Posts by Chelsea Condren

From books about courageous and trailblazing women to books that empower and inspire young readers, it's never too early to read to your little one.

Curl up with your little one and enjoy one of these beautiful picture books to celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Tiger.

We have a few suggestions for winter reads and simple art and sensory activities to keep young kids engaged at home.

Emotions can be tricky to understand at any age, and hard to explain to little ones who might be going through something for the first time. Here are a few books that celebrate kindness and help little ones to understand big feelings!

We've rounded up some of our favorite picture books by Indigenous authors for families to share with little ones. Celebrate your identity or learn something new with these fantastic reads.

The Library is here for families with little ones who are starting school or headed to early education centers for the first time!

We’ve rounded up books that explore our favorite Olympic sports, as well as a few biographies of beloved athletes who found historic success.

In addition to highlighting beloved Irish folklore, myths, and legends, we included titles from talented Irish authors writing today.

Books you'll love to share with young kids which celebrate Italian-American culture and history.

The Library is beyond grateful to the 684 guests who attended our first-ever Big Playdate event! See a great photo from the event, and great Big Playdate ideas you can enjoy at home with your little ones.

Drag Queen Story Hour has been partnering with the New York Public Library for over two years. DQSH offer inclusive, gender-affirming programs with storytime favorites and new LGBTQ reads for our youngest patrons, with lots of songs and glitter along the way.

Families across New York City are invited to celebrate the power of play! We'll transform the Celeste Bartos Forum into an early learning playground on Friday, May 10. Check out the details, register for free online, and join us!

Meet two children's librarians with great energy, and even better ideas, for your youngsters while winter is still bearing down on New York City. See how creative play can lead to kid literacy.

Enjoy this new series that highlights NYPL programs created for kids up to age 5 and their families.

Here's our latest look at how the music was created for the first album of original children's songs written and performed by NYPL staff.

Meet the co-writer of the NYPL Sings! track that teaches kids about everyday routines and tricky daily transitions.

In our continuing look inside the music album "NYPL Sings!", we speak to the co-creator of a sweet, simple song that explains emotions to kids.

How do you work spelling into a song? Find out, in this interview with songwriter-musician - and NYPL librarian - Leah Labrecque.

Writer-musician Joe Picciotto talks about how the NYPL Sings! team created a children's song featuring multiple languages and music styles.