Events

Create your own button or bring in your own design.

This event will take place in person. If you have a tech problem, question or would just like individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a staff member and receive their personal attention and instructions.

This event takes place in person at Wakefield Library. Join us for an afternoon of fun and building! Come build as a team or work on your own Lego, Marble run, Magnetic or what ever building block creation. We'll provide the materials for building! For ages 5 and up.

This event will take place at Bloomingdale Library. Come use our new Singer Stylist 7258 to create a beginner sewing project: gift bags! Only for teens 13 years old and up. REQURIED: Signed Sewing Activity Release Form Registration is required. Sewing programs are limited to 3 people

Join our friendly knitting and crochet circle . Beginners to experts are all welcomed. Supplies will be provided. *This is not an instructor led program*

This program will take place in person at Morrisania Library. Come to the Children's Room after school to make your own crafts with materials we provide for you. December 5th : Ugly Sweaters! Get ready for a festive, hands-on crafting experience! This fun program invites participants to design and decorate their very own over-the-top holiday (paper) sweaters using a variety of creative materials, including pom-poms, tinsel, fabric paints, and more. Whether you're aiming for humor, sparkle, or…

This event will be held in person at the Melrose Library Join us to challenge yourself and others to a selection of board, card and computer-based video games! No registration needed!

This program will take place in person at the Huguenot Park 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. Come get hands on with different aspects of sensory play! For young children of all abilities.

Bring your littlest learners to a special STEAM-themed open play! Enjoy fun materials that spark curiosity and foster creativity.

This program will take place in person at the Westchester Square Library Branch. Join us for some cozy Hollywood Holiday Blockbuster Screenings. Movie will be selected the week of screening. Call ahead for the title. Note: Thursday, December 12th is also includes a luncheon, please register in person or by phone. All other dates do not require registration.

This event will take place in-person at Morningside Heights Library. Join us to use the library's tech to create flyers, social media posts and more using the library's iPads, 3D doodle pens and 3D printer. Visit with a friend or particpate and make new friends.

Think you know it all? Prove it at Teen Trivia Night at the library! Gather your friends and test your knowledge on a variety of fun and challenging topics, from pop culture and movies to history and science. Compete for small prizes and ultimate bragging rights in a lively, friendly atmosphere. No registration required.

Join us on December 19 @ 3:30 for our Holiday Fair!

Children ages 4 and older are invited to get creative and build while meeting other Lego fans! Lego books are available to borrow.

This program will take place in person at the Belmont Library. Join us for an art exploration project where we get to play with color mixing, collage, shapes, and other fun crafts.

Join us for Teen Movie Night. Snacks served upon availability. Movie titles are subject to change day of the event. December 5- Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (PG-13): In this sequel, resourceful youngster Kevin McCallister is separated from his family and faces familiar foes in the Big Apple. Runtime: 120 mins December 19- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (PG-13): Our beloved band of misfits are looking a bit different these days. Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must r…

Learn about our Teen Center Photography equipment. The teen center has Fuji Instax cameras, a Canon Selphy printer and more! For ages 12-18

This event will take place in person at Inwood Library : Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en Inwood Library. Open play for chess enthusiasts or learners of all ages! Join us for an hour and a half of play. Come to learn or practice your skills with other chess players in our community.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

This event will take place in person at St. Agnes library. Join us on Thursday afternoons and let your creative endeavors run wild! We'll have coloring sheets + crayons, or you can create your own masterpiece! Coloring will take place in the first floor Children’s Section. Open to children of all ages. No registration required.

"This event will take place in person at the Castle Hill LIbrary" All the activity will be first come, first served, and while supplies last. Advanced registration is preferred as space is limited. Please sign-up in-person or via phone at (718) 824-3838. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the entire program: unaccompanied adults or children will be asked to leave the program.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

Join us as we make DIY no-sew pillows! Select your favorite pattern from fleece fabric provided and create your own cozy creation. No crafting experience required! *Minimum of 6 participants. First come, first serve*

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.

Join us in the Chidren's Room for open play time! This is an informal playgroup for children ages 5 and under. Toys will be brought out. This is a drop-in program. No registration required. There are restrictions on the number of people able to participate.

Join us for our monthly intermediate session of Chess Club for Kids! Limited to 16 participants per section. First come, first served.

This event will take place in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 4th Floor, Room 403. Work with a Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library staff member to complete a personal project on the computer. 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. Assistance can include: Internet browsing Email Typing software eBooks and Audiobooks Library Catal…

This event is online only. Registration is required. Please click HERE to register. Whether you're new to the Library or need a refresher, this virtual class will cover the basics of using all the resources that our flagship library at 42nd Street has to offer. No matter your level of expertise, it serves as a baseline introduction for all researchers and will equip you with the knowledge you need to make visits to the Library productive and fulfilling. What you will learn: How to find a…

Get ready to light up your creativity with the ultimate teen hobby - candle making! With endless color and fragrance options, you can design and craft your very own personalized candles. Tweens and Teens are welcome! In-Person Program.

Do you want to go to college or start a new career? Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing your application or resume? Do you need some assistance with all of the paperwork? Schedule a College/Career Counseling Session at the West Farms Library! We'll help you look for: General information about College and Career prep Summer program search and applications Job search and applications Creating/Editing your resume Making a school list…

Join the Wakefield YA staff for art, writing, and iced tea! Teens will be able to discover their inner artist regardless of skill level and can take their creations home. All supplies (and iced tea) are provided!

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 High Bridge Library. Join us every other Thursday at 4pm for Dungeons and Dragons! Attendants will be guided through the basics of the classic tabletop adventure game over the course of a 90 minute session. No prior experience is required! All materials will be provided by the library. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This event is online only. Join us as three librarians talk about some of our personal favorite 2024 comics and manga that we hope you'll check out! Teens who attend and visit any of the three libraries afterwards can get a free comic book to keep. Advanced registration required. The link to the virtual event will be sent one day in advance. Attendees must have a valid email address and a device with an Internet connection and audio and/or video capabilities. Public participation in the talk is…

Join us for an afternoon of STEM exploration. We will discuss science, technology, engineering, and math concepts, then conduct experiments or projects relating to the week's topic. Come prepared to assist your child with each activity. For children 4-8 years with their caregiver. Space is limited to 20 households. Advanced registration is required. PLEASE REGISTER UNDER THE CHILD'S/CHILDREN'S NAME. **To register: Please click here and choose the corresponding program you wish to attend.…

This event will take place in-person at Parkchester Library. Learn 3d printing basics and learn how to use the online program called Tinkercad. Create designs that could be printed in the 3d Printer!

This event will take place in person at Stapleton Library. Drop in on Thursdays from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM for board games, video games, or a craft ! “Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations and more.”