5 Things You Need to Know Today: Babies and Books, Alternate Side, Subway Changes, Russian Film and More

1. You need to know if you have to move your car. You do. Sadly, alternate side is back in effect today, according to the 311 website. Trash and recycling pick up is supposedly back on, too.

2. You need to get the kids out of the house. Today's a good day to hit the , where there is books and babies for kids up to 18 months at 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m., and you can stay for more than one session if space allows.  Toddler time (18-36 months) is only on Fridays, but in the children's room, kids, , are welcome all day long. Free. 10 Grand Army Plaza., (718) 230-2100.

3. You need to use your brain. Tonight begins a at the . The film this week is the documentary "Woe to Wit, or Eisenstein and Meyerhold: A Double Portrait on the Backdrop of the Epoch," which explores the the relationship between two titans of Russian culture: revolutionary theater director Vsevolod Meyerhold and filmmaker Sergei Eisenstein. 7 p.m. Free.

4. You need to know if your train is running.  Brooklyn-bound 2 trains are skipping Bergen, Grand Army Plaza and Eastern Parkway midnight until 5 a.m. through Friday, according to the MTA. For service to these stations, take the 2/3 to Franklin Avenue and transfer to the Manhattan-bound train.  

5. You need to give back, and have a few beers ... and poker is always good. Hit the Charity Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament at . 7:30 p.m. $15 buy in, donated to 's music program.