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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. You will receive a Zoom link 2 days before the class. 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! Sign up and attend class online. December 30, 6-8 PM You must sign up for each class separately. The Zoom links do not repeat. Online classes continue January 6, 13, 27! (No class Jan. 20)

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602. PLEASE NOTE: The class Dec. 31 is at a different time: 10 AM-12 PM. The Library closes at 1pm on the 31st. Advanced 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! Tuesdays. December 3, 10, 17, 31 ( No class December 24). Classes cont…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address.Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) is a free and open source software for video recording and live streaming. In this introductory class, we will gain a foundational understanding of how OBS works, and what tools are available for us to create streaming and recording setups for gaming, podcasts, live performances, teaching, and more.  If you would like to follow along with the instructor, you can download OBS for free. Downloading…

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 27 Please arrive on time. The doo…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). 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.

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 27 Please arrive on time. The doo…

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 27 Please arrive on time. The doo…

This is an informal drop-in class for beginning level students to learn simple English for everyday life. The program is being promoted to asylum seekers only.

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). Procreate is one of the world’s most popular digital drawing applications. Learn how to trace images and use layer masks in this hands-on class! iPads and Apple Pencils will be provided.

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602. 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! Thursday, January 2 , 9, 23, 30 (no classes January 16 ). NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!

Embark on an exciting journey into the world of digital arts! The Introduction To The Media Lab is a course where teens get to learn about all the events, gear, and software available to them in our SNFL Teen Center Media Lab. Teens will also be given demonstrations for portrait photography setups, 3D printing, and info on how to access self guided software tutorials in Adobe applications. Software Includes: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Lightroom Classic, Afte…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address.Studio40 Workshops are deep dives into selected topics in production, with time for practice and questions. Continue to develop your AV production skills in a practical setting where we can thoroughly explore the chosen workshop topic. We'll talk about practical considerations for making your own setup outside the studio and discuss equipment recommendations for different budgets. We'll also take an in-person look at some of th…

This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a valid email address. Learn how to use the rapid-prototyping, easy-to-use online design tool, Figma, in this hands-on class! This class will cover the basics of creating simple designs in Figma and how you can use Figma as a UI or UX designer. 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 expe…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address.Create your own website using WordPress. Learn how to use templates to create a site or create a site from scratch.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, 6th Floor, Room 602. 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 January 3 only: Understanding the N-400 Application Form - Part 2 (no problem if you didn't attend Part 1) A different topic each week! Join us for lively, interactive activities! No registra…

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…

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 samplings of anime and cartoons right after the meetings! Stay tuned to chill out in our program room. To earn community service hours, teens must complete a few…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class covers the basics of using HTML to create a simple webpage. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class covers the basics of using CSS to style a webpage. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

This event will take place in person at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. An informal, group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. The purpose of Death Cafe is "to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives." This is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session. Browse our catalog for e-books on meaning, death, grief, funeral rites, mourning, mortality. This is an in-person program.…

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…

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 Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). iMovie is a free video creation software available on Mac platforms, including your own personal phones and tablets. Learn how to navigate the iPad and iPhone version of this software software and get started making your own videos with this beginner-friendly video editing software. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at studio40. iPads will be provided. To…

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…

*THIS EVENT IS ONLINE VIA ZOOM Do you need some assistance writing your resume, practicing interview skills, or looking for a job? Come learn how to use Brainfuse JobNow, an online resource that can help you do all of these, and much more! With Brainfuse JobNow, you can: create a resume from scratch improve your resume find jobs that match what your skills and interests are get live assistance every day from 2 PM to 11 PM Join this virtual workshop held every two weeks to delve into e…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. 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. 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 how to create a slideshow presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. Topics include creating and editing slides, inserting images and clipart, and running your slideshow.

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, January 6 and 27 (no class January 13 and 20). NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). 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.

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…

Are you a budding musician looking to record your next hit song? Our state-of-the-art recording studio is here to help! Open Studio offers a unique opportunity for teens to come in, record their music, and receive feedback from their peers and an engineer. Plus, you'll have the chance to learn about audio engineering and get a behind-the-scenes look at the recording process. In Open Studio teens are invited to record 1 song up to 3 minutes. Depending on registrants for the day, sessions…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 3rd Floor, Room 304. This is an in-person one-hour conversation class. This class will be a continuation of Beginner Level Cantonese Conversation. Participants will learn more complex verbal conversation; no written Chinese will be taught. Sessions are cumulative and participants are encouraged to attend all sessions. For previous lessons notes and slides, please visit: bit.ly/snflcantonese If there are any fur…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). Learn how to create documents, apply formatting, and to save and share your work using Microsoft Word. No prior experience with Microsoft Word is required to take this class.

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Continue learning the fundamentals of computer programming with the popular language Python. This class continues to 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. 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, 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, January 6 and 27 (no class January 13 and 20). NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!

This event is ONLINE only. You will receive a Zoom link 2 days before the class. 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! Sign up and attend class online. January 6, 6-8 PM You must sign up for each class separately. The Zoom links do not repeat. Online classes continue January 13, 27 and in February! (No class Jan. 20)

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, Room 303. Learn to play chess or develop your strategies with chess expert Tamar Chanadiri from the Marshall Chess Club. Bring a friend or join on your own—all levels and ages are welcome! Chess sets are provided but you're welcome to bring your own. From 6-7 PM Tamar will provide instruction for beginner-level players. From 7-8 PM there will be open play for all levels. Registration is recommended for thi…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 1st Floor Corner Space. In Person English Conversation Hour (ECH) is an open conversation where English language learners can discuss life, art, music, films, food, culture, current events, and other topics of interest. Participation takes place in small group settings. This is not a formal class, but a fun and informal discussion - the only requirement is you are ready to have a conversation! Winter 2025 DATES:…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 2nd Floor, Room 205. Join staff at SNFL for Archiving at Home: Safeguarding Using Archival Methods. Learn about taking care of different types of personal memorabilia while sharing the history of your cherished items. Make sure to leave items you are interested in preserving at home. Bring a photograph of the item and/or a detailed description. Bringing both is ideal! Sign up for our e-newsletter to stay up to da…