Heart of Brooklyn

Family Fridays at the Prospect Park Children’s Corner

Every Friday in July and August, join Prospect Park, Prospect Park Zoo and the Brooklyn Public Library’s Kidsmobile at the Children's Corner* for readings, arts & crafts, storytelling, Animal Tales and more!

Read the press release here.

* The Children’s Corner is located Willink Entrance to Prospect Park at the intersection of Flatbush and Ocean Avenues and Empire Boulevard.

Full Schedule:

Friday, July 9

12-3:30pm Brooklyn Public Library Kidsmobile
Check out this children's library on wheels with books, fun programs and library cards for kids of all ages!

12-6pm Lefferts Historic House
Discover 200 years of history at the Lefferts Historic House!

12-6pm Carousel & Pony Express Snack Bar
Cost: $2 per ride (tax included); $9 book of 5 tickets.

2-3pm Animal Tales
A literacy-based program for kids ages four to eleven, where each week educators will focus on a different animal in the Zoo's collection; kangaroos, emerald tree boas, and California sea lions will come alive as children read and act out tales relating to each animal! From the Kidsmobile it’s just a short walk to Prospect Park Zoo, where kids can meet some of the animals featured in each day’s Animal Tale, plus many more, in person!

Friday, July 16

12-3:30pm BPL Kidsmobile