Activities in February
Brooklyn Public Library has many wonderful programs for young children at a neighborhood library near you. For listings, go to: http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/first5years/events/
Storybook Movie Time
Brooklyn's Children's Museum
Saturday February 14 and Sunday February 15, 11:30 am
Phone: (718)-735-4400
Location: 145 Brooklyn Avenue (at St. Marks Avenue), Brooklyn, NY 11213
http://www.brooklynkids.org/index.php/calendarofevents/events
Tots! Camera! Action! We’re calling all pint-sized film enthusiasts to enjoy animated films. Watch cherished children’s stories come to life on screen.
For Ages 5 and under
Can Do Wonders Series: Heart and Flower
Brooklyn's Children's Museum
Saturday, February 14, 11:00 am
Phone: (718)-735-4400
Location: 145 Brooklyn Avenue (at St. Marks Avenue), Brooklyn, NY 11213
http://www.brooklynkids.org/index.php/calendarofevents/events
Families with special needs explore the Valentine’s Day holiday. Listen to music, decorate heart shapes, and share your works of art.
For All Ages
Pre-registration required; call (718) 735-4400 x123
The MetLife Little Theatre Series: Meet the Author - Kathy Price
Brooklyn's Children's Museum
Saturday February 21, 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 pm
Phone: (718)-735-4400
Location: 145 Brooklyn Avenue (at St. Marks Avenue), Brooklyn, NY 11213
http://www.brooklynkids.org/index.php/calendarofevents/events
Join Kathy for a interactive story and enjoy jazz, art, and poetry.
(part of Black History Month 2009's Untold Stories: Heroes, Heroines, and Innovators Series)
For Ages 5 and under
Kids Week at the Marsh
Marine Park - Salt Marsh Nature Center
Weekday Monday, February 16 to Friday February 20, 10:00 am - 12 noon; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Phone: (718)-421-2021
Location: East 33rd St and Avenue U., Brooklyn, NY
http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/marinepark/events/page/1
Spend mid-winter break with the Urban Park Rangers! Explore the salt marsh and enjoy nature walks, crafts, and performances.
Animal Encounters
Prospect Park Zoo
Saturdays and Sundays, noon, 12:30 pm, 2:30 & 3:00 pm
Phone: (718)-399-7339
Location: 450 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225, Discovery Theatre
http://www.prospectparkzoo.com/this-season-at-the-zoo/activities.aspx
Enjoy a close-up encounter with an alpaca, owl, iguana, a porcupine, or another animal guest.