Online Events & Classes Calendar

This event is online only. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home! Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. Register and you will receive an email with the link by 9:00 am on the day of the event. Storytime is a program for parents/caregivers and their children. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during…

This event is ONLINE only. Join the Grand Concourse Library when we discuss the story, "Back When We Talked to the Dead," by the Argentinian writer Mariana Enriquez. A group of teenage girls in Argentina use a Ouija board to try and contact the spirits of people who disappeared during the country's "Dirty War" in the 1970s. 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. Mariana Enríquez (born 1973) is an Argentine jo…

"This event will take place in-person at the Castle Hill Library" Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. 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.

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…

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 New York Public Library honors women past and present in celebration of Women's History Month this March. Join us for programs and events, resources, recommended reading, and more. Plus, check out book lists that highlight the contributions of women educators and learn about some of the women who have helped build NYPL. Join us for a discussion in partnership with Savvy Ladies—a nonprofit organization that provides free financial literacy education to women. Chris Blakely will equip women w…

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 the chapter titled "The Forbidden Pool" of the Two Towers. Copies are available from the New York Public Library as a…

**This event is online only** 53rd Street Library is continuing our successful online music series in collaboration with the Library for the Performing Arts. This disc discussion will focus on Abbey Road by The Beatles. We are offering a monthly music club (1PM & 5PM options) via Google Hangouts/Meetup selecting and focusing on a classic album with a distinct cultural impact. To give the club an intimate feel--Like a book club for music. An LP Club!--and for us to get to know one anothe…

This is an online event. Meditation for Balance and Inner Contentment People all over the world are tuning into meditation to help them lead a more peaceful and healthy lifestyle. Scientific studies have proven that the practice of meditation provides deep relaxation to the body that helps reduce stress and tension. Meditation is the key to a more balanced life. Learn a simple and natural method of meditation that will help enhance your life. Please join William Smith, Retired Army Lt. Colo…

This event is ONLINE only. Join the Grand Concourse Library when we discuss the story, "Back When We Talked to the Dead," by the Argentinian writer Mariana Enriquez. A group of teenage girls in Argentina use a Ouija board to try and contact the spirits of people who disappeared during the country's "Dirty War" in the 1970s. 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. Mariana Enríquez (born 1973) is an Argentine jou…

**This event will be online only** Please join us to learn about: SBA Financing Programs: SBA’s Lender Match; Readiness is All; Financing Programs including Loans: 7(a) Loan, 504 Loan, Microloan, International Trade Loans, Surety Bonds, Grants for R&D Investment Capital, Disaster Assistance; Business Education and Training, One-on-One Counseling; and Government Contracting Assistance. Click here to register About the Presenter: Ms. Man-Li Lin Ms. Man-Li Lin is an Econ…

This program is online only. Do you want to go to college or start a 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 schol list Working on college applic…

**This event is online only** 53rd Street Library is continuing our successful online music series in collaboration with the Library for the Performing Arts. This disc discussion will focus on Abbey Road by The Beatles. We are offering a monthly music club (1PM & 5PM options) via Google Hangouts/Meetup selecting and focusing on a classic album with a distinct cultural impact. To give the club an intimate feel--Like a book club for music. An LP Club!--and for us to get to know one anothe…

This event is online. Join us for the virtual edition of our monthly book club that explores themes of love in literarture! About the book: For twenty-six-year-old Adelaide Williams, an American living in dreamy London, meeting Rory Hughes was like a lightning bolt out of the blue: this charming Englishman was The One she wasn’t even looking for. Does he respond to texts? Honor his commitments? Make advance plans? Sometimes, rarely, and no, not at all. But when he shines his light o…

**This event is in person only** The Pace University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is excited to provide in-person 1:1 business advisory sessions at the NYPL’s Business Center. New York City-based small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can sign up for these sessions and receive help with securing small business financing, marketing, and sales strategies, accessing procurement opportunities, business planning, and other operational challenges. Sessions will be one hour in…

This event is online only. Join us twice a month for an hour of brain games! Spend an hour with some Library friends from the St. George 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 Library…

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. Are you an avid knitter, crocheter, or needlecraft enthusiast? Why work alone when you can join in the company of fellow crafters? Come join our informal needlecraft circle to share ideas, projects, and life! Chat about the books you are reading, the shows you are watching, and about whatever is on your mind. Who says that you can't be social while practicing social distancing? This group meets online via Google Hangouts Meet.You must register with your email ad…

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 vi…

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…

This class is online only. Learn how to shape your genealogy research into a cohesive narrative of your family history. Explore different types of family history styles and writing manuals to guide your project. Captioning is provided. If you have a specific accessibility request, please email accessibility@nypl.org at least two weeks before the program date. This class is online. Registration is required. REGISTER HERE Image: Wade genealogy : miscellaneous notes and letters, 1900-1902. NYP…

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…

This is an online program. Meditation is a very simple practice, available to all. By including this technique into your life, it can reduce stress, increase calmness, and clarity as well as promote happiness. Learning how to meditate is so easy, and the benefits can come quickly. Join William Smith, retired Army Lt. Colonel and long time meditator, who will share this practical technique during the session. There will even be a chance to try meditating. By incorporating meditation into your da…

Athens viewed from the Piraeus, where the action of the ‘Republic’ takes place. This series of ten online lectures seeks to assist the reader and merely curious alike in understanding Plato’s Republic, a work which remains just as controversial today as when it was written. Rejecting the popular interpretation of the dialogue as a political treatise, we will instead find our entrypoint by understanding the Republic in the context of its historical moment, and within Plato’s greater philos…

This event takes place online Please note this is not an English language learning class. You must have advanced knowledge of the English language to participate in this workshop. Immigrant Writing Workshop Sessions are led by Isaiah Stavchansky Free writing classes to inspire immigrants to tell their own immigrant stories. The workshops involve reading, responding to short immigrant narratives, and writing exercises led by experienced teachers. Classes are conducted in English and will me…

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 event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join us for a program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children, but caregivers with children of all ages are welcome. 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…

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…

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…

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 applications Financial aid rel…

This event will take place virtually. Are you interested in college and want some advice or are you not sure how to get started? Have questions about the college application process? Confused by the new FAFSA? Want to start a new career or get a new job? If you are looking for advice on college or career related matters you can 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…

This event will take place online. Join the Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library in a discussion with award winning comic book writer and editor, Erica Schultz, as we talk about her upcoming book, Rat City comic part of the Spawn Universe! While it is not necessary for participation, feel free to put Erica's books on hold with your library card Author Bios Erica Schultz is a Ringo Award nominated comic book writer, letterer, and editor. She started her comics career as an animator for the A…

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 applications Financial aid rel…

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 book club is for anyone interested in discussing works of poetry in a friendly virtual setting! We'll discuss a wide range of poetry from classics to contemporary, with a welcoming approach to all perspectives, interpretations and ways of reading. This club meets virtually on the third Saturday of each month at 10am. Our selection for March is Selected Poems of Emily Dickinson by Emily Dickinson. Please register if you'd like a PDF of the collection we'll be discussing. You can a…

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

Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. Registration is required.

The Inwood Short Story Discussion program is back! We will meeting again in January with a discussion of "The Garden Party" by Katherine Mansfield. This program will be a hybrid program: in-person with a virtual option. Register on this page to receive the links to the story and to the virtual meeting, respectively. Please direct all inquiries to inwood@nypl.org.