Education Archives - Uptown Birdies

The Librarian Made me Laugh: List of NYPL’s Funny Books for Kids

by Michelle Caines | Aug 8, 2018 | Education | 0 |

We came across this article and knew we had to share it! Getting kids to enjoy reading can be a...

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Volunteers called to the 34th Annual Medieval Festival!

by Shaneeka Wilson | Aug 2, 2018 | Blog, Education, Family activities, shopping, theater | 0 |

The Medieval Festival in Fort Tryon Park has taken place for 34 years! Thanks to the hard working staff and volunteers of the Washington Heights & Inwood Development Corporation. Each year festival goers don their medieval...

8th Annual Independent School Fair & Panel by Let’s Talk Schools

by Michelle Caines | Aug 1, 2018 | Education, Parenting | 0 |

Summer is drawing to a close so it’s time to think about school admissions for the 2019...

Uptown Stories pay-what-you-can Workshops

by Michelle Caines | Jul 27, 2018 | Day camps and classes, Education | 0 |

Uptown Stories is a federally approved non-profit creative writing program in Washington Heights....

Young Writers! Win a trip to Yankees Game!

by Shaneeka Wilson | Jun 25, 2018 | Blog, Education, Family activities, Sports | 0 |

Win a Trip to a Yankees Game ENTER THE 2018 SUMMER READING ESSAY CONTEST The Library is holding an essay contest for kids and teens to win a trip to a New York Yankees game. Write an essay about a favorite book you’ve read...

The Third Annual New York City Math Festival!

by Shaneeka Wilson | Jun 19, 2018 | Education, Family activities, Uncategorized | 0 |

Some events are so good, they’re worth mentioning even when it’s not Uptown! This Math Festival is one such event. The National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) presents the 3rd annual Math Festival taking place this...

Thriving Child, Happy Child Summit

by Michelle Caines | Jun 3, 2018 | Education | 0 |

My friend Sheri has created a free, online parenting festival. It is the inaugural Thriving Child,...

Summer Opportunities for Teens and Young Adults

by Shaneeka Wilson | May 22, 2018 | Blog, Day camps and classes, Education, Featured, Parenting | 0 |

Although it may not feel like Spring yet, Summer is just around the corner. There are many opportunities for teenagers and young adults to work, and to learn. See programs below: Love Art? Love Children? Wave Hill is hiring...