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Free Music at NYPL
The Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents Doo Wop featuring the New York Exceptions performing music from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s, Dec. 27; and Madame Butterfly, performed by the New York Opera Forum, Jan. 3; both at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org.

The Mosholu Library, 285 E. 205th St., offers Music by Josué Pagán, performing classical guitar, Jan. 3 at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call (718) 882-8239. 

Events
Wave Hill, a Bronx oasis at 675 W. 252nd St. in Riverdale, offers Family Arts Projects: Create Your Year – Hello 2015!, to make a hanging calendar, Dec. 27 and 28; and Flip Through the Seasons, to make a nature flip book, Jan. 3 and 4; both in WH House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grounds admission is free until noon Saturdays and Tuesdays all year. For more information and a schedule of events including tours and walks, call (718) 549-3200.

NYC Parks Department hosts Treecycle at MulchFest, Jan. 10 and 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at citywide locations. Remove lights and decorations and bring your tree for recycling Jan. 3 to 11. Patrons may have free mulch available at each chipping site with free bags provided. For more information and a list of sites, visit www.nycgovparks.org/highlights/festivals/mulchfest.

Holiday Events
The Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 Grand Concourse (165th Street), features its Holiday Pop-Up Shop, through Jan. 15, 2015, featuring accessories, home goods, handbags, and more for the season. For more information, call (718) 681-6000. 

New York Botanical Garden holds its Holiday Train Show through Jan. 19 which includes over 20 large-scale model railway trains and trolleys traversing nearly a quarter-mile of track, and hands-on activities for children; Holiday A Cappella, Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. through Jan. 18; and All Aboard With Thomas & Friends, to join a sing-along mini performance adventure (bring camera for photo ops), Jan. 3 to 25. For more information and a schedule, call (718) 817-8700.

Exhibits
The Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 Grand Concourse, presents Beyond the Supersquare, featuring a variety of artwork, through Jan. 11. For more detailed information, call (718) 681-6000.

Library Events
The Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents for children: Preschool Story Time at 11 a.m.: (ages 3 to 5 years), Jan. 8; Toddler Play Time at noon: (ages 18 to 36 months), Jan. 8; and Penguin Making: (ages 7 to 12), hands-on projects, Jan. 8 at 4 p.m. For teens/young adults, there is Music and Math Educational Concert: includes hands-on activities, Jan. 8 at 4 p.m.; and film: Dec. 29 at 5 p.m. For more information, call (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org.

The Mosholu Library, 285 E. 205th St., offers for children: Story Time at 4 p.m. (ages 4+), Dec. 29. Adults can enjoy Computer Lab: Jan. 7 at 10:30 a.m. (in-person or phone registration required); Jewelry Club: bring your own materials to create original jewelry, Jan. 8 at 11 a.m.; and Knitting Circle: Thursdays at 3 p.m. The entire family can attend film: “If I Stay,” Dec. 27 at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call (718) 882-8239.

The Jerome Park Library, 118 Eames Place (near Kingsbridge Road), offers for kids: Film: Dec. 26 at 3 p.m.; and Kids Get Active: Dance and zumba, Jan. 9 at 4 p.m.; (both for ages 5 to 12); and Toddler Time at 11 a.m.: (for ages 18 to 36 months), stories, songs, and finger plays, Dec. 31. Adults can attend: Computer Basics Open Lab at noon: Dec. 30. For more information, call (718) 549-5200. 

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