Events

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!

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 is online only. Must register with a valid email address.This class covers how to use conditional logic in formulas and functions, allowing you to create formulas that act differently in different circumstances. Topics covered include: IF statements, nested IF statements, AND & OR logic functions. 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, 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 is online only. Must register with a valid email address.Create your own website using Google Sites. 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 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, 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, and paper crafts. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

This event will be online only. Must register with a full name and valid email address. Learn how to create a slideshow presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. Topics include creating and editing slides, inserting images, and running your slideshow. 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.…

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…

Aprann Kreyòl is a basic/intermediate level course for those interested in learning and practicing the Haitian Creole language. You will learn the basics such as the alphabet, pronunciation, grammar and sentences. No prior knowledge of Haitian Creole is required, all levels are welcome. Winter 2025 Aprann Kreyòl Dates: January 10, 17, 24, 31 February 7, 14, 28 March 7, 14, 21, 28

This program is in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 3rd Floor, Room 304. This is a series-based program. Participants are encouraged but not required to attend from the beginning of the series. Registration will close when registration and waitlist are full. Learn the basics of the Italian language, including the alphabet, grammar, phrases, and some vocabulary. No previous language experience required. Instructional materials will be provided. All programs subject to ch…

This program is in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 3rd Floor, Room 303. Come and share your work with the world at SNFL’s Poetry Open Mic. Participants can share their original work for up to five minutes. Space is limited to 15 readers; show up on time to get a slot! Registration saves you a seat; it does not guarantee mic time. Open Mic Community Guidelines The Poetry Open Mic is a library program of adults gathered to share original poetry and appreciate ot…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). Logic Pro is a professional grade software for songwriting, music production, mixing, editing, and more. Start to explore the interface, learn how to create and edit your own loop-based compositions, and get started recording audio tracks into your production sessions. Software will be provided in our computer lab. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at studio4…

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.

This class will take place in the PC Lab at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. 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 may use Figma via the browser or by downloading the Figma application.

​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 is online only. Must register with a valid email address.Get started producing your own digital music with this introductory session on Ableton Live. 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 before the class starts with the virtual class link.

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Flexbox is a CSS layout module that offers a more efficient way of aligning and distributing space among items in a container. It allows for easy manipulation of layouts in responsive web design on all device mediums. Join us to learn the fundamentals of using flexbox to design custom web layouts. 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.Discover how to create professional graphics for social media, presentations, business cards, and more using this free online platform!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 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 Mac Lab (Room 617). 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.

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn the fundamentals of DOM manipulation in JavaScript by creating a dynamic to-do list web app. You must have some understanding of CSS Selectors and HTML to participate. Check out our classes titled HTML Basics and Advanced CSS Selectors to learn more. 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 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 Mac Lab (Room 617). 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.

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. Most of the apps and websites that we interact with use web APIs to get their data. In this class, we are going to learn what web APIs are and how to use them in Python. We will also learn about JSON, a common data format that most web APIs use. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

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 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 13, 6-8 PM You must sign up for each class separately. The Zoom links do not repeat. Online classes continue January 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 program will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), 3rd Floor, Room 304. Join staff at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library for an open discussion of our favorite Graphic Novels. Each month, we focus on a specific theme and related graphic novel. About the Book Undiscovered Country Volume 1: Destiny By Scott Snyder, Charles Soule, and Giuseppe Camuncoli Undiscovered Country Vol. 1: Destiny In Undiscovered Country, readers will journey into an u…

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, 3rd Floor, Room 303. Join us for a discussion about different aspects of mental health. You are not alone in the fight for mental wellness. Discover resources to help your individual journey. Adults of all ages, backgrounds, identities, and ideas are welcome! This program is not intended to take the place of individual therapy or the advice of a medical professional. Online Resources for Mental Well-Being NAM…

This event will take place online via Zoom. 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 may join the class session using this link: https://nypl.zoom.us/j/89678252523?pwd=fxj…

This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a full name and valid email address. Learn how and when to use Adobe Premiere Pro's editing tools to improve your video editing workflow. 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 join the virtual class. *Please note that some people using older or less common email addresses have experien…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn how to use classes and objects in Python to create a simple quiz game with the following features: - Display questions in order, along with numbered answers. - Let the user type in the number of their guess. - Check whether the answer is correct and display the result. - Display the user's final score at the end. 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 (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 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 may join the class session using this link: https://nypl.zoom.us/j/81145840155?pwd=bbWnY0UYUoGWCIB3UYQkuiZdriIpqK.1 You will receive an email 2 hours prior to the start of the class wi…

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. If you would like to fol…