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Childrens Center at 42nd Street

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Category: Activities & Camps->Indoor Activities,

Address: 5th Ave at 42nd Street
NY, New York 10014

Neighborhood : Manhattan

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The collection offers a wealth of circulating materials for children of all ages, and for adults with an interest in children;s literature, music, and media. The collection, services, and facilities include:

* A well-rounded selection of informational books targeted to children's educational and curricular needs.
* Generous collections of picture book stories for sharing with younger readers, easy storybooks for newly independent readers, and novels for readers up to age twelve.
* Collections of musical CDs, books on CD, video games, and DVDs for children.
* Eight PC stations with internet access, available by appointment and reserved for use by children twelve and under.
* A flat screen cable TV with gaming equipment for special programs.
* Trained professional children's librarians always on hand to help patrons of all ages to navigate NYPL catalogs and other resources.

The Children's Center at 42nd Street features on-going public programs for young people and their families. From intimate readings to large-scale events, programming includes storytelling, musical and theatrical performances, spoken word performances, and guest appearances by authors and illustrators. The Children's Center at 42nd Street is a 'go to' destination for kids from infancy to age 12, as well as their parents and caregivers.

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