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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…

This event will take place online via Zoom. 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 may join the class session using this link: https://nypl.zoom.us/j/82030769091?pwd=tl8UDAhodP21tJ48eFLYgoo…

This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a full name and valid email address. Adobe Premiere Pro is the industry leading video editing program and part of the Adobe Creative Cloud software collection. Explore the interface and learn how to import, organize, sequence, and export your video. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at studio40. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3EClkVk You will receive an email the day of the class with the link to…

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. January 7, 21, 28 ( No class January 14). Classes continue i…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn to create simple choice-based games in Twine! Topics include narrative strategies, how to use the flowchart editor, and uploading your game for others to play. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a valid email address. This class covers the basics of adding JavaScript to a web page. To be part of the class you need a basic understanding of HTML. You may join the class session using this link: https://nypl.zoom.us/j/86749029497?pwd=IAfsOZnQBX49rCsYYV00zI0u7hxlqk.1 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 com…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (455 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016), 1st Floor, Corner Space. ¡Hola! ¿Te gusta hablar español? Join the staff of the New York Public Library and other fellow Spanish speakers for an hour of Spanish conversation. This group is at the intermediate and advanced level. Registration is required. You don't need a library card to register, only an email address. Register for each session you wish to attend. All p…

This event will take place in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), floor 1M. Join fellow poetry enthusiasts in unpacking the layered meanings of poetry through an informal group discussion. Each session focuses around a theme that celebrates the diversity and range of the poetic form and contemporary poetry culture. This month, read work by classic and contemporary poets based in the Big Apple. Readings are selected from Poetry Magazine and Poetry Foundation. Explore o…

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 Visual, a drag and drop coding interface. 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. If you would like to follow along with the instructor, download…

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th floor, Room 602. HIGH BEGINNER 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, 3:30 - 5:30 PM: January 7, 21, 28 ( No class January 14). NO registration needed! Come to the classes!

Interested in using our Recording Studio? Introduction to the Recording Studio is a course where teens can learn the basics of how to operate our recording studio. This class is required to receive a Studio Card and be able to book time in our recording studios independently. All sessions take place on the lower level of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. In this class teens will learn: Equipment Handling Microphone types, (Dynamic, Condenser, Ribbon) Cable types (XLR, Instrument,…

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, Room 304. The card game of Bridge requires four people to play: two teams of two people. Join us with your bridge partner, or we will try to match you with someone to play as a pair. If you would like to learn how to play bridge, we can offer some instruction, and you can observe others. This event will be held on the third floor in Room 304. Assistive listening devices and/or hearing loops are available at the…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, Room 303. OMG! Origami at SNFL is a group for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami - an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws. We meet as a group to teach eac…

Join author and professor Deondra Rose as she discusses her new book The Power of Black Excellence: HBCUs and the Fight for American Democracy. This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library on the 7th Floor. The Power of Black Excellence: HBCUs and the Fight for American Democracy offers a powerful and revealing history of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), which have been essential for empowering Black citizens and for the ongoing figh…

This event will take place at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), 2nd Floor, Room 205. Come join us for an evening of free-form writing for cancer survivors at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. No formal writing experience is required - just a desire to express yourself through the cathartic process of writing with others who have gone through similar challenges. Participants are provided with suggested prompts at the start of the session, approximately 30 minutes to free write,…

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! Toys will be provided. Please note that this is not a structured program and that children must be supervised at all times. For children ages 6 - 35 months. No registration is required.

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.

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 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 (SNFL), Room 303. Registration is required. Grease (1978) Good girl Sandy Olsson and greaser Danny Zuko fell in love over the summer. When they unexpectedly discover they are now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance? Directed by Randal Kleiser. 1978 | PG | 110 minutes About Reel to Read The page meets the screen at Reel to Read, a curated series of independent and classic cinem…

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 8 and 10: Rights and Responsibilities of U.S. Citizens A different topic each week! Join us for lively, interactive activities! No registration needed! Just come to the class!

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). Come workshop your creative media projects with support from Studio40 staff and the community of Studio40 media-makers. Ask questions, experiment, share progress and inspiration, and use the Mac lab software to work on your projects in music, video, and podcast production, and more. Available hardware and software in the Lab: - Pro Tools - Logic Pro X - GarageBand - Ableton Live Standar…

This event will take place in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 4th Floor, Room 403. Work one-on-one with a Library staff member to answer questions about computers. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive personal attention and instruction. Examples of computer help can include: Learning to use the internet and get help navigating websites (Ex: NYC and NYS agency websit…

This event will take place in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 4th Floor, Room 403. Work one-on-one with a Library staff member to answer questions about computers. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive personal attention and instruction. Examples of computer help can include: Learning to use the internet and get help navigating websites (Ex: NYC and NYS agency websit…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). Discover how to create professional graphics for social media, presentations, business cards, and more using this free online platform!

Event Details Come join us on Wednesdays for our Collab Lab Meetups -- a dynamic collaboration club designed to foster creative synergy and professional growth for teens who share a passion for music production and the visual arts. Whether you need to find cast and crew for your latest film project or need an Illustrator to draft up an amazing design for your band. During Collab Lab, teens are encouraged to develop their public speaking skills and use visual aids to pitch their ideas to oth…

Join the SNFL Teen Center staff in creating vision boards to start off your New Year! All supplies provided!

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! Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 PM, January 8 and 29 ( No class January 1, 15, 22). 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). Must register with a valid email address. 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 will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 1st Floor Corner Space. Calling all word lovers! Join us in person to play a variety of word-based games, including Scrabble, Boggle, Bananagrams, Scattergories, and Quiddler. Bring a friend or join on your own—all levels are welcome. Studies have shown that regularly playing word-based games can have positive effects on your mental, emotional, and physical health, including: Improving memory Buildin…

This program is in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 5th Floor, Room 504. This is a series-based program starting from January 8 - February 12, 2025. Participants are encouraged to attend from the beginning of the series. Participants will learn the basics of reading and writing the Arabic alphabet, vowels and sounds. We will also practice writing letters and words. No previous language experience required. Instructional materials will be provided. All programs subject to…

Join The Incorruptibles author Dan Slater as he presents this harrowing tale of early twentieth century New York, revealing the true story of an immigrant underworld, a secret vice squad, and the rise of organized crime. In the early 1900s, prior to World War I, New York City was a vortex of vice and corruption. On the Lower East Side, then the most crowded ghetto on earth, Eastern European Jews formed a dense web of crime syndicates. Gangs of horse poisoners and casino owners, pimps and p…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). Studio40 is a free public recording studio available for patrons of the New York Public Library. In this two-part course, you’ll learn more about Studio40 resources and how to get the most out of your recording sessions. We’ll cover studio best practices, how to safely use the equipment available in our studio, and the practical skills you need to run a successful soundcheck and recording…

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, January 3 Please arrive on time. The doors…

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 program will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), 5th Floor, Room 504. Join Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library staff for our monthly series of computer classes for beginners. This week's topic is: Introduction to Computers. Participants will: Learn about the standard parts of a computer. Review basic computer uses and operating systems. Have time to ask questions and work on personal projects. To join the program: Register online to receive a…

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, January 3 Please arrive on time. The doors…

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, January 3 Please arrive on time. The doors…

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.

Award-winning actor William Stanford Davis talks about his new career path at age 70 in conversation with HuffPost's Black Voices Editor and Senior Culture Reporter Taryn Finley. This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library on the 7th Floor. Davis’s portrayal of the quick-witted custodian Mr. Johnson on ABC's hit show, Abbott Elementary, has earned him widespread acclaim, including a 2024 NAACP Image Award for “Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy.”…