Hi everyone! School is over and the days at home are going to feel long but we have lots of virtual events to enjoy.
This week check out Stomp, Clap & Sing with Aly Sunshine from Funkytown Playground, BPL: Bubbles the Clown, The Beanstalk Art Story Time, African Dancing and Folktales Workshop, Summer Reading: Cristen Sagevick – Wild About Reading, Mini Bean Yoga with Julie, Moosiki Kids Online Live Classes: Infants/Ones, Rock N Lolo – Learn Spanish through Music, Goose Grease Shop: Threes & Fours Tuesday Art Club, Magical Myths, Luminous Legends & Funny Folktales, Sing with Suzi Online Shows, Bilingual Birdies Zoom Classes, BPL Virtual Storytimes and a Virtual Independence Day Party.
I will be adding more virtual events that start after the holiday weekend so check the calendar to see everything going on. If you haven’t heard the BPL news you can read it here. Also follow us on our Facebook page for updates.
Be safe, wear your mask & Happy 4th of July!
~Deirdre (mom to O & C)
Monday June 29th
Summer Reading: Cristen Sagevick – Wild About Reading
Monday Jun 29th 11a. Free. In our 45-minute Wild About Reading! program, children will listen to a reading of one of our many animal based books. These familiar and comforting stories engage children with the fascinating lives of our local birds, mammals, and reptiles! Then, our wildlife educator will bring this topic to life by allowing participants to get an up-close view of several of our animal ambassadors! The wonderful Cristen Sagevick of Volunteers For Wildlife, will read Daylight, Starlight, Wildlife by Wendell Minor and then you’ll get to meet some real stars of the story after the reading! Registrants will receive the Zoom links the day before the program. If you have any questions regarding this program or technical issues, please email bjanusik@bklynlibrary.org. Register here.
Mini Bean Yoga with Julie
Mondays 415-455p. Minimum donation $3, suggested donation $12. For ages 2-5y. This Yogi Beans program introduces the most basic yoga postures to children in a fun, playful way. Musical instruments, developmental props and catchy songs will enhance your bean’s yoga experience. Through repetition and consistent class structure, your little bean’s yoga practice will begin to bud. Parent or caregiver participation is required. Register here.
See all the Monday events here.
Tuesday June 30th
Stomp, Clap & Sing with Aly Sunshine from Funkytown Playground
Tuesday June 30th 11a-12n. Free. Boogie Down to The Funkytown Playground while your kids jump and jam, transport to the sounds from the underground. Grab your shakers and get ready for a musical adventure with Aly Sunshine. Fun for the whole family! We will be live streaming from here. View the broadcast on her Facebook page at 11a.
Moosiki Kids Online Live Classes: Infants/Ones
Tuesdays 1130a until August 25th. Infants/Ones with Laura & Caleb. $20/drop in or register for the semester. Payment form here. Ones/Twos: 16-29 months. Beginning to walk/talk/walking/talking. Moosiki Kids will be doing online live classes via Zoom! Please have shakers, musical instruments to “jam” with, scarves, one or two stuffed animals, and bubbles nearby to help make the class as interactive as possible! “Join Meeting” 10-15 minutes prior to classtime to ensure you have Zoom set up correctly!
See all the Tuesday events here
Wednesday July 1st
African Dancing and Folktales Workshop
Wednesday July 1st 2-3p. Free. Participants become the storytellers in a series of African folktales as our facilitator guides them through an African Dance workshop. Accompanied by live percussion music. View the broadcast on the Brooklyn Public Library Facebook Page at 2p.
The Beanstalk Art Story Time
Wednesdays 230-250p until July 29th For ages 3m-17y. Free. Welcome to our Beanstalk Art storytime! Rediscover the fun of listening your favorite classic story interpreted by a mime, a book maker, a journalist, a puppeteer. Enjoy the experience of listening stories you know well in a new language… Enjoy your favorite snack, bring your children and family and enjoy the show! Register here.
See all the Wednesday events here.
Thursday July 2nd
Magical Myths, Luminous Legends & Funny Folktales
Thursday July 2nd 11a. Free. Discover the magic of myths, the lure of legends and the fun of folktales in this storytelling show filled with action, humor and audience participation. These stories and tales from around the world are also appropriate as a family Program where parents, grandparents and children of all ages attend. Getchie’s multi-cultural storytelling programs are filled with playful interaction.This program is presented by Getchie Argetsinger. This program will be held virtually at nypl.org/summerreading.
The Beanstalk Art Story Time
Thursday July 2nd 2-3p. Free. Have fun with the antics of Bubbles the Silly Entertainer. She will have you and your entire family, dancing and moving and grooving. View the broadcast on Zoom at 2p. Register here.
See all the Thursday events here.
Friday July 3rd
Rock N Lolo – Learn Spanish through Music
Friday July 3rd 11a-12n. Free. Rock N Lolo, “Where kids learn Spanish through Original Music. Rock N Lolo continue sharing love and bringing joy to each little one’s home. 30 minutes long full of singing and dancing, while learning Spanish, and most importantly, having fun! Created to inspire Babies and toddlers up to 5 years old, Rock N Lolo’s music program brings new and smart content with original beautiful songs that will give your child the most powerful tool for their future, educating them not only in a new language, but also with values and good manners. (and yes! you grown ups will love it too!) View the broadcast on Instagram Live at 11a.
Virtual Independence Day Party
Friday July 3rd 3-4p. Free. For all ages. It’s a red, white and blue-berry Independence Day party and you’re all invited! Join CAMP and Kroger for an hour of creativity and fun. We’ll guide you through DIY tie-dye, participate in an interactive magic show, and dance! What do I need for DIY tie-dye? Rubbing Alcohol, Sharpies, Gloves, Plastic Bag and Spray Bottle. Book a spot for your child here.
See all the Friday events here.
Daily Events
Brooklyn Public Library Vitural Storytimes
Daily usually at 11a & 2p. Free. Sometimes the storytimes are on the Brooklyn Public Library Family facebook page and othertimes they are on a specific branch facebook page. See the website for all the details.
Creatively Wild Art Studio: Creative Playtime for Toddlers with DM & BLU
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9-945a until August 31st. $20/class (class packages also available). Suitable for Toddlers ages 22 months- 3.5 yrs. Our fun, engaging summer online playtime class for Toddlers is hosted by our very own DM (our creative director /owner) and will include an awesome art project, a story & a sing-song! Brought to you in the comfort of your own home during these challenging times. This is a 45 minute immersive adventure & the perfect way to keep your tiny one engaged & inspired. Art nurtures each child’s development and helps them make creative choices, gain confidence, develop fine motor skills. We will set a cool art project every morning, you will be amazed at what your little one can create! For all online classes you will need to purchase your own Art Supplies. See the website for the details. NOTE: This is an Online Art Class that meets virtually
New York Public Library Virtual Storytime
Mondays-Fridays 10a until June 30th. Free. End times are approximate. Events may end early or late. For children, infants to age 18 months, ages 18 to 36 months, ages 3 to 5 years, children. Visit us for online storytime here. No matter the circumstances, we’re here to help bring the joy of books to our youngest readers. Enjoy us every weekday at 10AM for online storytimes brought directly to you by our expert children’s librarians as they read beloved books, sing songs, and share early literacy tips.
The Hopalong Andrew Show
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10a. $10 Suggested Minimum. Back in the saddle! This is the first time I’ve ever tried something like this… a retro-tinged, 1-man variety show from my apartment. Flavorpill Critic’s Pick: “A camp-heavy combination of Mr. Rogers meets Bob Ross… Hopalong Andrew might be just weird enough for folks to tune in.” VENMO @HopalongAndrew (code, if needed, 5283) or PAYPAL hopalongandrew@gmail.com. See the website for all the details.
PJ Library Digital Resources
Monday-Friday storytimes & craft-alongs at 11a, 1p & 4p (eastern) and virtual field trips 12n eastern everyday. See website for details.
Bilingual Birdies Zoom Classes
Tuesdays 5p (Spanish), Wednesdays 11 (Mandarin), Thursdays 11a (Spanish), Fridays 11a (French). Pricing: Weekly: $15 per week of unlimited access to classes, Monthly: $40 per month of unlimited access to classes, Semester: $120 for an entire four months of unlimited access to classes. Experience the bilingual magic from home with virtual classes for kids up to age 6! Learn & practice languages at home through singing, dancing, and puppetry! Interactive 30-minute classes will be held live by our top bilingual teaching musicians who will enchant your child while they increase their vocabulary and celebrate diversity! Sign up and receive a “Mini Birdkit” (fun class materials) in the mail and enjoy unlimited classes in Spanish, French, and Mandarin. See the website here.
Jumpin’ Jams: Summer Online Music Class
Wednesdays-Fridays 945-1030a until August 14th. $17/drop in class. For ages 3m-6y. This is a LIVE online, interactive version of our hoppin’ music classes! You can login thru Zoom (we’ll send you the link, once registered) and join the fun! We will go on a musical train ride, get down and boogie, and check out different instruments while jamming along with fun, age appropriate music. Many of the movement based songs are designed to reinforce early language development and an understanding of the world around them. Come jam with us! Register here for Wednesdays, here for Thursdays & here for Fridays. See the website for information on classes on other days/times.
Sing with Suzi Online Shows
Mondays-Fridays at 4p. Thank you to everyone who is watching and sharing my “Sing with Suzi” Shows on Facebook! She’ll be here every day at 4pm M-F and Saturday’s at 11am while we’re all hunkering down. Let’s stay connected and positive and let’s push through this with kindness and love and music
AudraRox Music Classes
Mondays & Wednesdays at 10a & 530p and Tuesdays 10a. Costs: Online classes are $15 per class / $10 four or more. Come share in the fun at Music for Aardvarks classes! It’s a musical experience for families with children from newborn to four years old. Classes are held on ZOOM. Email: audrarocksbk@gmail.com to receive an invite. Also AudraRox Baby Music Classes (12m & under) Tuesdays & Thursdays 1130a and Theater classes for 3 to 5/6y Tuesdays & Thursdays 4p.
Children’s Museum of Manhattan at Home
Activities in a daily email newsletter. Free. While the Museum is closed, our CMOM educators are still working to fill your child’s day with engaging interactive activity. CMOM can still be a part of your day through videos, sing-a-longs, games and so much more for you to do together with your family at home! Sign up for emails here (go all the way down the page on the right hand side for email sign up). From slime-making, dance parties and being transported to Japan with a recipe for sushi, to making animal puppets from recycled materials around the house, creating a bedtime routine and storytimes, “CMOM at Home” is sure to delight. Each day of the week will feature a different theme: Magical Monday, Move & Grove Tuesday, Our World Wednesday, Artsy Thursday, Feel Good Friday, Storytime Saturday and Surprise Sunday.