Public Events
Upcoming In-Person Workshops
Upcoming In-Person Workshops
ArchForKids leads public programs in libraries, museums and community organizations in the NYC metro area. All library programs are FREE.
If you would like to bring ArchForKids to your community – live or virtual format – please contact us at hello@archforkids.com or +1 (914) 200-3646
NYC Workshops
11 July
4:00 - 5:30 PM
QPL Hunters Point Library| 47-40 Center Blvd, Queens, NY 11109
Underwater Habitats
at Queens Public Library – Hunters Point Branch
Learn about the different animals that live underwater. From tidal pools to the deep sea, explore the different ecosystems before creating a model of the habitat suitable for your favorite marine animal!
Recommended for children ages 5 and up, caregivers welcome.
13 July
3:30 - 5:00 PM
396 Clinton St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Storybook Castles
at Brooklyn Public Library – Carroll Gardens Branch
Learn about the architecture and history of castles and build your own fairytale inspired version!
Recommended for children ages 5 and up, caregivers welcome.
There is no registration but there will be a capicity limit for this event. Masks are required.
14 July
2:00 - 3:30 PM
QPL Discovery Center| 89-11 Merrick Blvd, Queens, NY 11432
Underwater Habitats
at Queens Public Library – Central Branch (Discovery Center)
Learn about the different animals that live underwater. From tidal pools to the deep sea, explore the different ecosystems before creating a model of the habitat suitable for your favorite marine animal!
Recommended for children ages 5 and up, caregivers welcome.
Yonkers Public Library Workshops
7 July
2:00 - 3:30 PM
Riverfront Library| One Larkin Center, Yonkers 10701
Underwater Habitats
at Yonkers Public Library – Riverfront Branch
Learn about the different animals that live underwater. From tidal pools to the deep sea, explore the different ecosystems before creating a model of the habitat suitable for your favorite marine animal!
Recommended for children ages 5 and up, caregivers welcome.
14 July
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Will Library| 1500 Central Park Ave, Yonkers, NY 10710
Underwater Habitats
at Yonkers Public Library – Grinton I. Will Branch
Learn about the different animals that live underwater. From tidal pools to the deep sea, explore the different ecosystems before creating a model of the habitat suitable for your favorite marine animal!
Recommended for children ages 5 and up, caregivers welcome.
21 July
2:00 - 3:30 PM
Riverfront Library| One Larkin Center, Yonkers 10701
Mermaid Village
at Yonkers Public Library – Riverfront Branch
Explore the world of mermaids and other mythical sea creatures! Design an underwater village that suits their unique needs.
Recommended for children ages 5 and up, caregivers welcome.
Westchester & Elsewhere Workshops
28 June
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Nanuet Public Library| 149 Church Street, Nanuet NY
Lost City of Atlantis
Imagine an ancient city full of towering spires, grand halls and palatial homes deep underwater on the ocean floor. Create your own version of this mythical city!
Recommended for children ages 5 and up, caregivers welcome. Register by clicking the library link.
29 + 30 June
2:00 - 5:00 PM
Harrison Public Library| 2 Bruce Ave, Harrison, NY
Floating Cities Mini Camp
Imagine a floating city situated in the middle of the sea. How would it stay afloat? What types of buildings and homes would it include? How many people would live there? Design a city to answer those questions in this 2-day mini camp. Made possible by a Arts Alive grant from ArtsWestchester
Recommended for children ages 5 and up, caregivers welcome.
New Rochelle Summer Workshop Series
Throughout July and August we will be leading a series of workshops in collaboration with the New Rochelle Public Library to support the summer reading theme – Oceans of Possibilities. The series will include 7 workshops at the Main Branch of NRPL and 7 workshops at the Huguenot Children’s Library.
For more details, check out the session information below or visit the NRPL Calendar.
Underwater Habitats
at New Rochelle Public Library
Learn about the different animals that live underwater. From tidal pools to the deep sea, explore the different ecosystems before creating a model of the habitat suitable for your favorite marine animal!
Recommended for children ages 5 and up, caregivers welcome.
12 July
Main Branch
2:00 - 3:30 PM
1 Library Plaza (Lawton Street and Huguenot Street) New Rochelle, NY 10801
13 July
Huguenot Children's Library
2:30 - 4:00 PM
794 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10804
Design a Floating City
at New Rochelle Public Library
Imagine a floating city situated in the middle of the sea. How would it stay afloat? What types of buildings and homes would it include? How many people would live there? Become a maritime urban planner and design a city to answer those questions and more!
Recommended for children ages 5 and up, caregivers welcome.
19 July
Main Branch
2:00 - 3:30 PM
1 Library Plaza (Lawton Street and Huguenot Street) New Rochelle, NY 10801
20 July
Huguenot Children's Library
2:30 - 4:00 PM
794 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10804
Mermaid Village
at New Rochelle Public Library
Explore the world of mermaids and other mythical sea creatures! Design an underwater village that suits their unique needs.
Recommended for children ages 5 and up, caregivers welcome.
26 July
Main Branch
2:00 - 3:30 PM
1 Library Plaza (Lawton Street and Huguenot Street) New Rochelle, NY 10801
27 July
Huguenot Children's Library
2:30 - 4:00 PM
794 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10804
Coral Reef Ecosystems
at New Rochelle Public Library
Learn about reef-building corals and how important they are to the health of oceanic habitats. Discover the variety of marine wildlife that call these reef systems home and create your own coral reef system!
Recommended for children ages 5 and up, caregivers welcome.
2 August
Main Branch
2:00 - 3:30 PM
1 Library Plaza (Lawton Street and Huguenot Street) New Rochelle, NY 10801
3 August
Huguenot Children's Library
2:30 - 4:00 PM
794 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10804
The Lost City of Atlantis
at New Rochelle Public Library
Imagine an ancient city full of towering spires, grand halls and palatial homes deep underwater on the ocean floor. Create your own version of this mythical city!
Recommended for children ages 5 and up, caregivers welcome.
9 August
Main Branch
2:00 - 3:30 PM
1 Library Plaza (Lawton Street and Huguenot Street) New Rochelle, NY 10801
10 August
Huguenot Children's Library
2:30 - 4:00 PM
794 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10804
Hospitable Houseboat Homes
at New Rochelle Public Library
Transform a milk carton or box into a fabulous home on the water!
Recommended for children ages 5 and up, caregivers welcome.
16 August
Main Branch
2:00 - 3:30 PM
1 Library Plaza (Lawton Street and Huguenot Street) New Rochelle, NY 10801
17 August
Huguenot Children's Library
2:30 - 4:00 PM
794 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10804
Danger Island
at New Rochelle Public Library
Design your very own danger island located in the middle of a vast ocean! Will you create a volcanic island, a pirate stronghold, or a land filled with steep cliffs or secret traps?
Recommended for children ages 5 and up, caregivers welcome.
23 August
Main Branch
2:00 - 3:30 PM
1 Library Plaza (Lawton Street and Huguenot Street) New Rochelle, NY 10801
24 August
Huguenot Children's Library
2:30 - 4:00 PM
794 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10804
Don’t see any programs in your area?
On-Demand Programs & Mentoring
ArchForKids offers mentoring and on-demand workshops. Book a program on a topic of your choice. We offer in-person sessions in NYC and Hudson Valley are and virtual sessions for anywhere.
Learn more about these options here.
