Events

This program will take place in person at the Westchester Square Library Branch. Learn the basics about banks and how to use them while we print and design our very own piggy banks using a 3D printer. No registration required. This program is limited to 5 participants on a first come basis.

Join us in the children's room for video games on the Nintendo Switch. This event will take place in person in the study room at Bloomingdale Library, as space allows.

Join us for free food kits, children’s backpacks, books, and community resources! Fifty food kits will be distributed on a first come, first served basis beginning at 3:30 PM while supplies last. 1 food kit per family.

This event will take place at the South Beach Library. Join us to create your own designs either by hand or on the computer and turn it into a button. Ages 8-18

This event will take place in person at the Webster Library. Join us for a drop-in afternoon of arts and crafts! Arts and crafts supplies (and snacks!) will be provided. Ages 10-18 First come, first served.

Join us in Van Cortlandt's Teen Center for Teen Art Hour on Friday, November 15th at 3:30pm, where we'll be making our very own snowflakes! No prior experience in crafting is necessary to join! Patrons must be 13-18 years old to attend. All art supplies will be provided at this workshop.

This is an in-person event at the Morrisania Library. Join the young adult staff every Friday in the teen area to play popular games on ourNintendo Switch, PS4 and XBox One consoles! Snacks are provided Audience: 13-18

This event will take place in person at Woodstock Library. Are you a pro at Mario Karts? The best player in NBA 2K19? Or are you awesome at board games? Show off your gaming skills and challenge your friends to a game in the library. Board games help children learn important social skills such as waiting, turn taking, sharing, making conversation, problem-solving, collaborating and being flexible! Studies have shown that playing video games encourages critical thinking, improves motor sk…

This program will take place onsite at Jerome Park Library. Join us for an hour of fun every Friday. Play Nintendo, with board/STEAM games, cards, a giant sized Connect 4 game or Jenga with your friends and family. For children ages 6-12.

This event will take place in person at the Wakfield Library. Get your game on! Join us in playing your favorite Nintendo Switch games. Test your skills and join in on some friendly competition! All supplies are provided, just bring your A-game and willingness to try new things! This event takes place in person. No registration is required.

Come get your picture taken with our professional photography kit!

This event will take place in the New Dorp Library. Join us for a surprise activity every Friday with board games, and arts and crafts. Ages 4 -12 with parent/caregiver.

Put those gamer skills to the test and have fun while at it! Join us every Friday and play your favorite games to unwind! Snacks will be provided. For ages 12-17

Join us at the Inwood Library for an hour of exploring all the Tech our Teen Center has to offer! Bring a friend or find one at the library to game on our Nintendo Switch or Infinity Board. Or try your hand using TinkerCad on a Library laptop to create a design to printed on our 3D printer!

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…

This event will take place in-person. Are you interested in college and want some advice or are you not sure how to get started? Have questions about the college application process? Confused by the new FAFSA? Want to start a new career or get a new job? If you are looking for advice on college or career related matters you can visit us during our in-person 30 minute 1-on-1 counseling drop-in session with one of our College and Career Pathways experts to help you with: • General information…

This event will take place at Hudson Park Library. Join us for arts & crafts on Friday afternoons. Ages 5 & Up Supplies and space are limited

This program will take place in person at Charleston Library. Are you a Lego Master? Join us to flex your Lego skills with our weekly theme and use your creativity and see what amazing masterpiece you can make! For children ages 5-11 and their caregivers Space is limited, first come, first served Please stop by or call (929)284-3660 with any questions. We are located in the Bricktown Commons at 225 Bricktown Way.

This event will take place in person at Dongan Hills Library. Please join us as we host a surprise acrivity every Friday. Best for ages 7-12.

Do you enjoy arts and crafts? Want to make something with fellow enthusiasts? Then join us Friday afternoons beginning at 3:30 p.m. as we practice a variety of skills with some fun papercrafts to get your creative juices flowing. Best for ages 4-12 and caregivers.

Working on a music, photo, video, or graphic design project? The Media Lab is open! Our workstations are fully equipped for all kinds of projects. Come by the lab to... Create music and edit audio in Logic Pro X or ProTools Edit video in Final Cut Pro X or Adobe Premiere Create graphic designs in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign Edit photos in Lightroom and Photoshop.... And more! You can come work independently on your own projects, or if you're just starting out, our staff is here to…

Hey teens! Need to relax? Join us for Friday Night Vibes. Unwind and enjoy our relaxing options such as board games, jewelry making, coloring, and drawing. Snacks will be provided.

This event will take place in person at the Woodstock Library. Come join us at the Woodstock Teen Center for an hour of fandom fun! We will be diving into a particualr fandom once a month to see if we all like it! As always eveything is completely free!

Come have fun and learn through building with Legos! We have our own Lego table available and many baseplates to create your own mini-world. Come and see what you can create! Families welcome.

Este programa se llevará a cabo en el Bronx Library Center en el auditorio, estaremos proyectando la película Joker. Joker es una película de suspenso psicológico estadounidense de 2019[4] dirigida por Todd Phillips a partir de un guión que coescribió con Scott Silver. La película, basada libremente en personajes de DC Comics, está protagonizada por Joaquin Phoenix como el Joker. Ambientada en 1981, sigue a Arthur Fleck, un payaso fracasado y aspirante a comediante cuyo descenso a la enfermed…

Are you passionate about storytelling and filmmaking? Join us at the Bronx Library Center for an exciting, hands-on workshop where you'll learn the basics of making your very own short video. No prior experience is needed—bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and imagination! DSLR Cameras will be provided, but feel free to bring your own!

All aboard for ART & Science Hour at the library! Enjoy in-person art and science activities every Friday! *Space and supplies are limited. First come, first served!

This program will take place at the Bronx Library Center on the second floor in the Children's Storty Room. Come enjoy a family friendly movie every Friday at 4:00 pm. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Este programa se llevará a cabo en la Biblioteca Centrl del Bronx en el segundo piso de la Sala de Cuentos para Niños. Ven a disfrutar de una película familiar todos los viernes a las 4 pm.…

Calling all manga and comic book fans! Join us on select Fridays to discuss and watch all things anime and comics. Theme for November 1st: Spooky Manga, Anime, and Comics Theme for November 15th: Indigenous characters in Anime, Comics, and Manga Snacks will be provided! This event will take place in person at the St. Agnes Library. Masks are encouraged at all NYPL locations. Learn more about our health and safety policies. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE eve…

This program will take place in person. Drop by the Francis Martin Branch to learn crochet. This group is open to all; no experience needed. We provide crochet hooks, yarn, and instruction. Already know how to crochet? Then come share your knowledge, meet fellow crocheters, and chat.

Come by the Teen Zone and feel free to utilize our art supplies. We have high quality supplies including - Copic Markers (multiple sets) - Prismacolor Colored Pencils - Pigma art pens in a variety of sizes - Cricut Maker 3 and Cricut brand tools - Cricut Smart Vinyl - Sticker Paper - Cardstock - Washi tape and stickers (and other journaling tools!) - Screen printing supplies such as silk screens and stencils (we have aprons too) - Button making - Strathmore art…

This event will take place in person at the Clason's Point Library. Join us to play Nintendo Switch games! Snacks will be provided. For tweens and teens ages 12-18.

Want to hone your debate skills? Work on your public speaking? Or maybe you just REALLY need to convince everyone to watch your favorite anime? Come join our debate club! With a new topic every week, you'll learn how to structure an argument, work with others, and hone your speaking skills. Snacks will be provided! This event will take place in-person at Harlem Library.

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in Room 404 and online via Google Meet. Aprann Kreyòl is a basic/intermediate level course for those interested in learning and practicing the Haitian Creole language. This session is level II and preferably for those who have taken the previous beginner level at SNFL - however, all levels are welcome. Fall 2024 Aprann Kreyòl dates: Sept 13, 20, 27 Oct 4, 18, 25 Nov 1, 8, 15, 22 Dec 6, 13, 20 All programs are…

Artist and architect Leonard Koren will discuss his work, ranging from the groundbreaking WET Magazine to his books such as Wabi-Sabi for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers. Leonard will be joined by New York Times Style Editor, Stella Bugbee. Presented by Culture of Bathing in collaboration with NYPL. This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library on the 7th Floor. Join us for this exploration of the genesis and evolution of Leonard Koren’s aest…

This event will take place in person at Sedgwick Branch. It's back to the good old days: Families are invited to roll the dice instead of clicking the mouse! Come by for old-fashioned board game fun.

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…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Python has four built-in collections—data structures that can contain multiple instances of more basic data forms. Explore how you can use sets, tuples, lists and dictionaries to store, analyze, and manipulate data in Python. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

Join us for the Riverside knitting and crocheting circle every Saturday from 10am to 12pm. Please bring your own materials and get ready to have some crafty good times!

This book club is for anyone interested in discussing works of poetry in a friendly virtual setting! We'll discuss a wide range of poetry from classics to contemporary, with a welcoming approach to all perspectives, interpretations and ways of reading. This club meets virtually on the third Saturday of each month at 10am. Our selection for November is Call Us What We Carry by Amanda Gorman DB 106426. Please register with your email address in order to receive the link to participate. Th…