Events

Take a break from the stress of school with a game night! Tekken, NBA 2K, and more! Test your might on our Xbox One & PS5, or try one of our tabletop board games with your friends! Snacks will be available. Grades 7-12 encouraged to attend!

Join us at the BLC Teen Zone as we break out our Nintendo Switch for an afternoon of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate free-for-all! Alternatively, we could put on our co-op hats on to take on the villanous Castle Bowser in Super Mario Bros Wonder!

"This event will take place in person a Van Cortlandt Library." Come in and test your gaming skills against your peers while playing games such as Super Smash Brothers Ultimate and Street Fighter. Activities include games, gathering with your peers, and chatting with staffs about books and more. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations and more.

This is a hybrid event. The program workshop event will take place both in person at Parkcheser Library, and online. Learn about what career options are available based upon your individual talents and interests.

This event will take place in person at Wakefield Library in the Bronx. Coloring is a great sitting still activity that encourages kids to slow down and focus on one specific task. It's also important in early childhood education by helping develop hand strength, practice pencil grip, stimulate creativity, encourages self expression, encouarges patiencen and relaxation. All supplies will be provided by us. No need to register-Just Show up! This program is open to children of all ages, their pare…

What can you create with Legos? Come get creative, develop and show off your skills at the library for this in-person program! Recommended for Ages 5 and up.

This event will take place in person at the Hamilton Grange Branch Library. Join the Hamilton Grange Young Adult Staff in playing your favorite Playstation games. Test your skills and join in on some friendly competition! All supplies are provided, just bring your A-game and willingness to try new things! No registration is required.

Picture book read aloud and crafts for ages 4 and up

This is in person Class Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Test. This class is taking place in person. This study group is for adults preparing to take the United States Citizenship Test. Each workshop will focus on several of the 100 citizenship test civic questions. Students will also learn about libraries and online resources to continue their practice at home.

This event will take place in person at the Webster Library. Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes as we help your child get ready to read. Followed by an opportunity to engage in creative play and coloring in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. For preschool-aged children (ages 3-5), or those for whom a preschool-aged program is developmentally appropriate. Space is limited to 15 households. Advance registration is required. This program will take place on the third floor. Please check ny…

Join the Teen Librarian for fun crafty activities! This event will take place in person.

This event is online only. Do you want to go to college or start a new career? Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing your application or resume? Do you need some assistance with all of the paperwork? Schedule a college/career counseling session with us. We'll help you look for: General info about college & career prep Summer program search and applications Job search and applications Creating/editing your resume Making a school list Working on college app…

Join us for an hour of drawing, bead craft,making clay figures, conversation, and other activities! We also offer a multitude of other art supplies to use during the hour! All supplies will be provided by the library. This program is intended for teens ages 13-18!

Hang out with us and chat about an anime you're watching or a manga you're reading, or any new show or book you're excited for! For Teens ages 13-18 This event will take place in person at the Great Kills Library

This event will take place in person at Throgs Neck Library. Thursdays teens are able to come in to use our laptops to do homework or play games for one hour. If supplies are need we will provide certain materials at the branch.

This program will take place in person at West Farms Library. Join us every Wednesday to explore your artisitc side. Start a new project or contiue building on something you're already working on. All supplies will be provided.

Join us for an afternoon of STEM exploration. We will discuss science, technology, engineering, and math concepts, then conduct experiments or projects relating to the week's topic. Come prepared to assist your child with each activity. For children 4-8 years with their caregiver. Space is limited to 20 households. Advanced registration is required. PLEASE REGISTER UNDER THE CHILD'S/CHILDREN'S NAME. **To register: Please click here and choose the corresponding program you wish to attend.…

Get ready for a *Crafty Thursday* full of color and creativity! This week, we’re making beautiful bracelets using beads, string, and plenty of imagination. Design your own unique accessory to wear or share with a friend. Join us for a fun-filled crafting adventure!

This event will take place at the Soundview Library Join us for Poetry Month! We will make Blackout Poetry together. Blackout poetry, also known as erasure poetry, is a type of poetry that's made by removing words from an existing text. The remaining words are then arranged into a poem. Open to all ages!

Get creative at the library and make your own beaded keychains or bracelets! Children will have fun designing and stringing colorful beads to create unique accessories to take home. All materials are provided. Perfect for kids ages 6-12.

Do you like to sing and dance to your favorite songs? Join West Farms Library for an afternoon of fun with this karaoke event for children. This event will take in person. For ages 4 to 12 years old. No registration required.

This event will take place in person at the 53rd St Library. Are you in need of any assistance related to the college application process? Drop by during our college question hour sessions! We'd be happy to answer any inquiries you may have regarding preparation for planning your postsecondary life.

This event will take place in person at Hunts Point Library. Join us on at the Teen Center to play video games or board games. This week's games will be Mario Party and Connect 4. Bring friends or make new ones at the library! No registration required. As space allows.

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-4 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…

Are you interested in college and not sure how to get started? Would you like someone to look over your college essay or resume? If you are looking for advice on college or career related matters you can stop by (or sign up) for a 30 minute 1-on-1 counseling session with one of our College and Career Pathways experts to help you with: General information about College and Career prep Summer program search and applications Internship search and application Job search and applications Cre…

It's hard to find time to just sit and relax! Join us at the St. Agnes Library most Thursdays to read, write, create some art, do some homework, or just enjoy a space to hang with friends. Snacks will be provided! This program takes place in person at the St. Agnes Library. Masks are encouraged at all NYPL locations. Learn more about our health and safety policies. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations and more.

Join us at Hamilton Grange Library for hands on, creative projects. Feel free to creative whatever you want with glue, crayons, or whatever your crafty mind desires!

Come over to the Woodstock Teen Center for some open exploration! Play a game, make some art, do a puzzle, or just hang out! We have DSLR's, 3D Pens, Macbooks for homework or editing, art supplies and so much more for teens! This is a in person event! As always eveythig is provided for Free!

This event will take place in person at the Harlem Library. Join us every Thursday to game with friends using our Nintendo Switch and PS5 consoles! Test your skills and have some fun! Snacks will be provided, as well as all games and consoles! Masks are encouraged at all NYPL locations. Learn more about our health and safety policies. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations and more.

Join us for a fun, casual chat about the romantic graphic novel "Mismatched", by Anne Camlin! We will also be holding a "Book Tasting", in which we'll provide various romantic titles for browsing and reading! Ages 12-18 welcome!

Embark on an exciting journey into the world of digital arts! The Introduction To The Media Lab is a course where teens get to learn about all the events, gear, and software available to them in our SNFL Teen Center Media Lab. Teens will also be given demonstrations for portrait photography setups, 3D printing, and info on how to access self guided software tutorials in Adobe applications. Software Includes: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Lightroom Classic, Afte…

Join us for a tour and demenstration of the tools that we have in the Allerton Multimedia Studio.

This event is online. Register About this event Event lasts 1 hour Join experts at The New York Public Library and the Tenement Museum to learn about the rise of rent strikes in early 20th-century New York City, living conditions of working-class tenants, passage of the Tenement House Act of 1901, and progressive reforms that improved housing conditions in New York City’s Lower East Side. Participants will learn about New York City’s Rent Strikers: Jewish Activism & Housing Reform…

This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Come join us for a story and some crafting fun. Ages 4-10. Time: 4:00- 4:45 PM Please pick up a ticket at the 2nd floor Information Desk, from 3:30 to 3:55. 1 ticket per child. Limit of 15 children.

Looking for a fun activity to do after a long day of school? Join us for Teen Crafternoons, where we will create to beat the afterschool blues.

Are you smarter than a student? Come find out in this kids vs caregivers competition! NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

This event will take place in person at the Mott Haven Teen Center. Join us, weekly, in the Teen Center for our video games on our Nintendo Switch, board games, and card games. Whatever you feel like playing we've got you covered!

Join us Monday and Thursday afternoons at the Washington Heights Library as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math through creative projects, games, and toys. Ideal for kids 5 and up. Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Library and online. Get updates on online programming, at-home activities, and more in your inbox! -- Únete a nosotros todos los lunes y los jueves a la tarde en la Biblioteca de Wa…

How do animals know winter is on its way? Join a New Canaan Nature Center naturalist as we use live animals and artifacts, plus participatory activities and some role-playing, to learn how animals have adaptations to help them survive. Migration, hibernation/brumation, and staying active are only some of the ways animals survive the coldest season.

This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join the librarians at the Columbus Libraryfor a an interactive storytelling program created and performed by melissa Smith giving trainees the chance to become Certified Superstars! Complete with physical activities, a drawing challenge, an interactive reading of Mae Among the Stars, and ending with an intergalactic dance party. Kids ages 3-1 are welcome with thie families and caregivers.