This weekend on Governors Island: Pop-up Library, Bike New York, Skating and More!!
May 31, 2013 4:25 pm
Despite the rain, over 18,000 visitors took the ferry to Governors Island for our opening weekend! Some of our favorite moments are in the slideshow below. [gallery type=“slideshow” ids=“6848,6845,6846,6844,6843,6842”] This weekend, June 1 – 2, we’re offering more public programs and events for visitors to enjoy! Join us on the Island for:- Pop Up Library: The Brooklyn, New York and Queens Public Libraries partner with the Uni Project, New York City’s portable outdoor reading room, to provide books, learning activities, and children’s programs throughout the summer. Visitors will be able to borrow books “in house”, register for library cards, sign up for summer reading, learn more about the Uni, and learn about what’s happening in each of the three New York City public library systems.
- Bike New York Classes: On Saturday June 1st at 11am, learn how to ride a bike for the first time or brush up on your basic biking skills with free Bike New York classes on Governors Island. For details and free pre-registration visit bikenewyork.org.
- The Skate Truck NYC: Sunday June 2nd, the Skate Truck NYC will provide roller-skating equipment, helmets and safety equipment to skaters of any age. Skate for fun. Skate for health. Skate for life! For more information visit skatetrucknyc.com.