Summer at the Library Kick Off Party!

This program will take place in person at the 125th St Library.

Join us to celebrate the start of Summer at the Library with crafts, giveaways, snacks, and a performance by Araceli Poma.

Animal Adventures: The Magic of the Mountains is a program that invites children to discover the magical creatures living high in the mountains of Peru. Through storytelling, music, and Araceli’s handcrafted puppets, children will explore the beauty and wonder of mountain wildlife while practicing Spanish in an interactive and stimulating environment. All of this learning takes place through play and the repetition of songs, making the program a fun, educational, and highly engaging experience for young children.

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Major support provided by the New York Life Foundation, the 2025 city-wide sponsor for the Summer Reading and Learning Programs.

Additional support is provided by Jane Lauder; The Rona Jaffe Foundation; New York Yankees Foundation; Montblanc; anonymous donors; and the continuing major support of the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences.

These programs and initiatives are part of the Library’s overall commitment to our branch patrons and education programs, led by the Merryl and James Tisch Director of Branch Libraries and Education. Major support for educational programming is provided by Merryl H. and James S. Tisch.