Things To Do With The Kids, Through November 24: Thanksgiving Crafts, Iron Mule Short Comedy Film Festival, And Comic Book Illustration Workshops

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

First Five Years Kids Create: Handprint Turkeys
When: Wednesday, November 18, 4pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library, 380 Washington Avenue
What: Gobble gobble! Bring kids ages 2-5 into the library to make no-mess, trace-and-cut handprint turkeys…and a few new friends, too.

Read! Write! Create! Comic Strip Workshop
When: Thursday, November 19, 4pm
Where: Cortelyou Library, 1305 Cortelyou Road, Ditmas Park
What: Kids ages 7-12 will learn how to create comics that are viewable through 3D glasses!

Ezra Jack Keats Bedtime Stories
When: Thursday, November 19, 7pm
Where: Central Library, Youth Wing, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Park Slope
What: Enjoy Ezra Jack Keats-themed stories, songs, and activities — plus, each child will go home with one of the author’s books.

Family Movies @ The Library: Alexander And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
When: Friday, November 20, 3:30pm
Where: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Park Slope
What: I think we can all relate to Alexander — and your kids certainly will during this funny film adaptation of the popular picture book.

Free Family Art Day
When: Saturday, November 21, 10-11:30pm
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue
What: Join Spellbound Theater as they lead this morning of art exploration, where families will get creative through song, puppetry, and play — plus, you’ll learn some art-based literacy activities to do at home.

Story Time: Elephants Make Fine Friends
When: Saturday, November 21, 11am
Where: Greenlight Bookstore, 686 Fulton Street, Fort Greene
What: New York-based author and illustrator Colter Jackson will read her book about a girl and her elephant pal and their struggle to overcome, well, his elephantiness.

Art Workshop: Comic Book Illustration
When: Saturday, November 21, 11am
Where: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: A cool chance for kids to learn how to draw comic books from artist Mark Ziemann, a teacher and the creator of the comic strip Motorhead.

Family Movie Night: “Inside Out”
When: Saturday, November 21, 4:30pm
Where: Park Slope Armory Y, 361 15th Street
What: Local families are invited to a good old-fashioned movie night, featuring the recent Pixar film, Inside Out.

Story Time: Happy In Our Skin
When: Sunday, November 22, 11:30am
Where: powerHouse on 8th, 1111 8th Avenue, South Slope
What: Author Fran Manushkin will read her book aloud — it tells the story of the fun ties that bind the human family.

Preschool Storytime
When: Monday, November 23, 10:30am
Where: Windsor Terrace Library, 160 East 5th Street
What: Kids up to age 5 will enjoy picture books, songs, and socializing with other children in this playful program.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17

Explore and Create
When: Tuesday, November 17 at 3:30pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Come in and create a new crafts project. Ages 6-12 yrs.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18

Hopalong Andrew
When: Wednesday, November 18 at 3pm
Where: Underwood Park at Washington and Lafayette Avenues
What: Outdoor kid concert for the whole family!
How Much: $10

Kids Concert Series: Jungle Gym Jam
When: Wednesdays at 3:30pm
Where: DSK Brooklyn at 710 Fulton Street
What: Music for the whole family!
How much: Free

Iron Mule Short Comedy Film Festival
When: Wednesday, November 18 from 7-9pm
Where: BRIC House Stoop at 647 Fulton Street
What: Previous Iron Mule alumni include Stephen Colbert, Seth MacFarlane, Lena Dunham, Aziz Ansari, Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer of Broad City, and many more. The Iron Mule is a fun, accessible festival, open to filmmakers of all experience levels, and prides itself on fostering a sense of community between comedians, filmmakers, and film and comedy fans. This month’s screening will be the Best of 2015, featuring our favorite shorts from this year’s festival.
How much: FREE, but RSVP and first-come, first-served

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19

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.

Hopalong Andrew
When: Thursday, November 19 at 11:30am
Where: Speedy Romeo at 376 Classon Avenue
What: Family-friendly kid concert.
How much: $10

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

Reading Is Fundamental
When: Thursday, November 19 at 3:30pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Kids and teens can earn FREE books by borrowing and returning books with their library card.

DIY: Thanksgiving Collage Crafts
When: Thursday, November 19 at 4pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: This week, we’re going to take pages from books, newspapers, and comics to decorate a mini pumpkin! You can use your finished pumpkin to decorate your room or even as a centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20

Toddler Time
When: Friday, November 20 at 10:15am
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue
What: Stories, songs, fingerplays, puppets, and fun for toddlers and caregivers!

Ready, Set, Kindergarten!
When: Friday, November 20 at 11am
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. In this special six session series, families enjoy stories & activities designed to encourage the development of early learning practices. Exploring literacy, science, & math through music, stories, and more.

Babies and Books
When: Friday, November 20 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.

Hopalong Andrew
When: Friday, November 20 at 3pm
Where: Underwood Park at Washington and Lafayette Avenues
What: Outdoor kid concert for the whole family!
How Much: $10

Free Movie
When: Friday, November 20 at 3:30pm
Where: Walt Whitman Library at 93 Saint Edwards Street
What: Free movie screenings for kids ages 6-12 and their families.

Kids Movie Night
When: Friday, November 20 from 4-6pm
Where: Walt Whitman Houses at 105 North Portland Avenue
What: Free movie for kids. Movie TBD.

Build with LEGOS and DUPLOS
When: Friday, November 20 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!

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23

Preschool Storytime
When: Monday, November 23 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.

Homework Help
When: Monday, November 23 at 3pm
Where: Bedford Library at 496 Franklin Avenue
What: Get homework help for children in grades k-8.

Read! Write! Create!
When: Monday, November 23 at 4pm
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 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!

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24

Story Play First RIF
When: Tuesday, November 24 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: Tuesday, November 24 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.

Read To Me
When: Tuesday, November 24 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.