Events

This program will take place in the Community Room of Bloomingdale Library. Hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important learning skills. Best for new walkers, toddlers and/or children at this developmental age. Please note: There is a limit of 15 toddlers with the parents/caregivers for this event. Tickets are required and will be distributed at 11AM the day of the program. First come first served. There will be an 11:30 and an 12:00 storyt…

Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of books, songs, and gentle movement in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers and who prefer a gentle, slow-paced program. Limit of 8 children and their caregivers. Storytime will take place in the Community Room on LL2

Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Ideal for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Library and online. Get updates on online programming, at-home activities, and more in your inbox! -- Únete a nosotros para escuchar cuentos, cantar canciones y divertirte mientras…

This event will take place in person at Bronx Library Center. Join us for Bilingual Storytime! (English and Spanish). We will share books, sing songs, learn some Spanish words and phrases, meet new friends, play and share and blow bubbles. Este evento se llevara a cabo en persona en la Biblioteca Central del Bronx. Únase con nosotros en la biblioteca para disfrutar de una hora de cuentos bilingües para niños. Compartiremos libros, cantaremos canciones, aprenderemos alg…

This event will take place in-person at the Harry Belafonte-115th Street Library. Join us for a live in-person family storytime program with songs, rhymes, and your favorite read-aloud picture books. Ideal for parents and caregivers with multiple-aged children.

After storytime, enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. A great opportunity to meet other children, parents and caretakers. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child. This is not a structured class. Children must be supervised by their grown-up at all times. Recommended for ages 0-5.

This event will take place in person at Jerome Park Library. Join us for a fun hour of playtime for your child that includes songs, puppets and toys. Meet other parents/caregivers in the neighborhood and share stories, and learn early literacy tips. On February 11, Free Time for Wellness Columbia will have a table set up with resources and information. For ages 0-3 with a parent/caregiver in attendance. Siblings are welcomed.

Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active toddler build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage, and their caregivers. Space is limited to 15 households. Advanced registration is required. PLEASE REGISTER UNDER THE CHILD'S/CHILDREN'S NAME. **To register: Please click here and choose the…

"This event will be online only" Abigail Helbig from the U.S. Department of Labor discusses retirement plans, the information you should review periodically, and where to go for help with questions. The discussion includes: Different types of retirement plans; including defined benefit plans, and defined contribution plans such as 401k plans Information you can get about your plan When and how you can receive retirement benefits What to do if you have a question or find a mistake H…

This is an online event hosted by the Riverdale Library staff. Join us for a virtual coffee and a discussion of the short story Filament by K.L. Cookon on Tuesday, March 11th, at noon. Click here to read the story. To attend, please register below using your email address. We will send you a link to join the session one day before the discussion. You'll need a device with audio or video capabilities and an internet connection to participate. The session is limited to 18 participants, so register…

Have a question for your business projects that requires research? Whether you are looking at starting a business or growing your existing one, doing research is a "mission-critical" part of being in business. The Business Center’s Librarians can help! Our Librarians are available for 30-min video consultations on weekdays between 12-5 PM. The Library’s world-class Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) features electronic resources, comprehensive…

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602. 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, March 4, 11, 25. (no class March 18) Classes continue in April! NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!

This program will take place in the Community Room of Bloomingdale Library. Hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important learning skills. Best for new walkers, toddlers and/or children at this developmental age. Please note: There is a limit of 15 toddlers with the parents/caregivers for this event. Tickets are required and will be distributed at 11AM the day of the program. First come first served. There will be an 11:30 and an 12:00 storyt…

This class will take place in person at the Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library. NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! Just come to a class! We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners (16 and older, not in…

This event will take place in person at South Beach Library. 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!

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! Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Library and online. Get updates on online programming, at-home activities, and more in your inbox! -- Únase a nosotros para una visita a la biblioteca y conozca a otros cuidadores mientras…

This event will take place in person at George Bruce Library. Do you want to learn more about the computer? Library staff is available to provide one-on-one instruction on the following topics: Learn to type and use a mouse Internet for Beginners Email for Beginners Windows 7 Basics Microsoft Word 2010 for Beginners Connecting Devices to the Computer Downloading NYPL e-Books Getting the most out of the NYPL catalog Please note: this program is first come, first served, and we are…

This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a valid email address. This class will cover the most popular lookup method in Excel, VLOOKUP, which used to search for and retrieve information in datasets, and work with the results.This class is part of our Excel Genius class series. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/3KBj04g You may join the class session using this link: https://nypl.zoom.us/j/87040232632?pwd=vpNHojMi8JaJPDKUK9yhmy9IY3lzpD.1 You will receive an email 2 hours prio…

This event will take place in person at the Webster Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one. 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. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers (0-18 months). This program will take place on the third floor. Please check nypl.org/webster for the current service status of our elevator. Space is…

This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. In honor of Women's History Month, we will showcase the film Lady Sings the Blues. Women's History Month Special is a tribute to a few of the more influential women who were instrumental in the formation of early jazz. Lillian "Lil" Hardin Armstrong, Marian McPartland, Mary Lou Williams, and Valaida Snow (Queen of the Trumpet) are the featured artists. Her rhythmic instinct for melodies brought vocals to the forefront o…

This program is intended for pre-walkers and new walkers only. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other parents and 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. Please bring your own blanket! *Note that on Tuesdays the branch opens at 11:00 AM. We will let our patrons in for storytime at 10:20 and close the gate at 10:3…

This event will take place in person at the Wakefield Library. This study group will help you prepare for the U.S Citizenship Test. We will go over the questions that you need to know and can give you the resources to help you practice. Disclaimer- This study group is intended for individuals who meet the eligibility requirements for naturalization. Visit www.uscis.gov to verify.

March is National Reading Month so we are watching book related movies all month! First come first served. Masks are strongly recommended! Julie & Julia Tuesday, March 11th at 1pm in the 2nd floor auditorium. A New York blogger aspires to cook all 524 recipes in Child's cookbook in 365 days in this star studded award winning Nora Ephron movie. 2009 - 123 minutes, Rated PG-13 Upcoming Movies: NO MOVIE MARCH 18TH Sherlock Holmes Tuesday, March 25th at 1pm in the 2nd floor aud…

On the first three Tuesdays, we're going back to the tech basics. First Tuesday of the Month: Learning How to Type & Use a Mouse, Second Tuesday of the Month: Creating a Gmail Account & Email Basics Third Tuesday of the Month: Internet Basics. Registration is not required, but class is limited to first FIVE (5) walk-ins. If no participants show up by 1:15pm, class will be cancelled. *As always, programs are subject to cancellation and/or changes*

Adult learners will meet in person @ Dongan Hills and have the opportunity to practice English by chatting with library staff and other adults from around the world. Meet other people who are practicing English, just like you! The program works best for people who speak some English and want to practice. Registration is not required.

This event will take place in person at George Bruce Library. Do you want to learn more about the computer? Library staff is available to provide one-on-one instruction on the following topics: Learn to type and use a mouse Internet for Beginners Email for Beginners Windows 7 Basics Microsoft Word 2010 for Beginners Connecting Devices to the Computer Downloading NYPL e-Books Getting the most out of the NYPL catalog Please note: this program is first come, first served, and we are…

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 53rd Street Library. Improve your English language proficiency! Improve your English language proficiency! Drop in at the 53rd Street Library's ongoing weekly ESOL "Conversation Tuesdays," an open dialogue where intermediate level English language learners chat on a variety of topics. Improve usage, pronunciation, vocaulary-building, common phrases. Practice your speaking skills and socialize with other English language learners. Every Tuesday except…

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. Also learn how you can borrow a Chromebook from the library, just like a book!

This event will take place IN PERSON at Chatham Square Library. NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! Just come to a class! We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation Group for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners (16 and older, not in High School) will h…

Are you working on a project like a resume, application, or a new piece of technology? Could you use some help figuring it all out? Sign up at either the Belmont Library circulation desk or by calling 718.933.6410 to schedule an hour long one-on-one appointment with a librarian! Only scheduled appointments will be honored. Please, no walk-ins. Thank you!

The New York Public Library (NYPL) will be collaborating with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) – New York City Chapter to bring in-person and virtual Talk Saves Lives presentations to library branches in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. The Talk Saves Lives program is an introduction to suicide prevention that covers the scope of suicide, the research on prevention, and what people can do to fight suicide. This is a in person event at the Allerton Library. No regist…

This program is in person. Adults will make jewelry using various types of beads. No registration is required, and it is limited to 8 participants. No large groups.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to use a sewing machine? Are you curious about how clothes, bags, and other things made of fabric are constructed? Join us in the Baychester Teen Center to learn the basics of how to use a sewing machine to complete a project. We will start by choosing fabric and materials, then we will mark and cut out the fabric, then we will construct our project using the sewing machine. Please note that all participants must provide a completed liability release form befor…

The Office of New York State Senator Kristen Gonzalez is excited to make government local and will be hosting recurring office hours to offer assistance with State Government Issues you may have including but not limited to: UNEMPLOYMENT SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT EBT + OTHER SOCIAL SERVICES GETTING INVOLVED

This event will take place in person at the Seward Park Library in the Community Room. Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? 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 Kingsbridge branch. An introduction to the Internet including getting connected, using a web browser, and navigating web pages. Learn how to find information online using search engines and subject directories. Pre-requisite(s): Computer Basics

Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en la Biblioteca de Inwood. La clase se enseña únicamente en español. This event will take place in person at the Inwood Library. This class is taught in Spanish only. Aprende a crear, editar y compartir documentos en línea con las aplicaciones de Google. Learn how to create, edit and share online documents using Google's ever-evolving word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and calendar programs.

This event is online only. Join us in the virtual realm with other readers like yourself and library staff! Share your favorite reads, your go-to authors, and grab some new recommendations. We guarantee it'll be a fun, casual time to hang without leaving the comfort of your home. Sweat pants and furry friends welcome!

This event will take place in person at The Washington Heights Library. Technology should make your life easier, not more difficult. Join a us to work on those problematic tech issues that so often inconvenience us. We can guide you to find answers to some of your questions, or teach you some new skills that can help empower you. Let us help make digital tools work for you, not against you. These open lab hours allow participants to work alongside others with staff support.…