Roar!/Uproar by The New York Public Library

Roar! FREE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN

March–May 2012

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Bronx Library Center/CRW

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Belmont

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Melrose

96th Street

Hunt’s Point

U2 Teen Happenings

U6 Be There: Special Programs for Teens

Yorkville Webster

Bronx

67th Street

53 ST

Columbus

Roosevelt Island

58th Street Terence Cardinal Cooke-Cathedral

Grand Central 42 ST

Mid-Manhattan

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Todt Hill-Westerleigh

Hamilton Fish Park

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Hudson Park

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South Beach

Dongan Hills

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Chatham Square

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Great Kills

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Seward Park/CRW Battery Park City

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Tompkins Square/CRW Ottendorfer

St. George/CRW

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West New Brighton • Port Richmond Stapleton FOREST AV

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Jefferson Market

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Muhlenberg Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library

Science, Industry and Business Library Kips Bay 23 ST Epiphany

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Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

New Amsterdam

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Tottenville •

Staten Island

Manhattan *For addresses, see pages 14 and 15.

CRW Center for Reading & Writing

Hub Library

Library with a Teen Center

ROAR! COVER PHOTO BY BEOWULF SHEEHAN. UPROAR COVER ART BY CORY LEVY. THIS PAGE: PHOTO BY JONATHAN BLANC

FIFTH AVENUE

Riverside The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

Welcome

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CENTRAL PARK

St. Agnes

Soundview

Morrisania High Bridge Woodstock

GRAND CONCOURSE

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Bloomingdale

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Aguilar/CRW

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Throg’s Neck

Castle Hill

115th Street

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Morningside Heights

13 More Programs for Children

Parkchester Clason’s Point

Tremont

125th Street

Harlem/CRW

9 Special Events

Westchester Square

George Bruce

West Farms

Sedgwick

Countee Cullen Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

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The New York Public Library offers a wide variety of programming for children and teens throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Explore the listings in this program guide to discover the range of activities presented in an environment that will inspire a spirit of creativity, exploration, and intellectual growth. For more information, contact the Office of Children’s Services at 212-340-0906 or the Office of Young Adult Services at 212-340-0909. Library hours may vary and are subject to change; call to confirm. Programs and activities are subject to change or cancellation; visit www.nypl.org/events for up-todate information. All New York Public Library locations will be closed for holiday observance on the following days: April 8, May 26–28.

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 Foundation; MetLife Foundation; Sandra Priest Rose; Con Edison; Mr. and Mrs. John Klingenstein; Beth and Christopher Kojima; Milton S. Teicher; Mr. and Mrs. George T. Votis; The Walt Disney Company; and an anonymous donor.

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1 : Free Programs March–May 2012

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Hamilton Grange

City Island

Allerton

Kingsbridge

Macomb’s Bridge

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Eastchester

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Washington Heights

Baychester

Spuyten Duyvil

Fort Washington

CITY ISLAND

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Van Cortlandt

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Inwood

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Wakefield/CRW

CORTLANDT

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Woodlawn Heights

Riverdale

STATEN ISLAND

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

Great Kills

Mondays 11 a.m.

Mar 12, 26; Apr 9, 23

City Island

Thursdays 11 a.m.

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

Eastchester

Thursdays 11 a.m.

Mar 1; Apr 5; May 3

Kingsbridge

Thursdays 10:30 a.m.

Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Pelham Bay

Tuesdays 11 a.m.

Mar 6; Apr 10; May 8

Sedgwick

Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.

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

Spuyten Duyvil

Tuesdays 11 a.m.

New Dorp

*Fridays 10:30 a.m.

Mar 2; May 4

South Beach

Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.

Mar 14; Apr 11; May 9

Tottenville

Thursdays 11 a.m.

Apr 5, 12, 19, 26

West New Brighton

Fridays 10:30 a.m.

Mar 2; Apr 6

NYPL BOOK PICK

Mar 6, 20; Apr 3, 17;

The Library recently released 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing: Children’s Books 2011, a list of the best children’s books published last year as chosen by NYPL librarians. You can see the entire list, which features books for kids from 2 to 12, at bit.ly/100Titles.

May 1, 15, 29 Throg’s Neck

Woodlawn Heights

Thursdays 11 a.m.

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

Tuesdays 11:30 a.m.

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

Thursdays 11:30 a.m.

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

Bloomingdale

Mondays 10:30 a.m.

Mar 12; Apr 2; May 7

Hudson Park

Wednesdays 11:15 a.m.

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

Inwood

Thursdays 11:15 a.m.

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

Kips Bay

Muhlenberg Mulberry Street

Mondays 11 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.

Toddler Story Time BRONX

City Island

Tuesdays 11 a.m.

Tuesdays 10:30 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.

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

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

Edenwald

Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.

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

Jerome Park

Wednesdays 11 a.m.

Mar 21; Apr 18; May 16

Kingsbridge

Wednesdays 11 a.m.

Mar 7, 14

Morris Park

Thursdays 10:30 a.m.

Mar 15, 29; Apr 19, 26; May 10, 24

Mosholu

Thursdays 10:30 a.m.

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

Pelham Bay

Wednesdays 11 a.m.

Mar 7, 21; Apr 4, 18; May 2, 16

Mar 1, 8; Apr 5, 12; May 3, 10

Mondays 11:30 a.m.; 1:30 p.m.

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

Roosevelt Island

Mondays 10:30 a.m.

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

St. Agnes

Wednesdays 11 a.m.; 11:45 a.m.

Mar 7, 21; Apr 4, 18; May 2, 16

Yorkville

Tuesdays 11 a.m.

Mar 20; Apr 17; May 15

Inwood

Tuesdays 11:15 a.m.

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

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

Sedgwick

Wednesdays 11 a.m.

Spuyten Duyvil

Kips Bay

Thursdays 10:30 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.

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

Wednesdays 11 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.

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

Muhlenberg

Throg’s Neck

Tuesdays 10 a.m.

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

*Mondays 10:30 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.

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

Mulberry Street

Van Nest

Tuesdays 11 a.m.

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

Thursdays 10:30 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.

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

New Amsterdam

Thursdays 10:30 a.m.

Westchester Square

Saturdays 11 a.m.

Apr 7, 21; May 5, 19

Mar 15, 22; Apr 19, 26; May 17, 24

Ottendorfer

Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.

125th Street

Wednesdays 11:15 a.m.

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

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

Battery Park City

Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.

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

Thursdays 4 p.m.

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

Bloomingdale

Tuesdays 10:30 a.m.

Mar 6, 13, 20, 27

Roosevelt Island

Wednesdays 11 a.m.

Tuesdays 10:30 a.m.; 11 a.m.

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

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

Chatham Square

Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.

Mar 21; Apr 18; May 16

St. Agnes

Children’s Center at 42nd Street

Thursdays 10:30 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.

Mar 1, 8

Wednesdays 11 a.m.; 11:45 a.m.

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

Webster

Columbus

Tuesdays 11 a.m.

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

Wednesdays 11 a.m.; 11:15 a.m.; 11:45 a.m.

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

Yorkville

Tuesdays 11 a.m.

Mar 6; Apr 3; May 1

Countee Cullen

Tuesdays 10:30 a.m.

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

Hamilton Fish Park

Thursdays 10:15 a.m.

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

Hudson Park

Mondays 11:15 a.m.

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

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

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

Thursdays 10:30 a.m.

*Preregistration required

Chris Raschka Schwartz & Wade Young children will feel a puppy’s heartbreak at the loss of a beloved ball and enjoy the simple delights that new friends can bring.

*Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.

New Amsterdam

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

A Ball for Daisy

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

Ottendorfer

Tuesdays 11:30 a.m.

MANHATTAN

Here’s a favorite in the picture-book category (for kids 2 to 6):

MANHATTAN

Battery Park City

Riverdale

STATEN ISLAND

Great Kills

*Thursdays 11 a.m.

Mar 15, 29; Apr 12, 26

New Dorp

Fridays 10:30 a.m.

Apr 6, 13

Port Richmond

Fridays 10:30 a.m.

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

Tottenville

Fridays 10:30 a.m.

Mar 2; Apr 13; May 4

West New Brighton

Thursdays 11 a.m.

Mar 15; Apr 19

CELEBRATE SPRING WITH PLAYS AND MUSIC FOR KIDS AT NYPL! Discover the world of poetry in the fun musical puppet performance Blown Away by Poetry (see page 9). Other programs feature Chinese dance, Irish folktales, stories of remarkable women, and exciting science demos. See the full listing of this season’s theater and music events for kids 3 to 12 on pages 9–12.

*Preregistration required

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Baby Story Time BRONX

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Baby Story Time, Toddler Story Time, and Preschool Story Time for children and their parents/caregivers

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Early Childhood Programs

Baby Story Time, Toddler Story Time, and Preschool Story Time for children and their parents/caregivers

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

Programs for Children in K–6

BILINGUAL BIRDIES

BRONX

Allerton

Eastchester

Grand Concourse

Hunt’s Point

Wednesdays 11 a.m.

Tuesdays 11 a.m.

Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.

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

Computers & Technology

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Passover, Earth Day, Cinco de Mayo, and Mother’s Day by creating fun projects using a variety of materials and skills.

Get an introduction to the computer and the Internet.

Allerton

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

Belmont

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

Fridays 4 p.m. Thursdays 4 p.m.

Saturdays 11 a.m.

Mar 3, 17; Apr 7, 21; May 5, 19

Thursdays 4 p.m.

Mar 1; Apr 12; May 10

Mondays 4 p.m.

Mar 5; Apr 2; May 7

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

Mar 2, 9, 23; Apr 20; May 4, 18

Countee Cullen

Mondays 4 p.m.

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

Kips Bay

Tuesday 4 p.m. Thursdays 4 p.m.

May 15 Mar 22; Apr 19

Port Richmond

Mondays 4 p.m.

Mar 19; Apr 16; May 14

West New Brighton

Thursday 4 p.m.

Mar 22

Fridays 3:30 p.m.

Pelham Bay

Wednesdays 11 a.m.

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

Sedgwick

Tuesdays 11 a.m.

MANHATTAN

Morrisania

Wednesdays 3:30 p.m.

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

Mar 20; Apr 17; May 15

Mosholu

Friday 3:30 p.m.

May 11

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

Pelham Bay

Fridays 11 a.m.

Mar 2, 16; Apr 6, 20; May 4, 18

Friday 3:30 p.m.

Mar 16

Spuyten Duyvil

*Monday 3 p.m.

May 7

Throg’s Neck

Mondays 3 p.m.

Mar 5, 12; Apr 2, 9, 16; May 7, 14

Wakefield

Wednesdays 4 p.m.

Mar 14; Apr 18; May 16

West Farms

Mondays 3:30 p.m.

Mar 12, 26; Apr 9, 23; May 7, 14

Westchester Square

Tuesdays 4 p.m.

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

Castle Hill

Tuesdays 3:30 p.m.

Mar 6; Apr 10; May 8

Fridays 4 p.m.

Mar 2, 16; Apr 6, 20; May 4, 18

Jerome Park

Mondays 4 p.m.

Mar 12; Apr 9; May 14

Morrisania

Thursdays 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday 3 p.m.

Mar 21

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

Friday 3 p.m.

May 11

Wakefield

Thursdays 4 p.m.

Mar 29; Apr 26; May 24

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

In this foreign language and live music program, children learn basic vocabulary and short phrases in a second language while singing, dancing, and playing with instruments and fun props. Each session ends with a lively bubble dance party! For ages newborn to 5 years with parents/caregivers.

MANHATTAN

Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Apr 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Apr 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Mar 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Kips Bay

Fridays 3 p.m.

Mar 2; Apr 13; May 4

Muhlenberg

Mondays 4 p.m.

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

English-Spanish BRONX :: Clason’s Point Thurs, Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29;

Apr 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; 11 a.m. Grand Concourse Tues, Mar 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 10:30 a.m. MANHATTAN :: Epiphany Wed, Mar 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 1 p.m. Inwood Fri, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Apr 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25; 10:30 a.m. Fort Washington Sat, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Apr 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19, 26; 12 noon Ottendorfer Sat, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Apr 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19, 26; 11:30 a.m.

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

English-French

English-Mandarin

STATEN ISLAND

Great Kills

*Fridays 11 a.m.

Mar 16, 30; Apr 13, 27

New Dorp

*Wednesdays 11 a.m.

Mar 14, Apr 11; May 16

Richmondtown

Tuesdays 1 p.m.

Mar 13, 27

South Beach

Fridays 10:30 a.m.

Mar 16; May 18

Todt Hill–Westerleigh

*Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.

Mar 7, 14; Apr 4, 11; May 2, 9

*Preregistration required

Tremont

Westchester Square

Morris Park

Mondays 4 p.m.

Mar 26; Apr 30; May 21

May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Wakefield

Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Yorkville

Mar 12; Apr 2; May 14

Mondays 3:30 p.m.

Mar 16; Apr 20; May 4

Fridays 11 a.m.

Wednesdays 3:30 p.m.

Mondays 3:15 p.m.

Mar 8; Apr 12; May 10

Parkchester

Inwood

Pelham Bay Throg’s Neck

Fridays 3:30 p.m.

Jerome Park

Thursdays 10:30 a.m.

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

Thursdays 3:30 p.m.

Mar 10, 24; Apr 14; May 5, 19

Countee Cullen

Mar 26 Apr 27; May 18

Edenwald

Saturdays 3 p.m.

Thursdays 4 p.m.

Monday 4 p.m. Fridays 4 p.m.

Eastchester

Morris Park

Bloomingdale

Edenwald

Mar 13; Apr 3; May 8

Mondays 4 p.m.

Wednesdays 11 a.m.

Mar 2, 16, 30; Apr 12, 27; May 11, 25

Mar 7, 21; Apr 11, 25; May 9, 23

Tuesdays 3:30 p.m.

Mar 2, 16

Westchester Square

Wednesdays 3:30 p.m.

City Island

Fridays 4 p.m.

Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.

BRONX

Eastchester

BRONX

Apr 5, 19; May 3, 17

Tremont

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Thursdays 4 p.m.

Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.

Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Film, Games & Chess, Gaming, Music, and Reading Aloud

MANHATTAN :: Columbus Thurs, Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29;

Apr 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; 11 a.m.

MANHATTAN :: Seward Park Mon, Mar 5, 12, 19, 26;

Woodstock MANHATTAN

125th Street

STATEN ISLAND

Film Watch new and classic films. BRONX

MANHATTAN

Tuesday 4 p.m.

Mar 20

*Wednesdays 4 p.m.

Mar 7, 28; Apr 4

Kips Bay

Fridays 3 p.m.

Mar 9; Apr 27; May 11

Mulberry Street

Fridays 4 p.m.

Mar 2; Apr 13; May 4

St. Agnes

Friday 3:30 p.m.

Mar 2

Yorkville

*Tuesdays 4 p.m.

Mar 27; Apr 24; May 29

Dongan Hills

*Fridays 3:30 p.m.

Mar 9; May 4

New Dorp

*Thursdays 4 p.m.

Mar 15; Apr 26; May 17

Richmondtown

Thursday 4 p.m.

Mar 29

South Beach

Mondays 4 p.m.

Mar 5, 19; Apr 2, 16;

STATEN ISLAND

125th Street

Tuesday 4 p.m.

Mar 6

Thursdays 4 p.m.

Apr 5; May 3

Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.

Mar 7; Apr 4; May 2

Fridays 10:30 a.m.

Mar 9; Apr 6; May 4

Children’s Center at 42nd Street

Wednesday 2 p.m.

Mar 7

Kips Bay

Tuesdays 4 p.m.

Mar 20; Apr 24; May 22

Morningside Heights

Fridays 4 p.m.

Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Apr 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25

New Amsterdam

Thursdays 4 p.m.

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

Chatham Square

May 7, 21

Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21; 3:30 p.m. Tottenville

*Preregistration required

Wednesday 4 p.m.

May 16

Thursdays 4 p.m.

Mar 15; Apr 19

St. Agnes

Mondays 4 p.m.

*Tuesday 4 p.m. *Thursdays 4 p.m.

May 22 Mar 15; Apr 5

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

Yorkville

Wednesdays 4 p.m.

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

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Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Film, Games & Chess, Gaming, Music, and Reading Aloud

Games & Chess

Mott Haven

Fridays 3:30 p.m.

Play a variety of board and card games of all type and skill levels. Pelham Bay

BRONX

Belmont

Fridays 3 p.m.

Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Apr 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25

Hunt’s Point

Tuesdays 4 p.m.

Mar 6, 13, 20; Apr 3; May 1

Jerome Park

Mondays 4 p.m.

Mar 19; Apr 16; May 21

Morris Park

Morrisania

Westchester Square

Countee Cullen

George Bruce

Hamilton Fish Park

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

Eastchester

Tuesdays 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays 3:30 p.m.

Apr 10, 24; May 8, 22 Mar 14, 28

Edenwald

Tuesdays 4 p.m.

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

Grand Concourse

Tuesdays 4 p.m.

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

Jerome Park

Fridays 4 p.m.

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

Kingsbridge

Saturdays 1 p.m.

Mar 3; Apr 7; May 5

Morris Park

Mondays 4 p.m.

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

Morrisania

Tuesdays 3:30 p.m.

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

Mar 5, 12, 19, 26

Mondays 3:30 p.m.

Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Tuesday 2 p.m.

Apr 10

Friday 2 p.m.

Apr 13

Children’s Center at 42nd Street

Friday 2 p.m.

Apr 13

Columbus

Wednesdays 3:30 p.m.

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

Chatham Square

Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Apr 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19

Saturdays 3:30 p.m.

Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Apr 7, 14, 21, 28

George Bruce

Wednesdays 4 p.m.

Saturdays 1 p.m.

Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Apr 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19

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

Hamilton Fish Park

Tuesdays 4 p.m.

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

Fridays 3 p.m.

Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Apr 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25

Kips Bay

Mondays 4 p.m.

Saturdays 10 a.m.

Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Apr 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19

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

Yorkville

*Fridays 3 p.m.

Mar 16; Apr 20; May 18

Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Apr 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25

New Dorp

*Thursday 4 p.m.

May 3

West New Brighton

Fridays 3:30 p.m.

Mar 9; Apr 13; May 11

Fridays 3:30 p.m.

STATEN ISLAND

Music Enjoy performances and introductions to vaious musical instruments.

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

BRONX

Tuesdays 4 p.m.

Allerton

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

Castle Hill

Fridays 3:30 p.m.

Mar 2, 16; Apr 6, 20; May 4, 18

Hunt’s Point

Thursdays 4 p.m.

Mar 8; Apr 5; May 3

Morrisania

Fridays 3:30 p.m.

Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Apr 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25

Fridays 4 p.m.

Mar 9, 23; Apr 6, 20; May 4, 18

Hudson Park

Thursdays 3:30 p.m.

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

Ottendorfer

Wednesdays 12 noon

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

MANHATTAN

PHOTO BY ERICKA McCONNELL

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

Thursdays 3:30 p.m.

Mondays 4 p.m.

Gaming

Belmont

City Island

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

MANHATTAN :: Battery Park City Tues, Mar 6; 3:30 p.m.

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. Visit www.nypl.org/kidslive for more information, including program schedules and past program videos.

Mar 5, 19; Apr 9, 23; May 7, 21

Tuesdays 3:30 p.m.

Kristi Yamaguchi Olympic figure-skating champion, Dancing with the Stars performer, and author Kristi Yamaguchi shares her new book, It’s a Big World, Little Pig!, a follow-up to Dream Big, Little Pig!

Mondays 4 p.m.

MANHATTAN

125th Street

Castle Hill

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

125th Street

Saturdays 2 p.m.

Mar 5, 19; Apr 9, 23

Thursdays 3:30 p.m.

West Farms

Mar 2, 23; Apr 6, 20; May 4, 18

Mondays 4 p.m.

Mar 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 13, 21

Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Apr 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19

Fridays 3:30 p.m.

Belmont

Mondays 4 p.m.

Mar 3; Apr 21

West Farms

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

Wakefield

Saturdays 3:30 p.m.

Mar 9, 23; Apr 6, 20; May 4, 18

Wednesdays 3:30 p.m.

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

Saturdays 3:30 p.m.

Fridays 3:30 p.m.

Allerton

Wednesdays 3 p.m.

Mar 16, 30; Apr 13, 27; May 11, 25

A librarian shares favorite picture books, providing children with the wonder of books and the joy of reading.

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

Throg’s Neck

Fridays 3:30 p.m.

Wakefield

Thursdays 3:30 p.m.

Reading Aloud

Mar 2, 9, 16, 30; Apr 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25 BRONX

May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

NYPL BOOK PICK Here’s a fun title from the early chapter book category (for kids 6 to 8) from NYPL’s 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing: Children’s Books 2011.

The No. 1 Car Spotter Atinuke Illustrated by Warwick Johnson Cadwell Kane/Miller Meet Oluwalase Babalunde Benson (aka No. 1). He and his friend CocaCola pitch in whenever a problem in their village needs to be solved. From 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing: Children’s Books 2011, a list of the best children’s books published last year as chosen by NYPL librarians. You can see the entire list, which features books for kids from 2 to 12, at bit.ly/100Titles.

7 : Free Programs March–May 2012

Programs for Children in K–6

Special Events: Plays, Music, and More!

Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Film, Games & Chess, Gaming, Music, and Reading Aloud

Mosholu

Mondays 4 p.m.

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

Morningside Heights

Thursdays 4 p.m.

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

Parkchester

Mondays 3:30 p.m.

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

New Amsterdam

Mondays 4 p.m.

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

Wednesdays 3:30 p.m.

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

Roosevelt Island

Fridays 3:30 p.m.

Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Apr 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25

Pelham Bay

Wednesdays 4 p.m.

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

St. Agnes

Wednesdays 4 p.m.

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

Webster

Tuesdays 4 p.m.

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

Riverdale

Wednesdays 4 p.m.

Mar 7, 14, 21, 28

Sedgwick

Mondays 3:30 p.m.

Mar 12, 26; Apr 9, 23; May 14, 21

Spuyten Duyvil

Mondays 4 p.m.

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

Huguenot Park

Mondays 4 p.m.

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, 20; May 7, 14, 21

New Dorp

*Wednesdays 4 p.m.

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

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

Port Richmond

Wednesdays 4 p.m.

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

Throg’s Neck

Tremont

Van Nest

Fridays 2:30 p.m.

Thursdays 4 p.m.

Thursdays 3:30 p.m.

STATEN ISLAND

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

Richmondtown

Fridays 3:30 p.m.

Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

South Beach

Tuesdays 4 p.m.

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

Tottenville

Wednesdays 4 p.m.

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

West New Brighton

Wednesdays 3:30 p.m.

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

Wakefield

Tuesdays 4 p.m.

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

West Farms

Tuesdays 4 p.m.

Mar 20; Apr 24; May 29

Westchester Square

Wednesdays 4 p.m.

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

Woodstock

Saturdays 1 p.m.

Mar 10, 24; Apr 14, 28

Big Top Science Step into three rings of fun to see chemistry and physics demos that explain how a bed of nails can provide a great night’s sleep and how important balance can be to a tightrope walker. Presented by Mad Science of Manhattan and Westchester. For ages 4 and older. BRONX :: Castle Hill Tues, Apr 24; 4 p.m. Clason’s Point Thurs, Apr 26; 3:30 p.m. Melrose Tues, Apr 3; 4 p.m. Pelham Bay Fri, Apr 13; 3:30 p.m. West Farms Tues, Apr 17; 4 p.m. Westchester Square Thurs, Apr 19; 3:30 p.m. MANHATTAN :: 125th Street Fri, Apr 6; 4 p.m. Aguilar Mon, Apr 16; 4 p.m. George Bruce Mon, Apr 23; 4 p.m. Ottendorfer Tues, Apr 10; 4 p.m. Riverside Fri, Apr 20; 3:30 p.m. Roosevelt Island Wed, Apr 18; 4 p.m. St. Agnes Mon, Apr 9; 4 p.m. Yorkville Thurs, Apr 12; 4 p.m.

Blown Away by Poetry Percy Bysshe Shelley was one of the most celebrated poets of the Romantic period. To celebrate National Poetry Month, meet some singing puppets, learn about poetry, and compose your own poem! Presented by Urban Stages. For ages 6 and older. BRONX :: Clason’s Point Thurs, Apr 19; 3:30 p.m. Eastchester Tues, Apr 17; 4 p.m. Francis Martin Wed, Apr 11; 4 p.m. Grand Concourse Wed, Apr 4; 4 p.m. Hunt’s Point Tues, Apr 10; 4 p.m. Jerome Park Tues, Apr 24; 4 p.m. Kingsbridge Thurs, Apr 12; 4 p.m.

MANHATTAN :: 125th Street Fri, Apr 20; 4 p.m. Countee Cullen Sat, Apr 21; 2 p.m. Epiphany Mon, Apr 23; 4 p.m. STATEN ISLAND :: Great Kills Wed, Apr 25; 4 p.m.

Chinese Ribbon Dance Learn the Chinese ribbon dance with the Red Silk Dancers, who demonstrate how to wave a long silk ribbon to create rainbows, dragons, and waterfalls. For ages 4 to 12. BRONX :: Baychester Sat, May 12; 11 a.m. Belmont Thurs, May 3; 4 p.m. Castle Hill Wed, May 2; 4 p.m. Clason’s Point Thurs, Apr 19; 3:30 p.m. Eastchester Mon, May 14; 3:30 p.m. Edenwald Wed, Apr 25; 4 p.m. Francis Martin Wed, May 9; 4 p.m. Jerome Park Tues, Apr 17; 4 p.m. Kingsbridge Tues, Apr 10; 4 p.m. Melrose Tues, May 15; 4 p.m. Morrisania Mon, Apr 16; 3:30 p.m. Sedgwick Wed, May 16; 3:45 p.m. MANHATTAN :: 115th Street Mon, Apr 23; 4 p.m. STATEN ISLAND :: New Dorp Thurs, Apr 12; 4 p.m. Port Richmond Tues, May 8; 3:30 p.m. St. George Library Center Wed, Apr 18; 4 p.m. Tottenville Mon, Apr 9; 4 p.m. West New Brighton Tues, Apr 24; 4 p.m.

Gadgets and Gizmos: Hot-Air Balloons Discover how hot-air balloons float and how they are constructed. Presented by the Children’s Museum of Manhattan. For ages 6 to 12. BRONX :: Belmont Mon, Apr 23; 4 p.m. Castle Hill Wed, Apr 4; 4 p.m. Kingsbridge Tues, Apr 17; 4 p.m. Mosholu Wed, Apr 11; 3 p.m. Parkchester Thurs, Apr 12; 3:30 p.m. Spuyten Duyvil Tues, Apr 24; 4 p.m. MANHATTAN :: 125th Street Fri, Apr 20; 4 p.m. Fort Washington Tues, Apr 10; 4 p.m. George Bruce Mon, Apr 9; 4 p.m. Inwood Mon, Apr 16; 4 p.m. Roosevelt Island Wed, Apr 25; 4 p.m. St. Agnes Fri, Apr 13; 3:30 p.m.

Mar 5, 12, 19, 26;

Gadgets and Gizmos: Propellers

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

Explore how fan and propeller blades are used by different flying machines to push air and engage in flight. Presented by the Children’s Museum of Manhattan. For ages 6 to 12. BRONX :: Castle Hill Tues, Mar 13; 4 p.m. Hunt’s Point Mon, Mar 12; 4:30 p.m. Parkchester Tues, Mar 27; 3:30 p.m. MANHATTAN :: George Bruce Mon, Mar 26; 4 p.m. Hamilton Fish Park Thurs, Mar 22; 4 p.m. Harlem Thurs, Mar 8; 4 p.m. Inwood Mon, Mar 19; 4 p.m. Morningside Heights Thurs, Mar 29; 4 p.m. Ottendorfer Tues, Mar 20; 4 p.m. Riverside Fri, Mar 9; 3:30 p.m. Roosevelt Island Wed, Mar 14; 4 p.m. St. Agnes Thurs, Mar 15; 4 p.m.

Bloomingdale

Fridays 3:30 p.m.

Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Apr 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25

Chatham Square

Saturdays 11 a.m.

Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Apr 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19

Countee Cullen

Saturdays 11 a.m.

Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Apr 7, 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19

George Bruce

Tuesdays 11:15 a.m.

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

Hamilton Fish Park

Wednesdays 4 p.m.

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

Kips Bay

Thursdays 3 p.m.

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

*Preregistration required

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Mondays 4 p.m.

An annual gift of $1,000 or more will make you and your family members of our Library Cubs Program. In return for your generous support, you will be invited to exclusive library-themed events held throughout the year, and receive an array of special benefits designed for the whole family to enjoy. For additional information, visit www.nypl.org/cubs or call 212-930-0670.

9 : Free Programs March–May 2012

MANHATTAN

Battery Park City

Special Events: Plays, Music, and More!

10 : The New York Public Library Roar!

Girls Are Heroes Too! Regina Ress tells folktales from around the world that celebrate the strength and smarts of women and girls, including clever, brave, feisty girls who outwit an ogre! Good fun for the boys too! For ages 5 and older. BRONX :: Allerton Tues, Mar 6; 4 p.m. Baychester Sat, Mar 31; 11 a.m. City Island Mon, Mar 12; 4 p.m. Clason’s Point Thurs, Mar 22; 3:30 p.m. Francis Martin Tues, Mar 20; 4 p.m. Kingsbridge Thurs, Mar 8; 4 p.m. Pelham Bay Fri, Mar 23; 3:30 p.m. Sedgwick Wed, Mar 21; 3:45 p.m. Spuyten Duyvil Tues, Mar 13; 3:30 p.m. Woodstock Wed, Mar 28; 4 p.m. MANHATTAN :: Aguilar Mon, Mar 5; 4 p.m.

Marvels of Motion

Shakespeare: The Bard

Monsters come in all shapes and sizes, but have you ever encountered a monster made of mud? Meet just such a creature—the Golem—in this modern adaptation of a classic Jewish folklore. Presented by Urban Stages. For ages 5 and older. BRONX :: Morris Park Wed, Apr 18; 3:30 p.m. Parkchester Fri, Apr 20; 3:30 p.m. Spuyten Duyvil Tues, Apr 17; 4 p.m. Van Cortlandt Wed, Apr 11; 3:30 p.m. Westchester Square Thurs, Apr 12; 3:30 p.m. Woodlawn Heights Thurs, Apr 26; 4 p.m. MANHATTAN :: Bloomingdale Mon, Apr 9; 4 p.m. Children’s Center at 42nd Street Sat, Apr 14; 3 p.m. Epiphany Mon, Apr 16; 4 p.m. Fort Washington Tues, Apr 3; 4 p.m. Hamilton Fish Park Thurs, Apr 5; 4 p.m. Inwood Thurs, Apr 19; 4 p.m. Jefferson Market Tues, Apr 10; 3:30 p.m. Riverside Tues, Apr 24; 4 p.m. Yorkville Mon, Apr 23; 4 p.m. STATEN ISLAND :: Dongan Hills Wed, Apr 25; 4 p.m.

Explore Isaac Newton’s laws of motion by watching physics experiments that demonstrate the power of different forces. Presented by Mad Science of Westchester and Manhattan. For ages 5 and older. BRONX :: Belmont Mon, Mar 19; 4 p.m. Eastchester Tues, Mar 13; 3:30 p.m. Francis Martin Wed, Mar 7; 4 p.m. Grand Concourse Wed, Mar 14; 4 p.m. Jerome Park Tues, Mar 20; 4 p.m. Kingsbridge Thurs, Mar 22; 4 p.m. Morris Park Wed, Mar 28; 3:30 p.m. Morrisania Mon, Mar 5; 3:30 p.m. Mosholu Tues, Mar 27; 4 p.m. Parkchester Tues, Mar 6; 3:30 p.m. Soundview Fri, Mar 9; 4 p.m. Spuyten Duyvil Fri, Mar 30; 3:30 p.m. Van Cortlandt Wed, Mar 21; 3:30 p.m. MANHATTAN :: Bloomingdale Mon, Mar 26; 4 p.m. Inwood Mon, Mar 12; 4 p.m. Kips Bay Fri, Mar 16; 4 p.m.

Irish Dancing

Storyteller Patrick Richwood brings Irish folktales to life using costumes, props, and music and encourages audience participation in call-andresponse chants and other activities. For ages 5 to 12. BRONX :: Belmont Thurs, Mar 22; 4 p.m. Francis Martin Tues, Apr 17; 4 p.m. Kingsbridge Tues, Apr 24; 4 p.m. Spuyten Duyvil Fri, Mar 9; 3:30 p.m. Tremont Sat, Apr 21; 3 p.m. West Farms Tues, Mar 6; 4 p.m. MANHATTAN :: Battery Park City Thurs, Apr 19; 3:30 p.m. Epiphany Thurs, Mar 29; 3 p.m. Fort Washington Tues, Mar 27; 4 p.m. Inwood Thurs, Mar 8; 4 p.m. Morningside Heights Thurs, Mar 15; 4 p.m. St. Agnes Fri, Apr 20; 3:30 p.m. STATEN ISLAND :: West New Brighton Tues, Mar 13; 4 p.m.

Meet William Shakespeare, an eager, young playwright, and learn about his life, language, and legacy. Presented by the Traveling Lantern Theatre Company. For ages 4 and older. BRONX :: Baychester Sat, Mar 24; 11 a.m. Belmont Mon, Mar 5; 4 p.m. Grand Concourse Wed, Mar 28; 4 p.m. Mosholu Tues, Mar 6; 4 p.m. Pelham Bay Fri, Mar 9; 3:30 p.m. Soundview Thurs, Mar 22; 3:30 p.m. Throg’s Neck Thurs, Mar 29; 4 p.m. Van Nest Mon, Mar 26; 3:30 p.m. MANHATTAN :: 96th Street Thurs, Mar 15; 4 p.m. 115th Street Mon, Mar 12; 4 p.m. 125th Street Fri, Mar 2; 4 p.m. Children’s Center at 42nd Street Sat, Mar 10; 3 p.m. Columbus Wed, Mar 14; 4 p.m. Epiphany Tues, Mar 13; 4 p.m. Fort Washington Tues, Mar 20; 4 p.m. George Bruce Mon, Mar 19; 4 p.m. Hamilton Fish Park Thurs, Mar 8; 4 p.m. MANHATTAN :: Great Kills Fri, Mar 16; 3:30 p.m. Huguenot Park Wed, Mar 7; 4 p.m. Richmondtown Wed, Mar 21; 4 p.m.

Learn the basic moves of traditional Irish step dancing. Presented by Urban Stages. For ages 5 to 12. BRONX :: Soundview Wed, Mar 14; 3:30 p.m. Westchester Square Thurs, Mar 15; 3:30 p.m. Woodlawn Heights Mon, Mar 5; 4 p.m. MANHATTAN :: Yorkville Thurs, Mar 8; 4 p.m. STATEN ISLAND :: Port Richmond Tues, Mar 13; 4 p.m.

The Last Pine Tree on Eagle Mountain This musical performance tells the story of friendship between an unlikely duo and explores the relationship between animals and their environments. Presented by Urban Stages. For ages 3 to 10. BRONX :: Baychester Sat, Apr 14; 11 am Belmont Mon, Apr 30; 4 p.m. Bronx Library Center Sat, Apr 28; 2 p.m. Castle Hill Wed, Apr 18; 4 p.m. MANHATTAN :: Aguilar Mon, Apr 9; 4 p.m. Children’s Center at 42nd Street Sat, Apr 21; 3 p.m. Epiphany Tues, Apr 10; 4 p.m. Fort Washington Tues, Apr 17; 4 p.m. George Bruce Mon, Apr 2; 4 p.m. Harlem Thurs, Apr 26; 4 p.m. Inwood Thurs, Apr 12; 4 p.m. Kips Bay Fri, Apr 20; 3:30 p.m. Morningside Heights Thurs, Apr 19; 4 p.m. Muhlenberg Wed, Apr 4; 4 p.m. Webster Mon, Apr 23; 4 p.m. STATEN ISLAND :: St. George Library Center Thurs, Apr 5; 3 p.m.

Pot of Gold

Sojourner’s Truth “Define yourself and live your truth!” are the words of Isabella Baumfree (Sojourner Truth), a freed ex-slave turned abolitionist, women’s-rights activist, and preacher. See how Sojourner overcame tremendous obstacles and maintained her dignity and sense of self. Presented by Urban Stages. For ages 5 and older. BRONX :: Bronx Library Center Sat, Mar 10; 2 p.m. Melrose Tues, Mar 13; 4 p.m. Morrisania Mon, Mar 19; 3:30 p.m. Soundview Fri, Mar 9; 3:30 p.m. Wakefield Fri, Mar 16; 4 p.m. West Farms Tues, Mar 27; 4 p.m. Woodstock Wed, Mar 21; 4 p.m. MANHATTAN :: 115th Street Mon, Mar 5; 4 p.m. Aguilar Mon, Mar 12; 4 p.m. Inwood Thurs, Mar 29; 4 p.m. Schomberg Sat, Apr 7; 4 p.m. STATEN ISLAND :: Dongan Hills Wed, Mar 14; 4 p.m. New Dorp Thurs, Mar 8; 4 p.m. Port Richmond Tues, Mar 20; 3:30 p.m. South Beach Wed, Mar 7; 4 p.m. St. George Library Center Thurs, Mar 22; 4 p.m. Tottenville Mon, Mar 26; 4 p.m.

Spooky Stories of New York State Mary Shelley set her classic tale of horror, Frankenstein, in Switzerland, Scotland, and the Arctic. Find out what monsters, ghosts, and ghoulish tales lurk closer to home in Robin Bady’s haunted tales of New York State. For ages 5 and older. BRONX :: Baychester Sat, May 12; 11 a.m. Belmont Thurs, May 3; 4 p.m. Castle Hill Tues, Mar 7; 4 p.m. City Island Mon, May 21; 4 p.m. Clason’s Point Thurs, May 10; 4 p.m. MANHATTAN :: Children’s Center at 42nd Street Sat, Mar 3; 3 p.m. Epiphany Mon, Apr 30; 4 p.m. Fort Washington Tues, May 15; 4 p.m. Inwood Mon, Mar 12; 3:30 p.m. Morningside Heights Fri, Mar 23; 4 p.m. Roosevelt Island Mon, Apr 23; 4 p.m. STATEN ISLAND :: Dongan Hills Wed, May 9; 4 p.m. West New Brighton Tues, May 8; 4 p.m.

Rosie Who was Rosie the Riveter—and what’s a riveter? See how one woman survived in a man’s world as she traveled across the country to work in factories and support the troops during World War II. Presented by Urban Stages. For ages 9 and older. BRONX :: Bronx Library Center Sat, Mar 24; 2 p.m. Clason’s Point Thurs, Mar 8; 3:30 p.m. MANHATTAN :: Epiphany Mon, Mar 19; 4 p.m. Fort Washington Tues, Mar 13; 4 p.m. Riverside Tues, Mar 27; 3:30 p.m. St. Agnes Thurs, Mar 29; 4 p.m. Yorkville Thurs, Mar 22; 4 p.m. STATEN ISLAND :: Dongan Hills Wed, Mar 21; 4 p.m. Huguenot Park Wed, Mar 14; 4 p.m.

Sounds Like Science Explore the science of sound by seeing how it’s made and how we hear it. Find out how to make a dinosaur roar with simple materials and create a funky disco show with magnets and your skull! Presented by Mad Science of Westchester and Manhattan. For ages 5 and older. BRONX :: Bronx Library Center Sat, May 5; 2 p.m. City Island Mon, May 28; 4 p.m. Edenwald Wed, May 16; 4 p.m. Hunt’s Point Tues, May 15; 4:30 p.m. Throg’s Neck Wed, May 2; 3 p.m. Van Cortland Wed, May 30; 3:30 p.m. Wakefield Fri, May 25; 4 p.m. Woodstock Wed, May 23; 4 p.m. MANHATTAN :: Battery Park City Thurs, May 10; 3:30 p.m. Bloomingdale Mon, May 7; 4 p.m. Columbus Wed, May 9; 4 p.m. Epiphany Mon, May 14; 4 p.m. Fort Washington Tues, May 22; 4 p.m. George Bruce Mon, May 21; 4 p.m. Hamilton Fish Park Thurs, May 3; 4 p.m. Harlem Thurs, May 24; 4 p.m. Jefferson Market Tues, May 8; 3:30 p.m. Webster Thurs, May 17; 4 p.m.

Support for Shelley’s Ghost: The Afterlife of a Poet has been generously provided by the Aronson and Pforzheimer Families. Support for The New York Public Library’s Exhibitions Program has been provided by Celeste Bartos, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos and Adam Bartos Exhibitions Fund, and Jonathan Altman.

Sojourner’s Truth chronicles the life of the former slave who became a famed speaker.

11 : Free Programs March–May 2012

Gadgets and Gizmos: Submarines Learn how pressure, density, and buoyancy work and make it possible for sailors to live underwater for months—or even years—in a submarine! Presented by the Children’s Museum of Manhattan. For ages 6 to 12. BRONX :: Castle Hill Wed, May 9; 4 p.m. Kingsbridge Tues, May 22; 4 p.m. Parkchester Tues, May 15; 3:30 p.m. Spuyten Duyvil Fri, May 4; 3:30 p.m. MANHATTAN :: 96th Street Thurs, May 17; 4 p.m. 125th Street Fri, May 18; 4 p.m. Aguilar Mon, May 7; 4 p.m. Epiphany Mon, May 21; 3 p.m. Inwood Thurs, May 31; 4 p.m. Muhlenberg Thurs, May 10; 4 p.m. Riverside Wed, May 9; 4 p.m. Roosevelt Island Mon, May 14; 4 p.m. Yorkville Thurs, May 24; 4 p.m.

The Golem

PHOTOS BY YOSHIO ITAGAKI

See the Golem come to life in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island.

www.nypl.org

Special Events: Plays, Music, and More! Felix Pitre brings the culture of Latin America to life. Performed in English interwoven with Spanish words and phrases. For ages 4 and older. MANHATTAN :: Webster Thurs, Apr 19; 4 p.m. STATEN ISLAND :: Dongan Hills Wed, Apr 18; 4 p.m. West New Brighton Tues, Apr 17; 4 p.m.

Stories, Songs, and Activities that Celebrate Our Earth Celebrate Earth Day with stories presented by Regina Ress. For ages 5 and older. BRONX :: Bronx Library Center Sat, Apr 21; 2 p.m. Eastchester Mon, Apr 9; 3:30 p.m. Grand Concourse Wed, Apr 18; 4 p.m. Hunt’s Point Tues, Apr 10; 4:30 p.m. Melrose Tues, Apr 17; 4 p.m. MANHATTAN :: Battery Park City Thurs, Apr 12; 3:30 p.m. Bloomingdale Mon, Apr 16; 4 p.m. Columbus Wed, Apr 11; 4 p.m. Hamilton Fish Park Thurs, Apr 19; 4 p.m. STATEN ISLAND :: South Beach Fri, Apr 20; 4 p.m.

The Sword in the Stone This play tells the story of how a boy named Wort grows up to become King Arthur. Watch as Wort, with guidance from the sorcerer Merlin, discovers he’s the only person in the kingdom who can pull a legendary sword out of its massive stone pedestal. Presented by the Traveling Lantern Theatre Company. For ages 4 and older.

BRONX :: Allerton Tues, Apr 3; 3:30 p.m. Baychester Sat, May 19; 11 am Belmont Mon, Apr 2; 4 p.m. Bronx Library Center Sat, May 12; 2 p.m. Clason’s Point Thurs, May 17; 3:30 p.m. Grand Concourse Wed, May 2; 4 p.m. Morrisania Mon, May 14; 3:30 p.m. Parkchester Tues, May 8; 3:30 p.m. Sedgwick Wed, Apr 4; 3:45 p.m. Soundview Wed, Apr 25; 4 p.m. Spuyten Duyvil Fri, May 18; 3:30 p.m. Van Cortlandt Wed, May 16; 3:30 p.m. Van Nest Mon, Apr 16; 3:30 p.m. West Farms Tues, May 29; 4 p.m. Westchester Square Thurs, May 10; 3:30 p.m. Woodlawn Heights Thurs, Apr 12; 4 p.m. Woodstock Mon, Apr 9; 4 p.m. MANHATTAN :: 115th Street Fri, Apr 20; 4 p.m. Inwood Fri, May 11; 4 p.m. Morningside Heights Fri, Apr 13; 3:30 p.m. STATEN ISLAND :: Dongan Hills Wed, Apr 11; 4 p.m. Great Kills Tues, Apr 17; 4 p.m. Huguenot Park Tues, Apr 10; 2:30 p.m. New Dorp Thurs, Apr 19; 4 p.m. Richmondtown Wed, Apr 18; 4 p.m. South Beach Wed, May 9; 4 p.m. St. George Library Center Sat, May 5; 2 p.m. Tottenville Mon, May 7; 4 p.m. West New Brighton Tues, May 15; 3:30 p.m.

Up & Up: The Story of Dr. Mae Jemison

Sing Me a Story, Read Me a Song

In 1992, Mae Jemison became the first African American woman to travel into space. See how this modern hero—she’s a doctor, too—soared to become such an accomplished person. Presented by Urban Stages. For ages 6 and older. BRONX :: Allerton Tues, Mar 20; 3:30 p.m. Castle Hill Wed, Mar 21; 4 p.m. City Island Mon, Mar 5; 4 p.m. Eastchester Mon, Mar 26; 3:30 p.m. Edenwald Wed, Mar 28; 4 p.m. MANHATTAN :: 115th Street Mon, Mar 19; 4 p.m. George Bruce Mon, Mar 12; 4 p.m. Hamilton Fish Park Thurs, Mar 15; 4 p.m. Harlem Thurs, Mar 22; 4 p.m. Jefferson Market Tues, Mar 6; 3:30 p.m. Kips Bay Tues, Mar 27; 4 p.m. Muhlenberg Wed, Mar 7; 4 p.m. Ottendorfer Tues, Mar 13; 4 p.m. Terence Cardinal Cooke–Cathedral Thurs, Mar 8; 9:15 a.m. Webster Thurs, Mar 29; 4 p.m.

Emily Ellison introduces readers to the great world of music and sound. For ages 2 to 6 with parents/ caregivers. MANHATTAN :: Seward Park Tues, Mar 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 11 a.m.

Sing Stories with Lou Gallo Children sing songs, listen to stories, and play a variety of rhythm instruments in this lively music and movement program. For ages 3 to 6 with parents/caregivers. MANHATTAN :: Battery Park City Fri, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Apr 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25; 11 a.m.

Space Oddities

Acting and Animals

Venga y Disfrute! Latin American Tales in English and Spanish

Preschoolers learn about the world of animals, including Rocky Mountain bears, African lions, Australian kangaroos, and more. Get ready to growl, roar, and hop! Presented by the Children’s Museum of Manhattan. For ages 3 to 6. Limited to 25 participants. MANHATTAN :: Mulberry Street Mon, Mar 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr 2, 9, 16. 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21; 4 p.m.

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 5 and older. MANHATTAN :: Children’s Center at 42nd Street Sat, May 12; 3 p.m. Epiphany Mon, May 7; 4 p.m. Fort Washington Tues, May 8; 4 p.m. Inwood Thurs, May 3; 4 p.m. Morningside Heights Thurs, May 10; 4 p.m. STATEN ISLAND :: Dongan Hills Wed, May 9; 4 p.m. Port Richmond Tues, May 1; 3:30 p.m. Richmondtown Wed, May 2; 4 p.m.

Global Partners Junior This online student-exchange program connects New York City children with youth from other countries to foster global awareness and build practical technology skills. For ages 9 to 12. BRONX :: Bronx Library Center Wed, Mar 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 4 p.m. Grand Concourse Fri, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Apr 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25; 3 p.m. Mott Haven Thurs, Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Apr 5, 12, 29, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; 4 p.m.

Who Are You? Picturing People

Gross Biology

PHOTO BY TERRENCE JENNINGS

Explore how artists give us clues about the people whose portraits they paint, then create your own portrait. Presented by the Museum of Modern Art. For ages 4 and older. BRONX :: Belmont Thurs, Apr 19; 4 p.m. Clason’s Point Thurs, Mar 15; 3:30 p.m. Eastchester Mon, Apr 16; 3:30 p.m. Francis Martin Thurs, May 24; 4 p.m. Grand Concourse Wed, Apr 25; 4 p.m. Morris Park Wed, Mar 21; 3:30 p.m. Sedgwick Wed, Apr 18; 3:45 p.m. MANHATTAN :: Bloomingdale Mon, Mar 12; 4 p.m. Columbus Wed, Mar 28; 4 p.m. Inwood Mon, Apr 30; 4 p.m. Riverside Fri, Apr 13; 3:30 p.m.

PHOTO BY JONATHAN BLANC

12 : The New York Public Library Roar!

Educational and cultural events and programs, including stories, music, art, and science

The Children’s Museum of Manhattan presents a series of workshops that introduce children to the major systems of the body. For ages 6 to 12. Limited to 25 participants. MANHATTAN :: Battery Park City Wed, Mar 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23; 4 p.m.

Mad Science at NYPL MadScience of Westchester and Manhattan leads hands-on workshops that allow children to explore a variety of scientific topics. For ages 5 to 12.

BRONX :: Belmont Wed, Mar 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 4 p.m. Bronx Library Center Tues, Mar 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 4 p.m. Clason’s Point Fri, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Apr 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25; 3 p.m. Mott Haven Tues, Mar 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 4 p.m. Tremont Thurs, Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Apr 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; 4:30 p.m. MANHATTAN :: Battery Park City Tues, Mar 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 4 p.m. Countee Cullen Sat, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Apr 7, 14, 28; May 5, 12, 19, 26; 2 p.m. Seward Park Tues, Mar 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 22, 29; 4 p.m.

Scavenger Hunt Follow clues to find things in the Children’s Room. MANHATTAN :: George Bruce Tues, Mar 20; Apr 17; May 15; 4 p.m. Hamilton Fish Park Tues, Mar 6; Apr 3; May 1; 4 p.m.

Seussology The Children’s Museum of Manhattan presents a series of workshops, each of which focuses on one of the great Dr. Seuss’s books and explores the wonders of imagination, language, and creativity. For ages 4 to 10. Limited to 25 participants. MANHATTAN :: 67th Street Mon Mar 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr 2, 9, 16. 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21; 4 p.m.

The Children’s Museum of Manhattan conducts a series of workshops that allow children to investigate the universe through geology and astronomy. For ages 6 to 12. Limited to 25 participants. MANHATTAN :: Columbus Mon, Mar 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21; 4 p.m.

Stories to Play With Stories presented by award-winning storyteller LuAnn Adams for ages 3 to 6 with parents/ caregivers. MANHATTAN :: Morningside Heights Sat, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Apr 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19, 26; 11 a.m.

Tales for the Teeny Tiny Presented by Getchie Argetsinger for ages 3 to 6 with parents/caregivers. BRONX :: Bronx Library Center Sat, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Apr 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19, 26; 11 a.m. Mott Haven Tues, Mar 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 10:30 a.m. MANHATTAN :: 115th Street Thurs, Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Apr 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; 11:30 a.m.

Tween Time Enjoy a different activity every week: books, arts and crafts, games, and more. For ages 10 to 13. BRONX :: Throg’s Neck Thurs, Mar 8, 15, 22; Apr 5, 19; May 3, 10, 17, 31; 3 p.m.

Write Now! Lois Stavsky leads this workshop for poem and story writing and drawing. Share your ideas with others, launch and contribute to a newsletter, and see your work on exhibit at the library. For ages 5 to 12. MANHATTAN :: Hamilton Fish Park Mon, Mar 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21; 4 p.m.

13 : Free Programs March–May 2012

Stories and Songs of Latin America

More Programs for Children

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Directory of Libraries Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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Martes

Miercoles

Jueves

Viernes

Sabado

Domingo

Lunes

Martes

Miercoles

Jueves

Viernes

Sabado

Domingo

BRONX

Columbus

742 Tenth Avenue

212-586-5098

12–7

10–6

12–7

10–6

10–5

closed

Allerton

2740 Barnes Avenue

718-881-4240

10–6

11–7

10–6

10–5

closed

Countee Cullen

104 West 136th Street

212-491-2070

10–8

10–5

closed

Baychester

2049 Asch Loop North

718-379-6700

10–7

10–6

10–7

10–6

10–5

closed

Epiphany

228 East 23rd Street

212-679-2645

12–7

10–6

12–7

10–6

10–5

closed

Fort Washington 

535 West 179th Street

212-927-3533

10–6

12–7

10–6

12–7

10–5

closed

George Bruce

518 West 125th Street

212-662-9727

12–7

11–6

12–7

11–6

10–5

closed

Grand Central

135 East 46th Street

212-621-0670

11–7

10–6

11–6

10–5

closed

10–6

12–7

10–6

12–7

10–5

closed

Belmont Library Enrico Fermi Cultural Center

610 East 186th Street

718-933-6410

10–6

12–8

10–5

closed

Bronx Library Center

310 East Kingsbridge Road

718-579-4244

9–9

12–6

Castle Hill

947 Castle Hill Avenue

718-824-3838

11–7

10–6

11–7

10–6

10–5

closed

Hamilton Fish Park 

415 East Houston Street

212-673-2290

City Island

320 City Island Avenue

718-885-1703

11–7

11–6

11–7

10–5

closed

Hamilton Grange

503 West 145th Street

212-926-2147

11–7

11–6

11–7

11–6

10–5

closed

Clason’s Point

1215 Morrison Avenue

718-842-1235

10–7

10–6

10–7

10–6

10–5

closed

Harlem

9 West 124th Street

212-348-5620

11–6

12–7

11–6

12–7

10–5

closed

Eastchester

1385 East Gun Hill Road

718-653-3292

10–6

11–7

10–5

closed

Hudson Park 

66 Leroy Street

212-243-6876

11–6

12–7

11–6

12–7

10–5

closed

Edenwald

1255 East 233rd Street

718-798-3355

11–7

10–6

11–7

10–6

10–5

closed

Inwood

4790 Broadway

212-942-2445

11–7

11–6

11–7

11–6

10–5

closed

Francis Martin

2150 University Avenue

718-295-5287

11–7

10–6

10–5

closed

Jefferson Market

425 Avenue of the Americas

212-243-4334

10–8

11–6

10–8

11–6

10–5

closed

Grand Concourse 

155 East 173rd Street

718-583-6611

10–8

10–6

10–8

10–6

10–5

closed

Kips Bay

446 Third Avenue

212-683-2520

11–6

12–7

11–6

12–7

10–5

closed

High Bridge

78 West 168th Street

718-293-7800

11–7

10–6

11–7

10–6

10–5

closed

Macomb’s Bridge 

12–7

11–6

10–5

closed

877 Southern Blvd.

718-617-0338

10–7

10–6

10–7

10–5

closed

2650 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard

212-281-4900

Hunt’s Point Jerome Park

118 Eames Place

718-549-5200

12–8

10–6

10–5

closed

Mid-Manhattan Library

455 Fifth Avenue

212-340-0863

8–11

8–8

10–6

Kingsbridge

291 West 231st Street

718-548-5656

11–7

10–6

11–7

10–6

10–5

closed

Melrose 

910 Morris Avenue

718-588-0110

10–7

10–6

10–7

10–6

10–5

closed

Morris Park

985 Morris Park Avenue

718-931-0636

10–7

10–6

10–7

10–6

10–5

closed

Morrisania

610 East 169th Street

718-589-9268

10–6

11–7

10–6

11–7

10–5

closed

Mosholu

285 East 205th Street

718-882-8239

12–8

10–6

10–5

closed

Mott Haven

321 East 140th Street

718-665-4878

10–6

10–7

10–6

10–5

closed

Parkchester

1985 Westchester Avenue

718-829-7830

8–8

10–5

closed

Pelham Bay

3060 Middletown Road

718-792-6744

11–7

10–6

11–7

10–6

10–5

closed

Riverdale

5540 Mosholu Avenue

718-549-1212

10–6

11–7

10–6

11–7

10–5

closed

Sedgwick

1701 University Avenue

718-731-2074

10–6

11–7

10–5

closed

Soundview 

660 Soundview Avenue

718-589-0880

10–6

11–7

10–6

10–5

closed

Spuyten Duyvil 

650 West 235th Street

718-796-1202

11–7

10–6

11–7

10–6

10–5

closed

Throg’s Neck

3025 Cross Bronx Expy Ext

718-792-2612

10–6

11–7

10–6

11–7

10–5

closed

Tremont

1866 Washington Avenue

718-299-5177

10–6

11–7

10–6

11–7

10–5

closed

Van Cortlandt

3874 Sedgwick Avenue

718-543-5150

10–6

11–7

10–6

10–5

closed

Van Nest 

2147 Barnes Avenue

718-829-5864

10–6

11–7

10–5

closed

Wakefield

4100 Lowerre Place

718-652-4663

11–7

10–6

11–7

10–6

10–5

closed

West Farms

2085 Honeywell Avenue

718-367-5376

10–6

11–7

10–5

closed

Westchester Square 

2521 Glebe Avenue

718-863-0436

10–6

11–7

10–6

11–7

10–5

closed

Woodlawn Heights

4355 Katonah Avenue

718-519-9627

10–6

11–7

10–6

10–5

closed

Woodstock 

761 East 160th Street

718-665-6255

10–6

11–7

10–6

11–7

10–5

closed

58th Street 

127 East 58th Street

212-759-7358

11–7

10–6

11–7

10–6

10–5

closed

67th Street

328 East 67th Street

212-734-1717

11–6

12–7

11–6

12–7

10–5

closed

96th Street

112 East 96th Street

212-289-0908

10–7

10–5

closed

115th Street

203 West 115th Street

212-666-9393

12–7

11–6

12–7

11–6

10–5

closed

125th Street

224 East 125th Street

212-534-5050

11–6

12–7

11–6

12–7

10–5

closed

Aguilar

174 East 110th Street

212-534-2930

11–6

11–7

11–6

11–7

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

closed

Battery Park City

175 North End Avenue

212-790-3499

10–6

12–8

10–6

12–8

10–5

closed

Bloomingdale

150 West 100th Street

212-222-8030

10–6

12–7

10–5

closed

Chatham Square

33 East Broadway

212-964-6598

10–7

10–5

closed

Children’s Center at 42nd Street, Stephen A. Schwarzman Buidling

Fifth Avenue & 42nd Street

212-621-0208

10–6

10–7:30

10–6

1–5

*Library hours are subject to change; visit www.nypl.org/locations or call to confirm.

Morningside Heights

2900 Broadway

212-864-2530

10–7

10–5

closed

Muhlenberg

209 West 23rd Street

212-924-1585

11–6

11–7

10–6

11–7

10–5

closed

Mulberry Street

10 Jersey Street

212-966-3424

12–7

10–6

12–7

10–6

10–5

closed

New Amsterdam

9 Murray Street

212-732-8186

11–7

10–6

11–7

10–6

10–5

closed

NYPL for the Performing Arts

40 Lincoln Center Plaza

917-275-6975

12–8

12–6

12–8

12–6

closed

(at 65th Street)

Ottendorfer 

135 Second Avenue

212-674-0947

11–6

12–7

11–6

12–7

10–5

closed

Riverside

127 Amsterdam Avenue

212-870-1810

11–7

10–6

11–7

10–6

10–5

closed

Roosevelt Island

524 Main Street

212-308-6243

10–8

10–6

10–8

10–6

10–5

closed

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

515 Malcolm X Boulevard

212-491-2200

closed

12–8

10–6

closed

Science, Industry and Business Library

188 Madison Avenue

917-275-6975

11–6

10–8

11–6

closed

(at 135th Street) (at 34th Street)

Seward Park

192 East Broadway

212-477-6770

11–7

10–8

11–7

10–8

10–5

closed

St. Agnes

444 Amsterdam Avenue

212-877-4380

11–6

11–7

11–6

12–7

10–5

closed

Terence Cardinal Cooke–Cathedral 

560 Lexington Avenue

212-752-3824

10–6

10–5

closed

Tompkins Square

331 East 10th Street

212-228-4747

12–7

11–6

12–7

11–6

10–5

closed

Washington Heights n

1000 St. Nicholas Avenue

212-923-6054

closed

Webster

1465 York Avenue

212-288-5049

11–6

12–7

11–6

12–7

10–5

closed

Yorkville 

222 East 79th Street

212-744-5824

12–7

10–6

12–7

10–6

10–5

closed

Dongan Hills

1617 Richmond Road

718-351-1444

12–7

11–6

12–7

11–6

10–5

closed

Great Kills

56 Giffords Lane

718-984-6670

11–6

12–7

11–6

10–5

closed

Huguenot Park

830 Huguenot Avenue

718-984-4636

11–6

10–6

11–6

12–8

10–5

closed

New Dorp

309 New Dorp Lane

718-351-2977

10–6

12–8

10–5

closed

Port Richmond 

75 Bennett Street

718-442-0158

10–6

12–8

10–5

closed

Richmondtown

200 Clarke Avenue

718-668-0413

12–8

10–6

10–5

closed

South Beach

21–25 Robin Road

718-816-5834

11–6

12–7

10–5

closed

St. George Library Center

5 Central Avenue

718-442-8560

8–8

10–5

closed

Stapleton n

132 Canal Street

718-727-0427

closed

Todt Hill–Westerleigh

2550 Victory Boulevard

718-494-1642

10–6

12–8

10–6

10–5

1–5

Tottenville

7430 Amboy Road

718-984-0945

12–8

11–6

10–5

closed

West New Brighton

976 Castleton Avenue

718-442-1416

11–6

12–8

11–6

10–5

closed

STATEN ISLAND

All library locations are handicap accessible unless otherwise noted  Partially accessible  Non-accessible n Closed for renovations

15 : Free Programs March–May 2012

14 : The New York Public Library Roar!

MANHATTAN

(at 40th Street)

UpRoar

The New York Public Library

Teen Art at NYPL Cory Levy, 17 SEE PAGE U5

March–May 2012

FREE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS

Teen Happenings

www.nypl.org

Arts & Crafts*

Computers & Technology

Games & Chess

Bust out your inner maker. Use beads, markers, paper, and more to create your own unique items. Bring your creativity and find inspiration in the Library’s Collections.

Need extra computer time? Want to explore new games or videos? Learn about NYPL’s electronic services and have fun online.

Play Scrabble, Monopoly, Jenga, chess, other board games, and cards for fun.

Parkchester

BRONX

Hunt’s Point

Wednesdays 4 p.m.

Mar 7; Apr 4; May 2

Mondays 3:30 p.m.

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

Wednesdays 3:30 p.m.

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

Francis Martin

Fridays 4 p.m.

Mar 9, 23; Apr 6, 20

Sedgwick

Fridays 3:30 p.m.

Mar 9, 16, 23; Apr 13, 20, 27; May 11, 18, 25

Mondays 3:30 p.m.

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

Fridays 3:30 p.m.

Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Apr 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25

Mondays 3:30 p.m.

Mar 26; Apr 2, 30

Pelham Bay

Tuesdays 4:30 p.m.

Thursdays 3 p.m.

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

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

Tremont

Tuesdays 4 p.m.

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

West Farms

Tuesdays 3:45 p.m.

Apr 3, 10, 17, 24;

Soundview

MANHATTAN

Countee Cullen

City Island

STATEN ISLAND

Dongan Hills

Mondays 4 p.m.

Mar 5, 19; Apr 16, 30

Great Kills

Thursdays 3:30 p.m.

Mar 22; May 24

St. George Library Center

Mondays 3 p.m.

Mar 26; Apr 23

May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Thursdays 3:45 p.m.

Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

115th Street

Mondays 3:30 p.m.

Mar 5, 12, 19, 26

Battery Park City

Tuesdays 4 p.m.

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

Countee Cullen

Wednesdays 4 p.m.

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

Tremont

Thursdays 4 p.m.

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

George Bruce

Tuesdays 4 p.m.

Mar 20; Apr 17; May 15

West Farms

Mondays 3:45 p.m.

Tuesdays 3:30 p.m.

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

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

Fridays 3:30 p.m.

Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Apr 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25

Wednesdays 3:30 p.m.

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

MANHATTAN

Book Discussion Check out what your librarians recommend and talk to your friends about their favorite stories and characters. MANHATTAN

Countee Cullen

Mondays 4 p.m.

May 7, 14, 21

Wednesdays 5 p.m.

Mar 28; Apr 25; May 30

STATEN ISLAND

South Beach

Wednesdays 3:30 p.m.

Mar 21; May 23

St. George Library Center

Fridays 4 p.m.

Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Apr 6; May 4, 11, 18, 25

Todt Hill–Westerleigh

Thursday 3:30 p.m.

Mar 8

STATEN ISLAND

Dongan Hills

New Dorp

Wednesdays 2:30 p.m.

Mar 7; Apr 4; May 9

South Beach

Thursdays 4 p.m.

Mar 22; Apr 26; May 17

Todt Hill–Westerleigh

Thursday 3:30 p.m.

Mar 1

STATEN ISLAND

South Beach

Film

Gaming

Come see what’s playing at the Library. Watch a film, then discover other movies and materials to take home.

Got the gaming moves? Show off your skills with the controller and challenge your friends to a game in the Library.

MANHATTAN

Columbus

Thursdays 3 p.m.

Mar 15; Apr 19; May 17

Wednesdays 3:30 p.m.

Mar 7; Apr 11, 25; May 9, 23

Thursday 4:45 p.m.

Mar 22

BRONX

STATEN ISLAND

U2 : The New York Public Library UpRoar

Dongan Hills

Castle Hill

Thursdays 4 p.m.

Mar 8; Apr 12; May 10, 24

Fridays 4 p.m.

Mar 23; Apr 27

City Island

Thursdays 3:30 p.m.

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

Clason’s Point

Mondays 3:30 p.m.

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

Wednesdays 3:30 p.m.

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

Francis Martin

Wednesdays 4 p.m.

Mar 14, 28; Apr 11, 25

Hunt’s Point

Saturdays 1 p.m.

Mar 3, Apr 7; May 5

Kingsbridge

Thursdays 4 p.m.

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

March 28–April 1 Get ready for this year’s extravaganza of readings, signings, and more—including a TeenLIVE at the NYPL event on March 28 (see opposite page). Connect with your favorite authors and check out what’s happening in the world of teen lit. For a full schedule of events, go to www.nypl.org/teens. Unless otherwise noted, all activites are for ages 12 to 18.

PHOTO BY BEOWULF SHEEHAN

NYC TEEN AUTHOR FESTIVAL 2012

*All materials will be provided.

Could You Survive in a Teen Dystopia? An Interactive Game Show MANHATTAN :: Stephen A. Schwarzman Building,

Margaret Liebman Berger Forum Wed, Mar 28; 6 p.m. Do you feel a special kinship with Katniss? Are chocolate and coffee banned substances in your world? Would you sell your youth to save your life? Find out how well you’d fare in a post-apocalyptic world by playing an original game show that’s inspired by some of the hottest titles in teen literature, from The Hunger Games to The Zombie Survival Guide. TeenLIVE reaches teens culturally, artistically, inspirationally, technologically, and beyond with the biggest, best, and brightest stars. The programs shine a spotlight on 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.

U3 : Free Programs March–May 2012

BRONX

Teen Happenings

www.nypl.org

Wednesdays 4:30 p.m.

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

Morris Park

Fridays 4 p.m.

Mar 16, 30; Apr 13, 27; May 11, 25

Morrisania

Tuesdays 3:30 p.m.

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

Pelham Bay

Sedgwick Soundview

Tremont

Thursdays 3:30 p.m.

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

Mondays 4:30 p.m.

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

Thursdays 4 p.m. Thursdays 3:30 p.m.

Fridays 4 p.m.

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

Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Apr 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25

Woodstock

Mondays 3:30 p.m.

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

MANHATTAN

U4 : The New York Public Library UpRoar

Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Apr 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25

Bloomingdale

Wednesdays 4:30 p.m.

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

Chatham Square

Mondays 4 p.m.

Mar 12, 26; Apr 9, 23; May 7, 21

Columbus

Mondays 4 p.m.

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

Countee Cullen

Tuesdays 4 p.m.

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

George Bruce

Mondays 4 p.m.

Mar 12; Apr 9; May 14

Tuesdays 4 p.m.

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

Thursdays 4 p.m.

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

STATEN ISLAND

Dongan Hills

Mondays 3:30 p.m.

Mar 12, 26; Apr 9, 23; May 7, 21

Great Kills

Friday 3:30 p.m.

Apr 13

St. George Library Center

Tuesdays 3:30 p.m.

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

Unless otherwise noted, all activites are for ages 12 to 18.

Gather with other teens to plan fun activities, from arts and crafts to book discussions.

Come hang out with your friends in a cool, casual environment. Bring your snacks and homework, check out a laptop, and browse the Internet.

BRONX

Tremont

Mondays 4 p.m.

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

Small Talk About BIG Issues What’s on your mind? What’s happening in your world? Come join in the discussion at your library.

BRONX

Castle Hill

Wednesdays 4:30 p.m.

Mar 14; Apr 11; May 16

City Island

Fridays 3:15 p.m.

Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Apr 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25

Melrose

Fridays 2:30 p.m.

Mar 9, 23, 30; Apr 13, 27

Morris Park

Thursdays 4 p.m.

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

Sedgwick

Tuesdays 3:30 p.m.

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

Van Nest

Tuesdays 3:30 p.m.

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

Woodstock

Thursdays 3:30 p.m.

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

Thursday 4:30 p.m.

Mar 1

BRONX

Morris Park

Tuesdays 4 p.m.

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

Teen Advisory Group

Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Apr 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25

Fridays 3:30 p.m.

Fridays 4:30 p.m.

Teen Cafe/Teen Lounge

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

Van Nest

Battery Park City

Random Club

What’s your fave book, song, magazine, or movie? What’s on your mind? Let us know and help make the Library the place you want to be. Earn community service credit for school!

MANHATTAN

BRONX

Kingsbridge

Pelham Bay

Fridays 4 p.m.

Wednesdays 4:30 p.m.

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

Great Kills

Mondays 3:30 p.m.

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

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

New Dorp

Mondays 2:30 p.m.

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

Wednesdays 2:30 p.m.

Mar 21; Apr 18; May 23

Sedgwick

Fridays 3:30 p.m.

Mar 2; Apr 6; May 4

Tremont

Wednesdays 4 p.m.

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

West Farms

Wednesdays 4 p.m.

Mar 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr 4, 11, 17, 24; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Battery Park City

Thursdays 4 p.m.

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

Bloomingdale

Tuesdays 4 p.m.

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

Countee Cullen

Thursdays 4 p.m.

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

Seward Park

Thursdays 4 p.m.

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

Fridays 3 p.m.

Mar 23; Apr 27; May 25

MANHATTAN

STATEN ISLAND

South Beach

St. Agnes STATEN ISLAND

ON THE COVER The cover of this issue of UpRoar features original artwork by Cory Levy. The 17-year-old Brooklyn student spends many of his afternoons at Teen Central at Grand Central on East 46th Street. Cory and other students—including a group from the nearby High School of Art & Design—gather to talk, relax, do homework, and create art. An exhibition of teens’ drawings, paintings, collages, and more, organized by librarian Rodger Taylor in collaboration with the High School of Art & Design, opens at Grand Central on April 30 and runs through the end of June. Come check it out!

INTRODUCING...SCI LAB @ NYPL This new hands-on program for teens explores how science, technology, engineering, and math play a key role in shaping the world beyond the classroom.

Hackasaurus: Make the Web Your Own! Look at the language of websites, learn how to remix HTML tags, make web pages, and build a better website. BRONX :: Grand Concourse Wed, Mar 14; 4 p.m. MANHATTAN :: Battery Park City Tues, Mar 6; 4 p.m. Hamilton Grange Fri, Mar 9; 3:30 p.m. Teen Central at Grand Central Tues, Apr 17; 4 p.m. STATEN ISLAND :: New Dorp Wed, Mar 7; 3:30 p.m.

LAMPlatoon: Ads on Notice! Wondering what else that commercial is saying? Learn how to deconstruct the subtle and not-so-subtle messages in everyday ads. BRONX :: Throg’s Neck Tues, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 4 p.m. MANHATTAN :: Hamilton Grange Tues, Apr 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15; 4 p.m. Teen Central at Grand Central Tues, Mar 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr 3, 10; 4 p.m.

Math Gaming: Chess and Tangrams Explore how patterns help your chess game and find out how you can create art with hidden shapes. BRONX :: Bronx Library Center Thurs, Apr 12, 26; 4 p.m. City Island Thurs, May 3, 17; 3:30 p.m. Grand Concourse Thurs, Apr 5, 19; 4 p.m. Parkchester Fri, May 4, 18; 3:30 p.m. Pelham Bay Mon, Mar 12, 26; 4:30 p.m. Throg’s Neck Tues, May 1, 15; 4 p.m. West Farms Tues, May 8, 22; 4 p.m. MANHATTAN :: Bloomingdale Wed, Mar 14, 21; 4 p.m. Columbus Mon, May 7, 14; 4 p.m. Countee Cullen Tues, Apr 10, 17; 4 p.m. Hamilton Grange Wed, May 16, 23; 4 p.m. Inwood Tues, May 15, 29; 3:30 p.m. Mulberry Street Tues, Apr 24; May 15; 4 p.m. Muhlenberg Tues, May 1, 8; 4 p.m. Tompkins Square Thurs, Apr 19, 26; 3 p.m. STATEN ISLAND :: Great Kills Fri, Apr 6, 20; 3:30 p.m. New Brighton Thurs, Mar 15, 29; 4 p.m. New Dorp Mon, Apr 16, 23; 2:30 p.m. St. George Library Center Tues, Apr 10, 24; 3:30 p.m.

SCRATCH: Get Your Game On! Think you’ve got what it takes to build a video game? Test your skills in game building and design. Make a world, then have your friends test it. MANHATTAN :: Bloomingdale Tues, Mar 13, 20, 27; 4 p.m. Teen Central at Grand Central Tues, Apr 24; May 8, 15; 4 p.m. STATEN ISLAND :: St. George Library Center Thurs, Apr 5, 12, 19; 3:30 p.m. All materials for these workshops are provided.

U5 : Free Programs March–May 2012

Melrose

www.nypl.org

Be There: Special Programs for Teens “LOL” doesn’t work as well in real-life situations as it does online. Learn everything you need to succeed socially, from handshakes and body language to personal appearance. Don’t hide your avatar—become it! BRONX :: Belmont Thurs, Apr 19; 5 p.m. Bronx Library Center Tues, Apr 3; 3:30 p.m.

Fierce and Fabulous Fashion*

Beautiful Bling Take inspiration from historic accessories to create a one-of-a-kind fashion statement. See Make Jewelry with Jennifer Jacobs.

Blockbuster Books* Make it a blockbuster spring with the Library! Create a book trailer using music and more. Write a script, shoot the film, and edit it all together. BRONX :: Baychester Tues, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 4 p.m.

Break! See Rokafella and QuikStep share their breakdancing skills, then learn how to move and pop your body! BRONX :: Hunt’s Point Tues, Apr 10, 17, 24; 4 p.m. MANHATTAN :: Webster Wed, Apr 4; 4 p.m.

College and Career Fair Learn about the college-admissions process, resumes, job interviews, and more. Check out a free Kaplan SAT class and meet representatives from local colleges; get interviewing tips from communications expert Stephanie Hunt; and talk to professionals in such fields as publishing and the performing arts. MANHATTAN :: Bloomingdale Tues, Apr 17; 3:30 p.m.

U6 : The New York Public Library UpRoar

College 101 with Kaplan Learn the basics of getting the top test scores, getting into college, and getting the cash to pay for it. This workshop, led by staff from Kaplan, also includes tips on writing personal statements. MANHATTAN :: Mulberry Street Wed, May 2; 4 p.m.

A Day with Clay* Spend a day grooving and sculpting your very own clay creations! BRONX :: Eastchester Mon, Apr 9; 4 p.m. MANHATTAN :: Yorkville Mon, Apr 30; 3:30 p.m. STATEN ISLAND :: Port Richmond Mon, May 18; 3:30 p.m. Richmondtown Mon, Mar 19; 4 p.m.

*All materials will be provided.

West African traditions meet New York styles in this fun fashion workshop. Vickie Freemont provides the tools you need to create your own T-shirt, bag, or bracelet. BRONX :: Riverdale Thurs, Mar 15, 29; 4 p.m.

Financial Aid 101 A Kaplan representative covers the basics of financial aid, including the different types of awards and how to apply for aid. MANHATTAN :: Countee Cullen Mon, Mar 12; 4 p.m.

Flip-Flop Fabulous* Tired of the same old sandals? Decorating diva Pamela Isaac demonstrates how to add your personal style to everyday shoes. BRONX :: Francis Martin Tues, May 29; 4 p.m. STATEN ISLAND :: Richmondtown Thurs, May 17; 4 p.m.

Go Green: Found Art Jewelry with Pamela Isaac* Recycle old favorites into new pieces! Create a bracelet, necklace, or other accessory out of everyday objects. MANHATTAN :: Mulberry Street Wed, Mar 14; 4 p.m.

Healthy Relationships: What’s Love Got to Do with It? Thinking about dating? Have you already connected with that special someone? Bring your questions to relationship expert Mara Gottlieb. She’ll answer questions about first dates, first love, and everything in between. MANHATTAN :: Hamilton Fish Park Thurs, May 17; 3 p.m.

Learn to Dance with the Annabella Gonzalez Dance Theater Join performers from the Annabella Gonzalez Dance Theater as they demonstrate a variety of contemporary dance steps with Latin flair. Let the music and rhythm inspire you to move! BRONX :: Edenwald Mon, Apr 23; 3:30 p.m.

Learn to Knit* Drop 1, purl 2! Make a hat, scarf, pot holder, and more. Spin a yarn with your friends while you create. BRONX :: Baychester Tues, Mar 6, 13, 20; 4 p.m.

Make African Head Wraps with the House of Tafari Collection* Do your hair up right! Style maven Imani shows you how to use gorgeous fabrics and African styles to highlight your hair. MANHATTAN :: Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture Sat, Mar 3; 4 p.m.

On the Plate!

SAT Practice Test

Water Environments

Join cooking wizard Jailin Acevedo as she guides you through baking, chopping, and grilling in the quest for delicious treats. Before you chow down, check out NYPL’s Menu Collection and see what people were eating 100 years ago! BRONX :: Castle Hill Thurs, May 3; 4 p.m. Melrose Thurs, May 17; 4 p.m. Van Cortlandt Fri, Mar 16; 4 p.m. MANHATTAN :: Battery Park City Thurs, May 10; 4 p.m. George Bruce Tues, Apr 10; 4 p.m. Harlem Fri, May 18; 3:30 p.m. Ottendorfer Wed, Apr 18; 4 p.m. STATEN ISLAND :: Great Kills Tues, May 8; 3:30 p.m.

Get the SAT experience by taking part in a proctored practice test with a Kaplan representative. See where your scores are high and where you need use a boost. MANHATTAN :: Countee Cullen Mon, Mar 5; 4 p.m.

How do we test water? How can you find out what’s in the water you’re drinking? Test some water samples and find out what’s really floating around in there. BRONX :: Mott Haven Mon, Apr 2; 4 p.m.

Presenting: You! What does your appearance say about you? Find out how to make a good first impression and keep yourself on top. BRONX :: Bronx Library Center Tues, Apr 10; 3:30 p.m.

SAT Test Secrets Test smarter! In this one-hour session, a Kaplan representative shares test-taking strategies and reviews the format of today’s standardized tests. Get a study plan for success! MANHATTAN :: Mulberry Street Wed, Apr 11; 4 p.m.

Spa-aahhh Time* Need a day to pamper yourself? Want to make a gift for a special someone? Learn how to make your own bath salts, lip balms, shower scrubs, and more in this scent-ual workshop. BRONX :: Clason’s Point Tues, Apr 17; 3:30 p.m. Mosholu Tues, Apr 24; 4 p.m. MANHATTAN :: Fort Washington Wed, May 9; 4 p.m.

Make Jewelry with Jennifer Jacobs* Make something with that extra sparkle! Use marbles and wire to make hip and funky bracelets, necklaces, and more. Jennifer’s work has been featured at Barneys New York, so you know it’s fashion forward! BRONX :: Pelham Bay Mon, Apr 9; 4:30 p.m. MANHATTAN :: Chatham Square Mon, Apr 2; 3:30 p.m.

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF FRANKENSTEIN Mary Shelley was only 19 when she wrote Frankenstein, one of the greatest horror stories of all time. Find out more about the author and her poet-husband, Percy Bysshe Shelley, by visiting NYPL’s new exhibition, Shelley’s Ghost: The Afterlife of a Poet, which runs through June 24 at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building (see nypl. org/shelley). For more ways to explore monsters and other creatures, check out these writing, art, and theater programs, then produce your own teen masterpiece.

Manga Drawing Workshop with Misako Rocks* Learn all about the art of Japanese comics from manga mistress Misako Rocks. Sketch the basic faces, bodies, and scenes to create a comic of your very own. MANHATTAN :: Fort Washington Wed, Mar 14, 21, 28; 4 p.m.

Mirror Images* Design and decorate your own handheld mirror. Add the things that will make you shine even brighter. MANHATTAN :: Macomb’s Bridge Wed, Mar 21; 4 p.m. STATEN ISLAND :: South Beach Wed, Apr 4; 4 p.m.

Interviewing for Success

MOMA @ the Library*

You’re in the door...now what? Learn how to handle yourself in different types of job interviews. Get the skills you need—from how to prepare for all types of questions to how to close the deal—to succeed. BRONX :: Bronx Library Center Tues, Apr 17; 3:30 p.m.

Learn about the creative process behind some of the famous pieces in the museum’s collection, then use your imagination and produce a new work of art. BRONX :: Francis Martin Tues, Mar 6, 13, 20; 4 p.m. Morris Park Tues, May 8, 15, 22; 4 p.m. MANHATTAN :: Columbus Thurs, Apr 12, 19, 26; 4 p.m. Jefferson Market Thurs, May 10, 17, 24; 4 p.m.

Going Goth Discover the dark side of romance with author and poet Nina Malkin. Explore the Romantic poetry of Percy Bysshe Shelley and the Gothic horror of Mary Shelley, then write your own poetry and short stories inspired by monsters, moonlight, and more! BRONX :: Bronx Library Center Sat, Mar 10, 17, 24, 31; 4 p.m. Mott Haven Wed, Mar 7; 4 p.m.

Wild @ the Library Meet Andrew Simmons and his traveling zoo of pythons, alligators, eagles, and more. BRONX :: Baychester Tues, Mar 27; 4 p.m. Morris Park Tues, Mar 20; 4 p.m. Parkchester Fri, Mar 16; 3:30 p.m. STATEN ISLAND :: Tottenville Mon, Apr 2; 2:30 p.m.

World Beat and Percussion Discover your own natural rhythm and make music with drum diva Dale and her African drums, bongos, congas, shakers, and more. BRONX :: Edenwald Mon, May 14; 3:30 p.m. West Farms Wed, Apr 11; 4 p.m. MANHATTAN :: Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture Sat, May 5; 4 p.m.

Monster Manga Manga master Ivan Velez helps manga fans sketch basic body shapes, expressions, and settings for all kinds of creatures, whether they’re inspired by Frankenstein, vampires, werewolves, or zombies. BRONX :: Parkchester Thurs, May 3, 10, 17; 3:30 p.m. Throg’s Neck Thurs, Apr 12, 19, 26; 4 p.m. MANHATTAN :: Hudson Park Tues, Mar 6; 4 p.m.

Monster-Movie Mash No slashers here! Jump back to the early days of film and get a laugh instead of a scream. Use classic bad movies to inspire your own horror masterpiece. Leave the audience to die—laughing! BRONX :: Castle Hill Thurs, Apr 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24; 3:30 p.m. Wakefield Thurs, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; 4 p.m. MANHATTAN :: Hamilton Grange Wed, Apr 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16; 4 p.m.

Stage Fright with Action Racket Theater Labs Create your own theater performance complete with bellowing, growling, snarling, and howling—or whatever else the imaginations of Percy and Mary Shelley inspire. Learn how to project, step, and direct before taking to the stage for your closing bow. MANHATTAN :: 125th Street Thurs, May 31; 4 p.m.

SAVE THE DATE!

ANTI-PROM: MONSTER PROM FRI, JUNE 8; 6:30 P.M.

U7 : Free Programs March–May 2012

F–2–F: Say It Smart