Things To Do With The Kids, Through December 22: Make Your Own Pop Up Cards And Knitted Gifts, The Night Before Christmas, And Music With Suzi Shelton
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, check out our calendar.
REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Holiday Tree Lighting
When: Wednesday, December 16, 4pm
Where: Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Park
What: Join Our Lady of Refuge Church and the Catholic Churches of Brooklyn for the lighting of the holiday tree at Grand Army Plaza.
Kids Create: Kids Knit Now!
When: Wednesday, December 16, 4pm
Where: Kensington Library, 4207 18th Avenue
What: Make cool gifts for yourself, your friends, and your family! Class size is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the childrens’ reference desk.
Read! Write! Create!
When: Wednesday, December 16, 4pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library, 380 Washington Avenue
What: Have you ever wanted to make comics of your own? In this one-hour workshop, you will read hilarious comic strips, write an original manuscript, and create your own short comic – no drawing expertise necessary!
DIY: Pop Up Cards
When: Thursday, December 17 from 4-5pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Make your own pop-up cards and outshine other boring greeting cards! Use glitter, markers, and colored pencils to transform paper into one-of-kind works of art. You can make holiday cards, thank you cards, or any kind of card!
Ezra Jack Keats Bedtime Stories
When: Thursday, December 17, 7pm
Where: Central Library, Youth Wing, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Heights
What: Through the Ezra Jack Keats Bedtime Stories, librarians read aloud to children and lead singing, rhyming, and playing activities related to the themes and images of the book. At the end of each session, every child is given a free copy of one of Mr. Keats’ books to keep.
Creative Art Workshops: The Little Little Girl with the BIG BIG Voice
When: Saturday, December 19, 11am
Where: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: Turn paper, string and cups into megaphones and other sound devices with author/illustrator Kristen Balouch.
Winter Celebration Concert with Suzi Shelton
When: Saturday, December 19, 11am
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue
What: Celebrate winter with Suzi Shelton, an award-winning NYC singer/songwriter and performer who has been making catchy and meaningful music for families for more than a decade.
Little Scientists: Magnets, Colors, Bugs, and More
When: Saturday, December 19, 3pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library, 380 Washington Avenue
What: Enjoy some hands-on exploration of colors, magnets, bugs, counting, and patterns at this preschool STEM program.
Sunday Storytime with David Ercolini
When: Sunday, December 20, 11:30am
Where: powerHouse on 8th, 1111 8th Avenue, South Slope
What: Join illustrator David Ercolini for a reading of this funny, over-the-top new spin on the classic Christmas poem, The Night Before Christmas.
How Much: Free, but you should RSVP to guarantee your seat.
The Magic of Rubbings
When: Sunday, December 20, 4:40pm
Where: 440 Gallery, 6th Avenue, South Slope
What: Glue some white shapes to a white paper. Layer and add more white shapes. What is it? You can’t see it! But, when you place a paper on top of it it and rub it with a black crayon, an image appears. Join Susan and Shanee at 440 to look and explore the huge amount of art in the Small Works Show to get ideas for your art.
Movies @ the Library: The Polar Express
When: Monday, December 21, 11:30am
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue
What: Come enjoy an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15
Read To Me
When: Tuesday, December 15 at 3:30pm
Where: Walt Whitman Library at 93 Saint Edwards Street
What: Kids ages 8-12 practice reading aloud. Vocabulary, comprehension, pronounciation and annunciation are emphasized.
Teen Tech Time
When: Tuesday, December 15 at 4pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Come race your wheels off, battle your heart out, and dance your socks off with Wii games at the library! We have sports games, dancing games, racing games, and more! No registration or experience necessary.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16
Kids Concert Series: Rolie Polie Guacamole
When: Wednesdays at 3:30pm
Where: DSK Brooklyn at 710 Fulton Street
What: Music for the whole family!
How much: Free
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17
Sing With Me
When: Every Thursday from 11am-12:30pm
Where: Ingersoll Community Center at 177 Myrtle Avenue
What: Sing, dance, laugh, and make music with your little one. Ages four months to four years.
Reading Is Fundamental
When: Thursday, December 17 at 11am and 3:30pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Babies aged 0-18 months at 11am; kids and teens at 3:30pm — Earn FREE books by borrowing and returning books with your library card!
Stutengarten Brooklyn
When: Thursdays from 2:30-5pm
Where: Die Stammkneipe/ Der Schwarze Kölner at 710 Fulton Street
What: Tuesdays & Thursdays playgroup! Parents and/or caregivers can bring their babies (infants and toddlers) for play and socializing.
How much: $10 includes food and drink
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18
Toddler Time
When: Friday, December 18 at 10:15am
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Stories, songs, fingerplays, puppets, and fun for toddlers and caregivers!
Babies and Books
When: Friday, December 18 at 11:15am
Where: Clinton Hill LIbrary at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Storytime is for babies, too! Come sing, play, hear stories, and meet with other parents and caregivers.
Free Movie
When: Friday, December 18 at 3:30pm
Where: Walt Whitman Library at 93 Saint Edwards Street
What: Free movie screenings for kids ages 6-12 and their families.
Build with LEGOS and DUPLOS
When: Friday, December 18 at 4pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Come help us think up new things to build – towers, house, cities, vehicles, monsters? Collaborate with your friends and get creative. Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers will also have their own play area at the library with DUPLO blocks galore!
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19-20
Jill Lindsey Holiday Markets
When: Saturdays-Sundays, December 5-20, from 10am-7pm
Where: Jill Lindsey at 370 Myrtle Avenue
What: Several local vendors will be featured over the course of three weekends this month, beginning with this Saturday and Sunday! Stop by and do some holiday shopping and hands-on crafts while enjoying mulled wine and treats at the cafe. Also, check out the new JL Wellness initiative! Gift wrapping is also offered.
How Much: Free unless you buy items!
MONDAY, DECEMBER 21
Preschool Storytime
When: Mondays at 10:30am
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: A read-aloud for preschool-aged kids. Groups and classes are welcome to attend (please contact the children’s librarian, Emily Heath, at 718-398-8713 to let us know ahead of time that you will be bringing a group, if possible.
ChrismaHanuKwanzzika Games Social
When: Monday, December 21 at 2pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Play ChristmaHanuKwanzika Bingo with your neighbors & friends. Enjoy some Holiday Treat Snacks, holiday music, some good company, fun & small prizes.
Homework Help
When: Mondays at 3pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Get homework help for children in grades k-8.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22
Story Play First RIF
When: Tuesdays at 11am
Where: Walt Whitman Library at 93 Saint Edwards Street
What: Hear stories, sing songs and play with other children. Ages 0-5
Toddler Time with First RIF
When: Tuesdays at 11am
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Come and enjoy books, songs and toy time. For ages 18 months to 3 years. Get free books with the Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) program.
Holiday Movie: ” A Christmas Carol”
When: Tuesday, December 22 at 2pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: 1938 Charles Dickens film classic, A Christmas Carol. Starring Alastair Sim, Kathleen Harrison. Not Rated – Running time – 86 min.
Explore and Create: Arts and Crafts
When: Tuesday, December 22 at 3:30pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Come in and create a new craft project. Ages 6-12 yrs.
Read To Me
When: Tuesdays at 3:30pm
Where: Walt Whitman Library at 93 Saint Edwards Street
What: Kids ages 8-12 practice reading aloud. Vocabulary, comprehension, pronunciation and annunciation are emphasized.
