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For Families Thursday, December 19, 10:30am

Storytime for Tots

Join us for a free bilingual Storytime program for children ages 18 months to 3 years and their grownups and hear stories and songs about NYC facilitated by a NYPL librarian. Free. 10:30am-11am, every third Thursday.
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For Families Sunday, December 22, 11:00am

NYC Discovery Lab – Winter Traditions

Join us for drop-in activities for ages 5-12 as we celebrate the winter season in New York City! Examine historical objects, learn about the festive winter traditions of New Yorkers past and present, and craft a paper gingerbread cookie. 11am-4pm, every Saturday and Sunday in December.
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For Families Saturday, January 4, 11:00am

NYC Discovery Lab – Art Deco City

Join us for drop-in activities for ages 5-12 as we explore Art Deco in New York City! Learn about its influence on New York City from fashion to architecture, find examples in our galleries with a scavenger hunt, and collage your own Art Deco Building. 11am-4pm, every Saturday and Sunday in January.
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For Families Saturday, January 11, 11:30am

Storytime for Littles

Join us for a Storytime program for children ages 3 to 5 years and hear stories and songs about NYC facilitated by a museum educator. Included with admission. 11:30am-12pm, every second Saturday and third Sunday.