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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…

Did you know? The New York Public Library partners with accredited social work colleges across the city to connect you with students who can help you find information about services for food, clothing, health, and shelter. They can help you understand what government benefits and programs are available to you. During the listed hours you can drop-in to meet with the student intern one-on-one (first come, first served). Mondays 10AM - 6PM (closed for lunch ~ 2 - 3 PM) Tuesdays 10 AM -7:30PM (cl…

This event can take place virtually. Do you need assistance with postsecondary planning(college,applications,jobs, etc.)? Whether you're planning on going to college, looking for a career, or just need some help building out skills for after high school we're here to help! A teen librarian will be available to help you with your questions! Please note this is a 30 minute session. Please register in the link below: https://calendly.com/nyplcollegeandcareer The program will take place on Goog…

Do you want to go to college or start a new career? Having a hard time figuring out where to start when it comes to applications or resumes? Do you need assistance dealing with all of the paperwork? Schedule a College/Career Counseling session with us! Some of the things we can help with include: General information college and career prep Job and summer program searches and applications Creating or editing your resume Making a college list Working on applications And more! Register He…

Children will celebrate Cinco de Mayo by participating in a fun and festive DIY recycle project. Using construction paper , glue and a little creativity. To create a relistic - looking toca complete with lettece ,cheese , tomatoes, and meat.

This program is online only. Do you want to go to college or start a 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 with us! We'll help you look for: General info about College & Career Prep Summer program search and applications Job search and applications Creating/Editing your resume Making a schol list Working on college applic…

This program is taking place in person at the Mariners Harbor Library. Join us in making custom bookmarks with your own decoration and designs on them! For ages 13-18.

This event will take place in-person at the Mariners Harbor Library. Join us for a fun-filled evening of BINGO for a chance to earn some giveaways.

This event is held in person at 67th Street Library for teens and adults ages 13 and up. Have a crochet or knitting project you're working on? Join us as we work on our fiber arts projects together. New to the world of knitting or crochet? Let our expert knitters and crocheters help you get started and find projects for your skill level.

This program will take place in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library Teen Center. Come by the Teen Center to create bead jewelry so you can rep your favorite groups or idols! Meet other fans, make new friends- and yes, we will play your favorite music videos while you craft. This program is made possible by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).

Inspired by James Baldwin’s "A Letter to My Nephew," featured in The Fire Next Time, we will explore, share, and amplify our own thoughts about our identity and our world. Engage in theater and creative writing activities to embolden the power of your words to create waves of change. All participants will end the workshop with the start of a letter, or another piece of creative writing, to be submitted to NYPL's James Baldwin Teen Creative Contest. Hosted by Urban Stages

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…

**This event is online only** 53rd Street Library is continuing our successful online music series in collaboration with the Library for the Performing Arts. This disc discussion will focus on Abbey Road by The Beatles. We are offering a monthly music club (1PM & 5PM options) via Google Hangouts/Meetup selecting and focusing on a classic album with a distinct cultural impact. To give the club an intimate feel--Like a book club for music. An LP Club!--and for us to get to know one anothe…

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…

This event will take place in person at the New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, 476 5th Avenue New York, NY 10018. Register About this event Event lasts 2 hours The fight for information about reproductive rights has been an enduring one. Learn how Anthony Comstock’s vision of censorship had a lasting impact on American society and how women of the 19th and 20th centuries fought back by demanding greater freedoms in their political and economic lives. Explore this cas…

This event is online. Join us for the virtual edition of our monthly book club that explores themes of love in literarture! About the book: For twenty-six-year-old Adelaide Williams, an American living in dreamy London, meeting Rory Hughes was like a lightning bolt out of the blue: this charming Englishman was The One she wasn’t even looking for. Does he respond to texts? Honor his commitments? Make advance plans? Sometimes, rarely, and no, not at all. But when he shines his light o…

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, March 5, 12, 19, 26. NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!

Have something to say? Want to host your own show? Join us for Teen Talk Radio, where you’ll be able to turn your ideas into a podcast! Share your thoughts on anything from pop culture to tech, music to mental health. Learn how to record and edit your own podcast! No experience needed. Your voice, your show, your way.

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…

Join us for a discussion of "Picnic at Hanging Rock" by Joan Lindsay. This program will be a hybrid program: in-person with a virtual option. To receive the link please email inwood@nypl.org. We will be keeping a number of circulating copies of this book behind the front desk of the Inwood Library. Stop by to pick up a copy while supplies last.

Join the staff at the Roosevelt Island Library for the discussion of the book Wise Gals: The Spies Who Built the CIA and Changed the Future of Espionage by Nathalia Holt. Copies of the book are available to borrow at the circulation desk. This will be an in-person event.

Meet in the first floor Willa Cather Room!

This program will be held in person at Harlem Library Caribbean Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics. The goal is to improve cardio fitness while having fun and getting a full body workout! This class is taught to music with easy-to-follow steps that will surely get your heart pumping! Program dates: Weekly on Wednesdays from 6-6:45 PM, beginning April 17, 2024 Participants must sign a liability waiver to participate in the classes. Shape Up NYC is…

This program will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), 3rd Floor, Room 304. Adult Animanga Club aims to bring together adults in a space to discuss anime and manga. All topics under the umbrella of animation and manga are welcome. We will be watching anime from Crunchyroll and discussing selected manga. This is a bimonthly program, and will be on Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons movie screenings. All sessions of this series are now in-person. All pr…

The library holds a Chinese book discussion program once a month. Please feel free to introduce your favorite books in the discussion group and share the joy of reading with others. All book genres are welcome. Register with your email address in order to receive the link to participate. The link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before our event. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join. The program is Co-Sponsored by Chinese Writers…

Explore Persia’s founding through conversation, performance, and the Library’s own collections. In-person registration for this event has sold out, but livestream tickets are still available. A limited number of standby tickets may be available on the night of the event. Around 1000 CE, one of Iran’s greatest poets, Ferdowsi, wrote what has become considered a bedrock of Iranian nationhood, The Shahnameh, or The Book of Kings. It is the longest poem written by a single poet, tracing Persian…

**This event is in person only** The Pace University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is excited to provide in-person 1:1 business advisory sessions at the NYPL’s Business Center. New York City-based small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can sign up for these sessions and receive help with securing small business financing, marketing, and sales strategies, accessing procurement opportunities, business planning, and other operational challenges. Sessions will be one hour in…

Community Job Fair at Westchester Square Library Join us for a local job fair at Westchester Square Library! This event is perfect for job seekers looking for new opportunities and employers offering a variety of positions. Meet with companies and organizations who will be tabling to provide information about job openings and career resources. Whether you're looking for your first job, changing careers, or seeking professional development, this fair offers valuable connections and support.

There are no more appointments available for this year. To find a Volunteer Income Tax Assistantce (VITA) or Tax Counceling for the Ederly (TCE) please call 800-906-9887 or visit https://irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep/ This in-person program will be held at the 58th Street Library. Appointment required. Register here: 914-363-8510 AARP will be taking appointments starting Monday, January 27. AARP's free income tax preparation program is an IRS-certified and supervised program offering ta…

This event will take place in person at New Amsterdam Library. Join 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. Best for children who are pre-walkers, crawlers, or who prefer a gentle, slow-paced program. Limited to 10 families.

This program will take place virtually. Want to work with other writers? Commit to a writing schedule? Practice your craft through writing prompts? Receive and discuss information and tips on writing, reading, editing, and revising? Join the weekly meetings of the Kingsbridge Writing Circle, held online at the Kingsbridge Library on every Thursday from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. Eastern Time. Share your unpublished drafts in an intimate setting. Get and give feedback. Writers of all genres and styles…

This program will take place virtually. Want to work with other writers? Commit to a writing schedule? Practice your craft through writing prompts? Receive and discuss information and tips on writing, reading, editing, and revising? Join the weekly meetings of the Kingsbridge Writing Circle, held online at the Kingsbridge Library on every Thursday from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. Eastern Time. Share your unpublished drafts in an intimate setting. Get and give feedback. Writers of all genres and styles…

This program will take place in person at Charleston Library. Let’s get the wiggles out! 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. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. No registration is required however space is limited. First come, first served. Maximum capacity of 20 childr…

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, March 7 Please arrive on time. The doors w…

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!

This program will take place in person at Charleston Library. Join us on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for Early Literacy Open Play in our Children's Room! Meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Extend your child’s learning through play! A great opportunity for socialization! Best for children ages 3 and under and their caregivers.

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 Hudson Park 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. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. Limited to 20 children per session. Tickets will be given out at 10 am on the day of the program. The Children's Program Room is loc…

Join us for a Virtual Storytime where we share some stories, songs, & rhymes. For parents/caregivers & their young children (ages 1-5). *Must register online for this event.

This event is online only. Join us twice a month for an hour of brain games! Spend an hour with some Library friends from the St. George and Todt Hill - Westerleigh Branch Libraries, stretching our mental muscles with different cranial activities. Each session will feature some relaxing centering time and everything from word games to trivia to get your needed mental fitness workout with the library. We will also feature some tips, books, and resources on continuing your exercise with Library…