Events

Are you unfamiliar with using a computer? Need to set up an account but don't know what to do first? Come to Ottendorfer Library for one on one help. We will instruct you on how to use a computer, how to set up a gmail account, offer quick tips on how to navigate the Internet, and answer any questions you may have.

This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Conéctate, equilibra y desafíate con Yoga en español. Esta clase de Vinyasa Yoga incluye flujos de intensidad media que te llevarán desde el saludo al sol hasta una postura máxima final. Ven y concéntrate en las inversiones y la respiración para ayudarte a mejorar tu práctica personal mientras brindas conciencia y una nueva experiencia. Se recomiendan tapetes, pero no son obligatorios, y todos los niveles son bienvenidos.…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). Learn the basics of working with spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Topics include entering data and formulas, moving and copying data, formatting & print previewing worksheets.

Join the Kips Bay Library for an in person book discussion of The Vibrant Years by Sonali Dev Here's how it works: 1) - Download your copy of Sugar and Salt on our free e-reader app SimplyE: App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1046583900?pt=463465&ct=nypl&mt=8 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.nypl.simplified.simplye&utm_source%3Dnypl&utm_medium%3Dnypl&utm_campaign%3Dnypl…

This event will take place in person at The Washington Heights Library. Technology should make your life easier, not more difficult. Join a staff member to work on those problematic tech issues that so often inconvenience us. We can guide you to find answers to some of your questions, or teach you some new skills that can help empower you. Let us help make digital tools work for you, not against you. Some of the topics you can ask us about are: creating an email account sending…

This event will take place in person at the Chatham Square Library in the Community Room. 本課程在Chatham Square圖書館community room 現場授課 This class is taught in Chinese only || 本課程僅以中文授課。 Immerse yourself in the world of computers and unlock a range of essential digital tools in this hands-on class! Gain a comprehensive understanding of computer systems, file management, and cloud platforms. Master key computer applications such as email, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite. By the end of this cl…

Looking for a new job? The library can help! Get help writing or revising your resume, and learn how to use websites like Indeed and Google to find current openings.

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…

Join us for an in-person film screening of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989). The Griswold family's plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster. Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik Runtime: 97 Minutes

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class will cover Pivot Tables, a powerful tool used to analyze relationships between data. We will cover setting up data for use in Pivot Tables, how to format results, filtering techniques, and interactive elements. 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 virtual class link.

Join us for a virtual book discussion. Have a book you've read recently and want to talk about? Email ahead of time and we'll make sure you have time to share with the group. Just want to listen to some book recommendations? That's great too, we'll share what we've been reading. This will happen through 'Google Meet'. If you'd like to participate or listen in, register here providing your email address for a link.

This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Join LiLY's Film Group at the Morningside Heights Library. The next meeting will be on Monday, December 9th & 23rd at 1:00 PM, refreshments will be provided. The movie will be screened in the Community Room.

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Excel. Topics include using formulas and functions, data sorting and conditional formatting.

Relax while you explore watercolors, pastels, and more. Relájate mientras exploras acuarelas, pasteles y más.

If you have a tech question, need one-on-one help, or just need extra computer time to work: internet browsing, email, digital text processing (MS Word, Google Docs), basic spreadsheets (MS Excel, Google Sheets), and NYPL catalog & databases. The Library’s laptop computers and internet connection will be available for use during this session. 8 seat limit: first come, first served.

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Use the creative coding tool Processing to make a simple clone of the game "Pong." A basic understanding of programming concepts like functions, loops, if-statements, and data types is required to participate. To build your programming skills, check out the following classes: Processing Part 1: Intro to Creative Coding Processing Part 2: User Input & Control Fundamentals of Programming with Python Part 1 &am…

This event is online only. || 本活動僅限線上參與。 This event is in Mandarin only. || 本課程僅以中文授課。 Must register with a valid email address. || 必須使用有效的電子郵件地址進行註冊。 Discover how to create professional graphics for social media, presentations, business cards, and more using this free online platform! 探索如何使用這個免費的線上平台製作專業的社交媒體圖像、演示文稿、名片等圖形！ You will receive an email 11am on the day of the class with the virtual class link. 您將在課程當日上午11點收到一封電子郵件，其中包含虛擬課程的連結。…

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Fifty-Eighth Street 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 (1…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). Procreate is one of the world’s most popular digital drawing applications. Learn the basics of the interface and get started creating your own digital art in this hands-on class! iPads and Apple Pencils will be provided.

**This program will take place at Yorkville Branch.** 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? Then join the weekly meetings of the Yorkville Writing Circle. Share your unpublished drafts in an intimate setting. Get and give feedback. Writers of all genres and styles, at all levels, are welcome to participate. For adults ages 18 and up. For…

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…

After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her teenage daughter, Astrid, accidentally opens the portal to the Afterlife. Staring: Jenna Ortega, Winona Ryder, Michael Keaton, Catherine O'Hara, Monica Bellucci Rated: PG-13, 104 minutes

Join us for an in-person discussion of Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley. Copies are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk. Harlem Community Collection: Since before the Harlem Renaissance and right through the present day, Harlem has had a rich tradition of extraordinary African American writing and culture. With the Harlem Community Collection, librarians at Countee Cullen Library and Harlem Library have curated a selection of some of the most significant works written about, fo…

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602. Intermediate Level English Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC For adult English language learners (age 16 and up) Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world! Mondays, December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!

This is an online-only event. Welcome to Seward Park’s Writers' Workshop for Adults. We gather every two weeks to critique writing and exercise. Our next meeting will be held on December 23rd from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Google Meet. This week we will be doing a writing exercise! We will use the Google Meet platform and you will be emailed the link to join on the day prior to the meeting.

This program will be held in person at Hamilton Grange Library. Join Hamilton Grange Library and Shape Up NYC for Dance Fitness classes. If cardio is cardi-NO for you, give this Cardio Dance class a try! Come enjoy the beats of Latin rhythms paired with choreography that will not only provide a great workout- but a lot of fun as well! This class is open to all levels. Each session is led by a Shape Up NYC instructor. Program dates: Weekly on Mondays from 6-6:45 PM Participants must si…

Meet Me In St Louis (1944; 113 mins.) Dir: Vincent Minnelli. An MGM musical that became a Holiday classic! Divided into a series of seasonal vignettes, starting with Summer 1903, it relates the story of a year in the life of the Smith family in St. Louis leading up to the opening of the World's Fair in the spring of 1904. Starring JUDY GARLAND! Lucille Bremer, Margaret O'Brien, Mary Astor.

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…

Synopsis Lavish live-action version of the classic tale, starring Jim Carrey---in Oscar-winning makeup---as the coldhearted creature trying to thwart Whoville's Yuletide celebration. Directors Ron Howard Production year 2000 Rating PG

This event will take place in person at The Washington Heights Library. Technology should make your life easier, not more difficult. Join a staff member to work on those problematic tech issues that so often inconvenience us. We can guide you to find answers to some of your questions, or teach you some new skills that can help empower you. Let us help make digital tools work for you, not against you. Some of the topics you can ask us about are: creating an email account sending…

This event will take place in person at the Seward Park Library in the Community Room. Learn the basics of working with spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Topics include entering data and formulas, moving and copying data, formatting & print previewing worksheets.

Crochet and Knitting Meetup Do you like to crochet or knit? Do you want to meet fellow crafters? Please bring your own supplies. Someone from the NYC Crochet Guild will be able to help you. 2nd and 4th TUESDAY 11AM -1 PM No registration required Open to Adults 18+

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 event will take place in person at the 53rd Street Library. Improve your English language proficiency! Drop in at the 53rd Street Library's ESOL "Conversation Tuesdays," an open dialogue where English language learners and fluent English speakers chat on a variety of topics including art, music, current events, leisure activities, and New York City life. Practice your speaking skills and socialize with other English language learners. No registration required.

Our coloring group is now online and in-person! We will meet online and in person every Thursday at 11am. We can color and socialize while practicing social distancing. We can chat with each other about current events, hobbies, movies and books while we color. Coloring can be done by anyone of any age, not just artists or creative types. Coloring can have therapeutic benefits such as alleviating stress and anxiety. Many have compared the benefits of coloring to achieving relaxation from meditati…

Esta clase se llevará a cabo en persona en la Biblioteca Inwood. Aprenda los conceptos básicos de la computadora, desde cómo crear un correo electrónico hasta cómo usar el teclado y todo lo demás. Cada sesión constará de un tema diferente relacionado con la informática y la tecnología.

DECEMBER 26TH – SCROOGED (1988) Director – Richard Donner; 101 Minutes; Rated PG-13; Paramount Pictures Starring – Bill Murray, Carol Kane, Alfre Woodard, Karen Allen In this modern take on Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," a selfish and cynical television executive is haunted by three spirits bearing lessons on Christmas Eve

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn how to read and write to files in Python. We will also learn how to work more efficiently with CSV file using Python's CSV module. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! Just come to a class! *This Program is in-person* 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 in High School) will have the opportunity to learn…