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Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

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Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

Children’s Author read-aloud with Amanda Baehr Fuller

Friends and families of Roosevelt Island get ready for a cozy morning of storytelling! On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, the Roosevelt Island Library is thrilled to host children’s author Amanda Baehr Fuller as she brings her charming book Bunny Made Tea to life in a live read‑aloud session. Event Snapshot...

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Friends and families of Roosevelt Island get ready for a cozy morning of storytelling! On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, the Roosevelt Island Library is thrilled to host children’s author Amanda Baehr Fuller as she brings her charming book Bunny Made Tea to life in a live read‑aloud session.


Event Snapshot

  • Date & Time: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 • 10:15–11:15 AM (end time approximate)
  • Location: Roosevelt Island Library, 504 Main Street (patio/community room area)
  • Ages: Ideal for toddlers (18–36 months) and preschoolers, but all are welcome
  • Admission: Free and open to all
  • Accessibility: Space is wheelchair-accessible; ASL interpretation and CART real-time captions available with at least two weeks’ notice—email accessibility@nypl.org

What to Expect

Amanda Baehr Fuller will enchant young listeners with her book Bunny Made Tea, bringing gentle rhymes, warm illustrations, and interactive storytelling to life. It’s a perfect opportunity for:

  • Fostering early literacy in a playful, live‑story setting
  • Enjoying a delightful family outing that’s both engaging and relaxing
  • Making local connections—meet fellow parents, caregivers, and young readers

Tips for a Great Visit

  • Arrive early to snag a front‑row seat for little listeners
  • Bring a cozy blanket or cushion—making storytime extra comfy
  • Take a moment after the read‑aloud to say hi to Amanda and snap a photo
Introduce Yourself Again

Introduce Yourself Again

Felina, the failing Westside Pier and the public space nobody could quite define

On June 18, the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation’s Real Estate Development Advisory Committee gathered to discuss ground leases, retail agreements and pieces of the west-side waterfront that had been waiting patiently for the government to remember them.

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