Events

Women of all ages from the community, come together where they can learn the skill of knitting and crocheting, and develop the art of creating fabric from yarn. We engage in great conversation and bonding with women in the community. Research has shown that knitting & crocheting can be very therapeutic. In addition to improving social skills, our Seasoned Sisters from the community who participate in the weekly gathering report many health benefits from relief from stress and depression, d…

This event will take place in-person at the Stapleton library. Drop by if you're having trouble with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet, we can assist you. Or perhaps you'd like to know a little about brushing up your resumé, online shopping, or setting up an email account? Meet us in the Community Room for an hour of computer help, whatever your needs may be.

This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a full name and valid email address. Learn how and when to use Adobe Premiere Pro's editing tools to improve your video editing workflow. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at studio40. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3EClkVk You will receive an email the day of the class with the link to join the virtual class. *Please note that some people using older or less common email addresses have experien…

Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. This program will be held in person at Inwood Library. Join us for Making Photobooks With Roni! Teaching artist Teaching Artist Roni Aviv teaches a 8 session photography bookmaking program. Attendance at all sessions is strongly encouraged. Program Description: Through the course of 8 weeks participants will engage in different aspects of photobooks and personal narratives. Participants…

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

This event will take place in person at Morningside Heights Library. Come help make quilts to be distributed to needy families in our area. PLEASE NOTE: SEWING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

This event will take place in person at Throg's Neck Library. Join the Throg's Neck Library Children's staff for a fun afternoon of playing games or creative building . We'll feature a variety of different games, ranging from board to card games. Different building materials, not limited to LEGOs, for play will also be provided. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver in order to participate.

Have you ever wanted to learn to use a 3D printer? Join Baychester YA for this three-week course where we will explore the basics of using TinkerCAD to create digital 3D objects and then print them! In this course we will make accounts on TinkerCAD, learn about the differences between 2D and 3D digital files, and figure out the do’s and don’ts of designing objects for printers. After our designs are finalized in week 3, they will be printed by Baychester staff and can be picked up after a few d…

Come join our Library Club for 3rd, 4th & 5th Graders and their grown-ups! We meet-up in the Community Room at Andrew Heiskell Library after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM to swap book tips, play chess, cards and board games, learn new skills, do homework and make new friends. Parents and caregivers have their own space to relax and share information with each other on everything from school applications to summer camps. Librarian on call to help kids access libra…

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

Had a long day? Spend some time with us this Thursday for some Adult Pottery Painting. This creative activity might help you to relax your mind, as well as provide you with a keepsake for the spring. All materials will be provided. Just bring your creative painting ideas if you can! This program is first-come, first-serve basis. No registration is required! Adult, 18+ ***Sign up for NYPL Connect to get updates from NYPL and information about our digital resources and services available dur…

Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials and open-ended ways to promote early learning through art. Extend your child's learning in a safe, warm, and joyful environment!

Hey teens! Come to the library and show off your creativity by making pixel art out of Perler beads! Take home with you to have your own cool keychain!

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 Studio Universal Pictures Runtime 105 minutes Cast Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, Jeffrey Tambor, Bill Irwin, Jeremy Howard

This event will take place in-person at the Mariners Harbor Library. Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need help accessing the internet or any of NYPL's online resources? Bring your questions and get one-on-one assistance.

Did you know? The New York Public Library partners with accredited social work colleges across the city to connect you with students who can help you access vital social services, including housing, short-term shelter, food security, healthcare, and more. What We Offer: Personalized Support: Our empathetic social work intern is here to provide one-on-one consultations. Whether you're dealing with stress, family issues, or any other challenge, we're here to help. Community Resources: Gain ac…

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…

Come have some friendly competition with your friends on the Switch, PS4 and PS5. This event will take place in person at the St. George Library Teen Center.

Mad Libs Madness Thursday, December 19, 2024 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Come join us with friends for a full hour to play the world’s greatest word game.

Join us and let's Create ornaments! All supplies included. WHEN: December 19, 2024 WHERE: Room C21 TIME: 3pm-4pm

**This event is online only.** Get an introduction to the basic principles of trademarks and how they differ from patents and copyrights. Learn how to conduct a trademark search using the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (www.uspto.gov) Click here to register. Registration for this event is through Eventbrite. Click here to view Eventbrite's Privacy Policy.

Join the children’s librarian at Mosholu Library for a trivia game. Prove just how much you know about different subjects and win prizes!

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

Join us for an afternoon of fun and building! Come build as a team or work on your own creation. We'll provide the LEGO! For ages 5 and up.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.