Online Events & Classes Calendar

This is an online event hosted by the Riverdale Library staff. Join us for a virtual coffee and a discussion of the short story If I Were a Man by Charlotte Perkins Gilman on Tuesday, November 12th, at noon. Click here to read the story. To attend, please register below using your email address. We will send you a link to join the session one day before the discussion. You'll need a device with audio or video capabilities and an internet connection to participate. The session is limited to 18 pa…

This event is online only. Join us for a workshop on Crochet and Knitting Conversation Group We will do our best to give instructions on your crocheting and knitting questions. So make sure to have your supplies and projects with you, and come craft with us! The classes will be hosted in English and Spanish! Grupo de conversation bilingue de ganchillo y tejido !Unase a nosotros para un taller virtual de ganchillo y tejido. y conozca o otros entusiastas de manulidaddes! Aprenda y comparta c…

This event is ONLINE only. Join the Grand Concourse Library staff as we discuss the story, "Valedictorian," by author N.K. Jemisin. A brilliant young girl finds herself caught between the transhuman AI elite and the subjugated humans — Zinhle’s family, friends and teachers — who are unable to acknowledge or encourage her genius. Click the title above to read the story. On the day of the event, a link to join the discussion will be sent to you. N.K. Jemisin (born 1972) is a science fic…

This event is ONLINE only. Join the Grand Concourse Library staff as we discuss the story, "Valedictorian," by author N.K. Jemisin. A brilliant young girl finds herself caught between the transhuman AI elite and the subjugated humans — Zinhle’s family, friends and teachers — who are unable to acknowledge or encourage her genius. Click the title above to read the story. On the day of the event, a link to join the discussion will be sent to you. N.K. Jemisin (born 1972) is a science fic…

Event Details This event is online only. Our adult coloring group is now online! Color with us from the comfort of your own home. Chat about the books you are reading, the shows you are watching, and discuss whatever is on your mind. Who says that you can't be social while practicing social distancing? “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 w…

Este evento es sólo en línea. Se requiere inscripción en línea. Únase al Bronx Library Center para nuestra debate mensual de libros. Este mes leeremos y discutiremos Huellas por Louise Erdrich. ¿Listo para leer Huellas? A continuación encontrará una manera de obtener una copia del libro: Descargue su copia del libro en nuestra aplicación e-reader gratuita SimplyE

This event is online only. Join us for a workshop on Crochet and Knitting Conversation Group We will do our best to give instructions on your crocheting and knitting questions. So make sure to have your supplies and projects with you, and come craft with us! The classes will be hosted in English and Spanish! Grupo de conversation bilingue de ganchillo y tejido !Unase a nosotros para un taller virtual de ganchillo y tejido. y conozca o otros entusiastas de manulidaddes! Aprenda y comparta c…

This event is online only. Join us for a workshop on Crochet and Knitting Conversation Group We will do our best to give instructions on your crocheting and knitting questions. So make sure to have your supplies and projects with you, and come craft with us! The classes will be hosted in English and Spanish! Grupo de conversation bilingue de ganchillo y tejido !Unase a nosotros para un taller virtual de ganchillo y tejido. y conozca o otros entusiastas de manulidaddes! Aprenda y comparta c…

This event is ONLINE only. Join the Grand Concourse Library staff as we discuss Vladimir Nabokov's story, "Signs and Symbols." An elderly Jewish couple visit their mentally ill son in a sanatorium on his birthday. Click the title above to read the story. On the day of the program, a link will be sent to you to join the discussion. Vladimir Nabokov (1899-1997) was a Russian-American novelist, poet, translator and entomologist. His 1955 novel, "Lolita," ranked fourth in Modern Library'…

This event is online only. While giant monsters wreak havoc, one brave rooster must stand his ground! With the news of an anime coming soon, join us at the Grand Concourse Library for a discussion on the world strongest rooster. Must be 18+ to attend. Happy Thanksgiving! Rooster fighter. Volume 1 Rooster fighter. Volume 6 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 th…

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! Recommended for adult basic to intermediate Spanish language learners.

This event is ONLINE only. Join the Grand Concourse Library staff as we discuss Vladimir Nabokov's story, "Signs and Symbols." An elderly Jewish couple visit their mentally ill son in a sanatorium on his birthday. Click the title above to read the story. On the day of the program, a link will be sent to you to join the discussion. Vladimir Nabokov (1899-1997) was a Russian-American novelist, poet, translator and entomologist. His 1955 novel, "Lolita," is ranked fourth in Modern Libra…

Event Details This event is online only. Our adult coloring group is now online! Color with us from the comfort of your own home. Chat about the books you are reading, the shows you are watching, and discuss whatever is on your mind. Who says that you can't be social while practicing social distancing? “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 w…

This is an adult online program. Reading an interesting comic book or an autobiography that you'd like to share? Share with us any book that you are currently reading, plan to read, or a previous book you enjoyed. All genres are welcomed from children's books, to adult non-fiction, etc. You may share more than one book. Possible things to share, but not necessary: A summary of the book Is the book part of a series you've already started, and what are your thoughts thus far of the series and…

This event is online only. Join us for a workshop on Crochet and Knitting Conversation Group We will do our best to give instructions on your crocheting and knitting questions. So make sure to have your supplies and projects with you, and come craft with us! The classes will be hosted in English and Spanish! Grupo de conversation bilingue de ganchillo y tejido !Unase a nosotros para un taller virtual de ganchillo y tejido. y conozca o otros entusiastas de manulidaddes! Aprenda y comparta c…

This is an online event hosted by the Riverdale Library staff. Join us for a virtual coffee and a discussion of the short story The Mouse by Anais Nin on Tuesday, November 26th, at noon. Click here to read the story. To attend, please register below using your email address. We will send you a link to join the session one day before the discussion. You'll need a device with audio or video capabilities and an internet connection to participate. The session is limited to 18 participants, so regist…

This event is online only. Join us for a workshop on Crochet and Knitting Conversation Group We will do our best to give instructions on your crocheting and knitting questions. So make sure to have your supplies and projects with you, and come craft with us! The classes will be hosted in English and Spanish! Grupo de conversation bilingue de ganchillo y tejido !Unase a nosotros para un taller virtual de ganchillo y tejido. y conozca o otros entusiastas de manulidaddes! Aprenda y comparta c…

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. All animal flesh is deadly to eat, and cannibalism has become legal and institutionalized in this month's Book Discussion selection.

Join the Bronx Library Center in the branch or on Google Meets for our "Hybrid Book Discussion". 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 the discussion. Let's join up to do what we love most, discussing books!! We can't wait to see and hear from you! Book groups are hosted at libraries throughout the city and facilitated by New York Public Library staff. Book groups are open to ev…

This event is online only. Pro Wrestling is is hotter now than it has ever been before and, yes, that includes the Attitude Era of the late 1990s. With WWE selling out arenas everywhere and with AEW recently celebrating their 5 Year Anniversary. Join us at the Grand Concourse Library as we briefly discuss Wrestling Graphic Novels and afterwards discuss Pro Wrestling as a whole. Must be 18+ to attend. See you there! Queen of the Ring: Wrestling Drawings by Jaime Hernandez 1980-2020…

Join the Bronx Library Center in the branch or on Google Meets for our "Hybrid Book Discussion". 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 the discussion. Let's join up to do what we love most, discussing books!! We can't wait to see and hear from you! Book groups are hosted at libraries throughout the city and facilitated by New York Public Library staff. Book groups are open to ev…

This event is ONLINE only. Join the Grand Concourse Library staff as we discuss the story, "The Feminist," by Tony Tulathimutte. A young man's passionate allyship with women turns to furious nihilism as he realizes, over thirty lonely years, that it isn't getting him laid. The story was included in the author's 2024 short story collection, "Rejection." Click the title above to read the story. On the day of the program, a link will be sent to you to join the discussion. Tony Tulathimu…

This event is ONLINE only. Join the Grand Concourse Library staff as we discuss the story, "The Feminist," by Tony Tulathimutte. A young man's passionate allyship with women turns to furious nihilism as he realizes, over thirty lonely years, that it isn't getting him laid. The story was included in the author's 2024 short story collection, "Rejection." Click the title above to read the story. On the day of the program, a link will be sent to you to join the discussion. Tony Tulathimutt…

Come join the Throgs Neck branch for our adult social hour. Here you can come and talk about the books you are reading, movies and shows you are watching, or just share your story. Also you are welcome to do any crafting activities you want while we are socializing. Please be sure to register online. During the Virtual Adult Social Hour, we will: Meet new people in your community and Have good conversation in a relaxed setting Limit: 10 Participants You…

This event will take place online. Are you a Jane Austen fan? Do you enjoy reading her books, watching film adaptations, and discovering contemporary fiction that is inspired by her life and works? Or are you new to Austen and want to learn more about why she has such an impact? Then let's celebrate the Austen's birthday with the Library virtually! We will celebrate the legacy and cultural impact of the popular novelist,through a book tasting presentation, in which we will highlight the book ret…

This is an online event hosted by the Riverdale Library staff. Join us for a virtual coffee and a discussion of the short story If the War Continues by Hermann Hesse on Tuesday, December 17th, at noon. Click here to read the story. To attend, please register below using your email address. We will send you a link to join the session one day before the discussion. You'll need a device with audio or video capabilities and an internet connection to participate. The session is limited to 18 particip…

Join us for a very special Dueling Detectives! This month we will be having a virtual author talk with award winning screenwriter and author, Nicholas Meyer. We will talk about his writing career and her latest book, Sherlock Holmes and the Telegram From Hell! Although not required to attend the program, feel free to place Nichloas Meyer 's books on hold with your library card! Author Bio Nicholas Meyer is the “editor” of several Watson manuscripts, including The Seven-Per-Cent Sol…

This event is ONLINE only. Join the Grand Concourse Library staff as we discuss the story, "The Hunter's Wife," by Anthony Doerr. This is a tale about a man (the "hunter") and his much, much younger wife, who has the power the see where animals go after they die. 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. Anthony Doerr (1973-present) is an American author of novels and short stories. He gained widespread recogn…

This event is online only. There's a huge amount of excitement surrounding X-Men '97 season 2 . Join us at the Grand Concourse Library as we discuss everything X-Men from the hit show X-Men 97 then have a discussion on everything from the other animated counterparts to the potential impact X-Men might have on the MCU. See you there! X-Men. Vol. 1 X-Men. Reign of X. Vol. 1 You must register with your email address in order to receive the link to participate. The link will be…

This event is ONLINE only. Join the Grand Concourse Library staff as we discuss the story, "The Hunter's Wife," by Anthony Doerr. This is a tale about a man (the "hunter") and his much, much younger wife, who has the power the see where animals go after they die. 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. Anthony Doerr (1973-present) is an American author of novels and short stories. He gained widespread recogniti…

This event is ONLINE only. Join the staff at the Grand Concourse Library as we discuss, "Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil," by Hannah Arendt. Arendt argues that the idea that the Nazi criminals were manifestly psychopathic and different from "normal" people was wrong. According to her, the high-ranking Eichmann showed "no case of insane hatred of Jews, of fanatical antisemitism or indoctrination of any kind. He personally never had anything whatever against Jews." Get…

This is an adult online program. Reading an interesting comic book or an autobiography that you'd like to share? Share with us any book that you are currently reading, plan to read, or a previous book you enjoyed. All genres are welcomed from children's books, to adult non-fiction, etc. You may share more than one book. Possible things to share, but not necessary: A summary of the book Is the book part of a series you've already started, and what are your thoughts thus far of the series and…

This event is online only. 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 a Gmail…

This is an online event hosted by the Riverdale Library staff. Join us for a virtual coffee and a discussion of the short story Nirvana by Adam Johnson on Tuesday, December 31st, at noon. Click here to read the story. To attend, please register below using your email address. We will send you a link to join the session one day before the discussion. You'll need a device with audio or video capabilities and an internet connection to participate. The session is limited to 18 participants, so regis…

This event is online only. A genre-blending, sci-fi/fantasy space opera about star-crossed lovers from enemy worlds. An epic romantasy featuring a diverse and eclectic cast of memorable characters, Saga follows new parents Marko and Alana as they risk everything to raise their child amidst a never-ending galactic war. Join us at the Grand Concourse Library for a discussion on the critically acclaimed masterpiece and one of the most iconic, bestselling comic book series Saga Vol 1. Must be 18+…

This event will be online only. Must register with a full name and valid email address. Learn how to create a slideshow presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. Topics include creating and editing slides, inserting images, and running your slideshow. 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.…

This event is ONLINE only. Join the Grand Concourse Library staff in a discussion of "Meditations," by Marcus Aurelius. The "Meditations" are a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from AD 161 to 180, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy. These writings take the form of quotations varying in length from one sentence to long paragraphs. Click the title above to read "The Meditations" online. Start with Book 1: Debts and Lessons. On th…

This event is ONLINE only. Join the Grand Concourse Library staff as we discuss the story, "The First Day," by Edward P. Jones. A mom is taking her child to school for the first day, but they run into problems because the previous school didn't accept her. 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. Edward P. Jones (born October 5, 1950) is an American novelist and short story writer. He received the 2004 P…