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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880 events found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Today
@ 10 AM
This event will take place at Edenwald Library. A representative from Mayor's Public Engagement: GetCoveredNYC, the City of New York's official health insurance outreach and enrollment program, will be on site at the Edenwald Library to provide free in-person assistance to help you find the coverage that is right for you. Information about the services provided by NYC Human Resources Administration will also be available. Public Health Educator: Orville Berry
Edenwald LibraryAdults
Today
@ 10 AM
This program is for patrons who need help with computers . emails, Mircosoft word , Powerpoint , internet serch resumes and elctronic devices
Tremont Library, Computer LabAdults
Today
@ 10:30 AM
TechConnect
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 how to edit and mix your show with the free audio production software, Audacity. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at AMS. This event will take place at the Allerton Library. Registration is Required.
Allerton LibraryAdults
Today
@ 10:30 AM
Civics, Communities & Voting
Los siguientes servicios son completamente gratis, confidenciales y están disponibles para toda la comunidad los lunes de 10 AM–5 PM. Peticiones de familiares Naturalización y ciudadanía TPS, DACA y consultas sobre otros asuntos de inmigración Puedes obtener una cita de dos formas: Llamando al 646-664-9400 o al 718-792-1140 Completando un formulario a través de este enlace: https://ybephbsyus.formstack.com/forms/call_back_request (Por favor, selecciona a la oficina de la miembro…
Clason's Point LibraryAdults
Today
@ 10:30 AM
Postponed
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+
Parkchester LibraryAdults,

Immigrants
Today
@ 11 AM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at Van Cortlandt Library. Need extra computer time to work on a resume, send some emails, or practice a newly learned computer skill? Get extra computer time and one-on-one assistance at our open lab.
Van Cortlandt LibraryAdults,

50+
Today
@ 11 AM
This event will take place in person at Clason's Point Library. Are you interested in learning how to use the computer? If you need help using a mouse, or learning how to type, use basic shortcut functions like copying and pasting; accessing the internet or even making an email account of your choosing, we can help! This is an informal drop in class, anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to attend. Please note: this class is ONLY for learning the very basics of using the computer. It is fo…
Clason's Point LibraryAdults,

50+
Today
@ 11 AM
Join us for a basic painting using water colors or coloring pencils. Coloring promotes wellness, quietness, and also stimulates brain areas related to motor skills, the senses, and creativity and of course is fun. Join us Mondays and Wednesdays at 11 am This event will take place in person at The Castle Hill Library All materials will be provided. No Registration required.
Castle Hill LibraryAdults
Today
@ 11 AM
Canceled
Learn different computer skills, softwares and programs.
Eastchester LibraryAdults
Today
@ 11 AM
TechConnect
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.
Soundview LibraryAdults,

50+
Today
@ 12 PM
This is an inperson event happening at the Baychester Library. Join the Baychester Library for an exhilarating Bingo experience that promises an afternoon filled with fun, camaraderie, and a chance to shout "Bingo!" Gather your friends, family, and fellow community members on December 9th and 23rd for this lively event, hosted right in the heart of the library. No need to register; simply show up and be ready for an hour of entertainment from 12 pm to 1 pm. The library's inviting atmosphere s…
Baychester LibraryAdults
Today
@ 12 PM
When bratty 8-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother (Catherine O'Hara) makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallisters mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men (Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern) plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home.
Woodstock LibraryAdults,

50+
Today
@ 2 PM
Get together with other knitters and crocheters. Pick up new skills and sharpen old ones while working on creations for the colder months ahead. Bring your own knitting needles and crochet hooks. Yarn will be provided if needed.
Riverdale LibraryAdults
Today
@ 3 PM
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…
Mosholu LibraryAdults,

50+
Today
@ 3 PM
Canceled
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Wakefield Library. Interested in using computers but don't know where to start? Want to learn basic keyboarding? Then this is the class for you! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and REGISTRATION OPENS ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS - This Program is Limited to Five Persons.
Wakefield LibraryAdults,

50+
Today
@ 3 PM
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…
Mosholu LibraryAdults,

50+
Today
@ 3 PM
Learn how to make beats using Logic pro X or create your own podcast! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to expand your horizons and explore the power of sound. Mark your calendars and join us at Tremont Sound Lab for an unforgettable day of music, innovation, and inspiration. We can't wait to see you there. Visit Tremont Sound Lab Calendar to schedule an appointment. Subject to availability.
Tremont SoundLab Adults
Today
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at Sedgwick Branch. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive their personal attention and instruction.
Sedgwick LibraryAdults
Today
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at the Soundview Library. Are you curious about chess and want to learn about the game? Whether you know how to play or just starting out, come join us for some board time. Show off your best moves against other chess players while getting some great tips and pointers! For all ages. See you there!
Soundview LibraryAdults,

Children,

School Age (5-12 years),

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Today
@ 4 PM
This is an in-person, informal creative writing workshop for adults. Writing prompts will be provided at the beginning of the 1 hour program to help your ideas to flow. But you may start writing with your own prompt or own creative idea(s). This will be a space for all writing levels to come together to peacefully write and share ideas, ask for feedback, etc. Writing materials will be provided. Please be aware this is not an instructional program. Please view flier for more information. Thank…
Mosholu LibraryAdults,

50+
Today
@ 5:30 PM
Online
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…
Francis Martin Library
Online via Google Hangouts Meet
Adults
Tue, December 24
@ 11 AM
This event will take place in person at Sedgwick Branch. Learn how to hold, click, and move the mouse and practice your typing/keyboarding skills.
Sedgwick LibraryAdults
Tue, December 24
@ 11 AM
This event will take place in person at Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive their personal attention and instruction. Patrons can schedule individual time with library staff for help with any tasks that need to be completed via the computer and or personal phone. Time slots can vary from increments of 15 minutes to 1 hour. Please register in advanc…
Pelham Parkway-Van Nest LibraryAdults
Tue, December 24
@ 11:30 AM
This event will be held in person at the Riverdale Library. Writers of all levels, genres, and styles can attend and write. Prompts will be given to inspire ideas. We invite you to join us for an informal and relaxed writing experience.
Riverdale LibraryAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers
Tue, December 24
@ 12 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at Edenwald Library. Do you want to learn more about the computer? Learn to type and use a mouse and Internet for beginners. The computer sessions are for one hour Tuesday's and Thursday's. Must Sign-up in-person at least a week in advance.
Edenwald LibraryAdults
Tue, December 24
@ 4 PM
Are you looking for a friendly atmosphere to write in, people to bounce ideas off of, or just looking for some feedback? Then this is the place for you! If you like to write and meet people who like writing, bring your creativity and personality to our creative writing meetups. All writers of all styles are welcome to join! This event will take place in person at The Soundview Library
Soundview LibraryAdults
Thu, December 26
@ 10 AM
This program will take place virtually. Want to work with other writers? Commit to a writing schedule? Practice your craft through writing prompts? Receive and discuss information and tips on writing, reading, editing, and revising? Join the weekly meetings of the Kingsbridge Writing Circle, held online at the Kingsbridge Library on every Thursday from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. Eastern Time. Share your unpublished drafts in an intimate setting. Get and give feedback. Writers of all genres and styles…
Kingsbridge LibraryAdults
Thu, December 26
@ 10:30 AM
All About Computers
NOTE: This class is being held in-person at the Pelham Bay Library, with a 6 seat limit. This course will cover some basic features of the iPad (on our own iPads, but feel free to bring your own if you wish). Learn the hardware, some settings, navigation and app basics.
Pelham Bay LibraryAdults
Thu, December 26
@ 10:30 AM
Join us as we make cards at Westchester Square in collaboration with AHRC NYC.
Westchester Square LibraryPersons with Disabilities
Thu, December 26
@ 11 AM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at Edenwald Library. Do you want to learn more about the computer? Learn to type and use a mouse and Internet for beginners. The computer sessions are for one hour Tuesday's and Thursday's. Must Sign-up in-person at least a week in advance.
Edenwald LibraryAdults
Thu, December 26
@ 11 AM
Join the Bronx Library Center on Google Meets every other week for our "Hybrid Craft Circle." Come in person to the branch or attend via google meets. This will be very flexible. We will each have our own craft project to work. The staff member can provide advice or guidance on your project or teach you something new using materials you probably have at home. Also youtube videos can help in between meetings.
Bronx Library Center
Online via Google Hangouts Meet
Adults,

50+
Thu, December 26
@ 11 AM
Canceled
This event will take place in person at Sedgwick Branch. Come learn how to enter and edit text, save files, and more.
Sedgwick LibraryAdults
Thu, December 26
@ 11 AM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
This class will take place in person at the Morris Park Library. Thursdays in December from 11 - 12:30pm: 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 and 12/26. 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. Low- Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation Classes for English Speakers o…
Morris Park LibraryEnglish Language Learners
Thu, December 26
@ 11 AM
Join us for an hour-long session Puzzles (sudoku, crossword, Jigsaw or word search) and Coloring. Request our puzzle or coloring sheet at the front desk. All materials will be provided.
Woodstock LibraryAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Persons with Disabilities,

Persons Without Homes
Thu, December 26
@ 11 AM
Subjects will include Job Search and Resume Help. Please register for Google Meet Online.
OnlineAdults,

College & Graduate Students,

Job Seekers,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, December 26
@ 12:30 PM
Banned Books
(This event is online only.) Do you love to read? Interested in reading and discussing popular and interesting books? Then this is the place for you! Join us as we discuss this month’s book: Black Cake: a novel by Charmaine Wilkerson Please note: This is a virtual program. You must register with your email address in order to receive the link/call in number to participate. The link with instructions on how to participate will be sent to you via email approximately one day before the dis…
Soundview Library
Online only
Adults
Thu, December 26
@ 1 PM
TechConnect
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.
Van Cortlandt LibraryAdults,

50+,

Immigrants
Thu, December 26
@ 1 PM
The class is structured as a guided meditation, consisting of yoga-inspired poses set into dynamic movement. It is designed to be accessible to those who are not yogis but want a good stretch. We start with dynamic stretches and flow into longer holds that include every muscle group. Please bring a mat since this class will require you to remove your shoes. Registration is recommended. https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2024/11/14/dynamic-stretching1
Spuyten Duyvil LibraryAdults,

50+
Thu, December 26
@ 2 PM
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!
Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural CenterAdults
Thu, December 26
@ 3 PM
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…
Mosholu LibraryAdults,

50+