Events

Want to improve your drawing skills? This 2-hour session is open for adults to drop in at any time and practice drawing with help from a School of Visual Arts Continuing Education instructor; all you need is a pencil and some paper! Attendees must bring their own drawing supplies. Only 20 attendees can be present at one time. No registration required.

Join other potential community artists in the Riverdale Library for an evening of drawing in a judgment-free environment. We will provide the still life. Limited sketching supplies are available, and you can bring your own materials.

Join us for a storytime for children who are learning to toddle and talk! We'll be reading our favorite stories, singing songs, practicing our big motor skills with movement, and making new friends! Recommended for children age 18 months - 36 months Tickets given out on first come, first served basis.

Mr. Rosa teaches a group of ESL students at our library. They will need the Teen Center's largest table reserved from them every Wednesday from 4 to 5:30 PM.

Do you want to go to college or start a new career? Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing your application or resume? Do you need some assistance with all of the paperwork? Schedule a College/Career Counseling Session at the West Farms Library! We'll help you look for: General information about College and Career prep Summer program search and applications Job search and applications Creating/Editing your resume Making a school list…

This event take place in person at the Countee Cullen Library. Join us as we explore the world of STEAM. We will discuss science, technology, engineering, art and math concepts, then conduct experiments or projects relating to the week's topic Color Code Bot 1st Wednesday of the Month Learn to give instructions to a simple robot in a language it understands. Slime Time 2nd Wednesday of the Month Join us for an exciting, ooey-gooey, hands-on program and explore the properties of s…

Come join us as we create individualize craft.

Please join us for our monthly poetry discussion, held on the second Wednesday of each month, in our third floor Mae West room. This month, we are reading T.S. Eliot's 1922 long poem, "The Waste Land." We will have copies available to pick up at our second floor desk. A PDF copy is also attached to this page above, under "download transcript." Please bring your printed copy to our meeting! We will be reading and interpreting the work together. The Waste Land is a poem by T. S. Eliot,…

Come read to a therapy dog! These licensed therapy dogs and their owners can't wait for you to come read them a story. Enjoy one-on-one, no-pressure reading time with a furry friend! For ages 5-12. Pre-registration required for each 15-minute slot. One registration per person per month! Register in person or over the phone starting January 2nd.

This event can take place virtually. Do you need assistance with postsecondary planning(college,applications,jobs, etc.)? Whether you're planning on going to college, looking for a career, or just need some help building out skills for after high school we're here to help! A teen librarian will be available to help you with your questions! Please note this is a 30 minute session. Please register in the link below: https://calendly.com/nyplcollegeandcareer The program will take place on Goog…

Do you want to go to college or start a new career? Having a hard time figuring out where to start when it comes to applications or resumes? Do you need assistance dealing with all of the paperwork? Schedule a College/Career Counseling session with us! Some of the things we can help with include: General information college and career prep Job and summer program searches and applications Creating or editing your resume Making a college list Working on applications And more! Register He…

This event will take place in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 4th Floor, Room 403. Work one-on-one with a Library staff member to answer questions about computers. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive personal attention and instruction. Examples of computer help can include: Learning to use the internet and get help navigating websites (Ex: NYC and NYS agency websit…

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 find information about services for food, clothing, health, and shelter. They can help you understand what government benefits and programs are available to you. During the listed hours you can drop-in to meet with the student intern one-on-one (first come, first served). Mondays 10AM - 6PM (closed for lunch ~ 2 - 3 PM) Tuesdays 10 AM -7:30PM (cl…

This program is online only. Do you want to go to college or start a career? Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing your application or resume? Do you need some assistance with all of the paperwork? Schedule a College/Career Counseling Session with us! We'll help you look for: General info about College & Career Prep Summer program search and applications Job search and applications Creating/Editing your resume Making a schol list Working on college applic…

This program will take place in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library Teen Center. Come by the Teen Center to create bead jewelry so you can rep your favorite groups or idols! Meet other fans, make new friends- and yes, we will play your favorite music videos while you craft. This program is made possible by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).

This program is taking place in person at the Mariners Harbor Library. Join us in making custom bookmarks with your own decoration and designs on them! For ages 13-18.

This event will take place in-person at the Mariners Harbor Library. Join us for a fun-filled evening of BINGO for a chance to earn some giveaways.

Event Details Come join us on Wednesdays for our Collab Lab Meetups -- a dynamic collaboration club designed to foster creative synergy and professional growth for teens who share a passion for music production and the visual arts. Whether you need to find cast and crew for your latest film project or need an Illustrator to draft up an amazing design for your band. During Collab Lab, teens are encouraged to develop their public speaking skills and use visual aids to pitch their ideas to oth…

This event is held in person at 67th Street Library for teens and adults ages 13 and up. Have a crochet or knitting project you're working on? Join us as we work on our fiber arts projects together. New to the world of knitting or crochet? Let our expert knitters and crocheters help you get started and find projects for your skill level.

Inspired by James Baldwin’s "A Letter to My Nephew," featured in The Fire Next Time, we will explore, share, and amplify our own thoughts about our identity and our world. Engage in theater and creative writing activities to embolden the power of your words to create waves of change. All participants will end the workshop with the start of a letter, or another piece of creative writing, to be submitted to NYPL's James Baldwin Teen Creative Contest. Hosted by Urban Stages

**This event is online only** 53rd Street Library is continuing our successful online music series in collaboration with the Library for the Performing Arts. This disc discussion will focus on Abbey Road by The Beatles. We are offering a monthly music club (1PM & 5PM options) via Google Hangouts/Meetup selecting and focusing on a classic album with a distinct cultural impact. To give the club an intimate feel--Like a book club for music. An LP Club!--and for us to get to know one anothe…

This event will take place in person at the New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, 476 5th Avenue New York, NY 10018. Register About this event Event lasts 2 hours The fight for information about reproductive rights has been an enduring one. Learn how Anthony Comstock’s vision of censorship had a lasting impact on American society and how women of the 19th and 20th centuries fought back by demanding greater freedoms in their political and economic lives. Explore this cas…

Event Details Come join us on Wednesdays for our Collab Lab Meetups -- a dynamic collaboration club designed to foster creative synergy and professional growth for teens who share a passion for music production and the visual arts. Whether you need to find cast and crew for your latest film project or need an Illustrator to draft up an amazing design for your band. During Collab Lab, teens are encouraged to develop their public speaking skills and use visual aids to pitch their ideas to oth…

This event is online. Join us for the virtual edition of our monthly book club that explores themes of love in literarture! About the book: For twenty-six-year-old Adelaide Williams, an American living in dreamy London, meeting Rory Hughes was like a lightning bolt out of the blue: this charming Englishman was The One she wasn’t even looking for. Does he respond to texts? Honor his commitments? Make advance plans? Sometimes, rarely, and no, not at all. But when he shines his light o…

Have something to say? Want to host your own show? Join us for Teen Talk Radio, where you’ll be able to turn your ideas into a podcast! Share your thoughts on anything from pop culture to tech, music to mental health. Learn how to record and edit your own podcast! No experience needed. Your voice, your show, your way.

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602. 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! Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 PM, March 5, 12, 19, 26. NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 1st Floor Corner Space. Calling all word lovers! Join us in person to play a variety of word-based games, including Scrabble, Boggle, Bananagrams, Scattergories, and Quiddler. Bring a friend or join on your own—all levels are welcome. Studies have shown that regularly playing word-based games can have positive effects on your mental, emotional, and physical health, including: Improving memory Buildin…

Join the staff at the Roosevelt Island Library for the discussion of the book Wise Gals: The Spies Who Built the CIA and Changed the Future of Espionage by Nathalia Holt. Copies of the book are available to borrow at the circulation desk. This will be an in-person event.

Meet in the first floor Willa Cather Room!

Join us for a discussion of "Picnic at Hanging Rock" by Joan Lindsay. This program will be a hybrid program: in-person with a virtual option. To receive the link please email inwood@nypl.org. We will be keeping a number of circulating copies of this book behind the front desk of the Inwood Library. Stop by to pick up a copy while supplies last.

This program will be held in person at Harlem Library Caribbean Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics. The goal is to improve cardio fitness while having fun and getting a full body workout! This class is taught to music with easy-to-follow steps that will surely get your heart pumping! Program dates: Weekly on Wednesdays from 6-6:45 PM, beginning April 17, 2024 Participants must sign a liability waiver to participate in the classes. Shape Up NYC is…

This program will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), 3rd Floor, Room 304. Adult Animanga Club aims to bring together adults in a space to discuss anime and manga. All topics under the umbrella of animation and manga are welcome. We will be watching anime from Crunchyroll and discussing selected manga. This is a bimonthly program, and will be on Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons movie screenings. All sessions of this series are now in-person. All pr…

The library holds a Chinese book discussion program once a month. Please feel free to introduce your favorite books in the discussion group and share the joy of reading with others. All book genres are welcome. Register with your email address in order to receive the link to participate. The link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before our event. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join. The program is Co-Sponsored by Chinese Writers…

Explore Persia’s founding through conversation, performance, and the Library’s own collections. In-person registration for this event has sold out, but livestream tickets are still available. A limited number of standby tickets may be available on the night of the event. Around 1000 CE, one of Iran’s greatest poets, Ferdowsi, wrote what has become considered a bedrock of Iranian nationhood, The Shahnameh, or The Book of Kings. It is the longest poem written by a single poet, tracing Persian…

**This event is in person only** The Pace University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is excited to provide in-person 1:1 business advisory sessions at the NYPL’s Business Center. New York City-based small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can sign up for these sessions and receive help with securing small business financing, marketing, and sales strategies, accessing procurement opportunities, business planning, and other operational challenges. Sessions will be one hour in…

Community Job Fair at Westchester Square Library Join us for a local job fair at Westchester Square Library! This event is perfect for job seekers looking for new opportunities and employers offering a variety of positions. Meet with companies and organizations who will be tabling to provide information about job openings and career resources. Whether you're looking for your first job, changing careers, or seeking professional development, this fair offers valuable connections and support.

There are no more appointments available for this year. To find a Volunteer Income Tax Assistantce (VITA) or Tax Counceling for the Ederly (TCE) please call 800-906-9887 or visit https://irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep/ This in-person program will be held at the 58th Street Library. Appointment required. Register here: 914-363-8510 AARP will be taking appointments starting Monday, January 27. AARP's free income tax preparation program is an IRS-certified and supervised program offering ta…

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

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…

This program will take place in person at Charleston Library. Join us on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for Early Literacy Open Play in our Children's Room! Meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Extend your child’s learning through play! A great opportunity for socialization! Best for children ages 3 and under and their caregivers.