Online Events & Classes Calendar

"This event will be online only" Money is a topic that may generate conflict and can provoke strong emotions among family members. Representatives from the Qualitas of Life Foundation discuss the importance of Managing your emotions Involving your family in financial decisions Communicating openly and honestly about financial matters Presented by the Qualitas of Life Foundation. Click here to Register The Qualitas of Life Foundation provides financial education to Hispanic…

This event is online only. Libraries across America are currently being challenged by well-intended people who personally object to the material available to the public. In recent years attempted book censorship has been on the rise. Join us at the Grand Concourse Library as we have a discussion on the idea of book banning and highlight some of the graphic novels that are or were currently banned/challenged in some states . Must be 18+ to attend. See you there! Gender queer : a memoir…

Have a question for your business projects that requires research? Whether you are looking at starting a business or growing your existing one, doing research is a "mission-critical" part of being in business. The Business Center’s Librarians can help! Our Librarians are available for 30-min video consultations on weekdays between 12-5 PM. The Library’s world-class Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) features electronic resources, comprehensive…

Re-visit the Tolkien-verse with our biweekly bite sized lunch time book discussion of the entire Lord of the Ring series. Each meeting we will be tackling 1 chapter until we eventually get through the entire book series (including The Silmarillion). Open to Tolkien nerds, anyone wanting to revisit the series, and people who are new to the story. This meeting we will be reading Chapter 6 of the Two Towers. Copies are available from the New York Public Library as a physical book, ebook, and aud…

This event will take place online via Google Meets and in-person. A device capable of video chatting is required for Google Meets. A link to the Google Meet will be sent the morning of the discussion. R.F. Kuang's savage takedown of the publishing industry is our September read.

Register How and why was outdated racial content—and specifically blackface minstrelsy—not only permitted, but in fact allowed to thrive during the 1930s and 1940s despite the rigid motion picture censorship laws which were enforced during this time? In her new book Behind the Screen, published by Oxford University Press, Brynn Shiovitz introduces a new theory of covert minstrelsy, and illuminates Hollywood's practice of capitalizing on the Africanist aesthetic at the expense of Black lived exp…

This event is online only. Registration is required for the Google Meet link. Join us for an online Spanish Conversation Hour where you can practice conversational Spanish about life, art, culutre, and other topics of interest. This is not a formal class, but a fun and judgement-free way to practice Spanish with people at varying skill levels!

This event is ONLINE only. Join the staff at Grand Concourse Library as we discuss the story, "The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber," by Ernest Hemingway. A couple go on a big-game safari in Africa. The story, a contrast of courage and fear, has been acclaimed as one of Hemingway's most successful artistic achievements. Click the title above to read the story. On the day of the program, a link to join the discussion will be sent to you. Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961) was one of th…

**This event will be online only** Join us as Daniel Ives discusses the technology sector and how advances in electronics, software, computers will drive innovation, industrial production & productivity, improvements in healthcare, and much more. While investors may fret about the massive spending wave and are frustrated that top- line growth/margins from these investments could take time to materialize, this ultimately speaks to the view that this is a 1995 start of the internet mome…

THIS IS AN ONLINE EVENT ¡Hola! ¿Te gusta hablar español? Want to practice your Spanish? Join the staff of the New York Public Library and other fellow Spanish speakers for an hour of Spanish conversation. This group is at the intermediate level, but it's a friendly gathering and everyone is welcome. Registration is required to participate. You don't need a library card to register, only an email address. Visit the Jalapeño Social Hour Agenda webpage to learn about the topic and how to pre…

This event is online. Join us for the latest virtual edition of our popular monthly book club! About the book: A young poet tells the story of his harrowing migration from El Salvador to the United States at the age of nine in this memoir. Trip. My parents started using that word about a year ago--"one day, you'll take a trip to be with us. Like an adventure." Javier's adventure is a three-thousand-mile journey from his small town in El Salvador, through Guatemala and Mexico, and…

This September, join us for virtual poetry writing workshops with independent publisher Restless Books! Poetry Writing Workshop with Maria Camila Vera Arias Join Restless Books, in partnership with NYPL, for an immigrant poetry writing workshop series hosted virtually via Zoom! These free writing classes seek to inspire immigrants to tell their own immigrant stories. Workshops will involve reading, responding to short immigrant narratives, and writing exercises led by experienced teachers. Ab…

Want to read more poetry, but don’t know where to start? Not sure you know how to really read poetry? Join Mulberry Street staff on the last Thursday of every month to discuss a few poems! For our September meeting, we will discuss the following poems: ‘Autumn, New York, 1999’ by Patricia Spears Jones ‘Chinatown Diptych’ by Jennie Xie ‘At the New York City AIDS Memorial’ by Stefania Gomez Poems are available online via the Poetry Foundation and Academic of American Poets websites. Regis…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Create your own website using WordPress. Learn how to use templates to create a site or create a site from scratch. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

This event is online only. Join us twice a month for an hour of brain games! Spend an hour with some Library friends from West New Brighton, and Todt Hill - Westerleigh Branch Libraries, stretching our mental muscles with different cranial activities. Each session will feature some relaxing centering time and everything from word games to trivia to get your needed mental fitness workout with the library. We will also feature some tips, books, and resources on continuing your exercise with Lib…

Our coloring group is now online and in-person! We will meet online and in person every Thursday at 11am. We can color and socialize while practicing social distancing. We can chat with each other about current events, hobbies, movies and books while we color. Coloring can be done by anyone of any age, not just artists or creative types. Coloring can have therapeutic benefits such as alleviating stress and anxiety. Many have compared the benefits of coloring to achieving relaxation from meditati…

Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners will meet online and have the opportunity to practice English by chatting with library staff and other adults from around the world. Meet other people who are practicing English, just like you! The program works best for people who speak some English and want to practice. Register below and include your contact information to receive the link to participate. The link will b…

This event is online only. Join the staff at Harry Belafonte–115th Street Library for a live, online program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud picture books. Ideal for parents and caregivers with children of multiple-aged children. Storytime is a program for parents / caregivers and their children. Both the parent / caregiver and the child must be present during the entire program: unaccompanied adults or children will be asked to leave the program. When registering for this p…

**This event will be online only** It can be frustrating and disheartening to put in hours of effort yet still feel unfocused and unproductive.There are daily demands of your time in a world full of increased distractions, limited resources, and too much to do. Join Mridu Parikh in this motivational talk that inspires you to use tools, strategies, and insights to avoid distractions, beat procrastination, focus on revenue-generating activities, and exceed your goals. Topics covered include…

Have a question for your business projects that requires research? Whether you are looking at starting a business or growing your existing one, doing research is a "mission-critical" part of being in business. The Business Center’s Librarians can help! Our Librarians are available for 30-min video consultations on weekdays between 12-5 PM. The Library’s world-class Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) features electronic resources, comprehensive…

Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners will meet online and have the opportunity to practice English by chatting with library staff and other adults from around the world. Meet other people who are practicing English, just like you! The program works best for people who speak some English and want to practice. This is a smaller conversation group where participants will get more opportunities to speak and ask qu…

This event is ONLINE only. Join the staff of the Grand Concourse Library as we discuss Henrik Ibsen's play, "An Enemy of the People." A man dares to expose an unpalatable truth publicly and is punished for it. The play has been performed many times since it was first premeired in 1883. A Nazi adaptation of the play was Hans Steinhoff's 1937 film Ein Volksfeind. in Click the title above to read the story. On the day of the program, a link to join the discussion will be sent to you. He…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address.Get started producing your own digital music with this introductory session on Ableton Live. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at studio40. To learn more, visit https://on.nypl.org/studio40You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a full name and valid email address. This class will cover how to use functions to modify strings, a useful tool when scrubbing data, and how to use goal seek to solve common problems. Skills required: Be able to write functions Understand Absolute vs Relative Cell References You will receive an email on the day of the class with the link to join the virtual class.

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address.This class will cover how to create Array Formulas, how to build and edit Tables, and how to write Structured References that make function writing easier and more flexible. We will also cover Data Validation and build drop-down lists in your spreadsheets. This class is part of our Excel Genius class series. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/3KBj04g You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class lin…

This event is online only. Join us on Google Meet as we read chapter books together, discuss, and enjoy reading activites and games! Intended for children in grades K-2 who are growing, independent readers. You must register in advance to receive the link to participate. The link to our book group will be sent to you by email approximately one day before the program. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join. Participation limited to 15 child partici…

The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center provides a range of free one-on-one financial counseling services that aim to assist with financial situations including general money management, budgeting, saving, banking, retirement planning, and more. Budget and Credit Coaching Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ…

Victorian Rendition of Knights and Ladies by Albert Kretschmer, 1882 The Arthurian Romances of Chrétien de Troyes (1135-1191) have mesmerized readers for centuries. So much more than mere adventure tales or simple love stories, Chrétien's five romances (Erec & Enide, Cligés, Lancelot: the Knight of the Cart, Yvain: the Knight with the Lion, Perceval: the Story of the Grail) written between the years 1170 and 1191, are works of profound psychic depth, exploring the tensions between male a…

The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center provides a range of free one-on-one financial counseling services that aim to assist with financial situations including general money management, budgeting, saving, banking, retirement planning, and more. Budget and Credit Coaching Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ…

This event is online only. Color with us from the comfort of your own home. Chat about the books you are reading, the shows you are watching, and about whatever is on your mind. This group meets online via Google Hangouts Meet. You must register with your email address in order to receive the link to participate. The link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before our event. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join. Sign up for NYPL Conn…

This program is online online only. In honor of the Truman Capote centennial, join us at the Grand Concourse Library as we dicuss Truman Capote's most popular and considered the 1st True Crime Novel, In Cold Blood. Reserve your copy today. In cold blood a true account of a multiple murder and its consequences

Reading keeps us connected. Join us for a neighborhood book club at West New Brighton! The New York Public Library continues partnering with WNYC to present a book club experience! Each month, we will read a new title leading up to a live conversation, in-person or online, with the author and All of It host Alison Stewart. This book club will take place IN PERSON at The West New Brighton Library. The September title is Erik Larson's The Demon of Unrest, a story about a divided natio…

This event is online only. Join the staff at Harry Belafonte–115th Street Library for a live, online program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books led by members of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Ideal for parents and caregivers with children of multiple-aged. Storytime is a program for parents / caregivers and their children. Both the parent / caregiver and the child must be present during the entire program: unaccompanied adults or children will be asked to leave the prog…

This program will take place at the Wakefield Library. Learn how to create documents, apply good formatting, and to save and share your work using Microsoft Word. Registration Required Prerequisite: You must be fully comfortable using a Mouse and Keyboard to take this class.

Have a question for your business projects that requires research? Whether you are looking at starting a business or growing your existing one, doing research is a "mission-critical" part of being in business. The Business Center’s Librarians can help! Our Librarians are available for 30-min video consultations on weekdays between 12-5 PM. The Library’s world-class Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) features electronic resources, comprehensive…

The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center provides a range of free one-on-one financial counseling services that aim to assist with financial situations including general money management, budgeting, saving, banking, retirement planning, and more. Budget and Credit Coaching Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Procreate is one of the world’s most popular digital drawing applications. Learn the basics of the interface and get started creating your own digital art in this hands-on class! You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

NOTE: This class is being held online. Must register with a full name and valid email address. Learn how to create, edit and share online documents using Google's ever-evolving word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and calendar programs. You will receive an email 2 hours prior to the start of the class with the link to join the virtual class. *Please note that some people using older or less common email addresses have experienced issues with receiving emails from TechConnect. Using…

Saturdays, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM This event is online only. We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning goals and find out how to learn Braille for free from home. This event will take place over Zoom. https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlde2hqTkoG91r_zJaHFrQ8YuaIgNhzFEg

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn the GameMaker engine by creating a simple asteroid shooter game using GameMaker Code. You will write code using GameMaker's proprietary scripting language, GML. In order to take this class, a basic understanding of programming concepts such as variables, functions, if statements, and loops is REQUIRED. Check out our Fundamentals of Programming with Python classes to learn those topics. If you would like to follo…