KIDS THEATER IN BRONX WEEK OF FEBRUARY 20

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Shabbat for Tots - Union Temple
Through February 24, 2012 - Brooklyn

Singing, dancing, and a little Hebrew for toddlers, preschoolers, and their adult guests. Led by Yoshie - kids' favorite!

Teen Creative Writing - Brooklyn Public Library, Brighton Beach branch
Through January 06, 2012 - Brighton Beach

Teens gather in a workshop environment conducive to creative writing.

Literary Littles - Wilton Library
February 20, 2012 - Wilton

Independent listeners ages 4-6 years come for stories, short films, songs and crafts. No registration necessary.

COPE Bereavement Support Group - Elias Hicks Historical Home
February 20, 2012 - Jericho

COPE, a grief and healing organization dedicated to supporting parents and families living with the loss of a child, holds monthly support group meetings for parents two Mondays per month. Please call for more information.

Engineering Day - NY Hall of Science
February 20, 2012 - Corona

Do your kids like to tinker? Come to the NY Hall of Science to celebrate national Engineers Week with hands-on activities that explore engineering.

Vegan Parenting 101 with Chloe Jo Davis and Alexandra Jamieson - Space on White
February 20, 2012 - Manhattan

Join Mercy For Animals, GirlieGirl Army's Chloe Jo Davis, and co-star of "Super Size Me" Alexandra Jamieson -- two vegan mamas -- as they dispel myths about vegan parenting and give parents the skinny on raising a healthy and compassionate vegan family. You'll also get tips on saving cash at the supermarket, staying plant-strong during pregnancy, and planning cruelty-free school lunches for your little ones. To RSVP, email Eddie Garza at eddieg@mercyforanimals.org or call 214-609-4066. Alexandra Jamieson, also known as "Healthy Chef Alex," is a holistic health counselor, chef, mom, and co-host of "Little Sprouts, Big City." Jamieson is the author of "Vegan Cooking for Dummies," "Living Vegan for Dummies," and "The Great American Detox Diet." She has appeared on "Oprah" and in the award-winning documentary "Super Size Me." Chloe Jo Davis is an activist, writer, green expert, animal rescuer, radio host, online personality, and ethical fashion expert. She is the editor-in-chief of GirlieGirlArmy.com, a glamazon guide to green living.

Terrific Tales for Twos and Threes - Wilton Library
February 21, 2012 - Wilton

Children and their caregivers sing songs, listen to stories, and enjoy playtime together while building literacy and social skills. No registration necessary.

Look, Listen and Learn - Wilton Library
February 21, 2012 - Wilton

Three and four year olds interact with stories, songs and acting out finger plays and rhymes to gain pre-reading skills and learn how to participate in a group setting. No registration neccessary.

Literary Littles - Wilton Library
February 21, 2012 - Wilton

Independent listeners ages 4-6 years come for stories, short films, songs and crafts. No registration necessary.

Gotta Game - The Field Library
February 21, 2012 - Peekskill

Kids feeling bored? Drop in for board games galore.

Film and Bird Craft - Rose Memorial Library
February 21, 2012 - Stony Point

Children ages 3 and up, with a parent or caregiver, are invited to watch a winter film then make an outdoor bird feeder in honor of National Wild Bird Month. Pre-registration is required.

Drop-In Craft - Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Village Branch
February 21, 2012 - Haverstraw

Drop by the library to make a craft to take home.

DAR Program: President-elect Lincoln's visit to Peekskill 1861 - John C. Hart Memorial Library
February 21, 2012 - Shrub Oak

By Anthony J. Czarnecki, past President of the Lincoln Society of Peekskill. During Lincoln's historic 12-day train journey from his home in Springfield, IL to his Inauguration in Washington, DC in Feb. 1861, Lincoln participated in 100 speaking stops or public events along the way. His only speaking stop in Westchester County was at the Peekskill train depot, because he knew the local Congressman, William Nelson (they both served in the 30th Congress from 1847-1849). Program is appropriate for school-age children through adults. No registration necessary.

Film for Children: "Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer" - Ossining Public Library - Children's Program Room
February 21, 2012 - Ossining

Movie fun for school-age kids. Rated "PG." 2011. 91 mins.

Newly Bereaved Parent Support Group - Temple Emanuel
February 21, 2012 - East Meadow

COPE, a grief and healing organization dedicated to supporting parents and families living with the loss of a child, holds monthly support group meetings for newly bereaved parents (loss within past 18 months) one Tuesday per month. If interested in attending, contact Karen Flyer at the number listed.

Art All Day! - Chappaqua Public Library
February 21, 2012 - Chappaqua

Brighten the winter with all-day drop-in crafts. All ages with an adult. Open.

Robert the Guitar Guy - Scarsdale Public Library
February 21, 2012 - Scarsdale

Songs and activities with Robert Markowitz for children ages 3 and older with caregiver. No registration required.

African Folktales - Yonkers Riverfront Library
February 21, 2012 - Yonkers

Wamoro Njenga will share African folktakes and read excerpts from her book: "Goodnight Kuu-Kuu."

Babies and Books - Brooklyn Public Library, Brooklyn Heights branch
February 21, 2012 - Brooklyn Heights

Babies hear a book read aloud and explore books.

Children's Storytime - Barnes and Noble
February 21, 2012 - Lake Grove

Stories, songs and crafts featuring a different theme every week.

Storytime for Preschoolers - Barnes and Noble -- Bay Shore
February 21, 2012 - Bay Shore

Children ages 3-6 are offered a school-like setting where stories and activities are theme-related and age appropriate.

Storytime for Babies and Toddlers - Barnes and Noble - Bay Shore
February 21, 2012 - Bay Shore

This weekly storytime is geared towards babies and toddlers who learn to listen to short stories and sing familiar songs. All ages welcome. Adult guidance and participation is necessary.

ANIME MANGA CLUB - Westhampton Free Library
February 21, 2012 - Westhampton Beach

Discuss the latest news about Japanese Anime and Manga. Enjoy movies and activities and get a first look at what's new to library's collection. No registration required.

Trove @ The Movies: 'The Smurfs' - White Plains Public Library
February 21, 2012 - White Plains

When evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world and into ours - in fact, smack dab in the middle of Central Park! Just three apples high and stuck in the Big Apple, the Smurfs must find a way to get back to their village before Gargamel tracks them down. Rated PG (some mild rude humor and action), 103 mins.

Moving To The Beat With Robert The Guitar Guy - White Plains Public Library
February 21, 2012 - White Plains

Songs and activities with Robert Markowitz for children ages 3 and up, with caregiver.

Veggiecation Program Kids Cooking Class - Whole Foods Market's Upper West Side Location
February 21, 2012 - Upper West Side

Lisa Suriano, founder and creator of the Veggiecation Program (veggiecation.com), and Whole Foods Market in Manhattan’s Upper West Side will get kids excited to eat their vegetables with kids cooking class on Feb. 21. Class will teach participants how to prepare a selection of kid-friendly, healthy veggie dishes. As practiced in participating classrooms throughout the country, kids will be invited to help prepare Veggiecation Program’s recipes, sample Veggiecation Program’s culinary creations, experience vegetables in their raw form and cast a vote on how they liked the recipes in the Veggiecation Ballot Boxes. Kids will take home complimentary Veggiecation character coloring pages, word games, mazes and stickers. Parents will receive a copy of Veggiecation Program's recipes created that day. A curriculum based nutrition education concept, Veggiecation Program’s success with kids lies in the engaging activities that empower children with their food choices while demonstrating that eating vegetables is fun and delicious. From New York to California, Veggiecation Program is in place in classrooms throughout the country. Veggiecation Program also offers programs for individual purchase for use at home and after school activities. Class if free and open to the public. On the menu: Black Eyed Pea Spread and Sweet Carrot Salad.

Cookie Decorating - Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library
February 22, 2012 - Garnerville

Have some sweet fun decorating cookies.

Books for Babies - Wilton Library
February 22, 2012 - Wilton

This program offers songs, play, and gentle stories geared for babies under 12 months old. No registration necessary.

Wonderful Ones and Twos with Caregivers - Wilton Library
February 22, 2012 - Wilton

This program is a sharing time for 1 and 2 year olds and their caregivers. The emphasis is on books, with some songs and puzzles. No registration necessary.

Goosebumps Movie, Game & Craft - Rose Memorial Library
February 22, 2012 - Stony Point

Children ages 7 and up can watch a spooky Goosebumps movie then team up to create a "Baggy Snowman." Snacks are included. Pre-registration is required.

Author Visit: "Duck on a Dock" by Adele Pascucci - Ossining Public Library - Children's Program Room
February 22, 2012 - Ossining

Adele Pascucci, local author, reads her book "Duck on a Dock," a true story for children ages 4 and older.

Magical, Musical Winter Wonderland - Chappaqua Public Library
February 22, 2012 - Chappaqua

Children ages 4+ with an adult are invited to sing, throw "snowballs" and "skate" with Patricia Shih. (No younger siblings, please). Registration required.

Babies and Books - Brooklyn Public Library, Greenpoint branch
February 22, 2012 - Brooklyn

Babies up to 18 months old enjoy books, songs, and rhymes.

Weekly Storytime - Barnes & Noble Booksellers-Huntington Station
February 22, 2012 - Huntington Station

Make it a family tradition to discover a wonderful new book and develop a love for reading with your child.

Family Movie-The Smurf Movie - Brookhaven Free Library
February 22, 2012 - Brookhaven

When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the Smurfs out of their village, they're forced through a portal, out of their world and into ours, landing in the middle of New York's Central Park. Just three apples high and stuck in the Big Apple, the Smurfs must find a way to get back to their village before Gargamel tracks them down. Rated PG.

Free Irish Classes-Mommy Daddy & Me - Gerry Tobin School of Irish
February 22, 2012 - Babylon

This Irish language immersion program teaches Irish Gaelic to families through games, stories and other interactive activities. Visit the website for more information.

Creating Extraordinary Mind and Body Wellness - The Family Wellness Center
February 22, 2012 - Plainview

Sign up for this lecture and demonstration given by Dr. Michael Berlin and learn about an extraordinarily gentle method that literally resolves all the stress, tension, distortions, and traumas from your body and mind. Call for more information.

Salute To General Washington! - White Plains Public Library
February 22, 2012 - White Plains

Celebrate George Washington's Birthday with a special interactive event for grades 3-6. Activities will include stories, trivia, jokes, games, refreshments, and more. Additional information: to insure that everyone is safe and comfortable, tickets will be distributed 30 minutes before the program time.

Thursday Morning Storytime: The Toe Show - Barnes & Noble City Center
February 23, 2012 - White Plains

Join Toe for stories and singing.

Cornerstone Visitors' Days - Visitors Days
February 23, 2012 - New City

Cornerstone Christian School invites parents interested in sending their children to Cornerstone to come tour the school. Tours done by appointment only.

Baseball Program with Author Dennis Corcoran - Ossining Public Library
February 23, 2012 - Ossining

Pleasantville resident, historian, and author, Dennis Corcoran will speak about his book, "Induction Day at Cooperstown (A History of the Baseball Hall of Fame Ceremony)." Copies of his book will be available for purchase and signing following the program. All are welcome to attend.

Black History Special: Ghost Stories from the Gullah - Ossining Public Library
February 23, 2012 - Ossining

Black History Special: Ghost Stories from the Gullah, told by Linda Levine. Recommended for grades 4 and up.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover - Chappaqua Public Library
February 23, 2012 - Chappaqua

Kids ages 3-7 (with an adult) come in pj's, hear bedtime stories, and leave a stuffed animal to spend the night at the library. (But don't forget to get them the next day). Registration required.

Children's Storytime - Barnes and Noble
February 23, 2012 - Lake Grove

Stories, songs and crafts featuring a different theme every week.

Tech for Tots: Opposites Attract - Sony Wonder Technology Lab
February 23, 2012 - Manhattan

Explore the properties of magnets, then design and create your own magnets to take home. Reservations for up to one child and one adult can be made beginning February 20 by calling 212-833-8100.

'Eat Smart New York' Series - Mount Kisco Public Library
February 23, 2012 - Mount Kisco

This nutrition program is a series of 8 Thursday sessions given by food and nutrition educator Doris Elena Argote. The program is sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Westchester County. All graduates of the program will receive a gift bag. Registration required by calling 914-864-0137. Program is free and open to all.

Is a Wireless World a Healthy Place? - Wainwright House
February 23, 2012 - Rye

"Holistic Moms" presents Deborah Kopald, wireless technology expert, who will address the danger every cell tower, transmitter, cell phone, smart meter, microwave oven, wireless laptop, and tablet poses as a source of non-ionizing radiation. All are welcome.

Summer@theCenter Open House - Center for Architecture
February 23, 2012 - Greenwich Village

Learn more about the Center for Architecture Foundation's Summer@theCenter architecture youth programs. Summer@theCenter programs run June 18 through August 31 this year (Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm), at the Center for Architecture in Greenwich Village. Each week explores a different topic in architecture and design through art and building activities and special site visits. Programs are for students entering third through 12th grades this fall.

FREE Fridays at Guild Hall - Guild Hall
February 24, 2012 - East Hampton

Come check out the Student Art Festival, featuring the artwork of students from Bridgehampton to Montauk.

Cornerstone Visitors' Days - Visitors Days
February 24, 2012 - New City

Cornerstone Christian School invites parents interested in sending their children to Cornerstone to come tour the school. Tours done by appointment only.

Shabbat Club - Congregation Sons of Israel
February 24, 2012 - Upper Nyack

Toddlers are invited to celebrate Shabbat with stories and games.

LEGO Club - Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library
February 24, 2012 - Garnerville

Use the library's LEGOs or bring your own. Work with friends or make new ones. No registration required.

The Adventures of Captain Underpants - Ossining Public Library
February 24, 2012 - Ossining

Action, thrills, laughs, and silliness for children in Kindergarten and up. Limited to the first 20 children to arrive.

Vacation Week Movies - Wilton Library
February 24, 2012 - Wilton

Kids enjoy a double feature. No registration necessary. Caregivers must be present for children under 8, and in the building for children under 12.

Family Movie Night - The Moxie Spot
February 24, 2012 - Brooklyn Heights

Each Friday evening, Moxie Spot combines its comfy food with a program of short movies and a family friendly feature. Check website for program.

Student Art Festival Part I, Grades K-8 - Guild Hall
February 24, 2012 - East Hampton

Part I of the Student Art Festival features work created by elementary and middle school students from Bridgehampton to Montauk. Throughout the exhibition, Guild Hall offers free do-it-yourself crafts on the weekends.

PJ Storytime - Westhampoton Free Library
February 24, 2012 - Westhampton Beach

Drop in for some stories to lull you off to a winter's night of sweet dreams. Wear your pajamas. No registration required.

Transformations - Loft Artist Association
February 24, 2012 - Stamford

CD's, shredded junk mail, zippers, plastic jugs, matches, nuts, bolts, cereal boxes, teabags, and a variety of other household and organic items are transformed from trash to treasure.

Bilingual Birdies: Spanish Program - Ottendorfer Public Library
Through February 25, 2012 - Manhattan

A Spanish language and live music program for children ages newborn to 5 years old with a parent/caregiver. The bilingual musicians teach through music, movement, puppetry, and games.

Free Crafts for Kids - Lakeshore Learning Store
February 25, 2012 - New Hyde Park

Keep those little hands busy as they create craft projects every Saturday this month. Children ages 3 and up are welcome at all Lakeshore Learning locations. For more information, visit www.LakeshoreLearning.com/FreeCrafts4Kids.

Saturday Crafts - The Field Library
February 25, 2012 - Peekskill

Discover your inner artist at this simple drop-in craft time.

Free Craft Saturdays - Make Overlapping Icicles - Straight A's
February 25, 2012 - White Plains

Today, kids can drop in to create the beauty of icicles indoors. Straight A's sells educational toys, gifts and teacher supplies.

Family Art Project: Confetti Nests for Blue Birds - Wave Hill
February 25, 2012 - Bronx

Popular papermaker Randy Brozen shows participants how to sculpt little blue birds and vibrant nests from paper pulp and colorful stringy confetti. Use the nest to keep your little blue bird cozy or to welcome home returning migrators this spring. Admission to the grounds is free until noon.

Photography - Prospect Park Picnic House
February 25, 2012 - Park Slope

The Urban Park Ranger Art and Photography programs allow you to interpret the natural would through artistic expression, while learning about the local environment.

Birding: Winter Birding - Clove Lakes Park
February 25, 2012 - Staten Island

Observe and learn about the Winter birds of Staten Island.

Saturday Family Programs: Feraba African Rhythm Tap Duet - Brooklyn Public Library, central branch
February 25, 2012 - Prospect Heights

Join Ibrahima Kolipe Camara, a native from Guinea, West Africa and Irene Koloseus, dancer and choreographer as they celebrate Black History month.

Tales to Tails - Wilton Library
February 25, 2012 - Wilton

Ridgefield Operation Animal Rescue brings therapy dogs to the library for children to read to them. The use of trained therapy dogs in reading programs can result in children who feel comfortable reading out loud, read more often, attempt more difficult books, and actually look forward to reading. Children must read independently to participate in this program. Registration required.

Paul Yeon Lee – Scattered Wind - Flushing Town Hall
February 25, 2012 - Flushing

Recipient of the 2011 Exploring the Metropolis NYC Con Edison Musicians' Residency Composition Program and a resident composer of Flushing Town Hall, Paul Yeon Lee presents two different sanjo (scattered melody) pieces by Korean traditional transverse flute daegeum and western instrument flute. Additionally, lee will premiere his new music "Scattered Wind" for daegeum and piano.

Influx: Turkish Contemporary Dance - Queens College
February 25, 2012 - Flushing

Traveling from Istanbul, Turkey, choreographers/dancers Mustafa Kaplan, Ayse Orhon, and Filiz Sizanli create compelling work that challenge perceptions of dance. The performance will be followed by a question and answer session.

Student Art Festival Part I, Grades K-8 - Guild Hall
February 25, 2012 - East Hampton

Part I of the Student Art Festival features work created by elementary and middle school students from Bridgehampton to Montauk. Throughout the exhibition, Guild Hall offers free do-it-yourself crafts on the weekends.

DIY Crafts for Kids - Guild Hall
February 25, 2012 - East Hampton

In conjunction with the Student Art Festival Part I, Guild Hall offers free do-it-yourself crafts. Materials included.

GAME ON! - Westhampton Free Library
February 25, 2012 - Westhampton Beach

Come to the library after it closes to play your favorite computer/video games. No Registration Required.

MAGIC THE GATHERING BOOSTER DRAFT - Westhampton Free Library
February 25, 2012 - Westhampton Beach

Play magic that challenges your skills both as a deck builder and as a player. No registration required.

Free Crafts for Kids Every Saturday - Lakeshore Learning Store
February 25, 2012 - Scarsdale

Children ages 3 and up are welcome for free craft projects every Saturday. Today: Super-Silly Storybook Character. Celebrate Dr. Seuss's upcoming birthday...with a super-silly stick puppet. For more information, visit www.LakeshoreLearning.com/FreeCrafts4Kids.

Transformations - Loft Artist Association
February 25, 2012 - Stamford

CD's, shredded junk mail, zippers, plastic jugs, matches, nuts, bolts, cereal boxes, teabags, and a variety of other household and organic items are transformed from trash to treasure.

Fun Days - Deer Mountain Day Camp
February 25, 2012 - Pomona

During this open house, parents and their children can meet camp staff, learn about the camp's programs, tour the facilities, and take part in fun activities including cookie decorating, crafts, giant Legos and more. Another open house will be held on Saturday February 25. This is a free event but you must schedule an appointment by calling the camp office.

Shape Note Sing-Along - Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy
February 26, 2012 - Boerum Hill

In a single afternoon, shape note singing expert Aldo Ceresa will immerse participants of all ages in this impassioned, deeply communal American tradition. No experience is necessary, and everyone who participates is invited to sing with the Brooklyn Philharmonic in its March 24 and March 25 performances.

Student Art Festival Part I Grades K-8 - Guild Hall
Through February 26, 2012 - East Hampton

Part I of the Student Art Festival features work created by elementary and middle school students from Bridgehampton to Montauk. Throughout the exhibition, Guild Hall offers free do-it-yourself crafts on the weekends.

Tappin' the Farm's Maple Trees - Muscoot Farm
February 26, 2012 - Katonah

Learn about the procedures for tapping the maple trees. Weather permitting.

Lecture: African Americans in New York - Salt Marsh Nature Center
February 26, 2012 - Brooklyn

Learn how Brooklyn was an invaluable stop on the Underground Railroad, and other facts about the history of African Americans in New York City.

Valentine's Day Eco Crafts - Blue Heron Park
February 26, 2012 - Staten Island

Enjoy a great book read aloud.

Sunday Family Bingo Night - The Moxie Spot
February 26, 2012 - Brooklyn Heights

Small prizes for the winners. Break out some of Moxie Spot's board games, too.

War & Peace: Israel & Palestine in Ancient Times and Today - Chappaqua Public Library
February 26, 2012 - Chappaqua

How can archaeology be used and abused as an instrument of knowledge and as a weapon of war? Lecturer Peter Feinman is the founder and President of the Institute of History, Archaeology and Education.

Student Art Festival Part I, Grades K-8 - Guild Hall
February 26, 2012 - East Hampton

Part I of the Student Art Festival features work created by elementary and middle school students from Bridgehampton to Montauk. Throughout the exhibition, Guild Hall offers free do-it-yourself crafts on the weekends.

DIY Crafts for Kids - Guild Hall
February 26, 2012 - East Hampton

In conjunction with the Student Art Festival Part I, Guild Hall offers free do-it-yourself crafts. Materials included.

'Almost, Maine' - A Romantic Comedy - Larchmont Public Library
February 26, 2012 - Larchmont

M&M Productions presents a romantic comedy. On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, as the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky, the residents of mythical Almost, Maine find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways.

TeenLife LIVE! Community Service Fair & Expo - Nightingale-Bamford School
February 26, 2012 - Upper East Side

Students, parents, and teachers are invited to attend the first-ever TeenLife LIVE! Community Service Fair & Expo in New York, hosted in partnership with The Parents League of New York. Meet representatives from local nonprofits willing to engage teens as volunteers as well as representatives from other programs and services. Each student will receive a free printed copy of the 2012 TeenLife Guide to Community Service in New York.

Transformations - Loft Artist Association
February 26, 2012 - Stamford

CD's, shredded junk mail, zippers, plastic jugs, matches, nuts, bolts, cereal boxes, teabags, and a variety of other household and organic items are transformed from trash to treasure.

Literary Littles - Wilton Library
February 27, 2012 - Wilton

Independent listeners ages 4-6 years come for stories, short films, songs and crafts. No registration necessary.

Tea & Play - Green Meadow Waldorf School
February 27, 2012 - Chestnut Ridge

Parents of prospective students are invited to have tea with a member of the school's Early Childhood faculty and learn more about the program. Meanwhile, participants' children can plays in one of the school's classrooms. Pregnant women and parents with children from birth through kindergarten-age are invited. Drop-ins are welcome; advance registration is requested.

Tea & Play Open House - Green Meadow Waldorf School - Tarrytown Campus
February 27, 2012 - Tarrytown

Share a cup of tea with a member of the Early Childhood faculty and learn about Green Meadow programs while your child plays near you. Pregnant mothers, drop-ins, and parents with children from birth through kindergarten age are welcome. Advance registration is appreciated by contacting Admissions Coordinator Patricia Owens at 845-356-9715 or e-mail powens@gmws.org.

Beginner/Intermediate Yoga - Ossining Public Library
February 27, 2012 - Ossining

Taught by Yoga Instructor Catherine Riedel. Pre-registration is required. For more information, please contact the Teen Room at 914-941-2416, ext. 336.

COPE- Sibling Support Group - Elias Hicks Historical Home
February 27, 2012 - Jericho

COPE, a grief and healing organization dedicated to supporting families living with the loss of a child or sibling, holds monthly support group meetings on the 3rd or 4th Monday of the month for adult siblings.

Good Reads, Great Kids - Wilton Library
February 27, 2012 - Wilton

Children in grades 2 and 3 and their parents meet and discuss personal selections as well as as the book The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary. Parents and guardians must be present. Registration required.

Dance Around with Nat - Brooklyn Public Library, Coney Island branch
February 27, 2012 - Coney Island

Dance and make some lanyards.

Preschool Story Time - Brooklyn Public Library, Windsor Terrace branch
February 27, 2012 - Brooklyn

Children, 3-5 years, enjoy stories, songs, and play.

Arts and Crafts - Brooklyn Public Library, Brower Park branch
February 27, 2012 - Crown Heights

Kids indulge in arts and crafts before homework time.

African-American Dance with Christine Campbell - Queens Library: Rosedale Branch
February 27, 2012 - Rosedale

Don't just tell your kids about black history, drive the lessons home by allowing them to experience some black culture as well. In this event, everyone can celebrate Black History Month with Christine Campbell in a fun-filled program of traditional African-American dances.

Kidnastics - Westhampton Free Library
February 27, 2012 - Westhampton Beach

The class is designed to help your child develop basic motor control, eye-hand-foot coordination and build self-confidence. Registration required.

Expressions 2012 - Rowayton Arts Center
Through February 28, 2012 - Rowayton

High-quality works by some of the region's finest artists are on view.

Book Babies - The Field Library
Through February 29, 2012 - Peekskill

An interactive program for the littlest library lovers (babies to age 3) and their caregivers. Stories, songs, fingerplays, and play time. Wednesdays at 11am, February 1, 8 and 15.

Life: Kids Nature Film Series - Prospect Park Audobon Center
Through February 29, 2012 - Flatbush

LIFE is a landmark natural history series from Discovery Channel and the BBC that explores the adaptability and diversity of life on Earth, revealing the most spectacular, bizarre, and fascinating behaviors that living things have devised in order to thrive. Limited seating, groups of 10 or more must call (718) 287-3400 x303 for a reservation.

Teacher in the Library - The Field Library
Through February 29, 2012 - Peekskill

Puzzled by a homework assignment? Only understand a fraction of your math? Drop in for homework help from a certified teacher. Homework help is available February 6, 7, 9, 13, 14, 16, 27 & 28 from 4-6pm.

Look At Me: A Cross-Section of Contemporary Portraiture - RYE ARTS CENTER
Through February 29, 2012 - Rye

Portraits, in a variety of styles, that go beyond merely a record of their subject but convey a deeper meaning or vision of the artist. In this unique exhibition artists from all over the country come together to show how diverse contemporary portraiture is. Through February 11.

Homework Help from a Teacher - Ossining Public Library
Through February 29, 2012 - Ossining

A teacher is available in the Children's Room to help children with homework and projects. February 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 22, 27 & 29 from 4-6pm.

Teen Comedy Improv Classes - Ossining Public Library - Budarz Theater
Through February 29, 2012 - Ossining

Class clowns in grades 6-12 will learn basic short and long-form improvisation techniques and build hilarious scenes based on a single topic. Improv training is not only fun but also helps teens refine critical thinking, public speaking, and social skills. Call x336 for more information. Mondays, February 6, 13 and 27.

Math Tutoring for Teens - Ossining Public Library
Through February 29, 2012 - Ossining

Math tutoring for teens is available in the Conference Room. February 6, 13 and 27 from 6-9pm.

Winter Festival: Coming In From the Cold - Lefferts Historic House
Through March 03, 2012 - Flatbush

Come in from the cold and enter Lefferts Historic House, where games and other activities await. Have you ever played Nine-Man Morris before?

New York Classical Theatre Presents 'Playing Moliere' - World Financial Center Winter Garden
Through March 11, 2012 - Battery Park City

In New York Classical Theatre's signature performance style, Panoramic Theatre, this unique production of Moliere's shorter comedies hearkens back to the 17th century playwright's roots in the Commedia dell'Arte. The characters of Playing Moliere, including cuckolded husbands, sneaky servants, demanding fathers, and quick-witted lovers, have inspired an entire generation of physical comedians such as Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and the Marx Brothers.

BABYTIME Rhythms and Rhymes - Mamaroneck Library
Through March 13, 2012 - Mamaroneck

Nursery rhymes and songs, clapping-, bouncing-, and finger-games, and the occasional picture book story. Caregivers are expected to attend and their participation is an important element of this program. For ages 6-24 months. Registration is required.

2's Company - Stories 'N' More - Mamaroneck Library
Through March 14, 2012 - Mamaroneck

Themed picture book stories, songs, and games, culminating in a craft or other hands-on activity. For 2-year-olds and a grown-up. Caregivers are expected to attend, and their participation is an important element of this program. Registration required.

Art Exhibit: Butterfly loves Bull. Bull loves Butterfly. Believing the Unbelievable. - PACE Center
Through March 15, 2012 - Mineola

Queens-born artist Rosalie Orlando Hatch invites guests to step into the fantasy world of this spirited story, celebrating unbounded love between two unlikely creatures. The images in the book visualize their frolic in fanciful settings, encouraging readers, be they children or grown-ups, to continue on in their own silly, playful game of pretend, but with a message of love. Free artist reception Saturday, January 21, 2-4pm. The exhibit runs through March 15, 2012.

Stroller Strides - Long Beach Library
Through March 15, 2012 - Long Beach

Fitness for moms, fun for baby. Workout with your little ones in tow, while they are entertained and having fun. Moms meet other moms, make strides in fitness, motherhood, and life. Your first class is FREE. Contact AdeleArkin@strollerstrides.net for more information.

STORIES 'N' MORE (for 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds) - Mamaroneck Library
Through March 16, 2012 - Mamaroneck

Themed picture book stories, songs, and games, culminating in a craft or other hands-on activity. Caregivers are not required to attend but must be available at the end of the program. Registration required.

CREATE SOMETHING GREAT? RECYCLED SCULPTURE CONTEST - Portledge School
Through March 16, 2012 - Locust Valley

Students in pre-K through sixth grade are encouraged to build sculptures made out of recycled and/or reusable materials designed around the theme of nocturnal animals such as bats, fireflies, raccoons, owls, skunks, and tarantulas. Contest and registration information is available at www.portledge.org/createsomethinggreat.

Piecing it Together - Collage Exhibition - ArtsWestchester
Through March 17, 2012 - White Plains

Collage is an obsessive art form with as much emphasis on process as on finished product. Piecing it Together is an exhibition of works by eight Westchester artists who exemplify the range of this quintessential modernist medium in the 21st century. Their pieced-together artworks challenge the expected and the everyday. Through March 17.

Toy Stories - Westport Arts Center
Through March 18, 2012 - Westport

Thirty major artists are represented in this exhibit on toys promoting a dialogue on how we relate to toys through memories and their prevalence in contemporary culture.

Disappearing Landscape: The Great Art Caper - Hofstra University Museum
Through March 18, 2012 - Hempstead

Pick up Great Art Caper materials while in the David Filderman Gallery to enjoy self-guided super-sleuthing. Search for the details in the works in the exhibit "The Disappearing Landscape: Selections from the Hofstra University Museum Collection" and use the clues to complete the story.The program runs through March 18, 2012.

Silly Saturday Stroller Strides - The Source Mall
Through March 21, 2012 - Westbury

Fitness for moms, fun for baby. Workout with your little ones in tow, while they are entertained and having fun. Moms meet other moms, make strides in fitness, motherhood, and life. Your first class is FREE. Contact AdeleArkin@strollerstrides.net for more information. Classes run through March 21, 2012.

Bilingual Storytime - Queens Library: Far Rockaway Branch
Through March 21, 2012 - Far Rockaway

Play and learn with your child at the library. The bilingual story time is designed for children from birth to 36 months of age. Exposure to the rhythms of language and music can help introduce very young children to books and reading.

R&R at the JCC - The JCC In Manhattan
Through March 24, 2012 - Upper West Side

Make your Shabbat afternoon special with workshops, art, yoga, meditation, food, music, study sessions, film, origami, creative art projects, spa experiences, indoor and outdoor play, and more. There are programs for both children and adults.

Heroes Storywalk: 'Giant Steps to Change the World' By Spike Lee - White Plains Public Library
Through March 25, 2012 - White Plains

Learn about heroes of our time - men and women who stood up for what they believed in. Guess who they are and what they did, and celebrate their achievements along this storywalk in the library. The Storywalk is based on the book entitled, "Giant Steps to Change the World," written by Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee, and illustrated by Sean Qualls. Open to families with children in grades 1-6 beginning Sunday, February 19 and continuing through Sunday, March 25, 2012. Storywalk instructions are available at the Children's Information Desk (The Compass) in The Trove. Participants must sign in there before proceeding on the walk. Children in grades 1-3 must be accompanied by an adult on the walk. Children in grades 4-6 may follow the walk without an adult.

Exhibition: Figure It Out - Clay Art Center
Through March 31, 2012 - Port Chester

A national invitational exhibition featuring functional works inspired by the human form by over 70 clay artists. The works on display will be mostly functionally-based or vessel-oriented, suggestive of or inspired by the human form. The artists were challenged to interpret the theme in a way that best suited their own voice. For instance, the artists could have surface or glaze decoration that incorporates the figure or parts of the body in some way, or they might exaggerate a pot's "human" parts, such as the "foot," "neck," "shoulder," and "body." The gallery will be filled with cups and mugs, plates, platters, bowls, vases, candlesticks, teapots, salt & peppers, vessels, etc. Some will have subtle reference to the human form, others will be more obvious. The exhibit will give viewers the opportunity to view (and take home) works that have the ability to enhance their in-home dining and living experiences. Exhibit runs through March 31.

Exhibit: Separation Anxiety - Pelham Art Center
Through March 31, 2012 - Pelham

A multi-media exhibition examining the various facets of parenthood. Artists explore the often unacknowledged worry and unease that all parents, traditional or not, must navigate. Through these investigations, cultural anxieties and debates over the definition of family, parenthood, and childhood are explored in surprising and interesting ways. Through March 31.

MALCOLM MORLEY IN A NUTSHELL--THE FINE ART OF PAINTING 1954–2012 - Yale School of Art 32 Edgewood Avenue Gallery
Through March 31, 2012 - New Haven

The exhibit of this contemporary artist features automotive mayhem, beleaguered boats, and speeding, crashing aircraft. The oil paintings and works on paper reflect a theme of disaster and chaos while offering whimsical glimpses.

'Remembering 9/11' Exhibit - New-York Historical Society
Through April 01, 2012 - Upper West Side

To commemorate the tenth anniversary of 9/11, the New-York Historical Society presents this special exhibition, which includes a selection of several hundred photographs taken by professional and amateur photographers in the immediate aftermath of the attack on the World Trade Center (originally collected in the independent exhibition "here is new york: a democracy of photographs"), as well as letters written to policemen and firemen; objects that were placed in makeshift shrines around New York; images and texts from The New York Times "Portraits of Grief" series; photographs of the Tribute in Light; and drawings of the National September 11 Memorial. When the renovated and transformed New-York Historical Society opens fully to the public on November 11, 2011, "Remembering 9/11" will be joined by a permanent installation of photographs from "here is new york" in the Robert H. and Clarice Smith New York Gallery of American History. Approximately 1,500 photographs by 790 contributors will be on display, along with a large fragment of a fire truck destroyed during the 9/11 attack.

April's Fool - St. Sebastian Parish Center
Through April 03, 2012 - Woodside

Movement Theater workshop for children 8-9 years old. Mare Nostrum Elements, a theater company located in Woodside, Queens is presenting an eight session Movement Theater workshop being held every Tuesday night from 3pm-5pm. This is a free workshop and space is limited so please register by emailing us at workshops@mnelements.org or calling 718-545-6665.

Barbara Roux: Environments - Hofstra University Museum, Emily Lowe Gallery
Through April 05, 2012 - Hempstead

Barbara Roux's work focuses on the forest and cove where she lives on the north shore of Long Island. An artist and concervationist, she uses her daily interaction with natural habitats to inform her artistic work. This original exhibition includes drawings, photographs, poetry, and sculpture. The exhibit runs through April 5, 2012.

Chiku Awali Fundraiser - Spring Valley Youth Bureau
Through April 09, 2012 - Spring Valley

Drop off your empty ink jet and laser cartridges, cell phone, and other unused or out-of-date small electronics for recycling. Funds from the collection will support Chiku Awali's Rites of Passage Program, which is designed to help adolescents make the transition from childhood to adulthood. Items can be dropped off on Monday evenings.

Chiku Awali Fundraiser - Spring Valley Youth Bureau
Through April 09, 2012 - Spring Valley

Drop off your empty ink jet and laser cartridges, cell phone, and other unused or out-of-date small electronics for recycling. Funds from the collection will support Chiku Awali's Rites of Passage Program, which is designed to help adolescents make the transition from childhood to adulthood. Items can be dropped off on Monday evenings.

Chiku Awali Fundraiser - Spring Valley Youth Bureau
Through April 09, 2012 - Spring Valley

Drop off your empty ink jet and laser cartridges, cell phone, and other unused or out-of-date small electronics for recycling. Funds from the collection will support Chiku Awali's Rites of Passage Program, which is designed to help adolescents make the transition from childhood to adulthood. Items can be dropped off on Monday evenings through April 9.

Palisades Indoor Farmers Market - Paliades Community Center
Through May 19, 2012 - Palisades

This seasonal farm market returns. Shop for fresh produce and baked goods in the cozy confines of an 1870 schoolhouse.

Jazz for Kids - Jazz Standard
Through June 03, 2012 - Manhattan

The Jazz Standard Youth Orchestra (JSYO), which includes about 25 talented musicians between the ages of 11 and 18, burns through jazz classics while listeners enjoys Blue Smoke's brunch menu (lunch menu, kids menu, and full bar are also available). Jazz Standard donates $1 from each kid's menu item sold to Spoons Across America.

"Latin Roots: East Harlem" and "Spirit of Community: Artists of East Harlem" - Dwyer Cultural Center
Through June 30, 2012 - Harlem

"Latin Roots: East Harlem," a multimedia public art exhibit, celebrates East Harlem's cultural and historical importance by honoring seven remarkable local heroes. The stories of the honorees are told by New York City public school students. "Spirit of Community: Artists of East Harlem," a visual art exhibit reflects a vibrant and thriving landscape of art in El Barrio. With works by emerging and mid-career artists who make the neighborhood their home, the exhibit captures the sounds, colors, cadences, textures, and people of the East Harlem mosaic, celebrating its joys and its pathos.

Art Exhibit - Suzuki Music School of Westport
Through July 01, 2012 - Westport

Four renowned Connecticut artists compliment the walls of the music school with their landscapes, still lifes, and portrait paintings.

Storytimes with Emily - The Moxie Spot
Through August 31, 2012 - Brooklyn Heights

Story time is led by Emily Terte, the creative director of The Moxie Spot. She has years of experience working with young children as an elementary school teacher and librarian, and she combines her love of books, puppets, and children to give children (and parents) an extraordinary story time experience.

Chess for Children - Brooklyn Lyceum
Through August 31, 2012 - Park Slope

Children can work on their chess skills via competition and instruction.

Breastfeeding Support Group - New York Methodist Hospital
Through August 31, 2012 -

Discuss questions and concerns regarding breastfeeding and find support and encouragement with this group, which meets regularly.

Autism Support Group - Hebrew Educational Society
Through August 31, 2012 - Canarsie

Affected by or confronting autism? You are not alone. Share your experiences and support each other. While the support group is in session, parents/caregivers can bring their children and their siblings.

Saturday Pediatric Clinic - New York Methodist Hospital
Through August 31, 2012 - Park Slope

New York Methodist Hospital offers free preventive dental education, information, and toothbrushes on Saturday mornings by appointment. Call the Department of Dental Medicine at 718-780-5410 or Dental Educator Brendan Wheeler at 718-780-5367.

Toddler Time - Brooklyn Public Library, Kings Bay branch
Through December 03, 2012 - Homecrest

Babies and toddlers hear stories, sing songs and rhymes, and play.

Toddler Story Time - Dennis P. McHugh Piermont Public Library
Through December 17, 2012 - Piermont

Bring your little one, ages 6 months to 5 years, for stories and songs. Pre-registration is required. Meets every Monday except holidays.

Music Classes for Children - Dennis P. McHugh Piermont Public Library
Through December 19, 2012 - Piermont

Young children are given the chance to develop basic competence in music by providing them with a rich musical experience in a relaxed and playful environment. Presented by Moon River Music Together with Catherine Rubin, the class teaches music through play. Meets the third Wednesday of each month.

Mother 2 Mother (M2M) Breastfeeding Support Group - Rockland County Department of Health
Through December 28, 2012 - Pomona

The Rockland County Department of Health encourages nursing mothers (and babies) and pregnant women to attend this free meeting to help them get started or continue breastfeeding successfully. The group meets the fourth Wednesday of each month and is led by Health Department Certified Lactation Counselors.For more information call the Breastfeeding Promotion and Support Program Monday-Friday, 9am-5 pm at 845-364-3865 or e-mail messingL@co.rockland.ny.us.

Tot Shabbat - Congregation Sons of Israel
Through December 29, 2012 - Upper Nyack

Share a family experience of singing, dancing, and praying as well as a weekly story and other activities. Each Saturday through December.

Sha'Baby Shabbat - Romemu
Through December 31, 2012 - Upper West Side

Sha'Baby engages your child's special energy to warm him/her up for creating sacred time during Shabbat. Dancing, laughing, praying, and singing are all a part of this special Shabbat service.

Volunteer Opportunities - Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Rockland County
Through December 31, 2012 - New City

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County is seeking mentors, especially men, to volunteer as role model friends for youth in our community. Applicants must be at least eighteen years of age, have a valid driver's license, must have transportation and be covered under automobile insurance, and must be able to commit to volunteer for a minimum of four hours a month for one year. Call or visit online for an application.

Stroller Strides - The Source Mall
Through January 01, 2013 - Westbury

Fitness for moms, fun for baby. Workout with your little ones in tow, while they are entertained and having fun. Moms meet other moms, make strides in fitness, motherhood, and life. Your first class is FREE. Contact AdeleArkin@strollerstrides.net for more information.

Stroller Strides - The Source Mall
Through January 11, 2013 - Westbury

Fitness for moms, fun for baby. Workout with your little ones in tow, while they are entertained and having fun. Moms meet other moms, make strides in fitness, motherhood, and life. Your first class is FREE. Call to register. Classes run through January 11, 2013

Sculpture Mystery: The Great Art Caper - Hofstra University Museum
Through January 01, 2014 - Hempstead

Uncover clues to help solve a mystery in the outdoor sculpture collection. Pick up your caper kit at Emily Lowe Gallery, have fun while discovering more about these works, and at the end of the caper return to Emily Lowe Gallery for a prize. For everyone ages 4-9 and their grown-up companions all year-round. The program runs through January 1, 2014.

Sculpture Exploration Backpack - Hofstra University Museum
Through January 01, 2014 - Hempstead

Kids and their grown up companions can stop in at the Hofstra University Museum's Emily Lowe Gallery, and pick up a backpack. At the end of your tour, return the backpack and each child will receive a small gift from the Museum. The program runs through January 1, 2014.