Local Resources
CHILDREN'S LIBRARIES:
​Hudson Park Library
http://www.nypl.org/locations/hudson-park
Jefferson Market Library
http://www.nypl.org/locations/jefferson-market
Chelsea Library
https://www.nypl.org/locations/muhlenberg
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SWIM CLASS
Imagine
Tribeca, UWS, Brooklyn, weekend classes
Starting at 4 months
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McBurney YMCA
Weekend classes
Starting at 6 months
https://www.ymcanyc.org/mcburney
Asphalt Green
Upper East Side & BPC,Weekend classes
www.asphaltgreen.org/bpc/programs/aquatics/swim/youth-swim/0-4-swim
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MOVEMENT
Gymoberee
Murray Hill, UES, UWS, Weekend classes
Starting at newborn
https://www.gymboreeclasses.com/en/booker/28796/calendar/
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Kids at Work
Multiple locations
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The Little Gym of Tribeca
Weekend Classes
http://www.thelittlegym.com/TribecaNY/
(Also in Tribeca & Brooklyn)
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Free to be under three
UES & West Village
http://www.freetobeunderthree.com
Kidville Financial District
(also in Midtown West & UWS)
Baby Moves (Perry Street School)
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RIE with Christina Cohen in the East Village
https://www.christinacohen.com
Dionne Kamara at Union Square Play
https://www.dionnesimonekamara.com
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Super Soccer Stars
Multiple locations, weekend classes
Starting at 1yo
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Soc Roc
Multiple locations, Weekend classes
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Kids in Sports
UES, Weekend classes
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Dance with Joy
Weekend classes
3-5 years old
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Manhattan Youth in Tribeca
Weekend classes
Starting at 6 mos
https://www.manhattanyouth.org
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Modern Martial Arts
UES, UWS, Tribeca, Midtown, Astoria, Weekend classes
Starting at 3yo
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McBurney YMCA
Weekend classes
Caregiver and me classes starting at 18mos.
Starting at 3yo, including ballet, soccer & basketball
https://ymcanyc.org/locations/mcburney-ymca
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NY Kids Club
Multiple locations throughout city
Starting at 2 mos old
https://nykidsclub.com/NYC-Kids-Club/location/greenwich-village
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INDOOR PLAY
Hudson Park Library
http://www.nypl.org/locations/hudson-park
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Kidville Financial District
(also in Midtown West & UWS)
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Chelsea Piers Toddler Play
Weekend classes
https://www.chelseapiers.com/fh/drop-in/toddler-gym/
Union Square Play
NY Kids Club
Multiple locations throughout city
Classes starting at 2 mos old
https://nykidsclub.com/NYC-Kids-Club/location/greenwich-village
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YOGA/PILATES/EXERCISE CLASSES
Karma Kids Yoga
Weekend classes, All ages
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MUSIC/LANGUAGE CLASSES
Music Together
Various Locations, Weekend classes
For newborn+
Sip n Sing
Some Good Wine
http://www.downtownaardvarks.com/sip-n-sing.html
Downtown Aardvarcks
West Village, Tribeca, LES, BPC
http://www.downtownaardvarks.com
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Ramblin Dan @ Union Square Play
From birth-12 months
Little Maestros
Various locations
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Songs for Seeds
Tribeca, Chelsea, UES
For newborn+
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Look Who's Talking NYC
Multiple Locations
For babies 6-24 months
https://www.lookwhostalkingnyc.com
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CPR CLASS
Manhattan Birth
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CLASSES FOR OLDER BABIES
Greenwich House Music Art and Play (3 years)
https://reg139.imperisoft.com/GHMS/ProgramDetail/3339323031/Registration.aspx
STORYTIMES
Strand Bookstore
Saturdays at 11am and 2pm
www.strandbooks.com/story-time
Barnes and Noble Union Square
https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2675
Books of Wonder
https://booksofwonder.com/blogs/upcoming
Barnes and Noble Tribeca
https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2255?view=calendar
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Housing Works Bookstore Soho
Wednesdays at 10:30am, $5
https://www.housingworks.org/events
Nolen Library at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
https://www.metmuseum.org/events/programs/met-tours/storytime-in-nolen-library
For more storytimes that are further afield:
MUSEUMS
Children's Museum of the Art
The Wee Arts Studio for kids under 5 is a great play for kids to explore all things messy, from flubber to craypas.
http://cmany.org/classes-and-activities/studio-activities/wee-studio/
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Family Programs at the Whitney
On Saturday and Sunday (check their schedule before you go!), visit their open studio for a kids art project or sign up for a Gallery Exploration tour.
http://whitney.org/Events?event_category=family_programs
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Family Sunday's at The Rubin Museum of Art
Sundays are for families! Bring your family to the Museum for a Sunday afternoon full of family-friendly activities. Drop into the Education Center for some art making and stay for the family tour if you choose too.
http://rubinmuseum.org/page/family-sundays
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MISC
Camp Store
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ONLINE COMMUNITIES
West Village Parents
Started in 2006 as a sister group to Hudson River Park Mothers Group, WVP works
to strengthen the West Village/Chelsea parent community with an online discussion board to get the 411 on navigating parenthood locally.
HRP Mamas
The Hudson River Park Mothers Group is a social and support network for mothers who reside in Lower Manhattan
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Bowery Babes
Bowery Babes is dedicated to supporting women from pregnancy through the early years of motherhood and beyond. If you are a mom or a soon to be mom who resides in Greenwich Village, Union Square, Soho, Noho, LES, Flatiron or surrounding neighborhoods, Bowery Babes welcomes you!
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**Check out www.hisawyer.com/explore for an online resource that lists local classes**
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