Latest Past Events

Battle in the Margins Writing Workshop

Granny Annie's Bar and Kitchen 425 Main Street, Roosevelt Island

Open to students, emerging writers, and professionals, this writing workshop invites New Yorkers across all five boroughs to grapple with the American Revolution’s contradictions – a fight for liberty in a society where enslavement remained legal. Through thought-provoking prompts and community dialogue, participants will explore themes of freedom, displacement, and identity in Revolutionary-era New York. […]

Free

Imagination Playground 7/11/26

Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park 1 FDR Four Freedoms Park, Roosevelt Island

Let creativity run free! Our Imagination Playground offers young visitors a space to build, invent, and play with oversized blue blocks. Don’t forget: Programming is weather-dependent, so be sure to check the forecast before you visit. Brought to you by:

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Pop-Up Library + Imagination Playground + Crafts 6/27/26

Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park 1 FDR Four Freedoms Park, Roosevelt Island

Bring the whole family to our exciting Pop-Up Library at FDR Four Freedoms State Park! This free mobile library offers a treasure trove of books to browse, with selections covering fascinating topics like FDR’s legacy, New York City’s rich history, stunning art, and the wonders of nature. PLUS our Imagination Playground offers young visitors a […]

Free