Events

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.

Need help with ebooks? Tablet on the fritz? Or just need a quick turn on a computer without an appointment? Drop by for some tech TLC, courtesy of your friendly neighborhood librarians.

Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and create crafts 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. Please see the scheduled dates for the storytimes There are Storytimes on Saturday December 14 & December 28 @ 11AM! Please join us! Ages 0 months to 5years old Please note this program is for…

THIS PROGRAM IS IN PERSON at South Beach Library. No registration needed, just come to the library! 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. The program works best for people who speak some English and want to practice. Intermediate Level Conversation group for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL):…

This program will take place indoors at the West New Brighton Library. Join Ms. Cherryl and other staff members for stories, rhymes, songs and play. You will appreciate that story time is for the entire family. Parents and caregivers will be provided with Early Literacy tips to help enhance your child love of reading. This program is recommended for babies and toddlers 0-3 years old. Story time is intended for parents/caregivers and their child, with participation intended for everyone.

This event will take place in -person at the Morningside Heights Library. Join us for a live program to hear stories, sing songs, share rhymes and fingerplays as you help your baby build important early learning skills. This program is for children who are between ages 6 months to 18 months with their caregivers. Pick up tickets at the 2nd floor desk after 10:30 AM. Program limited to the first 8 families. Door closes at 11:20 AM.

Join librarians from Seward Park Library for books, songs, and rhymes every Thursday. Best for children up to age 5 and their caregivers. Storytime will take place on the 2nd Floor (Children's Floor). No registration is necessary.

Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Let's get hands-on!We will provide sensory play activities that stimulate a your child's senses of touch, smell, sight and hearing, as well as engage their movement and balance.

Inspired by Teatro SEA's Kids Network's Web Series El Avion The Airplane. In this 8-week music program, little ones will learn lively songs that ignite their imagination. Through fun-filled lessons, they will explore using their voice as an instrument, develop essential musical skills, and discover the expressive qualities of music through joyful performances. This program is presented in English and Spanish for children from birth to age 5 and their caregivers. Please arrive on time. Program…

This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation 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. For new walkers and toddlers. Space is limited to 20 children. Registration is required. Registration starts Friday, December 13 Please arrive on time. The doo…

This event is online only. Join the staff at Harry Belafonte–115th Street Library for a live, online program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud picture books. Ideal for parents and caregivers with children of multiple-aged children. Storytime is a program for parents / caregivers and their children. Both the parent / caregiver and the child must be present during the entire program: unaccompanied adults or children will be asked to leave the program. When registering for this p…

This event will take place in person at the Todt Hill-Westerleigh 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. For ages 18-36 months with a parent/caregiver. This is an in-person event.

This is an in-person program. Have you been meaning to read more, but don’t have time to sit down and get through a long book? Join us for our 100 Page Book Club! Every week, we will meet to discuss a book, 100 pages at a time. No need to rush through the whole thing—this club is here to take it slow. In the 1920s, the richest people per capita in the world were members of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma. After oil was discovered beneath their land, the Osage rode in chauffeured automobiles, buil…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. We will meet on the 1st floor by the water fountain next to the elevators. Discover SNFL! Explore NYPL’s largest circulating branch in a 1-hour guided tour. Designed to inspire, building highlights include: The only free, publicly accessible rooftop terrace in Midtown A dramatic “Long Room” with 42-foot-high atrium offering five levels of open, browsable book stacks Commissioned public art celebrating creati…

Join us for a special time to bond with your little one. We will explore movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills, which you can practice at home. Ideal children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Library and online. Get updates on online programming, at-home activities, and more in your inbox! -- Acompáñenos para disfrutar un momento especial para crea…

This storytime is for children 18-36 months and their caregivers. 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. Limited to 15 families. First come, first served. The child must be present with their caregiver in order to recieve a ticket. Tickets will be given out at 11 am on the day of the program.

This book discussion will take place in the Community Room, at the West New Brighton Library on Thursday, December 19th at 11:30am. "Even through the roar and effervescence of the 1920s, everyone in New York has heard of Benjamin and Helen Rask. He is a legendary Wall Street tycoon; she is the daughter of eccentric aristocrats. Together, they have risen to the very top of a world of seemingly boundless wealth—all as a decade of excess and speculation draws to an end. But at what cost have they…

This event will take place in person at Dongan Hills 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.

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…

Bring your toddlers to share fun and interesting stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays. Recommended for children infants - 3 years of age.

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. The storytime will take place inthe community room on LL2. Limit of 15 children and their caregivers. First come, first served.

Join us for an in-person event at the Riverdale Library. We invite you to share your writing, whether it's something you've been working on recently or a piece from long ago. Connect with library staff and fellow writers from the neighborhood to receive feedback and gain inspiration. This is a great opportunity to collaborate and elevate your work to the next level. This is NOT a formal writing class but a gathering of those who love writing and wish to connect with others! First come, first…

**This event is online only** Step into LinkedIn, where every profile detail and interaction can elevate your professional presence. In this workshop, Maggie Carey guides you through practical LinkedIn strategies, from optimizing your profile to navigating key metrics, helping you turn LinkedIn into a valuable tool for your professional growth. Topics covered include : Boost visibility with a crucial profile feature. Use LinkedIn’s video tools to highlight your expertise. Add a persona…

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 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! Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Library and online. Get updates on online programming, at-home activities, and more in your inbox! -- Únase a nosotros para una visita a la biblioteca y conozca a otros cuidadores mientras…

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. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the George Bruce Library Stay for Open Play Ages 0-5

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.

This event is ONLINE only. Join the staff at the Grand Concourse Library as we discuss, "Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil," by Hannah Arendt. Arendt argues that the idea that the Nazi criminals were manifestly psychopathic and different from "normal" people was wrong. According to her, the high-ranking Eichmann showed "no case of insane hatred of Jews, of fanatical antisemitism or indoctrination of any kind. He personally never had anything whatever against Jews." Get…

Reading keeps us connected. Join us for a neighborhood book club at the Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library! The New York Public Library continues partnering with WNYC to present a book club experience! Each month, we will read a new title leading up to a live conversation, in-person or online, with the author and All of It host Alison Stewart. This book club will take place ONLINE at the Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library. The New York Public Library and WNYC—two indispensable New…

Come enjoy playtime in the Children's Reading Room! Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. A great opportunity to meet up with other parents and caretakers. Please note: This in-person program is for both caregiver and child. It is not a structured class. Our reading room is a multi-purpose space. Take care to supervise children at all times. Recommended for Ages 0-3.

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

Join Macomb’s staff in making and painting your own airdry clay snowman! All materials are provided. Registration required.

This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. This yoga session is designed to help you better understand how the body works by focusing on improving balance, strength, and flexibility. Join this class and rediscover fun facts about each body part that makes up the whole of who you are. Experience isn't necessary, and all levels are welcome- join in with an open heart and open mind. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AS THERE IS LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!! PLE…

NBA Trivia This program is available for individuals who are interested in the past, present and future of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Trivia questions about the NBA.

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 the Pelham Parkway Van-Nest Library. Join us for Artopia! Teaching artist Ivan Velez teaches a 6 session drawing program. Please sign up for all sessions in the series at one time. REGISTER HERE for November sessions. Program Description: Using cultural touchstones, age-appropriate cultural references and easily mastered art materials and art pr…

A Christmas Carol (1951) On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his selfish business partner Jacob Marley, and then by three more spirits that same night, an experience that forever changes his life. Directed by Brian Desmond Hurst. Starring: Alastair Sim, Kathleen Harrison, Mervyn Jones, Jack Warner, and Michael Hordern. Runtime: 86 minutes

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address.This class will cover the most popular lookup method in Excel, VLOOKUP, which used to search for and retrieve information in datasets, and work with the results. 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.

Thursday is Story Day at PPVN! Gather round the Early Literacy Area for a hand picked story or two or three from our staff! This story time is intended for children from birth to 5!