORATIONS@ NYPL

MORE WORKSHOPS

Jonathan Blanc


Every year, NYPL publishes Children’s Books: 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing, a list of favorite books chosen by the staff of The New York Public Library. The titles range from picture books to poetry and fairy tales to chapter books, nonfiction, and graphic novels. The following selection includes some of 2012’s most exciting, beau-tiful, informative, and enjoyable books for young readers of all ages. Happy reading!

Favorite Books of 2012

PICTURE BOOKS

And Then It’s Spring Julie FoglianoIllustrated by Erin E. SteadRoaring Brook PressWaiting is never easy! In this sweet tale, patience and perseverance pay off as a boy and

his dog make the transition from a brown landscape to a green one.

H.O.R.S.E.: A Game of Basketball and ImaginationChristopher MyersEgmont USA

Featuring exuberant artwork, this story celebrates two friends playing basketball with their heads and their hearts.

It’s a TigerDavid LaRochelle Illustrated by Jeremy TankardChronicle BooksThis great read-aloud picture book takes kids on a

ramble through the jungle, where everything becomes a mad scramble. The bright colors and bold lines of the artwork beautifully capture the energy of the adventure.

POETRY AND SONG

Leave Your Sleep: A Collection of Classic Children’s PoetryAdapted to music by Natalie MerchantIllustrated by Barbara McClintockFarrar Straus GirouxFinely detailed

illustrations add elegant visual notes to this selection of beloved poems, both old and new. An accompanying CD, featuring vocalist Merchant, includes 19 songs, one for each of the book’s poems.

STORIES FOR OLDER READERS

Flying the DragonNatalie Dias LorenziCharlesbridge Cultures clash when Skye, who was born and raised in America, meets her cousin Hiroshi, who has just arrived from Japan with their ailing grandfather.

The Starry River of the SkyGrace LinLittle, Brown Books for Young ReadersIn this stellar companion to Lin’s Newbery Honor book Where the

Mountain Meets the Moon, a young runaway discovers a different way of looking at the world. Lin weaves Chinese folklore through the story, and her full-color illustrations add to the drama. This novel for middle-elementary-school readers is also perfect for reading aloud with the family on a cold winter’s day.

NONFICTION

Human Body Factory: The Nuts and Bolts of Your InsidesDan GreenIllustrated byEdmond DavisKingfisherLoaded with intricate

illustrations, countless facts, and lots of humor, this guide to how the body works offers a captivating new way to learn about everything from arteries to viruses. Readers of all ages will return to this cool book again and again.

Stay: The True Story of Ten Dogs Michaela MunteanPhotographs by K. C. Bailey and Steve Kazmierski Scholastic PressSometimes a dog and a person find each other at just the right moment. This true story chronicles Big

Apple Circus performer Luciano Anastasini’s family of ten troubled shelter dogs and their new life under the big top.

Temple Grandin: How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the WorldSy MontgomeryHoughton Mifflin Booksfor ChildrenThis accessible

biography chronicles the unusual life of a noted scientist who uses her autistic experiences to design humane animal-processing facilities. Grandin contributed the foreword, and the book includes photographs and Grandin’s drawings of her inventions.

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


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Early Childhood Programs

Baby Story TimeFor babies from birth to 18 months and their parents/caregivers.

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Kingsbridge Thu 10:30 am Dec 6, 13, 20; Jan 3, 10, 24, 31; Feb 7, 14, 21, 28

Pelham Bay Tue 11 am Dec 4, 11, 18

Riverdale Tue 11:30 am Dec 11; Jan 15, 29; Feb 12, 26

Soundview Tue 10:30 am Dec 4, 11, 18; Jan 8, 15, 22, 29;

Feb 5, 12, 19, 26

Thu 10:30 am Dec 6, 13, 20, 27; Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31;

Feb 7, 14, 21, 28

MANHATTAN

67th Street Wed 2 pm Dec 5, 12, 19; Jan 9, 16, 23, 30;

Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

Battery Park City *Mon 9:30 am Dec 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Jan 7, 14, 28;

Feb 4, 11, 25

*Tue 11:30 am Dec 4, 11, 18; Jan 8, 15, 22, 29

Thu 11:30 am Dec 6, 13, 20, 27; Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31;

Feb 7, 14, 21, 28

Children's Center at 42nd Street

Tue 10:15 am;

11:15 am

Dec 4, 11, 18; Jan 8, 15, 22, 29;

Feb 5, 12, 19, 26

Epiphany Thu 11 am Dec 6, 13, 20, 27

Harlem Wed 11 am Dec 5, 12, 19, 26; Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30;

Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

Hudson Park Wed 11:15 am Dec 5, 12, 19, 26; Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30;

Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

Inwood Thu 11:15 am Dec 6, 13, 20

Muhlenberg Wed 10:30 am;

11:30 am

Dec 12, 19, 26; Jan 9, 16, 23, 30;

Feb 13, 20, 27

Mulberry Street Tue 10:30 am Dec 4, 11; Jan 8, 29; Feb 5, 26

Riverside Thu 10:30 am;

11 am; 11:30 am

Dec 6, 20, 27

Roosevelt Island Mon 10:30 am Dec 3, 10, 17; Jan 7, 14, 28; Feb 4, 11, 25

Seward Park Wed 12 noon Dec 5, 12, 19, 26; Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30;

Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

St. Agnes Wed 11 am; 11:45 am Dec 12

STATEN ISLAND

Great Kills Mon 11 am Dec 10

South Beach Wed 10:30 am Dec 5; Jan 2; Feb 6

Tottenville Thu 11 am Dec 6, 13, 20; Feb 7, 14, 21, 28

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

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Baychester Tue 11 am Dec 4, 11, 18; Jan 8, 22, 29; Feb 5, 12, 26

Edenwald Wed 11:30 am Dec 5, 12; Feb 20, 27

Kingsbridge Wed 11 am Dec 5, 12, 19; Jan 2, 9, 23, 30;

Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

Morris Park Thu 10:30 am Dec 6, 13, 20; Jan 3, 17, 31; Feb 7, 14, 28

Parkchester Mon 10:30 am

Fri 10:30 am

Dec 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Dec 7, 14, 21

Pelham Bay Wed 11:30 am Dec 5, 19

Riverdale Tue 11 am Dec 4, 18; Jan 8, 22

Soundview Tue 11 am

Thu 11 am

Dec 4, 11, 18; Jan 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb 5, 12, 19, 26

Dec 6, 13, 20, 27; Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31;

Feb 7, 14, 21, 28

Throg’s Neck Tue 11:15 am Dec 4, 11, 18; Jan 8, 15, 22, 29

Thu 11:15 am Dec 6, 13, 20, 27; Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Van Nest Tue 11 am Dec 4, 11, 18, 25; Jan 8, 15, 22, 29;

Feb 7, 14, 21, 28

Wakefield Wed 10 am Dec 5, 19; Jan 16; Feb 27

Westchester Square

Wed 11 am Dec 12, 26; Jan 16, 30; Feb 13, 27

Woodlawn Heights Thu 11 am Dec 6, 13, 20, 27

Woodstock Mon 11 am Jan 7, 14, 28; Feb 4, 11, 25

Sat 11 am Jan 5, 12, 19, 26; Feb 2, 9, 16

MANHATTAN

67th Street Wed 11:30 am Dec 5, 12, 19; Jan 9, 16, 23, 30;

Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

Battery Park City Wed 10:30 am Dec 5, 12, 19, 26; Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30;

Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

Chatham Square Thu 10:30 am Dec 6, 13, 20, 27; Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31;

Feb 7, 14, 21, 28


Thu 10:30 am; 11:30 am Dec 6, 13, 20, 27; Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31;

Feb 7, 14, 21, 28

Countee Cullen Tue 11 am Dec 4, 11, 18

Epiphany Tue 11 am Dec 4, 11, 18

Harlem Fri 11 am Dec 14, 21, 28; Jan 4, 11, 18, 25;

Feb 1, 8, 15, 22

Hudson Park Tue 12:15 pm Dec 4, 11, 18; Jan 8, 15, 22, 29;

Feb 5, 12, 19, 26

Inwood Tue 11:15 am Dec 4, 11, 18

Muhlenberg Mon 10:30 am;

11:30 am

Dec 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Jan 7, 14, 28;

Feb 4, 11, 25

Mulberry Street Thu 10:30 am; 11:30 am Dec 6, 13

Thu 10:30 am Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb 7, 14, 21, 28

New Amsterdam Thu 10:30 am; 11 am Dec 6, 13, 20, 27

Riverside Tue 10:30 am; 11 am;

11:30 am

Dec 4, 18

Roosevelt Island Wed 11 am Dec 5, 12, 19; Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30;

Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

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Early Childhood Programs

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

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Allerton Wed 11 am Dec 5, 12, 19, 26; Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30;

Feb 6, 13, 20, 17

Bronx Library Center

Thu 11 am Dec 6, 13, 20, 27

Hunt’s Point Thu 1:30 pm Dec 6, 13, 20

Melrose Tue 10:30 am Jan 22; Feb 19

Morris Park Sat 3 pm Dec 15; Jan 26; Feb 23

Pelham Bay Wed 11 am Dec 12, 26

Sedgwick Wed 10:45 am Dec 5, 12, 19, 26

Soundview Tue 11:30 am Dec 4, 11, 18; Jan 8, 15, 22, 29;

Feb 5, 12, 19, 26

Thu 11:30 am Dec 6, 13, 20, 27; Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31;

Feb 7, 14, 21, 28

Throg’s Neck Fri 3 pm Dec 7, 14, 21, 28; Jan 4, 11, 18, 25

Woodstock Sat 11:30 am Dec 1, 8, 15, 22; Jan 5, 12, 19, 26

MANHATTAN

67th Street Thu 2 pm Dec 6, 13, 20; Jan 10, 17 24; Feb 7, 14, 21, 28

Battery Park City Tue 4 pm Dec 4, 11, 18; Jan 8, 22;

Feb 5, 12, 19, 26


Mon 4 pm Dec 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Jan 7, 14, 28;

Feb 4, 11, 25

Countee Cullen Thu 11 am Dec 6, 13, 20, 27

George Bruce Tue 11:15 am Dec 4, 11, 18; Jan 8, 15, 22, 29;

Feb 5, 12, 26

Muhlenberg Mon 4 pm Dec 3, 10, 17; Jan 7, 14, 28; Feb 4, 11, 25

St. Agnes Wed 4 pm Dec 5, 12, 19; Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

STATEN ISLAND

Great Kills Fri 11 am Dec 14; Jan 25; Feb 15

Huguenot Park Fri 10:30 am Feb 8

New Dorp Wed 11 am Dec 5

Richmondtown Tue 1 pm Dec 4, 18

South Beach Fri 10:30 am Dec 14; Jan 11; Feb 8

Todt Hill– Westerleigh

Wed 10:30 am Dec 12, 19

Tottenville Tue 11 am Dec 11; Jan 15; Feb 19

Daddy and Me Story TimeFavorite stories from around the world for ages 18 months to 12 years.

MANHATTAN

Yorkville Sat 11 am Dec. 15

Daddy & Me (and Mommy, too) Stories, songs, and bouncy rhymes for children up to 3 years.

MANHATTAN

67th Street Sat 11 am Dec 1; Jan 5; Feb 2

Tunes for Tots Music and songs for children up to 5 years.

MANHATTAN

Hudson Park Fri 3:30 pm Dec 7, 14, 21, 28; Jan 4, 11, 18, 25;

Feb 1, 8, 15, 22

*Preregistration required.

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Seward Park Wed 11:15 am Dec 5, 12, 19, 26; Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30;

Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

St. Agnes Wed 11 am; 11:45 am Dec 5, 19

STATEN ISLAND

Dongan Hills *Fri 1 pm Dec 14; Jan 11; Feb 8

Great Kills Thu 11 am Dec 13

New Dorp Fri 10:30 am Dec 7

Port Richmond Fri 10:30 am Dec 7, 14, 21, 28

Tottenville Fri 10:30 am Dec 7; Jan 11; Feb 8

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Programs for Children in K–6

Arts & CraftsCelebrate the winter holidays and Valentine’s Day by creating fun projects using a variety of materials and skills.

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Allerton Fri 4 pm Dec 7, 21; Jan 4, 18; Feb 1, 15

Baychester Thu 4 pm Dec 6, 13, 20, 27


Thu 4 pm Dec 13, 27

Edenwald Fri 3:30 pm Dec 14

Kingsbridge Thu 4 pm Feb 14

Melrose Wed 4 pm Jan 16

Morris Park Fri 3:30 pm Dec 7, 21; Jan 4, 18; Feb 8, 22

Morrisania Wed 3:30 pm Dec 5, 19; Jan 2, 16, 30; Feb 6, 20

Pelham Bay Fri 3:30 pm Dec 14, 21; Jan 11, 25; Feb 8, 22

Sedgwick Mon 4:30 pm Jan 7; Feb 4

Wed 4:30 pm Jan 2, 23

Fri 3:30 Jan 11, 18, 25; Feb 8, 15, 22

Soundview Fri 3:30 pm Dec 7, 21; Jan 11, 25; Feb 8, 22

Throg's Neck Tue 11:15 am Dec 4

Tue 3 pm Jan 8, 29

Wakefield Wed 4 pm Dec 12, 26; Jan 9, 23; Feb 6, 20

West Farms Tue 3:30 pm Jan 15, 29; Feb 12, 26

Woodlawn Heights Wed 4 pm Dec 19

Thu 4 pm Dec 6, 20

Woodstock Fri 1 pm

Fri 3 pm

Jan 4, 11, 18, 25

Dec 7, 14, 21; Feb 1, 8, 15

Book DiscussionTalk about books in a fun and informal setting.

MANHATTAN

67th Street Sat 2 pm Dec 1; Jan 5; Feb 2


Fri 4:30 pm Dec 14; Jan 11; Feb 8

MANHATTAN

Chatham Square Fri 3:30 pm Dec 14; Jan 11; Feb 8

Countee Cullen Wed 4 pm Dec 5, 19

Epiphany Tue 3:30 pm Dec 4, 18

Harlem Tue 4 pm Dec 4, 11, 18; Jan 8, 15, 22, 29;

Feb 5, 12, 19, 26

Mulberry Street Fri 4 pm Dec 7; Jan 4; Feb 1

Seward Park Thu 4 pm Dec 6; Jan 3; Feb 7

St. Agnes Fri 3:30 pm Dec 7

STATEN ISLAND DEC 7

Dongan Hills Fri 3:30 pm Dec 21; Jan 18; Feb 15

South Beach Fri 3 pm

Sat 3 pm




Tue 4 pm Dec 18

Tottenville Mon 4 pm Feb 11

Beowulf Sheehan

Free Programs for Kids 13 *Preregistration required.

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

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Baychester Thu 4 pm Dec 27; Jan 31; Feb 28

Pelham Bay Mon 3:15 pm Dec 3, 10, 17

Sedgwick Fri 4 pm Dec 7, 14, 21, 28; Jan 4, 11, 18, 25;

Feb 1, 8, 15, 22

Throg's Neck Tue 3 pm Dec 11; Jan 15

Wakefield Thu 4 pm Dec 6, 27; Jan 3, 24; Feb 7, 28

Film Watch new and classic films.

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Tue 4 pm Dec 4, 11, 18

Hunt's Point Mon 3:30 pm Dec 3, 10, 17

Kingsbridge Wed 4 pm Dec 5, 12, 19; Jan 2, 9, 23, 30;

Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

Morrisania Thu 3:30 pm Dec 6, 13, 20, 27; Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31;

Feb 7, 14, 21, 28

Sedgwick Wed 4 pm Jan 9, 30; Feb 6, 20, 27

Westchester Square

Sat 2 pm Dec 1; Feb 2

Woodstock Sat 1 pm Dec 1, 8, 15, 22; Jan 5; Feb 9, 16

MANHATTAN

125th Street Thu 4 pm Dec 20

Chatham Square Sat 2 pm Dec 15; Jan 19; Feb 16


Wed 2 pm Dec 5, 12, 19, 26; Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30;

Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

Countee Cullen Wed 4 pm Dec 5, 12

George Bruce Wed 5 pm Dec 5, 12, 19; Jan 2, 16; Feb 6, 20

St. Agnes Mon 4 pm Dec 3, 10

STATEN ISLAND DEC 7

New Dorp Sat 1 pm Dec 1

Todt Hill–Westerleigh

Tue 4 pm Dec 11; Jan 8; Feb 12

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

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Baychester Thu 3 pm Jan 3, 10, 17, 24; Feb 14, 28

Soundview Wed 4 pm Dec 5, 12, 19; Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30;

Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

Throg's Neck Mon 3 pm Dec 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Jan 7, 14, 28

Wakefield Wed 4 pm Dec 5; Jan 2, 30; Feb 13

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

BRONx

Throg's Neck Sat 2:30 pm Dec 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Jan 5

STATEN ISLAND

Great Kills Wed 3:30 pm Dec 5, 12, 19; Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30;

Feb 6, 13, 27

Sat 12 noon Dec 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Jan 5, 12, 19, 26;

Feb 2, 9, 16, 23

New Dorp Sat 11 am Dec 1, 8, 15

Sat 2 pm Dec 1, 8, 15

Tue 3:30 pm Dec 4, 11, 18

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

BRONx

Baychester Mon 3:30 pm Dec 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Jan 7, 14, 28;

Feb 4, 11, 25

Castle Hill Fri 3:30 pm Dec 7, 14, 28; Jan 4, 18; Feb 1, 15

Edenwald Fri 3 pm Dec 14, 28; Feb 8, 15, 22

Hunt's Point Tue 3:30 pm Dec 4, 11, 18

Melrose Wed 3:30 pm Feb 27

Fri 3:30 pm Dec 21

Throg's Neck Wed 3 pm Dec 5, 12, 19, 26; Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Van Nest Fri 3:30 pm Dec 7, 14, 21, 28; Jan 4, 11, 18, 25;

Feb 1, 8, 15, 22

West Farms Thu 3:30 pm Dec 6, 20; Jan 3, 17; Feb 7, 21

MANHATTAN

Chatham Square Fri 2 pm Dec 28; Feb 22

George Bruce Wed 4 pm Dec 5, 12, 19, 26; Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30;

Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

STATEN ISLAND

Dongan Hills Mon 3:30 pm Jan 14; Feb 11

MANHATTAN

Countee Cullen Wed 4 pm Dec 26

Harlem Mon 4 pm Dec 3, 17; Jan 7; Feb 4

Seward Park Thu 4 pm Dec 13; Jan 10; Feb 14

St. Agnes Sat 10 am; 11 am Dec 15

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

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Allerton Wed 4 pm Dec 5, 12, 19, 26; Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30;

Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

Baychester Wed 3:30 pm Dec 5, 12, 19

Castle Hill Mon 4 pm Dec 10

Edenwald Tue 4 pm Dec 4, 11, 18; Jan 8, 15, 22, 29;

Feb 5, 12, 19, 26

Kingsbridge Mon 5 pm Dec 17; Jan 28

Sat 1 pm Dec 1; Jan 5; Feb 2

Melrose Tue 4 pm Dec 11, 18; Jan 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb 5, 12, 19, 26

Morris Park Mon 4 pm Dec 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Jan 7, 14, 28;

Feb 4, 11, 25

Morrisania Tue 3:30 pm Dec 4, 11, 18; Jan 8, 15, 22, 29;

Feb 5, 12, 19, 26

Parkchester Wed 3:30 pm Dec 5, 12, 19, 26

Pelham Bay Wed 4 pm Dec 5, 12, 19

Riverdale Mon 4 pm Dec 3, 10, 17; Jan 7, 14, 28; Feb 4, 11, 28

Sedgwick Mon 3:30 pm Dec 3, 10, 17

Mon 4 pm Jan 7, 14, 28; Feb 4, 11, 25

Wed 3:30 pm Dec 5, 19

Wed 4 pm Jan 2, 23

Wakefield Tue 4 pm Dec 11; Jan 8, 22; Feb 5, 12, 19, 26

Westchester Square

Wed 3:30 pm Dec 5, 12, 19, 26; Jan 9, 16, 23;

Feb 6, 13, 20

Van Nest Tue 3:30 pm

Thu 3:30 pm

Feb 5, 12, 19, 26

Dec 6, 13, 20, 27; Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Sat 11 am Dec 15

MANHATTAN DEC 15


Sat 11:30 am Dec 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Jan 5, 12, 19, 26;

Feb 2, 9, 16, 23

Epiphany Thu 4 pm Dec 6, 13, 20, 27

George Bruce Wed 5:30 pm Dec 26; Jan 30; Feb 27

Sat 1 pm Dec 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Jan 5, 12, 19, 26;

Feb 2, 9, 16, 23

Roosevelt Island Fri 3:30 pm Dec 7, 14, 21, 28; Jan 4, 11, 18, 25;

Feb 1, 8, 15, 22

STATEN ISLAND

Dongan Hills Thu 3:30 pm Dec 13, 27; Jan 10, 24; Feb 7, 21

Huguenot Park Mon 4 pm Dec 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Jan 7, 14, 28;

Feb 4, 11, 25

New Dorp Wed 4 pm Dec 5, 12, 19, 26

Port Richmond Wed 4 pm Dec 5, 12, 19, 26

Richmondtown Fri 3:30 pm Dec 14, 21, 28

South Beach Tue 4 pm Dec 4, 11, 18; Jan 8, 15, 22, 29;

Feb 5, 12, 19, 26


Thu 4 pm Dec 6, 13, 20, 27; Jan 10, 17, 24, 31;

Feb 7, 14, 21, 28

Tottenville Wed 4 pm Dec 5, 12, 19, 26; Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30;

Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

MusicEnjoy playing various musical instruments and singing.

BRONx

Allerton Fri 4 pm Dec 14, 28; Jan 11, 25; Feb 8, 22

West Farms Wed 3:30 pm Dec 5, 19

MANHATTAN

Hudson Park Thu 3:30 pm Dec 6, 13, 20, 27; Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31;

Feb 7, 14, 21, 28

New York City Dogs R.E.A.D.Dogs can’t read but they sure are good listeners. Come read aloud to a registered therapy dog.

MANHATTAN

67th Street Mon 3:30 pm Dec 3, 17; Jan 7, 28

Sat 3 pm Dec 15; Jan 19; Feb 16

Mulberry Street Mon 4 pm Dec 17

St. Agnes Mon 3:30 pm Dec 17

Programs for Children in K–6

During the month of January, Citi Pond® at Bryant Park™—NYC’s first and only free-admission skating rink—offers library cardholders under the age of 18 a reduced skate-rental price of $10 per rental (a 30% discount from the usual $14). In addition, as part of a new program to embrace New York City’s young readers and celebrate its beloved authors, Citi Pond will host special events at the rink.

To get the special $10 rental price, skaters must show their library cards to rink staff at the Citi Pond Skating Pavilion, located in Bryant Park, on 40th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues.

For more information about Citi Pond’s full schedule of events and performances, visit citipondatbryantpark.com.

Offer valid January 1–31, 2013, to New York City public library card-holders under the age of 18; discount may be redeemed on-site only by presenting a valid New York City public library card; may not be combined with any other promotion or offer; nontransferable; may not be redeemed for cash.

Get $4 Off Ice Skate Rentals for Kids!


More Programs for Children

Family ScienceExplore science and math topics through a variety of hands-on activities.*manhattan


Saturdays at 3 pm

Jan 26; Feb 23

Fun FoodLearn to make—and eat—easy and healthy snacks.manhattan

Seward Park Thursdays at 4 pm


Holiday Sing-a-LongRaise your voice in old and new favorite holiday songs.staten island

Richmondtown Fri, 3:30 pm; Dec 7

Polar Express PartyCelebrate the season by listening to a read-ing of Chris Van Allsburg’s book, then create crafts and enjoy refreshments.*staten island

Tottenville Mon, 4 pm; Dec 10

Scavenger HuntFollow clues to find things in the Children’s Room.manhattan

George Bruce Tuesdays at 4 pm


Tae Kwon DoLearn the fundamentals of this martial art, which teaches discipline, balance, and self-confidence.manhattan

George Bruce Saturdays at 2 pm

Dec 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Jan 5, 12, 19, 26; Feb 2, 9, 16, 23

Weird Science Use ordinary household materials in hands-on science projects.bronx

Wakefield Thursdays at 4 pm

Dec 13; Jan 10, 31; Feb 14

Global Partners JuniorThis fall, 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

Bronx Library Center Wednesdays at 4 pm

Dec 5, 12, 19; Jan 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

Grand Concourse Thursdays at 3:30 pm

Dec 6, 13, 20; Jan 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb 7, 14, 21, 28

Mott Haven Thursdays at 4 pm

Dec 6, 13, 20; Jan 10 17, 24, 31; Feb 7, 14, 21, 28

Van Nest Tuesdays at 4 pm

Dec 4, 11, 18; Jan 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb 5, 12, 19, 26

manhattan

Morningside Heights Tuesdays at 3:30 pm

Dec 4, 11, 18; Jan 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb 5, 12, 19, 26

Tompkins Square Tuesdays & Thursdays at 4 pm

Dec 4, 11, 18; Jan 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb 5, 12, 19, 26

Dec 6, 13, 20; Jan 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb 7, 14, 21, 28

staten island

Todt Hill–Westerleigh Tuesdays at 4 pm

Dec 4, 11, 18; Jan 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb 5, 12, 19, 26

*Preregistration required.

Beowulf Sheehan


EngagETeen CentersTeen Centers include a newly renovated space at Hamilton Grange Library in upper Manhattan, and Teen Central, NYPL’s city-wide hub for teens, at Grand Central Library.

bronx Bronx Library Center

Grand Concourse

manhattan

Grand Central Hamilton Grange

staten island

St. George Library Center

Teen Advisory GroupWhat’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!

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West Farms Wed, 4 pmDec 5, 12, 19, 26; Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

manhattan

Muhlenberg Fri, 3:30 pmDec 7, 14, 21, 28; Jan 4, 11, 18, 25; Feb 1, 8, 15, 22

DISCOVERComets!Discover how gravity and planets alter the path of comets, and how they form, thrive, and fall apart.

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Mott Haven Mon, 4 pm; Jan 28

manhattan Chatham Square Mon, 4 pm; Feb 4

Interviewing Tips and TechniquesFind out how to interview in top form, from preparing questions to closing the deal. staten island Huguenot Park Mon, 4 pm; Jan 14

Teen Author Mega Reading Night!Meet your favorite teen book authors! Writers scheduled to read include Daphne Benedis-Grab (The Girl in the Wall); Colleen Clayton (What Happens Next); Melissa de la Cruz (Wolf Pact); P. G. Kain (Dramatic Pause); and Margaret Stohl (Beautiful Redemption). manhattan Jefferson Market Wed, 6 pm; Dec 5

Fashion 2.0: Design with ArduinoLearn the art and science of making wearable textiles using Arduino programming. Make a cool T-shirt or tote bag with code buzzers, LEDs, and sensors.

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Pelham Bay Wed, 4:30 pm; Feb 6, 13, 20

manhattan 96th Street Wed, 4 pm; Dec 5, 12, 19

Manga Drawing Workshop with Ivan VelezLearn to draw manga characters, plot stories, and more.manhattan Countee Cullen Mon, 4 pm; Jan 7, 14, 28

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HeadingUpRoar! Free Programs for Teens

NYPL IS THE PLACEFOR TEENS!

Discover a huge variety of FREE events for young people at NYPL. Check out teen advisory groups, hands-on science programs, author readings, and more. Below is just a sampling. For more programs, visit nypl.org/teens— or look for the new UpRoar! poster at your local branch.

TeenLIVE reaches teens culturally, artistically, inspirationally, techno-logically, 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.

For more information and a list of upcoming programs, visit nypl.org/teenlive.

TeenLIVE programs are sponsored by the Katerina and Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences.RIGHT: Clason’s Point Library, Bronx

Beowulf Sheehan


Resources for Teachers

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 to benefit the children of New York. As a Friend, you will enjoy special benefits, including exhibition previews and discounts on LIVE from the NYPL tickets and at our Library Shop. To join, visit nypl.org/support or call 212.930.0653.

Support the Library!

Rick Lew

Library Orientation for School GroupsLearn about library resources, become familiar with the physical space, and apply for a library card.

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

Educator CardsNYPL 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 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 [email protected].

Winter HighlightsRhythms of Resistance!Using assorted drums, cymbals, tambou-rines, marimbas, and the body percussion rhythms of shout, juba, and jive, percus-sionist David Pleasant illustrates how these forms of communication helped forge a language of resistance against slavery. For grades 4 and up. Registration required; contact [email protected] or 212.491.2234.manhattan Schomburg Center for Research in Black CultureFri, 10:30 am–12 noon; Dec 14

Black History Month Youth Film SeriesThis weeklong series features films that offer a diversity of voices on the African-American experience. All screenings are followed by a discussion with the filmmakers, scholars, or Schomburg educators. Registration required; contact [email protected] Schomburg Center for Research in Black CultureMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, 10 am; Feb 11, 12, 13, 14

NYPL offers a variety of programs and resources for educators and students of all ages, 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.

For more information about additional resources for teachers, such as the Library’s free study guides and free online image database, visit teachandlearn.nypl.org, call 212.576.0037, or e-mail [email protected].

Jonathan Blanc


NYPL Directory of Locations

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STATEN ISLAND mon tue wed thu fri sat sun

Dongan Hills 1617 Richmond Road 718-351-1444 12–7 11–6 12–7 11–6 10–5 10–5 closed

Great Kills 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11–6 12–7 12–7 11–6 10–5 10–5 closed

Huguenot Park 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 11–6 10–6 11–6 12–8 10–5 10–5 closed

New Dorp 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10–6 10–6 10–6 12–8 10–5 10–5 closed

Port Richmond 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 10–6 10–6 10–6 12–8 10–5 10–5 closed

Richmondtown 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 12–8 10–6 10–6 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed

South Beach 21–25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10–6 10–6 10–6 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed

St. George Library Center 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 11–6 11–6 10–6 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed

Stapleton 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427

Todt Hill–Westerleigh 2550 Victory Boulevard 718-494-1642 10–6 12–8 10–6 10–6 10–5 10–5 1–5

Tottenville 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 11–6 11–6 10–6 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed

West New Brighton 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11–6 11–6 12–8 11–6 10–5 10–5 closed

BRONx mon tue wed thu fri sat sun

Allerton 2740 Barnes Avenue 718-881-4240 11–6 11–6 10–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed

Baychester 2049 Asch Loop North 718-379-6700 11–6 11–6 10–6 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed

Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center

610 East 186th Street 718-933-641011–6 11–6 10–6 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed

Bronx Library Center 310 East Kingsbridge Road 718-579-4244 9–9 9–9 9–9 9–9 9–9 9–9 12–6

Castle Hill 947 Castle Hill Avenue 718-824-3838 11–7 10–6 11–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed

City Island 320 City Island Avenue 718-885-1703 11–6 11–6 10–6 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed

Clason’s Point 1215 Morrison Avenue 718-842-1235 11–6 11–6 10–6 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed

Eastchester 1385 East Gun Hill Road 718-653-3292 10–6 10–6 11–7 11–7 10–5 10–5 closed

Edenwald 1255 East 233rd Street 718-798-3355 11–7 10–6 11–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed

Francis Martin 2150 University Avenue 718-295-5287 11–7 10–6 10–6 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed

Grand Concourse 155 East 173rd Street 718-583-6611 10–8 10–6 10–8 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed

High Bridge 78 West 168th Street 718-293-7800 11–7 10–6 11–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed

Hunt’s Point 877 Southern Boulevard 718-617-0338 10–7 10–6 10–6 10–7 10–5 10–5 closed

Jerome Park 118 Eames Place 718-549-5200 12–8 10–6 10–6 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed

Kingsbridge 291 West 231st Street 718-548-5656 11–7 10–6 11–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed

Melrose 910 Morris Avenue 718-588-0110 10–7 10–6 10–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed

Morris Park 985 Morris Park Avenue 718-931-0636 10–7 10–6 10–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed

Morrisania 610 East 169th Street 718-589-9268 10–6 11–7 10–6 11–7 10–5 10–5 closed

Mosholu 285 East 205th Street 718-882-8239 12–8 10–6 10–6 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed

Mott Haven 321 East 140th Street 718-665-4878 10–6 10–7 10–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed

Parkchester 1985 Westchester Avenue 718-829-7830 8–8 8–8 8–8 8–8 10–5 10–5 closed

Pelham Bay 3060 Middletown Road 718-792-6744 11–7 10–6 11–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed

Riverdale 5540 Mosholu Avenue 718-549-1212 10–6 11–7 10–6 11–7 10–5 10–5 closed

Sedgwick 1701 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. 718-731-2074 10–6 10–6 10–6 11–7 10–5 10–5 closed

Soundview 660 Soundview Avenue 718-589-0880 10–6 11–7 11–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed

Spuyten Duyvil 650 West 235th Street 718-796-1202 11–7 10–6 11–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed

Throg’s Neck 3025 Cross Bronx Expy Ext 718-792-2612 11–6 11–6 10–6 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed

Tremont 1866 Washington Avenue 718-299-5177 10–6 11–7 10–6 11–7 10–5 10–5 closed

Van Cortlandt 3874 Sedgwick Avenue 718-543-5150 10–6 10–6 11–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed

Van Nest 2147 Barnes Avenue 718-829-5864 10–6 10–6 10–6 11–7 10–5 10–5 closed

Wakefield 4100 Lowerre Place 718-652-4663 11–6 11–6 10–6 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed

West Farms 2085 Honeywell Avenue 718-367-5376 10–6 10–6 11–7 11–7 10–5 10–5 closed

Westchester Square 2521 Glebe Avenue 718-863-0436 10–6 11–7 10–6 11–7 10–5 10–5 closed

Woodlawn Heights 4355 Katonah Avenue 718-519-9627 10–6 11–7 10–6 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed

Woodstock 761 East 160th Street 718-665-6255 10–6 11–7 10–6 11–7 10–5 10–5 closed

(Under renovation; scheduled to reopen spring 2013)

Battery Park City Library Children’s Room, Manhattan

St. Agnes Library Children’s Room, ManhattanElizabeth Felicella

Hamilton Grange Library Teen Center, ManhattanJonathan Blanc


MANHATTAN mon tue wed thu fri sat sun

58th Street 127 East 58th Street 212-759-7358 11–7 10–6 11–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed



115th Street 203 West 115th Street 212-666-9393 11–7 10–6 11–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed


Aguilar 174 East 110th Street 212-534-2930 11–6 11–7 11–6 11–7 10–5 10–5 closed

Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library 40 West 20th Street 212-206-5400

10–5 12–7 10–5 12–7 10–5 10–5 closed

Battery Park City 175 North End Avenue 212-790-3499 10–6 12–8 10–6 12–8 10–5 10–5 closed

Bloomingdale 150 West 100th Street 212-222-8030 10–6 10–6 12–7 12–7 10–5 10–5 closed

Chatham Square 33 East Broadway 212-964-6598 10–7 10–7 10–7 10–7 10–5 10–5 closed

Children’s Center at 42nd Street, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street 212-621-0208

10–6 10–7:30 10–7:30 10–6 10–6 10–6 1–5

Columbus 742 Tenth Avenue 212-586-5098 12–7 10–6 12–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed

Countee Cullen 104 West 136th Street 212-491-2070 10–8 10–8 10–8 10–8 10–5 10–5 closed

Epiphany 228 East 23rd Street 212-679-2645 12–7 10–6 12–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed

Fort Washington 535 West 179th Street 212-927-3533 10–6 12–7 10–6 12–7 10–5 10–5 closed

George Bruce 518 West 125th Street 212-662-9727 12–7 11–6 12–7 11–6 10–5 10–5 closed

Grand Central 135 East 46th Street 212-621-0670 11–6 11–6 10–6 10–6 11–6 10–5 closed

Hamilton Fish Park 415 East Houston Street 212-673-2290 10–6 12–7 10–6 12–7 10–5 10–5 closed

Hamilton Grange 503 West 145th Street 212-926-2147 11–7 11–6 11–7 11–6 10–5 10–5 closed

Harlem 9 West 124th Street 212-348-5620 11–6 12–7 11–6 12–7 10–5 10–5 closed

Hudson Park 66 Leroy Street 212-243-6876 11–6 12–7 11–6 12–7 10–5 10–5 closed

Inwood 4790 Broadway 212-942-2445 11–7 11–6 11–7 11–6 10–5 10–5 closed

Jefferson Market 425 Avenue of the Americas 212-243-4334 10–8 11–6 10–8 11–6 10–5 10–5 closed

Kips Bay 446 Third Avenue 212-683-2520 11–6 12–7 11–6 12–7 10–5 10–5 closed

Macomb’s Bridge 2650 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard

212-281-4900 11–6 11–6 10–6 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed

Mid-Manhattan Library 455 Fifth Avenue (at 40th Street)

212-340-08638–11 8–11 8–11 8–11 8–8 10–6 10–6

Morningside Heights 2900 Broadway 212-864-2530 10–7 10–7 10–7 10–7 10–5 10–5 closed

Muhlenberg 209 West 23rd Street 212-924-1585 11–6 11–7 11–6 11–7 10–5 10–5 closed

Mulberry Street 10 Jersey Street 212-966-3424 12–7 10–6 12–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed

New Amsterdam 9 Murray Street 212-732-8186 11–7 10–6 11–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed

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

12–8 12–6 12–6 12–8 12–6 12–6 closed

Ottendorfer 135 Second Avenue 212-674-0947 11–6 12–7 11–6 12–7 10–5 10–5 closed

Riverside 127 Amsterdam Avenue 212-870-1810 11–7 10–6 11–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed

Roosevelt Island 524 Main Street 212-308-6243 10–8 10–6 10–8 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed

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

closed 11–6 10–6 10–6 10–6 10–6 closed

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

11–6 10–8 10–8 10–8 11–6 11–6 closed

Seward Park 192 East Broadway 212-477-6770 11–7 10–8 11–7 10–8 10–5 10–5 closed

St. Agnes 444 Amsterdam Avenue 212-621-0619 11–6 11–7 11–6 12–7 10–5 10–5 closed

Terence Cardinal Cooke–Cathedral 560 Lexington Avenue

212-752-3824 11–6 11–6 10–6 10–6 10–5 closed closed

Tompkins Square 331 East 10th Street 212-228-4747 12–7 11–6 12–7 11–6 10–5 10–5 closed

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

Webster 1465 York Avenue 212-288-5049 11–6 12–7 11–6 12–7 10–5 10–5 closed

Yorkville 222 East 79th Street 212-744-5824 12–7 10–6 12–7 10–6 10–5 10–5 closed

All library locations are handicap accessible unless otherwise noted. Partially accessible Non-accessible

(Closed for renovations)

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