Events

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 assistance, healthcare, housing, shelter , support resources and more. During the listed hours you can drop-in to meet with the student intern one-on-one (first come, first served). Tuesdays: 5:15PM -6:30 PM Wednesdays 4:15-5:30 PM Thursdays:5:15- 6:30PM Saturdays: 12:15-5:00PM 2nd floor | Behind the…

Please note: This movie has a special start time of 5:30pm. Yentl (1983; 133mins.) Dir: Barbra Streisand. Yentl, a young Jewish girl, wants to be a scholar. But girls are not permitted to study books. So she disguises herself as a boy, and is accepted by a community of scholars. Starring Barbra Streisand, Amy Irving, Mandy Patinkin.

Join us as we welcome award-winning author Natalie Dykstra for this in-person discussion of her most recent book, Chasing Beauty: The Life of Isabella Stewart Gardner. In Chasing Beauty: The Life of Isabella Stewart Gardner (Mariner Books; on sale March 26), award-winning author Natalie Dykstra delivers the definitive biographical portrait of the ambitious and innovative woman behind one of America’s most important art collections. With access to all archival holdings at the Isabella Ste…

This program will take place in-person at Hudson Park Libary. Attend an Idea Generation Workshop at NYPL! Work with your neighbors to come up with ideas for how to spend part of the city budget and address community needs and interests. Refreshments will be served, as well as giveaways. Please note that supplies are limited and will be made available on a first-come, first serve basis. About Participatoy Budgeting and The NYC Civic Engagement Commission (CEC): The CEC is excited to launch th…

This event will take place in-person at the South Beach Library. Come to the library to meet local author, Michael F. DeConzo! His latest literary work ‘Welcome to the Arcade’ prominently features South Beach and the community. Some would even say the neighborhood is a main character! ABOUT THE BOOK | Living in South Beach, Staten Island, the “forgotten borough” of New York City, best friends Johnny Romano, Ralphie Molinaro and Giulia Stringer struggle to understand a world that doesn't…

Are you planning to pursue a new career or enroll in college? Are you struggling to decide where to begin crafting your resume or application? Do you require help completing all of the paperwork? Schedule a session for career and college counseling! We'll support your search for: • General information about College and Career prep • Summer program search and applications • Job search and applications • Creating and editing your resume • Making a school list • Working on online applications…

Register In this event, decades of tradition, creation, preservation, innovation, and transference of knowledge are on view with West African dance cultural icon Marie Basse-Wiles and her son, Ballroom legend Omari Wiles. A principal with the National Ballet of Senegal from 1973 to 1980, Wiles, after immigrating to America in 1982, founded the Maimouna Keita School of African Dance (MKSAD) in Brooklyn. For 32 years MKSAD has brought together the African diaspora in an annual conference and…

November Village Story Salon: Gratitude Prose Readings by Renowned Authors From left to right: Fulla Abdul-Jabbar, Terri Campion, Cam Terwilliger Village Story Salon is a new monthly prose-reading series at Hudson Park. At each event, we invite three or four published fiction and nonfiction authors to share recent and upcoming work tied to a monthly theme. Then, we will all discuss inspiration and process. The theme for our second event is "GRATITUDE." Our readers will be Terri Campion…

Este evento es sólo en línea. Se requiere inscripción en línea. Únase al Bronx Library Center para nuestra debate mensual de libros. Este mes leeremos y discutiremos Huellas por Louise Erdrich. ¿Listo para leer Huellas? A continuación encontrará una manera de obtener una copia del libro: Descargue su copia del libro en nuestra aplicación e-reader gratuita SimplyE

*In Person: U.S. Citizenship workshop at the Bronx Library Center Join the U.S. Citizenship Test Workshop and let us give you a step-by-step guide on how to pass the U.S. Citizenship Test. We will be using USCIS resources: Citizenship Learners Citizenship Study-Test New York Public Library Citizenship Resources and Programs Beginner to Advance English Speakers

Are you planning to pursue a new career or enroll in college? Are you struggling to decide where to begin crafting your resume or application? Do you require help completing all of the paperwork? Schedule a session for career and college counseling! We'll support your search for: • General information about College and Career prep • Summer program search and applications • Job search and applications • Creating and editing your resume • Making a school list • Working on online applications…

Learn Mandarin with an experienced instructor using the Mango Languages database. The class will be held on the third floor in room 304, and registration for each class is required. Programs are subject to change or cancellation. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Hungyun Chang (hungyunchang@nypl.org).

Come to read or listen to others' inspired words. The Ottendorfer Library in collaboration with the National Writers Union https://nwu.org/ is hosting a virtual open mic every second Thursday of the month. It is time to gather together and share our original works. Writers from all genres are welcome. This virtual stage allows you to add video or music to your reading as long as you have permission from the copyright owner. Participants cannot sell their works during the event but can show book…

**This event is person ** Click here to register Come learn with us! Join us each month as we discuss a book from the fields of business, finance, or economics. Moderated by a Business Librarian, the discussion explores how to think and talk about money. This month’s selection is Morgan Housel’s The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed and Happiness. Housel describes how our relationship with money impacts our behavior and our financial success. By understanding h…

We’ll explore how to use this free service to set up, attend and host meetings, focusing on the experience for screen reader users. This workshop will take place online. https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErfuuurDspGtKi7RICy4y9QNOeILrdmDsU

This is an **IN-PERSON PROGRAM** ABOUT THE EVENT: "Here she is, boys! Here she is, world! Here's Rose!" Join us for an engaging panel discussion exploring the iconic 1959 Broadway musical Gypsy, focusing on the formidable character of Mama Rose. We’ll delve into the complex portrayal of ambition, motherhood, and the pursuit of fame through her lens, showcasing how this role has become a defining role for diverse actresses, such as Ethel Merman, Angela Lansbury, Leslie Uggams, Patti Lupone --…

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…

Calling all Bridge, Mahjong, and tabletop game players! Join us in person Fridays 10-12p for two hours of gaming fun! This program is for adults ages 18+. First come first serve! **Limited to 16 People**

This event is online only. Color with us from the comfort of your own home. Chat about the books you are reading, the shows you are watching, and about whatever is on your mind. This group meets online via Google Hangouts Meet. You must 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. Sign up for NYPL Conn…

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:…

Get ready to create, explore, and play together at the library. Please dress for mess!

Join is 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! The Children's Program Room is located on the 2nd floor and there is no elevator.

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 -7:30 PM (c…

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. During the listed hours you can drop in to meet with the student intern one-on-one (first come, first served). Lower Level 2 (LL2) | Next to the Reference Desk Monday | 11:00 AM–2:00 PM + 3:00-5:00 PM (except 11/4 + 11/11) Thursday |10:00…

Did you know? There is a social work student intern at this branch to help you find assistance with housing, employment, food security, healthcare, short-term shelter, childcare and more. During the listed hours you can drop-in to meet with the student intern one-on-one (first come, first served). You can also visit or call the branch (212-666-9393) to make an appointment.

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 event will take place in person at 58th Street Library. Children ages 2-5 and their caregivers visit the library for unstructured play. This is a great time for the librarian to get to know you and your little ones while also developing socialization and early literacy skills.

This event will take place in person at the Andrew Heiskell Library. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. Space is limited to 30 children. Tickets are distributed 15 minutes before the program. Storytime will begin early if capacity…

Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children.

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Let's Play! This event will take place in person inside the Harlem Library on the 2nd floor. Join us to explore new materials and get those wiggles out. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers or children at this developmental stage. Space is limited. FREE.

Join us in the Chidren's Room for open play time! This is an informal playgroup for the little ones and their parents and/or caregivers to meet other families where toys will be provided. This is a drop-in program. No registration required.

This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join the librarians at the Columbus Library as we color and paint with the little ones. Help them to express themselves and develop their fine motor skills through creativity. Children, ages 0-3 , with their caregivers are welcomed.

Do you want to learn more about your phone or computer? Library staff can help answer your questions or provide one-on-one instruction on the following topics: Learn to type Internet for Beginners Email for Beginners Downloading NYPL e-Books Sessions are for approximately 30 minutes.

Lavender Blues is an intimate music & movement class designed for babies & toddlers to develop an understanding of rhythm, music, body awareness as well as develop social skills—all while singing, dancing & having fun! We sit in a circle, sing songs, play instruments as well as march, dance & play! AGES 0-3 15 tickets will be handed in the 2nd floor children's room beginning @ 10:30am

This event will take place in person at St. Agnes Library. Join us for songs and favorite read-aloud books at this series that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. Advance registration is required to attend. Registration opens on the Monday before each storytime at 11AM. Sign up online at https://bit.ly/StAgnesNYPL or call us at 212-621-0619. Space is limited to the first 15 households.

Join us every Friday morning at the Inwood Library as we explore math and science through creative projects, games, and toys. Ideal for kids ages 3-5.

This event will take place IN PERSON at Tompkins Square Library. 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 in high scho…

Explore music and language in this 8-week series with Bilingual Birdies! Get ready to sing, dance, and laugh with interactive puppets and a bubble dance party in each class! Bilingual Birdies makes learning a new language fun and easy! Join us for a wonderful celebration of cultural diversity! This program is presented in English and Spanish for children from birth to age 5 and their caregivers. Please arrive on time. Program space is limited. ¡Explora la música y el lenguaje en esta serie de…