Events
Weekend Storytime
Every Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 am
Join us every Saturday and Sunday for a weekend storytime and craft for your young ones!
No sign up is required.
Book Talk
Super Pancake and the Mystery of the Missing Egg
Saturday November 7th 3:00pm
Join author Megan Wagner Lloyd and illustrator Abhi Alwar for a book talk about their newest book, Super Pancake and the Mystery of the Missing Egg
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a . . . pancake? Everyone’s favorite syrupy superhero Peggy Pancake is back! This time, Peggy and her friends are off to camp where they must solve a mystery and thwart the villan behind it before they’re all toast!
When we last saw our hero Peggy Pancake, she was pulling off an epic heist to rescue Breakfast Town from the mind control machinations of the Terrible Toast. Now, Peggy’s beloved mentor Professor Egg is missing, and Peggy and her sidekick pals are determined to crack the case! But with no leads in sight, Peggy is feeling completely flattened, and she can’t escape her weeklong school camping trip.
To make matters worse, Peggy’s cabinmate Rosie Strawberry is homesick and impossible to cheer up, and all the camp counselors are acting strange. So when a new clue leads Peggy and her friends to the dark wilderness of the Maple Mountains, Peggy can’t help but follow its trail . . . and quicky discovers that all her friends’ happiness might be at stake.
Will Peggy and her friends survive what danger lies in the wilderness? And can she save Professor Egg from a mysterious supervillain’s scheme? Find out in: SUPER PANCAKE AND THE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING EGG!
Workshop
Writing Workshop with Melissa Dassori and Yvette Clark
Telling New York Tales!
Sunday November 8th 3:00pm
Join us for the last installment in our writing workshop series with Melissa Dassori and Yvette Clark! Melissa and Yvette will guide you on how to write stories by using New York City as inspiration! Come write about your favorite things in the greatest city in the world and put its magic on the page!
This workshop is for children aged 8 to 11!
Jaclyn Moriarty
Rebecca Stead
Book Talk
The Accidental World-Slip of Astrid Verity
Monday November 16th 6:30pm
Join author Jaclyn Moriarty in conversation with Rebecca Stead (Liar & Spy, The Lost Library) to celebrate Jaclyn’s newest novel The Accidental World-Slip of Astrid Verity!
An all-new adventure in the Kingdoms and Empires fantasies, where Astrid is stranded on Earth and no-one believes she comes from another world.
Astrid Verity Mettlestone Staranise can always tell when someone's lying. It makes her an unbeatable poker player. It makes the mayor want to hire her to stop contestants from cheating in the Pinnacle tournament.
But it doesn't help when she's thrown from the Kingdoms and Empires directly into our world—a world that will steal not only her memory, but the essence of who she is.Ordinarily, Astrid would rely on her older sisters, Esther and Imogen, to rescue her. But Esther's on a school trip to a wilderness camp, along with a Whisperer, a sea monster, and a Faery named Vibrant-May has gone awry, leaving them stranded.
And Imogen is busy at the Elven Games with her cousin Bronte Mettlestone, and friend Oscar. They're enjoying the sport, but they're also seeking out a True Mage who has turned evil, someone whose wicked plan might tear the fabric of the universe to shreds—leaving Astrid stranded in our world forever.
Who started all this? And who can stop it?
Guest Storytimes
Storytime
Mia’s Cheetah
Buckle up for the best rumpus since Where the Wild Things Are, when a girl discovers the magic waiting just outside her car window.
Mia is not excited about the long, boring drive to Nana's house.
Too many miles. Too much waiting. Too little fun.
But then her dad lets her in on a secret game and everything changes.
Now, the trip that started out so dull suddenly feels much too short! And when they finally get to Nana’s house, Mia discovers this special tradition runs deeper than she ever guessed.
With playful, not-to-be-missed illustrations and a tender family twist, Mia’s Cheetah celebrates the power of imagination waiting just outside our windows.
Join author-illustrator Amelia Bothe as she reads her book, Mia’s Cheetah
Saturday November 7th 11:30 am
Storytime
Fritz
Join Fritz, an introverted chanterelle mushroom, and his friend Pip, an exuberant fly agaric mushroom, on a day of fun and adventure in this adorable picture book from the illustrator of the New York Times bestseller My Little Brave Girl!
Meet Fritz. He likes rose hip ice cream on warm days and cream of chestnut soup on cold ones. Sometimes, Fritz likes to play with lots of friends. Sometimes, he likes playing with his extroverted best friend Pip (who likes blackberry bramble ice cream on hot days and spicy nettle stew on cold ones). But most often, Fritz likes to spend time all by himself. Time to be quiet. Time to do lots of things or nothing at all.
One morning, Fritz decides to have a very Pip-like day, to see what it’s like being Pip. The day starts with an exciting morning of berryball, followed by a swim in the puddle pond — and then blowing bubbles in the violet patch!
But as the day goes on, Fritz starts getting more and more frazzled — it’s exhausting work being so social when you’re an introvert! How can Fritz get the quiet time he needs when there’s so much going on? Find out in this sweet new picture book by talented author-illustrator Kelsey Garrity-Riley.
Join author-illustrator Kelsey Garrity-Riley as she reads her book, Fritz
Sunday November 8th 11:30 am
Storytime
Click, Clack… Tooth Fairy!
From Caldecott Honor–winning and New York Times bestselling duo Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin comes a hilarious picture book about an overworked tooth fairy to whom Duck lends a helping wing!
The littlest barnyard animals are losing their baby teeth. A lot of teeth. So many that, despite her magical tooth-collecting powers, the tooth fairy needs HELP. But who can step in her tutu, and zip around without being seen? Duck. Wait…Duck?!
Duck takes his new role very seriously, but can he go against his loud nature to do the job right?
Join author Doreen Cronin as she reads her book, Click, Clack… Tooth Fairy!
Saturday November 14th 11:30 am
Storytime
Cow and Sow
It’s wintertime, and old friends Cow and Sow are bored of being cooped up inside. When the two take a walk and literally stumble onto a frozen pond, they discover the thrills of skating — the gliding, the spinning, the jumping!
But as their newfound fun takes a competitive turn, things heat up. Soon it isn’t just the ice that’s beginning to crack . . .
The pair behind the Ezra Jack Keats Honor award-winning picture book Lawrence in the Fall team up again in this tongue-in-cheek homage to one of figure-skating’s most essential jumps, the Salchow!
Join illustrator Doug Salati as he reads his newest book, Cow and Sow
Sunday November 15th 11:30 am
Storytime
A Year of Kites
Sunday November 15th 2:30 pm
In this inviting and informative picture book, travel the globe and learn how kites are flown to honor gods and ancestors, bring good fortune, celebrate milestones, and join communities together.
Kites fly high across the sky, around the world, all through the year.
Kites have been flown for nearly 3,000 years by people all over the world. In A Year of Kites, take a journey through kite-flying festivals in countries from Greece to New Zealand, from South Africa to Japan. Discover how kids fly kites in twelve unique places and be inspired by the beautiful kites that have captivated people across cultures and throughout history.
With warm and well-researched text from debut author Monisha Bajaj and vivid, sweeping art from New York Times bestselling illustrator Amber Ren, this colorful and inviting picture book celebrates the diversity of our world and the connections we share.
Join author Monisha Bajaj as she reads her book, A Year of Kites
Storytime
Twinkle, Twinkle, Hanukkah
Saturday November 22st 11:30 am
To the tune of Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star comes Twinkle Twinkle Hanukkah. This charming lyrical picture book celebrates the history of Hanukkah while engaging little ones in a fun sing-song read aloud.
From lighting the menorah and spinning the dreidel, to eating latkes and frying sufganiyot in oil, this book would be the perfect holiday gift to teach kids about the many traditions of Hanukkah. It’s sure to be a latke fun for the whole family!
Join author Talia Benamy as she reads her book, Twinkle, Twinkle, Hanukkah
Storytime
Tokki's Tricks
Saturday November 28th 11:30 am
This re-telling of the popular Korean folktale Byeol Ju Bu Jeon is full of humor and hijinks you won't want to miss!
Meet Tokki. He’s a rabbit who lives in the forest. Tokki loves reading books and eating strawberries. And, more than anything, Tokki loves outrunning his foes.
Now, meet Jara. He’s a softshell turtle who resides underwater near the Sea Palace. Jara loves his plants and his routine. And, more than anything, Jara loves the Sea King who rules over the ocean.
When the Sea King falls ill from a mysterious disease and needs a rabbit’s liver to be cured, Jara and Tokki find themselves locked in a battle of wits both are determined to win. When it comes to this sneaky rabbit and sly turtle, it’s anyone’s guess who will end up outsmarting the other once and for all. . .
Join author-illustrator Aram Kim as she reads her book, Tokki’s Tricks
Storytime
Igloo
Saturday November 21st 11:30 am
Braving the cold is not as hard when you have friends to keep you warm. This gorgeously illustrated picture book about generosity and kindness by the acclaimed author-artist of A Friend for Eddy is perfect for fans of The Mitten by Jan Brett and The Mitten: An Old Ukrainian Folktale by Alvin Tresselt and Yaroslava.
A big storm is coming, and Chickadee is all alone in the cold. She doesn’t have a cozy home to keep her warm. Luckily, some geese notice poor Chickadee and huddle around her. But the storm is fierce, and the geese are soon shivering as well. Luckily, a furry fox notices the geese and wraps her bushy tail around them. But the snow is really falling now and soon the fox is shivering too. Luckily, a big bear notices the fox and wraps the chilly animals in a great big bear hug. But . . . . with the snow falling all around them, and the wind blowing harder and harder, will Chickadee and her new friends ever stop shivering? And will Chickadee find a place to call home?
Join author Ann Kim Ha as she reads her book, Igloo!
Storytime
Jingle
Saturday December 5th 11:30 am
Celebrate the magic of Christmas as Jingle, the littlest reindeer, sets out to earn her place on Santa’s team in this delightful picture book from Marvel Comics creator MacKenzie Cadenhead and the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of Buffalo Fluffalo, Erin Kraan.
In the magical North Pole, little Jingle has one big dream: to earn her magic bells and fly with Santa’s team. But in a world full of strong and mighty reindeer, Jingle stands out for being… well, small. When the annual Reindeer Games put her to the test, Jingle will need more than speed and strength to succeed—she’ll need heart, hope, and a whole lot of ingenuity.
With her loyal pup Holly Jolly by her side, Jingle tackles tinsel-filled tasks and an avalanche of snowy challenges on her way to unwrapping the greatest gift of all: the true meaning of Christmas cheer.
A festive tale that’s a sleighful of holiday magic, Jingle reminds readers that sometimes, the best presents come in unexpected packages.
Join author MacKenzie Cadenhead and illustrator Erin Kraan as they read their book, Jingle
Storytime
Tokki's Tricks
Sunday November 29th 11:30 am
A powerful and poetic picture book, featuring gorgeous watercolor art, about a child who learns to make peace with their overwhelming emotions.
Sometimes I go to the Island.
I never mean to go.
I never want to go.
But the sky darkens,
and the wind rises,
and the current pulls me away.
On the Island, a child wanders down dim and winding paths, their emotions churning. Loneliness. Sadness. Fear.
But today on the Island, for the first time, they meet another person. A person who guides them out of the shadows. Assures them that everyone feels this way sometimes. And helps them find their way home.
Join author-illustrator Julia Sarcone-Roach as she reads, The Island!