Events

A podcast is a creative, on-demand audio show for sharing information, engaging audiences with stories, participating in community conversations, and much more. Come learn the basic recording techniques you need to get started and tips for building your own podcast. Registration is NOT required. Classes begin at 1pm--if no participants arrive by 1:15pm, class will be cancelled. As always: programs are subject to sudden cancellations and/or changes without notice.

This event will take place in person at Van Cortlandt Library. Need help understanding your Apple or Android devices? Then come by Van Cortland Library BYOD and enjoy.

This event will take place in person at the Wakefield Library. Grab your friends and join us for an exciting round of Uno

Try your hot hand at a game of chance! Come on down to the library to play a game of bingo with your friends and neighbors, and show off your skills at penmanship, or stamping speed!

Love Letters to the library is a way to share our love for the library through letter writing. Write a list expressing your love for the library. Write a poem about your community. Write a short story using descriptive writing. Write a short story about your dreams for the library. If the Library closes, what would you miss from it? This program will be conducted in person at the Allerton Library in English and Spanish. Escriba una lista de poemas que expresen su amor por la biblioteca. E…

The Importance of voting/Elected Officials This class is for individuals that are interested in learning the requirements to vote in NYC, where and how to register to vote in NYC and the outcome. Who is New York City's elected officials?

Are you working on a project like a resume, application, or a new piece of technology? Could you use some help figuring it all out? Sign up at either the Belmont Library circulation desk or by calling 718.933.6410 to schedule an hour long one-on-one appointment with a librarian! Only scheduled appointments will be honored. Please, no walk-ins. Thank you!

This event will take place in person at the Mosholu Library. Join the crowd of adult coloring fans and find out why adults are going back to coloring. We can chat about current events, hobbies, movies, and books while we color. New York Public Library is partnering with People’s Money - which is New York City’s Citywide Participatory Budgeting process. All New Yorkers age 11 and older regardless of immigration status get to decide how to spend millions of the city’s expense budget on projects…

Join us for an in-person program at the library. Sept 16 - 22nd is Library Open House Week. Stop by and make a button to show support for your library. This program is for Teens and Adults. All supplies will be provided. No registration required. First come, first served.

This event will take place in person. If you have a tech problem, question or would just like individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a staff member and receive their personal attention and instructions.

This event is online only At Francis Martin Library Library This Month's selection is Drowning THE RESCUE OF FLIGHT 1421 By: T.J. Newman Summary: Flight attendant turned New York Times bestselling author T. J. Newman—whose first book Falling was an instant #1 national bestseller and the biggest thriller debut of 2021—returns for her second book, an edge-of-your-seat thriller about a commercial jetliner that crashes into the ocean, and sinks to the bottom with passengers trapped insid…

In celebration of NYPL Library Open House Week, join staff as we host an in-person writing workshop, focusing on our love for the Norwood/Bronx community, NYC, and Mosholu Library. Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024 Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Writing prompts and materials will be provided. This will be an informal creative writing workshop using various writing styles of your choosing from poetry and short-story, free-writing, etc. With 20 minutes remaining in the program, we may share our…

Learn the beauty of crochet and socialize with other aficionados.

Interested in creating your own website at no cost? Join us for a beginner-friendly class where you'll learn how to design and customize a website using Google tools. This program will guide you through the steps to create a professional-looking website without any prior experience.

This event will take place in-person at the Bronx Library Center, C Level, Room C33. Work with a Reference Library staff member at open lab: One-on-One Computer, Gadgets & Database Assistance. If you have a tech question, or just need extra computer time, this is your chance to receive assistance. Assistance can include: Internet browsing Email Typing software eBooks and Audiobooks Library Catalog and Databases Microsoft Office software NYC and NYS Agency Websites NYPL Database…

This event will take place in person at Throgs Neck Library. Do you want to learn about computers? Come join our beginners one-on-one computer sessions on Mondays and Fridays from 10am-1pm (unless specified otherwise). Please register a day in advance via phone call or visiting the library's front desk for available time slots. There are no walk-ins for day of time slots. The computer sessions are an hour long. Available Time Slot Options (call or visit library for available times): 1) 10:…

Learn how to create documents, apply good formatting, and save and share your work using Microsoft Word.

This event will take place in person at the Woodstock Library. Need computer help? Want to practice typing or using the mouse? Get support for any computer task or project.

Join us for a journey of self-discovery, where you'll learn techniques to center your mind, ease stress, and find peace in the present moment. Perfect for both seasoned journalers and newcomers alike, "September Serenity" is your invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and discover the tranquility within.

This event will take place in person at The Soundview Library. Learn about the various types and components of computers, including basic computer terminology, an overview of operating systems, and popular software applications.

Learn a different craft every Friday at 11 am. Work with recycled materials, paper mache , clay, twine, fabric, candles ..& more No experience is needed and all materials will be provided. This event will take place in person at The Castle Hill Library Registration required, by phone or in person. Limit of 5 participants

This event will take place IN PERSON at Mosholu Branch Library Community Room. NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! Just come to a class! We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation 2-Hour Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners (16 and older, not…

This event will take place in-person at the Wakefield Library, Help - on a first-come; first-served basis - can include: Internet browsing Email Typing software eBooks and Audiobooks Library Catalog and Databases

Join us in person at the Pelham Bay Library to discuss the latest edition of our monthly book club. This month we will be reading: If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin From one of the most important writers of the twentieth century comes a stunning love story about a young Black woman whose life is torn apart when her lover is wrongly accused of a crime—"a moving, painful story, so vividly human and so obviously based on reality that it strikes us as timeless" (The New York Times B…

Unleash your creativity at the Baychester Library's enchanting painting program, presented in partnership with JASA. Every Friday throughout the month of September, from 1 pm to 3 pm, the library's community room transforms into a vibrant studio where patrons can explore the world of art under the expert guidance of a skilled instructor. No registration is needed to immerse yourself in this artistic journey. Whether you're a seasoned painter or a beginner, this program welcomes all skill levels…

This event will take place in person at Clason's Point Library. All are welcome to attend Clason's Point Library's Community Resource Fair. Local community partners will be providing free information and resources for you and your family. There will be free giveaways while supplies last. We will have attendance from the following community partners: FDNY WorkForce 1 Fidelis Care Circle of Care Healthy Families Parkchester and much more.

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.…

Please join us for a musical concert by the latin jazz fusion band, Ray Martinez' Legacy. This program is supported by public funds from the Bronx Council on the Arts.

Immigration Information Session Learn About How to attain your citizenship Resources and information available for patrons Resources available at the New Americans Corners ActionNYC in Libraries program Citizenship test study groups Please note that this is not a legal service, it is just a general information session.

Looking for something to read? The Wakefield Library will be hosting inperson Meet the Collections!, a topical introduction to the library's circulating collection.

This event will take place in person at Belmont Library. Join us for clay painting during Library Open House Week! Participants will receive a piece of clay pre-shaped like a library card and can paint it according to their own creativity and imagination to demonstrate what a custom design of their choice could look like! All materials are provided on a first come, first served basis.

This program will take place in person. Drop by the Francis Martin Branch to learn crochet. This group is open to all; no experience needed. We provide crochet hooks, yarn, and instruction. Already know how to crochet? Then come share your knowledge, meet fellow crocheters, and chat.

*In-Person: Adult Game Night

Join the New York Public Library and the Literary Freedom Project for a screening and discussion of Nikki Giovanni's 1971 Soul! interview with James Baldwin at Bronx Library Center. The wide-ranging conversation explores Black life in America, the struggle for racial justice, and evolving gender roles while also offering insight into the work and artistic process of two literary icons. Nikki Giovanni & James Baldwin In London in 1971, Soul!, a performance/variety television program th…

This event will take place in person at Soundview Library. Join us for our knitting circle where you can work with other crafters like yourself. Start a new project or bring a current one. Share tips, ideas, and projects as well. (Yarn will be provided. Please bring your own knitting needles.)

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 library and online resources to continue their practice at home. Open to Adults 18+

This event will take place in person at Woodstock Library. If feeling uplifted and light makes your day, join our class to get your weekly fix of heart pumping exercise. Each week, dance to music to rejuvenate your mind and body while connecting with your community. This class will take place in person and is open to all levels.

Jion us to discuss Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent by Isabel Wilkerson. Goodreads Choice Award Winner for Best History & Biography (2020) The Pulitzer Prize–winning, bestselling author of The Warmth of Other Suns examines the unspoken caste system that has shaped America and shows how our lives today are still defined by a hierarchy of human divisions. “As we go about our daily lives, caste is the wordless usher in a darkened theater, flashlight cast down in the aisles, guiding us…

Join us in this in-person, hands-on workshop where we will learn how to crochet or know wearable items such as hats, blankets, etc. All materials will be provided, while supply last Limited Space, Registration required, by phone or in person.

A stuntman is tricked into working on his ex's film after leaving his career following a back-breaking injury. Short Q&A to follow the film.