Events

Please join us for our discussion of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's 1989 novel, The General in His Labyrinth. You can request an NYPL print, e-book, or e-audiobook copy. To join this online discussion, please register above with your email address. We'll send you the meeting link before the program begins. General Simon Bolivar, “the Liberator” of five South American countries, takes a last melancholy journey down the Magdalena River, revisiting cities along its shores, and reliving the triumphs,…

This is an in-person event at Columbus Library. The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s.

This is an in-person event. It is never to early to plan for your future. Join the teen librarians and sign up now. Let's start the conversation.

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602. PLEASE NOTE: Nov. 15 has a different time than usual: 1-3pm. For adults preparing to take the U.S. Citizenship Test in the next 1-2 years, and adult English language learners who want to improve their English by learning about American history and culture. Topic November 13 and 15: The Flag, Pledge of Allegiance and Star-Spangled Banner A different topic each week! Join us for lively, inter…

Gather in our community room with your friends and other players for a game of Mah Jongg! We'll provide the tables and chairs. You bring in your own boards, cards, tiles, or game. A great way to meet new people, stimulate your brain and hone your skills in this fun social environment. This location is wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices can be provided upon request with a minimum of one week advanced notice. ASL interpretation can be provided upon request with a minimum of t…

Afternoon Tea at th Seward Park Library Join us Fridays in the afternoon at the silent reading room on the third floor for a small cup of tea and English digestive, which you may quietly enjoy alongside your book newspaper, or laptop. Food and drink subject to limitation of one per patron.

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Room 303. Registration is required. Roman Holiday (1953) 1953 | TV-G | 119 minutes Dir. William Wyler Starring Gregory Peck, Audrey Hepburn, Eddie Albert . Story by Dalton Trumbo Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule, touring European princess Ann (Audrey Hepburn) takes off for a night while in Rome. When a sedative she took from her doctor kicks in, however, she falls asleep on a park bench a…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 1st Floor Corner Space. Join us for two hours of freeform crafting and conversation. Bring your own project or choose something from our collection to work on. We have materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, paper crafts, and puzzles, too. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. Learn how to create documents, apply good formatting, and to save and share your work using Microsoft Word. *First come, first served.

Need an email account? Learn how to sign up for a free email account, and how to send, reply, and forward messages and attachments.

This event will take place in person at the 53rd Street Library Please come and join us to watch a family friendly Movie, Sing 2 (2021) on Friday, November 15th at 2PM. The movie will be screened in the Theater area. Rating (PG) Runtime: 110 minutes Director: Garth Jennings Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Taron Egerton, Matthew McConaughey, Scarlett Johansson, Nick Kroll Synopsis : The ever-optimistic koala, Buster Moon, and his cast have big dreams of staging their most dazzling show yet in…

Friday Movie & Discussion will be held in the Mosholu Library community room/auditorium. No registration is required. Please view flyer for more information.

A specialist from the Library’s Map Division tells a story in maps about the changing ways Americans got their news. During World War II, cartographers joined the ranks of journalists in the efforts to convey information quickly and effectively to the public. Where geographical accuracy had once been a map’s prime aspiration, the immediacy of the moment and the desire for editorial flair created a demand for maps that reported current events and military strategies with illustrations, expanded…

Experience the day the world went quiet... When Samira returns home to New York City, her simple trip turns into a harrowing nightmare when mysterious creatures that hunt by sound attack. Accompanied by her cat Frodo and an unexpected ally, Samira must embark on a perilous journey through the city that has suddnely gone silent, where the only rule is to stay quiet to stay alive.

Join Us for "Intergenerational Board Games" at the Baychester Branch of NYPL! Are you looking for a fun way to connect with others and build relationships across generations? Join us at the Baychester Branch of the New York Public Library for "Intergenerational Board Games," a program designed to bring teens and adults together over some classic board games! In this exciting program, teens and adults will team up to play popular games like Monopoly and Scrabble, creating an opportunity to bond…

Please join us at the 125th Street Library for a screening of the hit film Blindspotting! Collin must make it through his final three days of probation for a chance at a new beginning in his Oakland, Calif., neighborhood. His bond with his volatile best friend soon gets tested when Collin sees a police officer shoot a suspect in the back during a chase through the streets. Things soon come to a head when the buddies attend a party at the upscale home of a young and wealthy tech entrepreneur. R…

This event will take place in person at the Macomb's Bridge Library Teen Center. Come in, hang out with friends, charge your phones, use our Macbooks or just chill!

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.

This event will take place in person at George Bruce Library. Do you have technolgy questions? Drop by the libray between 2 and 3 p.m. No appointments needed -- first come, first served! The following are examples of topics with which we can help: Resume and Cover Letter Review Learn to type and use a mouse Internet for Beginners Email for Beginners Windows 10 Basics Microsoft Word 2010 for Beginners Connecting Devices to the Computer Downloading NYPL e-Books Getting the most out…

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.

Are you ready to get the weekend started with some fun? Come to Westchester Square Friday afternoons so your child to learn through play with available activities. Come color, draw, play board games, enjoy some toys, or take in some fun reading time. Ages 0-12. Space is limited. 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!

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 Battery Park City Library. Join us for Printing without a Press! Teaching artist Dikko Faust will guide participants over 8 sessions from October 18 through December 6. Students will learn accessible approaches to making editions of their own designs. We will explore frottage (wax rubbings), monoprint, paste papers, collagraph (collage printing), st…

This event will take place in person at Hudson Park Library. Are you interested in starting a new hobby or learning a new skill? Join us at Hudson Park to learn the basics of crochet in a fun, relaxing environment! Supplies will be provided and no experience is required.

This event will take place in person at the 53rd Street Library. Please come and join us to watch a movie, Heaven and Earth (1993) on Friday,November 15th at 2 PM. The movie will be screened in the Community Room on the central level. Rating R Runtime: 2 hours, 20 minutes Director: Oliver Stone Starring: Tommy Lee Jones, Hiep Thi Le, Joan Chen, Haing S. Ngor, Debbie Reynolds. The story of a Vietnamese woman who survives the .horrors of the war in her country, and marriage to a troubled GI.…

This event will take place in person at George Bruce Library. Calling all writers! Join us for a NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) write-in! We will provide a quiet space for an hour of writing. Laptops will be available, as well as paper and pens, but feel free to bring your own device as well. No registration is required.

Taking home items from the library or Community Food Fair? Take them home in a FREE tote bag YOU create yourself during our Creative Craft program!

This event will take place in person at Throg's Neck Library. Come kick back and enjoy a family-friendly movie with the Throg's Neck Library Children's staff! Film ratings range from G-PG. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver in order to participate.

Its name may be unfamiliar, but its structure is classic. Join us for this in-person workshop at which participants will learn to write huitans, a timeless form of poetry that has crossed borders in its appeal to both writers and readers. All materials will be provided.

Come join us from some active play @ the library. We have board games, legos and dress up clothes for all ages. **** First come, first serve ****For children, 3 to 12 years.

This event will take place in person at the Hamilton Grange Library. Join us on November 15 for a screening of the 2021 film Ghostbusters: Afterlife (Rated PG-13.) Snacks will be provided. For teens ages 13-18.

Like STEAM activities? Come and experiment with us! On the third Friday of every month we will have a fun science activity for you to enjoy after school. For ages 7-12. Registration is not required for this event.

Fun coloring pages will be provided, or simply get creative and color freely. All materials will be provided. 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!

Sudoku for Teens Friday, November 15, 2024 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Stimulate your mind! You don’t have to be a numbers person to play Sudoku. Let’s learn Sudoku to exercise our brain. Ages 12 to 18

This event will take place in person at St. George Library in Children's Room. Challenge friends in Mario Kart or Smash Brothers on Switch, and play board and table games with your friends and family! Be creative with our Lego pieces! For School-age children. No registration is required.

Roll the dice, choose your strategy, or embark on a virtual adventure with Nintendo Switch and PS5—our Gaming Hour has it all! Join us for an epic fusion of classic board games and cutting-edge console excitement. It's the ultimate playtime where every move, whether analog or digital, brings laughter, competition, and a gaming experience like no other.

Our adult coloring group is now in-person! Color with us Hamilton Grange Library. Chat about the book you are reading, the shows you are watching, and discuss whatever is on your mind.

This event will take place in person. Ready to unwind after a long week? Come by the Teen Center to kick back with some chill music. Read a book, chat with your friends, play a board game, or just hang out in a relaxed space.

This program will take place in person at the Belmont Library. Come join us for an afternoon time of board games, STEAM play, and more!

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 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 school list Working on college applications Financial aid rel…

Click here to register 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 with us! 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…