Activities in March

daffodilBrooklyn 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/


Brooklyn Public Library - "Read Across America!" Day
http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/first5years/events/
Date: Friday, March 6, 2009
Please check individual branch listing for times and program descriptions.
For toddlers and preschoolers and their parents and caregivers.
This year we are celebrating the 40th birthday of Eric Carle’s classic “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.” Guest readers, fun crafts, and RIF giveaways!

Prospect Park - Nature Babies
http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/73737
Prospect Park Audubon Center Date: Mondays starting March 16, at 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Phone: 718-287-3400 x104 for registration
Nature-themed music, storytelling, and crafts program for 18-month to 3-year-olds.

Brooklyn Children's Museum - Blooming Babies: Birds of a feather
http://www.brooklynkids.org/index.php/kidsandfamily/kidsandfamilycalendarofevents/calendar/1236488400
Date: Friday, March 6, Saturday March 7, Sunday March 8 at 11:30 a.m.
Ages 18 months - 2 1/2 years
Discover the birds of New York City and make a pair of binoculars to take home.

Brooklyn Museum of Art - Arty Facts: Materials and Decorations
http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/calendar/index.php?show=day&month=3&day=8&year=2009
Date: Sundays, March 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Rubin Lobby, 1st floor
For children and families
Eric Carle creates collages for his illustrations. What materials do other artists use? For children and families.