Events

The Library is here to help you learn and connect with your community through our wide array of free events, programs, classes, book clubs, and more. Please check listings to confirm if a program is in-person, online, or outdoors.

If you have any questions about the events listed below, please contact the branch for more information. See here for service updates at the Library.

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38 events found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Sat, December 28
@ 10:30 AM
Accessible & Assistive Technology
Saturdays, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning goals and find out how to learn Braille for free. To register, please email ChanceyFleet@nypl.org or call (212) 206-5400, extension 3.
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults,

50+,

Families,

Parents/Caregivers,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Sat, December 28
@ 11:30 AM
Online
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
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
eeOnline
Adults,

50+,

Families,

Parents/Caregivers,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Wed, January 1
@ 10:30 AM
Through November 2025 The High Line, in collaboration with Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, and celebrated artist Kaela Mei-Chee Chambers, have partnered together with library patrons to explore meaning and create tactile sculpture and other artworks. This collaboration has culminated in an installation and display of artworks inspired by her experience with a loved one’s aphasia, including artwork created by patrons during our High Line Art Off-Line series over the Summer. Th…
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults,

50+,

Children,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Sat, January 4
@ 10:30 AM
Accessible & Assistive Technology
Saturdays, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning goals and find out how to learn Braille for free. To register, please email ChanceyFleet@nypl.org or call (212) 206-5400, extension 3.
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults,

50+,

Families,

Parents/Caregivers,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Sat, January 4
@ 11:30 AM
Online
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
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
eeOnline
Adults,

50+,

Families,

Parents/Caregivers,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Tue, January 7
@ 7 PM
Online
Tuesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:30 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. To register, please email ChanceyFleet@nypl.org or call (212) 206-5400, extension 3.
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
eeOnline
Adults,

50+,

Families,

Parents/Caregivers,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Wed, January 8
@ 10 AM
This event is online/over the phone only. Are you a crossword puzzle enthusiast? Join staff from the Andrew Heiskell Library for our virtual Crossword Club and help solve a puzzle as a group! *Please note that this program is hosted by the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library and is designed for patrons who are blind, visually impaired, or are otherwise physically unable to read standard print, though all are welcome to join. You must register with your email address in order to rece…
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults
Sat, January 11
@ 10:30 AM
Accessible & Assistive Technology
Saturdays, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning goals and find out how to learn Braille for free. To register, please email ChanceyFleet@nypl.org or call (212) 206-5400, extension 3.
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults,

50+,

Families,

Parents/Caregivers,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Sat, January 11
@ 11:30 AM
Online
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
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
eeOnline
Adults,

50+,

Families,

Parents/Caregivers,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Tue, January 14
@ 7 PM
Online
Tuesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:30 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. To register, please email ChanceyFleet@nypl.org or call (212) 206-5400, extension 3.
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
eeOnline
Adults,

50+,

Families,

Parents/Caregivers,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Wed, January 15
@ 10 AM
This event is online/over the phone only. Are you a crossword puzzle enthusiast? Join staff from the Andrew Heiskell Library for our virtual Crossword Club and help solve a puzzle as a group! *Please note that this program is hosted by the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library and is designed for patrons who are blind, visually impaired, or are otherwise physically unable to read standard print, though all are welcome to join. You must register with your email address in order to rece…
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults
Sat, January 18
@ 10:30 AM
Accessible & Assistive Technology
Saturdays, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning goals and find out how to learn Braille for free. To register, please email ChanceyFleet@nypl.org or call (212) 206-5400, extension 3.
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults,

50+,

Families,

Parents/Caregivers,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Sat, January 18
@ 11:30 AM
Online
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
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
eeOnline
Adults,

50+,

Families,

Parents/Caregivers,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Tue, January 21
@ 7 PM
Online
Tuesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:30 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. To register, please email ChanceyFleet@nypl.org or call (212) 206-5400, extension 3.
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
eeOnline
Adults,

50+,

Families,

Parents/Caregivers,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Wed, January 22
@ 10 AM
This event is online/over the phone only. Are you a crossword puzzle enthusiast? Join staff from the Andrew Heiskell Library for our virtual Crossword Club and help solve a puzzle as a group! *Please note that this program is hosted by the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library and is designed for patrons who are blind, visually impaired, or are otherwise physically unable to read standard print, though all are welcome to join. You must register with your email address in order to rece…
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults
Sat, January 25
@ 10:30 AM
Accessible & Assistive Technology
Saturdays, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning goals and find out how to learn Braille for free. To register, please email ChanceyFleet@nypl.org or call (212) 206-5400, extension 3.
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults,

50+,

Families,

Parents/Caregivers,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Sat, January 25
@ 11:30 AM
Online
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
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
eeOnline
Adults,

50+,

Families,

Parents/Caregivers,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Tue, January 28
@ 7 PM
Online
Tuesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:30 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. To register, please email ChanceyFleet@nypl.org or call (212) 206-5400, extension 3.
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
eeOnline
Adults,

50+,

Families,

Parents/Caregivers,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Wed, January 29
@ 10 AM
This event is online/over the phone only. Are you a crossword puzzle enthusiast? Join staff from the Andrew Heiskell Library for our virtual Crossword Club and help solve a puzzle as a group! *Please note that this program is hosted by the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library and is designed for patrons who are blind, visually impaired, or are otherwise physically unable to read standard print, though all are welcome to join. You must register with your email address in order to rece…
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults
Wed, January 29
@ 1 PM
Book Discussion Group
Reading keeps us connected. Join us for a neighborhood book club at the Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library! 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 ONLINE at the Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library. The New York Public Library and WNYC—two indispensable New…
Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library
Online
Adults,

Book Lovers
Sat, February 1
@ 10:30 AM
Through November 2025 The High Line, in collaboration with Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, and celebrated artist Kaela Mei-Chee Chambers, have partnered together with library patrons to explore meaning and create tactile sculpture and other artworks. This collaboration has culminated in an installation and display of artworks inspired by her experience with a loved one’s aphasia, including artwork created by patrons during our High Line Art Off-Line series over the Summer. Th…
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults,

50+,

Children,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Wed, February 5
@ 10 AM
This event is online/over the phone only. Are you a crossword puzzle enthusiast? Join staff from the Andrew Heiskell Library for our virtual Crossword Club and help solve a puzzle as a group! *Please note that this program is hosted by the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library and is designed for patrons who are blind, visually impaired, or are otherwise physically unable to read standard print, though all are welcome to join. You must register with your email address in order to rece…
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults
Wed, February 12
@ 10 AM
This event is online/over the phone only. Are you a crossword puzzle enthusiast? Join staff from the Andrew Heiskell Library for our virtual Crossword Club and help solve a puzzle as a group! *Please note that this program is hosted by the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library and is designed for patrons who are blind, visually impaired, or are otherwise physically unable to read standard print, though all are welcome to join. You must register with your email address in order to rece…
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults
Wed, February 19
@ 10 AM
This event is online/over the phone only. Are you a crossword puzzle enthusiast? Join staff from the Andrew Heiskell Library for our virtual Crossword Club and help solve a puzzle as a group! *Please note that this program is hosted by the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library and is designed for patrons who are blind, visually impaired, or are otherwise physically unable to read standard print, though all are welcome to join. You must register with your email address in order to rece…
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults
Wed, February 26
@ 10 AM
This event is online/over the phone only. Are you a crossword puzzle enthusiast? Join staff from the Andrew Heiskell Library for our virtual Crossword Club and help solve a puzzle as a group! *Please note that this program is hosted by the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library and is designed for patrons who are blind, visually impaired, or are otherwise physically unable to read standard print, though all are welcome to join. You must register with your email address in order to rece…
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults
Sat, March 1
@ 10:30 AM
Through November 2025 The High Line, in collaboration with Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, and celebrated artist Kaela Mei-Chee Chambers, have partnered together with library patrons to explore meaning and create tactile sculpture and other artworks. This collaboration has culminated in an installation and display of artworks inspired by her experience with a loved one’s aphasia, including artwork created by patrons during our High Line Art Off-Line series over the Summer. Th…
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults,

50+,

Children,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Wed, March 5
@ 10 AM
This event is online/over the phone only. Are you a crossword puzzle enthusiast? Join staff from the Andrew Heiskell Library for our virtual Crossword Club and help solve a puzzle as a group! *Please note that this program is hosted by the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library and is designed for patrons who are blind, visually impaired, or are otherwise physically unable to read standard print, though all are welcome to join. You must register with your email address in order to rece…
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults
Wed, March 12
@ 10 AM
This event is online/over the phone only. Are you a crossword puzzle enthusiast? Join staff from the Andrew Heiskell Library for our virtual Crossword Club and help solve a puzzle as a group! *Please note that this program is hosted by the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library and is designed for patrons who are blind, visually impaired, or are otherwise physically unable to read standard print, though all are welcome to join. You must register with your email address in order to rece…
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults
Wed, March 19
@ 10 AM
This event is online/over the phone only. Are you a crossword puzzle enthusiast? Join staff from the Andrew Heiskell Library for our virtual Crossword Club and help solve a puzzle as a group! *Please note that this program is hosted by the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library and is designed for patrons who are blind, visually impaired, or are otherwise physically unable to read standard print, though all are welcome to join. You must register with your email address in order to rece…
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults
Wed, March 26
@ 10 AM
This event is online/over the phone only. Are you a crossword puzzle enthusiast? Join staff from the Andrew Heiskell Library for our virtual Crossword Club and help solve a puzzle as a group! *Please note that this program is hosted by the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library and is designed for patrons who are blind, visually impaired, or are otherwise physically unable to read standard print, though all are welcome to join. You must register with your email address in order to rece…
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults
Tue, April 1
@ 10:30 AM
Through November 2025 The High Line, in collaboration with Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, and celebrated artist Kaela Mei-Chee Chambers, have partnered together with library patrons to explore meaning and create tactile sculpture and other artworks. This collaboration has culminated in an installation and display of artworks inspired by her experience with a loved one’s aphasia, including artwork created by patrons during our High Line Art Off-Line series over the Summer. Th…
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults,

50+,

Children,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Wed, April 2
@ 10 AM
This event is online/over the phone only. Are you a crossword puzzle enthusiast? Join staff from the Andrew Heiskell Library for our virtual Crossword Club and help solve a puzzle as a group! *Please note that this program is hosted by the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library and is designed for patrons who are blind, visually impaired, or are otherwise physically unable to read standard print, though all are welcome to join. You must register with your email address in order to rece…
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults
Wed, April 9
@ 10 AM
This event is online/over the phone only. Are you a crossword puzzle enthusiast? Join staff from the Andrew Heiskell Library for our virtual Crossword Club and help solve a puzzle as a group! *Please note that this program is hosted by the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library and is designed for patrons who are blind, visually impaired, or are otherwise physically unable to read standard print, though all are welcome to join. You must register with your email address in order to rece…
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults
Wed, April 16
@ 10 AM
This event is online/over the phone only. Are you a crossword puzzle enthusiast? Join staff from the Andrew Heiskell Library for our virtual Crossword Club and help solve a puzzle as a group! *Please note that this program is hosted by the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library and is designed for patrons who are blind, visually impaired, or are otherwise physically unable to read standard print, though all are welcome to join. You must register with your email address in order to rece…
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults
Wed, April 23
@ 10 AM
This event is online/over the phone only. Are you a crossword puzzle enthusiast? Join staff from the Andrew Heiskell Library for our virtual Crossword Club and help solve a puzzle as a group! *Please note that this program is hosted by the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library and is designed for patrons who are blind, visually impaired, or are otherwise physically unable to read standard print, though all are welcome to join. You must register with your email address in order to rece…
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults
Tue, June 17
@ 5:30 PM
The Community Advisory Council of the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library is a VIRTUAL quarterly meeting where you, our patrons, meet to discuss issues, make suggestions on the library’s direction, get news first, hear guest speakers, and meet staff. All ideas and opinions are welcome at the Community Advisory Council, no registration is required. We are currently fielding suggestions for guest speakers and topics for our 2025 meetings, please email suggestions to ashleydalle@nypl.o…
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults,

50+,

Persons with Disabilities
Tue, September 16
@ 5:30 PM
The Community Advisory Council of the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library is a VIRTUAL quarterly meeting where you, our patrons, meet to discuss issues, make suggestions on the library’s direction, get news first, hear guest speakers, and meet staff. All ideas and opinions are welcome at the Community Advisory Council, no registration is required. We are currently fielding suggestions for guest speakers and topics for our 2025 meetings, please email suggestions to ashleydalle@nypl.o…
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults,

50+,

Persons with Disabilities
Tue, December 16
@ 5:30 PM
The Community Advisory Council of the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library is a VIRTUAL quarterly meeting where you, our patrons, meet to discuss issues, make suggestions on the library’s direction, get news first, hear guest speakers, and meet staff. All ideas and opinions are welcome at the Community Advisory Council, no registration is required. We are currently fielding suggestions for guest speakers and topics for our 2025 meetings, please email suggestions to ashleydalle@nypl.o…
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults,

50+,

Persons with Disabilities