Where To Go With the Kids: August 1-7

Monday, August 1

 Play with toys and hear fun stories. , Youth Wing, 10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., 0-5 years, Free. 

 Bring your old books in and swap them with new friends.  Youth Wing - Young Adult Reference Desk, 3:30 -7 p.m., Teens, Free

 Want to talk to other area stay-at-home dads? This is a group for fathers and children - all are welcome! Postmark Cafe, 326 6th Street (between 4th and 5th Aves), 9-10 a.m., Free.

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo seals showing off their dives, catching fish in mid-air, and performing magical tricks. Prospect Park Zoo, 450 Flatbush Avenue, 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.

Tuesday, August 2

 Enjoy intriguing books for babies, learn songs and rhymes, and meet other families in the neighborhood. , Youth Wing, 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 11 a.m., 18 months and under, Free. 

 Every Tuesday morning, Habana Outpost becomes a playspace, and a teacher will run an arts and crafts project. All are welcome! , 757 Fulton St, 10 a.m., all ages, Free. 

"Bessie's Big Shot" The PuppetMobile brings the tale of a cow dreaming of joining the circus to Underwood Park. Come root Bessie on through her wild adventures in this new variety show. Underwood Park (Lafayette Avenue between Waverly and Washington Avenues), 10:30 a.m. ages 2-8, Free.

 Explore art, science, and culture in a wacky way!  11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., ages 5 and under, Free.

 Once a month, teens choose from an eclectic collection of newly-published or as-yet-published young adult novels to review and discuss for the following month. Bring in a written, 1-2 paragraphs review of the book you picked for the following month. The review may be published on BPL's Good Reads web page. , Youth Wing - Teen Reading Room, 4-5 p.m., 12-18 years, Free.

 Bring your youngsters for fun and song as you sing-a-long with Lloyd Miller. Rousing renditions of itsy-bitsy spider are great for the little ones. , 365 5th Ave (between 5th and 6th St), 10 - 10:30 a.m., $5 per family.

Story Hour A weekly story hour for preschoolers with storyteller Tom Stamp. Tom will read from his favorite picture books, play some tunes on his guitar, and lead fingerplays to get everyone singing and playing along. , 315 4th Ave at 3rd St., 10-11 a.m., $5/family.

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo seals showing off their dives, catching fish in mid-air, and performing magical tricks.Prospect Park Zoo, 450 Flatbush Avenue, 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.

Wednesday, August 3

 Enjoy intriguing books for babies, learn songs and rhymes, and meet other families in the neighborhood at this fun program. , Youth Wing, 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 11 a.m., 18 months and under, Free. 

 Brooklyn duo Rozz Rozz Nash-Coulon and Andrew Vladeck rock the lawn with tight harmonies that straddle the lines of high-energy pop, rock, ska, and funk. Get ready to sing and dance! The Grove in Fort Greene Park (near the monument). 10-11 a.m., all ages, Free (suggested $2 donation).

 Sing-along with Rollie Pollie Guacamolie. This one (as opposed to Tuesday's), takes place in the garden when weather permits. Call first to make sure it's happening at 718-788-2830.  , 365 5th Ave (between 5th and 6th St), 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m., $5 per family.

Music Jam Session Get ready to rock - join Brittany with her ukulele, sing a song, and prepare to shake your groove thing! Mini Max Toys & Cuts, 151 Atlantic Ave (at Clinton St), 10 a.m., all ages, Free.

Extraordinary Laboratory What interesting things can you find hiding right in front of you?? Put all five senses (but especially your eyes) to good use and come study what’s right in front of your nose.  2:30 p.m., ages 3+, Free with admission ($7.50).

 Crafts and activities from around the world. , Youth Wing, 2:30-3:30 p.m., 7-12 years, Free. 

Board Games Play board games, meet new kids, and have fun! Pacific Library, 25 4th Avenue (at Pacific Street), 3:30-4:30 p.m., all ages, Free.

 Enjoy intriguing books for babies, learn songs and rhymes, and meet other families in the neighborhood. , Youth Wing, 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 11 a.m., 18 months and under, Free. 

 Investigate the world of science with hands-on activities.  11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., ages 5 and under, Free with admission.

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo seals showing off their dives, catching fish in mid-air, and performing magical tricks. Prospect Park Zoo, 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.

Thursday, August 4

Prospect Park Carousel Prospect Park's legendary Carousel is fun for both kids and adults.Prospect Park, Children’s Corner (just inside the Willink entrance to the Park, at Ocean and Flatbush Avenues and Empire Boulevard), 12-5 p.m., all ages, $2/ride ($9/book of 5 tickets).

Kids Sing-Along Join Ivan for this “drum-along” event. , 365 5th Ave (between 5th and 6th St), 10-11 a.m., $5 per family.

French Storytime Come say “Bon Jour” and enjoy French stories and songs. This event is great for children of French families or parents looking to expose their kids to a new language. Mini Max Toys & Cuts, 151 Atlantic Ave (at Clinton St), 10 a.m., all ages, Free.

Crafts Around the World Each week's craft is inspiried by a different country. Mini Max Toys & Cuts, 151 Atlantic Ave (at Clinton St), 11 a.m., all ages, Free.

 Explore paint, crayons, oil pastels, collage materials, air-dry clay and recycled sculpture in this process-oriented art class.  Each class will feature a unique theme, which all three main activities will focus on. , 283 Grand Ave, ages 2-4, 9-9:45 a.m., $25/drop-in (pre-registration is required).

New York Transit Museum Performances All aboard for a journey to the past! Take a trip back in time with a performer on one of the Transit Museum’s vintage subway or elevated train cars. Each week a different character brings transit history to life with an interactive performance. New York Transit Museum, 130 Livingston Street, 10th Floor, 1:30 p.m., ages 5+, Free with museum admission ($6 adults/$4 kids and seniors).

Hop onto the "Independence" boat for a tour around Prospect Park's lake. Prospect Park, Audubon Center (located just inside the Lincoln Road/Ocean Ave. entrance to the Park), 12:30 - 5 p.m., $8/13+ years, $4/4–12 years; Free/ages 3 & under.

 Every week we will read a folktale or fairy tale from around the world, and then do a craft project inspired by the story. , Youth Wing, 2:30-3:30 p.m., 3-6 years, Free. 

Just A Day At The Beach Make a collage of your favorite beach memories from real sand and sea-shells! Make sure to stick around for   (2 p.m., all ages), and feed the museum animals at Feeding Frenzy (3:30 p.m., all ages).  2:30 p.m., ages 3+, Free with admission ($7.50/ea).

 Travel to faraway places in your imagination as you listen to tales from different parts of the world. 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., ages 5 and under, Free with admission.

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo seals showing off their dives, catching fish in mid-air, and performing magical tricks. Prospect Park Zoo, 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.

Friday, August 5

Prospect Park Carousel Prospect Park's legendary Carousel is fun for both kids and adults. Prospect Park, Children’s Corner (just inside the Willink entrance to the Park, at Ocean and Flatbush Avenues and Empire Boulevard), 12-5 p.m., all ages, $2/ride ($9/book of 5 tickets).

 Beginner and advanced players are invited to play together. , Youth Wing - Teen Reading Room, 4-5 p.m., Teens, Free. 

 Toddlers can learn at least nine words a day! Help your child grow by introducing them to stories, songs and rhymes. At toddler time, read great picture books aloud, discover finger plays, and play with other children during this special time dedicated to toddlers. , Youth Wing - Teen Reading Room, 10:30 a.m and 11:30 a.m., 18 mo-3 yrs, Free. 

 Every friday this summer, Brooklyn Children's Museum opens its doors free of admission. This week, celebrate with Cirque-tacular as they bring the Circus tent to you with daring acts at the edge of human capability. , 6:30 p.m., all ages, Free.

Hop onto the "Independence" boat for a tour around Prospect Park's lake. Prospect Park, Audubon Center (located just inside the Lincoln Road/Ocean Ave. entrance to the Park), 12:30 - 5 p.m., $8/13+ years, $4/4–12 years; Free/ages 3 & under.

 Visit the Totally Tots Art Studio at Brooklyn Children’s Museum and discover all the activites that are in store for your young Picasso. Stick around to touch live animals at Roving Animals (4:30 p.m., all ages) and for interactive stories at Tell Me a Tale (5:30 p.m., 3+). , 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., ages 5 and under, Free with admission.

Ice Cream Workshops  Sample delicious ice cream flavors and create an ice cream collage to take home (11:30 a.m., ages 18 mo-2.5 yrs), and learn the physics and chemistry of making tasty cool treats to beat the summer heat (2:30 p.m., ages 4+). , Free with admission ($7.50/ea).

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo seals showing off their dives, catching fish in mid-air, and performing magical tricks. Prospect Park Zoo, 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.

Saturday, August 6

 Play with toys and hear fun stories. , Youth Wing, 10 a.m., 0-5 years, Free. 

Prospect Park Carousel Prospect Park's legendary Carousel is fun for both kids and adults. Prospect Park, Children’s Corner (just inside the Willink entrance to the Park, at Ocean and Flatbush Avenues and Empire Boulevard), 12-5 p.m., all ages, $2/ride ($9/book of 5 tickets).

Ice Cream Workshops  Sample delicious ice cream flavors and create an ice cream collage to take home (11:30 a.m., ages 18 mo-2.5 yrs), and learn the physics and chemistry of making tasty cool treats to beat the summer heat (2:30 p.m., ages 4+). , Free with admission ($7.50/ea).

Fantastic Fans Decorate your own fan to keep cool. Stick around and make crafts at Art Works (2:30 p.m., 5 and under), and explore sea animals at   (noon, all ages). , 2:30 p.m., ages 6+, Free with admission. 

 Come hear stories from notable children's authors. , 686 Fulton St (at S Portland St), 11 a.m., ages 3-8, Free.

There are more than 250 species of birds in Prospect Park. See some of them at this weekly event that is engaging for both children and adults. The Audubon Center at the Boathouse (just inside the Lincoln Road/Ocean Ave. entrance to Prospect Park), 12-1:30 p.m., Free.

 Make cool all-natural and recycled crafts with a new project each week. The Audubon Center at the Boathouse (just inside the Lincoln Road/Ocean Ave. entrance to Prospect Park). 2-3 p.m., all ages, Free.

 Transport yourself back in time - play games and make crafts just like kids did in 19th Century Brooklyn. Lefferts Historic House at Prospect Park, 2:30-3:30 p.m., all ages, Free.

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo seals showing off their dives, catching fish in mid-air, and performing magical tricks. Prospect Park Zoo, 11:30 a.m. & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.

 This program offers kids quality fishing instruction. Learn about the recreational sport of fishing, fishing safety, and fish-friendly techniques, all while casting your lines on a spectacular summer day in the Park. The Audubon Center at the Boathouse (just inside the Lincoln Road/Ocean Ave. entrance to Prospect Park), 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Free.

Ezra Jack Keats Story Hour Gather around Peter and Willy, the statue of two beloved Keats characters, for storytelling adventures. Imagination Playground at Prospect Park (enter at the Lincoln Road/Ocean Ave. entrance to Prospect Park), 2-3 p.m., all ages, Free.

Sunday, August 7

Prospect Park Carousel Prospect Park's legendary Carousel is fun for both kids and adults. Prospect Park, Children’s Corner (just inside the Willink entrance to the Park, at Ocean and Flatbush Avenues and Empire Boulevard), 12-5 p.m., all ages, $2/ride ($9/book of 5 tickets).

Summer Songs and Stories Gather under the big tree at Lefferts and be engaged and enchanted by stories from around the world from storyteller and musician Tammy Hall. Lefferts Historic House at Prospect Park, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., all ages, Free.

Ice Cream Workshops  Sample delicious ice cream flavors and create an ice cream collage to take home (11:30 a.m., ages 18 mo-2.5 yrs), and learn the physics and chemistry of making tasty cool treats to beat the summer heat (2:30 p.m., ages 4+). Stick around and make crafts at Art Works (2:30 p.m., 5 and under), and explore sea animals at   (noon, all ages). , Free with admission ($7.50/ea).

 Come hear stories from notable children's authors. , 143 7th Ave, 11-1 p.m., Free.

 Make cool all-natural and recycled crafts with a new project each week. The Audubon Center at the Boathouse (just inside the Lincoln Road/Ocean Ave. entrance to Prospect Park). 2-3 p.m., all ages, Free.

 Transport yourself back in time - play games and make crafts just like kids did in 19th Century Brooklyn. Lefferts Historic House at Prospect Park, 2:30-3:30 p.m., all ages, Free.

Sea Lion Feeding This daily event features the Prospect Park Zoo seals showing off their dives, catching fish in mid-air, and performing magical tricks. Prospect Park Zoo, 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m., Free with admission.