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# Things For Kids To Do In Southern Brooklyn: New Year’s Party, Storytelling, Sewing Lessons
- URL: https://bklyner.com/things-for-kids-to-do-in-southern-brooklyn-new-years-party-storytelling-sewing-lessons-sheepshead-bay/
- Published: 2016-01-05T16:55:17.000Z
- Updated: 2016-01-05T16:55:17.000Z
- Author: Alex Ellefson
- Tags: Events, Kids & Family, Nonsponsored, Sheepshead Bay, Southern Brooklyn, cortelyou library, gerritsen library, kids, kings bay library, kings highway library, Sheepshead Bay Library, southern brooklyn, things to do, #wp

![(Photo: Friends of the Sheepshead Bay Library / Facebook)](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/kids.jpg)

(Photo: [Friends of the Sheepshead Bay Library](https://www.facebook.com/sheepsheadbaylibrary/photos/a.843632762372394.1073741889.630539527015053/843632612372409/?type=3&theater) / Facebook)

Looking for something to do with the whole family this week? There are a lot of great kid-friendly events coming up in Brooklyn, and we’ve selected some of our favorites. See the full details below!

For more things to do around Brooklyn, and to [add your own upcoming event](/calendar/), check out our [calendar](/calendar/).

[**Story Play**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/story-play-reading-fundam-cortelyou-library-010616?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Wednesday, January 6, 11:15am – 12pm  
**Where:** Cortelyou Library, 1305 Cortelyou Road (Near Argyle Road)  
**What:** Get your little one interested in storytelling early. They will be introduced to books, songs, rhymes, and playtime.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-693-7763

[**New Years Celebration**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/new-years-celebration-kings-highway-library-010616?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Wednesday, January 6, 3:30 – 4:30pm  
**Where:** Kings Highway Library, 2115 Ocean Ave. (Near Kings Highway)  
**What:** Herald in the new year at this party for kids. There will be Arts & crafts, music, dancing, and more.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-375-3037

[**Board Games**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/board-games-gerritsen-beach-library-010616?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Wednesday, January 6, 4 – 5pm  
**Where:** Gerritsen Beach Library, 2808 Gerritsen Avenue (Near Bartlett Place)  
**What:** Kids and teens are invited to challenge each other to board games. Make new friends!  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-368-1435

[**Chess Workshop**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/chess-workshop-kings-bay-library-010716?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Thursday, January 7, 4 – 5pm  
**Where:** Kings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Avenue (near Avenue W)  
**What:** Never to early to learn chess. Kids can learn the strategy and rules of the game with an experienced teacher.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-368-1709

[**Creative Writing**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/creative-writing-cortelyou-library-010816?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Friday, January 8, 2:45 – 3:45pm  
**Where:** Cortelyou Library, 1305 Cortelyou Road (Near Argyle Road)  
**What:** Kids will get to write their own stories and then share their work in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere. For ages 7 to 11.  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-693-7763

[**Sewing Lessons**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/art-sewing-sewing-lessons-sheepshead-bay-library-010816?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Friday, January 8, 3:30 – 4:30pm  
**Where:** Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14th Street (Near Avenue Z)  
**What:** Want to make your own costumes or create decorative art? Learn how to sew!  
**How much:** Free  
**More info:** 718-368-1815

**For family-friendly news, events, information, and more from around Brooklyn, check out our sister site, [City Kid Corner](http://citykidcorner.com/?ref=bklyner.com).**