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A wintery scene with snow on the ground, people in the foreground and multicolored homes
For Families Saturday, December 7, 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 gingerbread-inspired popsicle stick house. 11am-4pm, every Saturday and Sunday in December.
Cover of The League of Kitchens Cookbook by Lisa Kyung Gross, featuring hands grating red vegetables over a wooden board, surrounded by vibrant dishes and kitchenware + Image of Lisa Kyung Gross on right
For Adults Saturday, December 7, 1:00pm

The League of Kitchens Cookbook

Join us for a special book talk celebrating the launch of The League of Kitchens Cookbook, a vibrant collection of recipes and culinary wisdom from immigrant women across the globe.
a woman and child at NYC gingerbread community day
For Families Saturday, December 7, 1:00pm

Gingerbread NYC Community Day

Celebrate the season at the Museum of the City of New York! Bring the family for a festive day with holiday cheer and unforgettable experiences.
The Beat Street movie poster shows the title in bold, yellow graffiti-style text at the top. A smiling young woman is in the foreground, with other characters and a graffiti-filled background behind her. The tagline reads, "Takin' the beat to the streets!"
For Adults Saturday, December 14, 2:00pm

New York on Film: Beat Street

Don't miss this screening of Beat Street, featuring cameos from hip-hop legends, showcasing the artistry of breakdancing, graffiti art, DJing, and MCing that defined an era.
StoryTime @ MCNY on a purple background and skyline above the title.
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.