Staten Island Events :

Sunday, July 1
Uncle Sam Mask. A mask based upon the James Montgomery Flagg design. SI Child’s Mus,
718 273-2060

Karaoke Kids. Bopping & singing. SI Child’s Museum,
718 273-2060

Pet Adoption. P.L.U.T.O. & other adoption agencies have pets to adopt. Microchipping available. At Wolfe’s Pond Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Red Trail Hike. Moderate to difficult hike thru the Greenbelt at High Rock Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Tree-mendous. Meet the widest Tulip Tree in NYC & his relatives. Clove Lakes Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

1st Annual Military Appreciation Night. This event will honor active duty personnel & veterans of all ages. Sponsored by the SI Yankees & SISOS. For more info,
call 718 966-5866 or 718 273-5707

Interpreted Tours for the Dead. Tours will be interpreted in American Sign Language. SI Historical Society, 718 351-1611

Declaration of Independence Reading. Bill of Rights, the Emancipation Proclamation &
a few surprises. All ages. SI OutLOUD. Gateway NRA. Ft. Wadsworth’s Harbor
Overlook,718 354-4500

Rodgers & Hammersteins’ A Grand Night for Singing. At Veterans Memorial Hall Snug Harbor, 718 425-3512

Concert. A Wafoo concert with the theme “Summer.”St. Peter’s Church. Free. For more info visit www.statenislandarts.org

~ ~ Every Sunday ~ ~

• Summer Sundays. Free concert series on the grounds of Snug Harbor.
  Snug Harbor Cultural Center, 718 448-2500
• The Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art. Open to the public 1-5. 718 987-3500
• Richmond County Flying Club. Observe & learn the art of saltwater fly tying.
  Great Kills Park, Edu. Field Sta., Gateway NRA. 718 987-6790
• Arts & Crafts.Different programs every Sunday. All ages. Prereg.
  The Museum of Arts & Design, 212 956-3535
• Weekend Family Fun. Different programs every Sat. & Sun. Call for info.
  South Street Seaport Museum, 212 748-8753

July 1 - 8
Celebrations-July Theme Week. Observe festive cooking demos, children’s seasonal games & pinwheel making. Historic Richmond Town, 718 351-1611

~ ~ Every Monday ~ ~

• Summer Reading Aloud. Ages 2+. Dongan Hills Library, 718 351-1444
• Summer Reading Aloud. Ages 3+. New Dorp Library, 718 351-2977
• Summer Reading Aloud. Ages 3+. Tottenville Library, 718 984-0945

Tues, July 3
Kids “Make It & Take It.” Craft event. Kids make their very own Star Spangled Shaker for 4th of July. Prereg. Babies ‘R’ Us, 718 370-2734

Summer Reading Aloud. All ages. South Beach Library, 718 816-5834

Summer Reading Aloud. All ages. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636

Summer Craft. Ages 5-11. Prereg 1 week prior. Port Richmond Library, 718 442-0158

~ ~ Every Tuesday ~ ~

• Young Artists in the Park. Westerleigh Park. For more info call 718 442-0336
• Crafty Kids. Let your imagination go wild & create a masterpiece.
  SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060
• Summer Reading Aloud. All ages. Stapleton Library,718 727-0427
• Summer Reading Aloud. Ages 3+. Todt Hill Westerleigh Library, 718 494-1642
• Summer Reading Aloud. All ages. South Beach Library, 718 816-5834
• Make and Take. Free kids craft project to make & take home.
  A.C. Moore, 1801 South Ave, 718 370-0691
• Tots Time Plus. Spend happy hours creating artwork, singing-along & more. Parent/child.
  SI Children’s Museum, 718 273-2060
• Adult Program. Shakti Yoga. Basic and gentle. Historic Richmond Town, 718 351-1611

Wed, July 4
Travis 97th Fourth of July Parade. View marching, string & clown bands, costumed characters, antique cars & much more. Travis Fourth of July Celebration www.travisparade.org

Independence Day Celebration. Meet the townsfolk: basket-maker, blacksmith & others.
Ice cream churning, pie backing contest, children’s parade, activities & more.
Historic Richmond Town, 718 351-1611

Independence Day Concert. Music by Viva Voce. Fireworks light up the sky.
Alice Austen House Museum, 718 816-4506 x10

~ ~ Every Wednesday ~ ~

• Boogie Woogie Wednesdays. Broadway Themes - Different every Wednesday. (Starting 7/11).
  SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060
• Summer Games. Different games every Wednesday (Starting 7/11). On the Meadow.
  SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060
• Summer at Mont Sec House. Lifestyle of people living in a bygone era. Different activity exploring the history of the house. (Starting 7/11). Ages 8-12. Prereg.
  Gateway NRA. Ft. Wadsworth,718 354-4500
• Pre-School Program. Books, finger rhymes & a craft. Ages 2-1/2-5. Prereg. 1 week prior.
  New Dorp Library, 718 351-2977
• Clay Day. Sculpting with air-dry clay. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060
• Summer Reading Aloud. Ages 3+. (Except 7/4). Great Kills Library, 718 984-6670
• Summer Reading Aloud. All ages. (Except 7/4). Port Richmond Library, 718 442-0158
• Summer Reading Aloud. All ages. (Except 7/4). Richmond-town Library, 718 668-0413
• Summer Reading Aloud. Ages 3+. (Except 7/4). Tottenville Library, 718 984-0945
• Summer Reading Aloud. All ages. (Except 7/4). West New Brighton Library, 718 816-5834
• Poco a Poco. A Spanish program ages 2-4 yrs old. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060
• After-School Book Club. Students in grades 4 & 5 meet to read & discuss selected books. Historic Richmond Town, 718 351-1611
• Tots ‘n Blocks. Fun & learning. Parent/child. SI Children’s Museum, 718 273-2060
• The Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art. Open to the public. 718 987-3500

Thurs, July 5
Summer Reading Aloud. Ages Up to 7. St. George Library Center, 718 442-8560

Summer Reading Aloud. All ages. West New Brighton Library, 718 442-1416

~ ~ Every Thursday ~ ~

• Starlight Concerts. Different concert/location every Thursday.
  Sponsored by Borough President, 718 816-2133
• The Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art. Open to the public. 718 987-3500
• Make and Take. Free kids craft project to make & take home.
  A.C. Moore, 1801 South Ave, 718 370-0691
• The Story Museum. Magic of stories, crafts, music, dancing & singing. Up to age 5.
  Historic Richmond Town, 718 351-1611
• Tots Time Plus. Happy hours creating artwork, singing-along & more. Parent/child.
  SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060
• Summer Reading Aloud. All ages. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636
• Summer Reading Aloud. All ages. South Beach Library, 718 816-5834
• Summer Reading Aloud. All ages. Stapleton Library, 718 727-0427
• Summer Reading Aloud. Ages 7+. St. George Library, 718 442-8560
• Summer Reading Aloud. Ages 3+. Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library, 718 494-1642
• Science Whizkidz. Workshop turns into a lab for scientific experiments. (Different project each week). SI Child’s Museum,718 273-2060
• From Trash to Treasure. Ideas for recycling items create great craft projects, games & more.
  SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060
• After-School Book Club. Jr. High students read & discuss selected books.
  Historic Richmond Town, 718 351-1611
• Adult Program. Yoga. On-going 6 week course. Prereg. Museum of Tibetan Art, 718 987-3500
• Adult Program. Shakti Yoga. Basic & gentle. Historic Richmond Town, 718 351-1611

Fri, July 6
Preschool Craft. Ages 2-4. Dongan Hills Library, 718 351-1444

Children’s Films. Ages 4+. Prereg 1 week prior. New Dorp Library, 718 351-1444

~ ~ Every Friday ~ ~

• Music, Movement & Make Believe. Kids move their wee bodies, vast imaginations. Parent/child. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060
• Fun Friday. Read aloud & craft. Ages 3+. (Except 7/6). Great Kills Library, 718 984-6670
• Teen Advisory Group. Ages 12-18. West New Brighton Library, 718 442-1416
• Children’s Films. Ages 5-12. Stapleton Library, 718 727-0427
• Summer Reading Aloud. Ages 2+. Dongan Hills Library, 718 351-1444
• Summer Reading Aloud. Ages 3+. New Dorp Library, 718 351-1444
• Summer Reading Aloud. All ages. Port Richmond Library, 718 442-0158
• Summer Reading Aloud. Up to age 7. St. George Library Center, 718 442-8560
• KIDZ COOK: Each week different recipe. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060
• Crafty Kids. Let your imagination go wild & create a masterpiece.
  SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060

July 6 - 8
Rodgers & Hammersteins’ A Grand Night for Singing. At Veterans Memorial Hall. Snug Harbor, 718 425-3512

Sat, July 7
Home Depot Kids Workshop: Pirate Ship. Do-it-yourself skills & tool safety. Ages 5-12. Free. See www.siparent.com Kids Activities

Sand Art. Ages 6-11. Prereg. St. George Library, 718 442-8560

Arts & Crafts. Join the Nat’l Park Service Rangers. Supplies provided. Gateway NRA. Miller Field Ranger Station, 718 351-6970

Beginner Birding. Everything you need to know to get started. Blue Heron Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Bird Club Exclusive. Fresh Kills Tour. Dramatic transformation from landfill to bird-filled. Prereg. Visit www.nyc.gov/parks & type “Fresh Kills sign-up form” in search field to register. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Seashore Scavenger Hunt. Test your observation skills. Conference House. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Traditional Dinner. Live music & home-cooked food. Prereg. Historic Richmond Town,
718 351-1611

~ ~ Every Saturday ~ ~

• The Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art. Open to the public 1-5. 718 987-3500
• St. George Greenmarket. Straight from local farms. St. George Municipal Parking Lot. www.downtownsi.com
• Saturday’s Tots. Hard working parents can enjoy some toddler time. Singing, creating & sharing adventures. SI Child’s Museum,718 273-2060
• Summer Reading Aloud. All ages. Richmondtown Library, 718 668-0413
• YU-GI-OH. Bring your own deck. Prereg. Ages 8+. SI Child‘s Museum, 718 273-2060
• Adult Program. Guided Meditation. On-going 6 week course. Prereg. Jacques Marchais Mus of Tibetan Art, 718 987-3500
• Adult Program. Yoga. All fitness levels. Prereg. Greenbelt Nature Center, 718 351-3450
• Adult Program. Tai Chi. On-going six week course. Prereg. Jacques Marchais Mus of Tibetan Art, 718 987-3500
• Weekend Family Fun. Different programs every Sat. & Sun. South Street Seaport Museum, 212 748-8753

July 7 & 8
Kidz Summer Games 2007 - Kick-Off. After weekend kick-off, weekly games every Wednesday starting 7/11. On the Meadow. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060

Dance, Dance Revolution. Bopping and singing. SI Child’s Mus, 718 273-2060

Hike the Greenbelt. A hike to Heyerdahl Hill. Free. Greenbelt Nature Center, 718 351-3450

Sun, July 8
Special Children’s Concert and Activities. Children’s show, face painting, temporary tattoos, games, arts & crafts, stilt walkers, balloon mobile & much more (rain date Sun, 7/15). Free. At The Carousel for All Children. Sponsored by Borough President, 718 816-2133

Living Pond. Use waders & nets to explore a pond for insects, nymphs & more. Blue Heron Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Build-a-Boat. Construct your own boat then race them. Wolfe’s Pond Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Discovery Station. Ongoing activities at the National Park Service portable discovery station. Learn about native plants & animals. Gateway NRA, Great Kills Park Beach Center,
718 987-6790

Ecology Walk. Long Pond Park. SI Museum, 718 727-1135

Ongoing Sunday events

Mon, July 9
Secret Codes and Ciphers. Ages 6-12. South Beach Library, 718 816-5834

Ongoing Monday events

July 9 - 12
Junior Ranger Program. Self-guided & ranger led activities focusing on various topics in nature study. Prereg. Ages 7-12. Gateway NRA, Great Kills Park Edu. Field Station, 718 987-6790

Tues, July 10
Smart Beginning Seminar: Diapering. How to change a diaper, selected the correct
diaper & how to keep your little one’s bottom clean, dry & free of diaper rash. Babies ‘R’ Us,
718 370-2734

Mystery Fun Day. Ages 5-12. Great Kills Library, 718 984-6670

Summer Reading Aloud. All ages. Stapleton Library, 718 727-0427

Preschool Time. Stories, rhymes & crafts. Ages 3-5. Prereg. Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library,718 494-1642

Summer Reading Aloud. Ages 3+. Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library, 718 494-1642

Button Making. All ages. Prereg. Huguenot Park Library,718 984-4636

Ongoing Tuesday events

July 10 - 12
Mini-Camp 2007: Session 1-Dinosaurs are Dynamite. Dinosaur dig, make a dinosaur track & find a fossil. Ages 3-5 w/caregiver. Greenbelt Nature Center, 718 351-3450

Drawing with Pencil. Students learn how to draw what they see. Ages 8+. Greenbelt Nature Center, 718 351-3450

Wed, July 11
Cinderella Samba! Puppet Theatre. A timeless fairytale in the land of Brazil performed by Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre. Free. Sobel Court Playground. CityParks Foundation,311 or visit www.cityparksfoundation.org

Button Making. All ages. Prereg. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636

Crafts. Ages 5-12. Stapleton Library, 718 727-0427

Preschool Time. Stories, rhymes & craft. Ages 3-4. Prereg 1 week prior. New Dorp Library,
718 351-2977

Ongoing Wednesday events

July 11 - 22
Celebrations -Get Smart. Tour a 1690’s schoolhouse and what was learning like in early America. Historic Richmond Town,718 351-1611

Thurs, July 12
Bedtime Story Time. Stories for ages 3+ w/caregiver. Huguenot Library, 718 984-4636

Chess with Louis Fraser. Ages 7-12. Dongan Hills Library, 718 351-1444

Crafts. Ages 5+. Prereg 1 week prior. Tottenville Library, 718 984-0945

Preschool Time. Stories, rhymes & crafts. Ages 3-5. Great Kills Library, 718 984-6670

Preschool Time. Stories, rhymes & crafts. Ages 3-5. Prereg. South Beach Library, 718 984-6670

Toddler Time. Picture book stories & songs. Ages 2-3 w/caregiver. Prereg. West New Brighton Library, 718 984-6670

Get a Clue @ the Library Craft. Ages 6-11. Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library, 718 494-1642

Ongoing Thursday events

Fri, July 13
2007 New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Park.
South Meadow Stage at Snug Harbor, 212 875-5700

Teen Advisory Group. Choose events & programs that will happen in your library. Ages 12-18.
West New Brighton Library, 718 442-1416

Ongoing Friday events

Sat, July 14
Super Baby Shower. A party for all expectant moms, family members & friends.
Babies ‘R’ Us, 718 370-2734

Canoe Adventure: The Pond that Time Forgot. Discover the origins at Willowbrook Pond. Attendance at previous basic canoeing program required. Ages 8+.
Willowbrook Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Beach Ecology. How different creatures adapt to living in the beachfront.
Midland Beach at Turtle Circle. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Haunted Hike. Discover how brave you are to meet some of the haunted inhabitants.
The Conference House. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Astronomy Night. A tour of the evening sky. Gateway NRA, Great Kills Park,
Model Airplane Field, 718 987-6790

Kids and Critters. Learn about animals & their unique adaptations. Ages Pre-K & K. Prereg.
SI Zoo, 718 442-3101

Summer Craft Celebration Workshop Series-Mosaic Making. How to nip ceramic tile. Create simple designs with ceramic tile. Ages 12+. SI Museum, 718 727-1135

Venom. Special afternoon tour featuring venomous critters. Ages 7+. Prereg. SI Zoo, 718 442-3101

Lichens, Ferns and Wildflowers. Hike along the trails; learn about what grows. Prereg. Ages 12+. Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1976

Adult Program. Healing Workshop. Techniques to release stress & build up energy. Prereg.
SI Zoo, 718 442-3101

Ongoing Saturday events

July 14 & 21
Boating Safely Course. Offered by the U.S. Coast Guard. Must attend both days to receive credit. Prereg. Great Kills Pk, Edu. Field Station, 718 966-4496/ 718 448-6879

Sun, July 15
Art Lab at the Museum. Paint summer scenes. SI Child’s Museum,718 273-2060

Enrichment Workshop-Foxy Ladies. Assist Docents in making some toys for foxes.
SI Zoo, 718 442-3101

Canoeing. Learn to canoe & get a little wet. It’s easy. Ages 8+. Clove Lakes Park.
Urban Park Rangers,718 967-3542

Rockin’ the Ravine. A geologically informative hike through Egbertville Ravine.
High Rock Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Ongoing Sunday events

Ongoing Monday events

Tues, July 17
Toddler Time. Picture book stories & songs. Ages 2-3 w/caregiver. Prereg.
Great Kills Library, 718 984-6670

Toddler Time. Picture book stories & songs. Ages 1-3 w/caregiver. Prereg.
Port Richmond Library, 718 442-0158

Ongoing Tuesday events

July 17 - 19
Mini-Camp 2007: Session 2 -Flying Insect Friends. Monarch butterflies, lightning bugs & cicadas. Ages 3-5 w/caregiver. Greenbelt Nature Center, 718 351-3450

Drawing with Colored Pencils. Fundamental techniques. Tonal, color layering & cross hatching will be discussed & demonstrated. Ages 8+. Greenbelt Nature Ctr, 718 351-3450

Wed, July 18
Harmony Day Picnic. This event is to promote better understanding among our youth & the police. It is free & boxed lunches provided. All activities at Clove Lakes Park. NYPD. For more information call 718 667-2219

Imagination in Motion. An athletic movement theatre performance. Actions of Mine X 2. Free.
Sobel Court Playground. CityParks Foundation. For more info call 311 or visit www.cityparksfoundation.org

Mystery Craft. Ages 6-12. South Beach Library,718 816-5834

Stump the Science Curator. Collect a natural object in your S.I. backyard, park or beach & try to stump the curator. SI Mus, 718 727-1135

Preschool Crafts. Ages 3-5. Prereg. Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library,718 494-1642

Gustafer Yellowgold. All ages. Animated illustrations of Gustafer Yellowgold, a friendly creature who comes to Earth from the sun, are accompanied by live performances of catchy original songs for a unique multimedia experience. Stapleton Library, 718 727-0427

Ongoing Wednesday events

Thurs, July 19
Crafts and Stuff. Ages 6-11. Prereg. Todt Hill-Westerleigh Lib.,718 494-1642

Preschool Time. Stories, rhymes & crafts. Ages 3-5. Prereg. Tottenville Library, 718 984-0945

Chess with Louis Fraser. Ages 7-12. Dongan Hills Library, 718 351-1444

Ongoing Thursday events

Fri, July 20
Calling All Wizards to Platform 9-3/4. Celebrate Harry Potter’s New Book. For more info call the Hogsworth Hotline at the SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060 x147

Teen Advisory Group. Choose events & programs that will happen in your library. West New Brighton Library,718 442-1416

Preschool Craft. Ages 2-4. Dongan Hills Library,718 351-1444

Movie Night in the Greenbelt. Celebrate Christmas in July featuring “Nightmare Before Christmas.” Free. Prereg. Greenbelt Nature Center, 718 351-3450

Ongoing Friday events

Sat, July 21
Kids Summer Cooking. Ages 6-12. Prereg. West New Brighton Library, 718 442-1416

Junior Science Club: All Bubbles-Big & Small. The physics of bubbles for fun & profit. Build wands & make giant bubbles. SI Museum,718 727-1135

Birding. Find out how easy it is to enjoy this popular outdoor activity.
Blue Heron Nature Center. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Insect Insanity. Meet a variety of our six-legged friends. The Conference House.
Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Camping. Sleep out under the stars. Bring sleeping bag & pillow. Tents provided. To register, call Urban Park Rangers on 7/16718 967-3542

Summer Craft Celebration Workshop: Pyrography with Linda Blanchette. The art of decorative wood burning. Ages 12+. SI Museum, 718 727-1135

Play Chess with Louis Fraser. Ages 7-12. West New Brighton Library,718 442-1416

Traditional Dinner. Live music & home-cooked food. Prereg. Historic Richmond Town, 718 351-1611

Native Trees and Herbs. How to distinguish one tree from another. Learn about wild & medicinal herbs. All ages. Prereg. Clay Pit Ponds, 718 967-1976

Ongoing Saturday events

July 21 & 22
Back to the Beach Celebration. LIve music, food, flea market, composting demos & much more. Saturday night fireworks. Sea Turtle Circle, Father Cap. Blvd at Jeff. Ave.
Sponsored by Borough President, 718 816-2133

Dance, Dance Revolution. Bopping and singing. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060

Origami Headgear. Fold a Samurai helmet & a sailor’s hat. SI Child’s Museum, 718 273-2060

Bird Weekend. Hike to identify “backyard” birds. Make a wooden birdfeeder. Prereg.
Greenbelt Nature Center, 718 351-3450

Sun, July 22
Discovery Station. Ongoing activities at National Park Service discovery station. Learn about native plants & animals. Gateway NRA, Great Kills Park Beach Center, 718 987-6790

Forest Fanfares. Free concert under the shady canopy trees. Woodwind Quintet. High Rock Park.
The S.I. Chamber Music Players, 718 420-1643

Birding. How easy it is to enjoy this outdoor activity. Midland Beach.
Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Orienteering. Learn navigation with map & compass. Blue Heron Park.
Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Pond Ecology. Use waders & nets to explore a pond for
different insects & more. Clove Lakes Park. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Ongoing Sunday events

July 22 & 29
Music in the Forest. S.I. Chamber Music Players Concert Series at High Rock Park.
Greenbelt Nature Center, 718 351-3450

Mon, July 23
Bedtime Stories. Wear your PJ’s & bring your teddy. Ages 3+ w/caregiver.
Tottenville Library, 718 984-0945

Gustafer Yellowgold. All ages. Animated illustrations of Gustafer Yellowgold, a friendly creature who comes to Earth from the sun, are accompanied by live performances of catchy original songs for a unique multimedia experience. Dongan Hils Library, 718 351-1444

Ongoing Monday events

Tues, July 24
Computer/Technology Workshop. Intro to the Internet for parents & children ages 4-11. Prereg.
Port Richmond Library, 718 442-0158

Crafts. Ages 5+. Prereg 1 week prior. Tottenville Library, 718 984-0945

Russian American Kids Circus. Fully staged & orchestrated professional circus whose stars are children ages 6-16. Enrichment Thru the Arts, 718 982-5678

Bedtime Stories with a Friend. Hear stories wearing your pj’s & holding your favorite stuffed toy. Ages 3 w/caregiver. New Dorp Library, 718 351-2977

YNK: You Never Know@The Library Presents Grab a Poem! Grab a Book! Ages 12-18.
St. George Library, 718 442-8560

Ongoing Tuesday events

July 24 - 26
Mini-Camp 2007: Session 3 -Forest Fables. Imaginary fun with forest elves, royal frogs & icy penguins. Ages 3-5 w/caregiver. Greenbelt Nature Center, 718 351-3450

Watercolors. Basic techniques for creating life-like paintings. Demos. Ages 8+.
Greenbelt Nature Center, 718 351-3450

Wed, July 25
Concert Party. Be prepared to rock out, jamming along to the sounds of original folk rock. Free.
Sobel Court Playground. CityParks Foundation,311 or www.cityparksfoundation.org

Crafts. Ages 5-12. Stapleton Library, 718 727-0427

Summer Pajama Story Time. Ages 3. Prereg. West New Brighton Library, 718 442-1416

Ongoing Wednesday events

Thurs, July 26
Sherlock Holmes Takes the Case. Solve a mystery with the world’s most famous detective, in this wonderful storytelling program presented by the Traveling Lantern Theatre Company. Ages 4+. Richmondtown Libary, 718 668-0413

Preschool Time. Stories, rhymes & crafts. Ages 3-5. Great Kills Library, 718 984-6670

Computer Game Day. Ages 6-11. Prereg. Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library, 718 494-1642

Chess with Louis Fraser. Ages 7-12. Dongan Hills Library,718 351-1444

Family Story Time. Ages 5-12 w/families. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636

Summer Reading Aloud. All ages. West New Brighton Library, 718 442-1416

Ongoing Thursday events

Fri, July 27
Summer Carnival. Clowns, music, carnival games, sand art, arts & crafts, food, drinks & much more. This event is to benefit Helping Hands Initiative Inc. Prereg.
Greenbelt Nature Center, 718 351-3450 or to RSVP 718 356-4737

Dancing Hands. The basics of infant sign language & “talk” to your pre-verbal child. Prereg.
Babies ‘R’ Us,718 370-2734

Ongoing Friday events

Sat, July 28
The 1964/1965 World’s Fair. A marathon presentation of 24 short films about NY’s spectacular World’s Fair. 5 rare movies shown. Gateway NRA, Ft. Wadsworth Visitor Center, 718 354-4500

S.I. OutLOUD Fifth Annual Melville Festival. Majestic view of NY Harbor. Selections from Moby Dick & music from the era. All ages. Gateway NRA,Fort Wadsworth Visitor Center, 718 354-4500

Astrobiology: The Search for Extraterrestrial Life. Possible places within our solar system among the stars & galaxies where life might exist. All ages. SI Zoo, 718 442-3174

Summer Craft Celebration Workshop: Traditional Rug Making-Hooking w/Steve Nutt. Learn the basics. Ages 12+. SI Museum, 718 727-1135

Sneak Park Preview: Fresh Kills Tour. Dramatic transformation from landfill to bird-filled. Prereg. www.nyc.gov/parks & type “Fresh Kills sign-up form” in search field to register.
Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Bat Bonanza. Search for elusive denizens of the dark. Blue Heron Park.
Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Beach Bonanza. Comb the beach. Identify oysters, clams, mussels & more.
The Conference House. Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Park to Park. A 5-mile hike through the park to Willow Swamp. High Rock Park.
Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Garden Ornaments. How to make decorative hanging ornaments. Ages 12+. Prereg.
Clay Pit Ponds, 718 976-1976

Open Mic: Do Your Thing. Share your stories, poems, songs, dance, music, stage magic, real magic, pet tricks & much more. Every Thing Goes Book Cafe, 718 447-8256

Concert. The Voyage of the Valkyrie. Music from local bands. The Alice Austen House, 718 816-4506

Play Chess with Louis Fraser: Workshop. Ages 12-18. West New Brighton Library, 718 442-1416

Hike to the BMP 8. Hike along red & white trails. Learn about what NYC Department of Environmental Protection developed for natural drainage. Free.
Greenbelt Nature Center, 718 351-3450

Adult Workshop: Compost 101. Free. Learn about composting. Prereg.
SI Botanical Garden,
718 273-8200

Ongoing Saturday events

July 28 & 29
Fancy Fans. Make some cool art for hot days from paper & craft sticks.
SI Child’s Museum,718 273-2060

Karaoke Kids. Bopping & singing. SI Child’s Museum,718 273-2060

Sun, July 29
Forest Fanfares. Free concert under the shady canopy trees. String Quartet. High Rock Park.
The S.I. Chamber Music Players. For more info call 718 420-1643

Sticks, Stones & Chicken Bones. Identify natural & unnatural items. Blue Heron Park.
Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Pond Ecology. Explore animals & plants that live in the pond. Clove Lakes Park.
Urban Park Rangers, 718 967-3542

Ongoing Sunday events

Mon, July 30
Forest Fanfares. Free concert under the shady canopy trees. Jazz Quintet. High Rock Park.
The S.I. Chamber Music Players. For more info call 718 420-1643

Rhythm Play. Ages 3+. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636

Summer Craft. Ages 6-12. Prereg 1 week prior. New Dorp Library, 718 351-2977

Fingerprint Fun. Ages 6-12. South Beach Library, 718 816-5834

Ongoing Monday events

Tues, July 31
Toddler Time. Picture book stories & songs. Ages 2-3 with caregiver.
Great Kills Library, 718 984-6670

Crafts. Ages 3+. Prereg. West New Brighton Library, 718 442-1416

Ongoing Tuesday events

Wed, Aug 1
Give and Take Jugglers. Non stop entertainment thru a combo of juggling, comedy & audience involvement. Free. At Willowbrook Park, The Carousel. Rain Site: Greenbelt Adm. Office at High Rock Park. CityParks Foundation, 311 or visit www.cityparksfoundation.org

Blue Magic. R & B quintet. Mahoney Playground. Free. CityParks Foundation, 311 or www.cityparksfoundation.org

Summertime and the Living is....Easy? See the drudgery of making soap for soap bubbles, danger of blacksmithing & more. Prereg. Historic Richmond Town, 718 351-1611

Family Fun Night. August Theme Week. First night of family fun.
Historic Richmond Town, 718 351-1611

Drop-In Craft. All ages. Huguenot Park Library, 718 984-4636

Summer Reading Aloud. All ages. Port Richmond Library, 718 442-0158

Summer Reading Aloud. Ages 3+. Tottenville Library, 718 984-0945

Summer Reading Aloud. Ages 3+. Great Kills Library, 718 984-6670

Summer Reading Aloud. All ages. West New Brighton Library, 718 442-1416

Ongoing Wednesday events

Thurs, Aug, 2
Preschool Time. Stories, rhymes & crafts. Ages 3-5. Great Kills Library, 718 984-6670

Summer Reading Aloud. All ages. South Beach Library, 718 816-5834

Ongoing Thursday events