Events

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615) and will be held every Saturday. Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need to complete a project in Photoshop? Have you heard about NYPL resources like LinkedIn Learning but don't know how to access them? Bring your technology questions and get one -on - one assistance during this open lab time supervised by a tech instructor.

Join us for a fun, immersive, educational music program for kids! Performances feature interactive musical activities like a guessing game, a freeze dance, a help-me-nursery-rhyme, and even magic! You'll learn the "dance of the day", say hello in different languages, and sing along with your favorite songs (for both kids and grown-ups). For children from birth - 9 years. Registration is not required. First come, first served. This program is made possible by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (S…

NOTE:This class is being held online. Must register with a full name and valid email address. Learn the difference between privacy and security and the different types of threats to your privacy and security and how to protect against them. You will receive an email 2 hours prior to the start of the class with the link to join the virtual class. *Please note that some people using older or less common email addresses have experienced issues with receiving emails from TechConnect. Using…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). Learn how to create iPhone apps for Apple from scratch with Xcode, an app-building software. This class will cover the different kinds of projects you can make, along with practice on how to design iOS apps. If you are taking this class online, you will need a Mac computer with Xcode downloaded in order to get the most out of this class. If this class is in-person, Mac computers will be pr…

​This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Room 303. Registration is required. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but his attempts to bring Christmas to his home causes confusion. Directed by Henry Selick. 1993 | PG | 76 minutes About Reel to Read The page meets the screen at Reel to Read, a curated series of independent and classic cinema. These free screenings, hand-picke…

Join other Pokemon TCG players for this monthly gaming session. Opened to new and experienced players! Open to new and experienced players of the Pokemon trading card game! Come face off against other players or learn the basics of this classic trading card game. Program Dates for Fall 2024 September 28th October 26th November 23rd December 21st ACCESSIBILITY NOTES In-Person Assistive listening devices and/or hearing loops are available at the venue. You can request a free ASL…

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…

Dogs can’t read, but they can be great listeners! R.E.A.D. is the 1st and foremost comprehensive reading to therapy dogs support program helping to improve children’s literacy and social skills through the assistance of trained, registered and insured therapy dog teams as literacy mentors. Children, kindergarten through 4th grade, can sign up for a 10-15 minute session and read with Disco. All children must be able to read in order to participate. Please note that parents and younger/older sib…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). 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.

This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. For children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. Space is limited to 15 babies. Registration is required. Registration begins on We…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). Learn the basics of working with spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Topics include entering data and formulas, moving and copying data, formatting & print previewing worksheets.

This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. For children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. Space is limited to 15 babies. Registration is required. Registration begins on We…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class will cover Pivot Tables, a powerful tool used to analyze relationships between data. We will cover setting up data for use in Pivot Tables, how to format results, filtering techniques, and interactive elements. 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.

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Excel. Topics include using formulas and functions, data sorting and conditional formatting.

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Use the creative coding tool Processing to make a simple clone of the game "Pong." A basic understanding of programming concepts like functions, loops, if-statements, and data types is required to participate. To build your programming skills, check out the following classes: Processing Part 1: Intro to Creative Coding Processing Part 2: User Input & Control Fundamentals of Programming with Python Part 1 &am…

This event will take place in person at SNFL's Teen Center. It's the end of 2024—time to get clean. In this hour long program, we will go over the best ways to remove the grime of this past year so you can best walk into the new year with clean confidence. This program is for those aged 13-19 years old.

This event is online only. || 本活動僅限線上參與。 This event is in Mandarin only. || 本課程僅以中文授課。 Must register with a valid email address. || 必須使用有效的電子郵件地址進行註冊。 Discover how to create professional graphics for social media, presentations, business cards, and more using this free online platform! 探索如何使用這個免費的線上平台製作專業的社交媒體圖像、演示文稿、名片等圖形！ You will receive an email 11am on the day of the class with the virtual class link. 您將在課程當日上午11點收到一封電子郵件，其中包含虛擬課程的連結。…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). Procreate is one of the world’s most popular digital drawing applications. Learn the basics of the interface and get started creating your own digital art in this hands-on class! iPads and Apple Pencils will be provided.

Event Details Need professional and dedicated assistance with your WIP projects? Join us for our BYOProject labs where you will recieve dedicated one-on-one consultation with our Studio Specialist! Whether you need help with your design homework or assistance setting up a complex editing session, our studio specialist are here to guide you through the process in a way that is tailored to your needs and skill level. Experienced teens can also work independently in the Media Lab on any ongoing…

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602. Intermediate Level 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! Mondays, December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn how to read and write to files in Python. We will also learn how to work more efficiently with CSV file using Python's CSV module. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

Come relax over winter break with the return of Board Game Bonanza. Come play any of our many board and card games, from classics like Monopoly, Uno, Clue, and Settlers of Catan to newer games like King of Toyko, Coup, Anomia, and Carcassone.

Come in out of the cold! Join us for winter related songs, rhymes, and books. For children ages 3 and up. No registration required. First come, first served. Please arrive on time. The doors will close once the program begins.

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn the GameMaker engine by creating a simple asteroid shooter game using GameMaker Code. You will write code using GameMaker's proprietary scripting language, GML. In order to take this class, a basic understanding of programming concepts such as variables, functions, if statements, and loops is REQUIRED. Check out our Fundamentals of Programming with Python classes to learn those topics. You can download GameMaker for…

This event is online only. Must register with a full name and valid email address. Learn how to create, edit and share online documents using Google's ever-evolving word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and calendar programs. You will receive an email 2 hours prior to the start of the class with the link to join the virtual class. *Please note that some people using older or less common email addresses have experienced issues with receiving emails from TechConnect. Using a Gmail…

Want to be a part of the Teen Center's Volunteer Group? Join us in-person at the SNFL Teen Center (with the option of going hybrid after your first meeting) every other Friday to hang out with your peers and help inform the programs and services at your library!* (Snacks are usually included.) This semester, we'll also be showing Assassination Classroom after every meeting. To earn community service hours, teens must complete a few required trainings which can all be done remotely. Please…

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…

SNFL Teen Center is proud to present our annual New Year's Eve karaoke party! Come dressed to impress and karaoke your heart out with your fellow teens at the 7th floor rooftop of SNF Library! Goodbye 2024, hello 2025! >>To RSVP and submit a song request, use this Google Form link!<< This event is for teenagers aged 13-19 years old. Snacks will be provided. This program is made possible by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615) and will be held every Saturday. Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need to complete a project in Photoshop? Have you heard about NYPL resources like LinkedIn Learning but don't know how to access them? Bring your technology questions and get one -on - one assistance during this open lab time supervised by a tech instructor.

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). Learn how to create iPhone apps for Apple from scratch with Xcode, an app-building software. This class will cover the different kinds of projects you can make, along with practice on how to design iOS apps. If you are taking this class online, you will need a Mac computer with Xcode downloaded in order to get the most out of this class. If this class is in-person, Macbooks will be provid…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). Interested in becoming a UI or UX Designer? Check out Figma -- a free, easy-to-use, web-based rapid-prototyping design tool. During this class, we will create a music player prototype together. While we will cover the basics of using Figma, previous experience with using Figma is recommended.

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address.This class will cover alternative lookup methods in Excel - LOOKUP and INDEX MATCH - and discuss the pros and cons of each. 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.

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). Learn the fundamentals of computer programming with the popular language Python. This class will cover concepts fundamental to all programming languages and provide an introduction to coding more generally. This class requires a gmail account to use Google Colab, a browser based coding environment.

Join us for our New Year's countdown party! Grammy-nominated music artist Fyütch will be here to perform high energy songs about social justice and environmental health with affirming chants and dance moves. Get ready to sing and dance! For children from birth - 12 years. Registration is not required. First come, first served. This program is made possible by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). Have you ever wanted to design an app but didn’t know where to start? In this workshop, you will learn about the different types of apps used today before diving into brainstorming, planning, prototyping, and evaluating your app without writing a single line of code!

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address.A podcast is a creative, on-demand audio show for sharing information, engaging audiences with stories, participating in community conversations, and much more. Come learn the basic recording techniques you need to get started and tips for building your own podcast. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at studio40. To learn more, visit https://on.nypl.org/studio40You will receive an email 2 hours befo…

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! Mondays, 2-4 PM, December 2, 9, 16, 30 (no class December 23). NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). Procreate is one of the world’s most popular digital drawing applications. Learn the basics of the interface and get started creating your own digital art in this hands-on class! iPads and Apple Pencils will be provided.

Event Details Need professional and dedicated assistance with your WIP projects? Join us for our BYOProject labs where you will recieve dedicated one-on-one consultation with our Studio Specialist! Whether you need help with your design homework or assistance setting up a complex editing session, our studio specialist are here to guide you through the process in a way that is tailored to your needs and skill level. Experienced teens can also work independently in the Media Lab on any ongoing…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address.This class will cover how to use functions to modify strings, a useful tool when scrubbing data, and how to use goal seek to solve common problems. 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.