Events

Do you like to make your own videos? Maybe you want to make a short film, but you don't know where to start. Whether or not you have any experience working with digital cameras and recording equipment, you can join us for this bi monthly program where teens will learn camera basics, such as: simple operating features, shot composition and other important aspects of digital photography.

**This event will take place in person at the Kingsbridge Library.** Hey, we've got a button maker! At this workshop, kids will design and create their own pinback buttons to wear home! All materials provided.

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.

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

"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.

Celebrate famous women in history and their accomplishments! Teens will be doing STEAM activites based on the spotlight feature.

Looking to get creative? Join us for an awesome time learning the art of embroidery! Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this club is for YOU! What we're offering: All materials are included Step by step instructions A chance to make your own embroidered designs!

Join staff from the South Beach library for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to all things STEAM. Ages 5-12

This event will take place in person at the Fort Washington Library. Origami--the art of paper folding--has been used for both ceremonial and recreational purposes for over 1,000 years. According to experts, origami “engages the mind, cultivates concentration, and develops fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.” Plus, it’s fun. Join us to find out why!

Bring your imagination and join us for fun with LEGOs! Blocks of various sizes will be provided. Space is limited on a first-come, first-serve basis.

This program will take place in person at Westchester Square. Slime-making is back at Westchester Square! Come join us and explore the properties of slime. Space and supplies are limited. 12-child maximum. For ages 7-12 years. 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!

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!

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 takes place in person at the Tottenville Library. Join us for a fun and festive St. Patrick's day craft and story! No registration required. Please note: craft may require caregiver's assistance.

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 at the library every Thursday beginning March 13th and hang out with your friends, have a snack and play board or video games, create art, or crochet. Laptops will also be available for use. No registration required. Location: Community Room downstairs.

Come sham-rock and roll with us for a painting and collage session; leave with a lucky piece of art! We’ll be crafting themed around “lucky” images and discussing our own lucky rituals and symbols. All material will be provided.

Looking to get creative? Join us for an awesome time learning the art of embroidery! Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this club is for YOU! What we're offering: All materials are included Step by step instructions A chance to make your own embroidered designs!

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 in person at Woodstock Library. Join us for an hour of STEAM activities! We will create and learn new science, tech, engineering, art, and math skills. Come see what we're up to and make something unique. This event will take place in person at Woodstock Library. March 13: Slime Slimey, fluffy, sticky & squishy!!! Join us for an afternoon of ooey, gooey fun making slime using everyday household products. All materials will be provided. Best for ages 5-12…

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 Bloomingdale Library. Join us in the teen room for our March craft series: March 6 Silk Screen-Printing, March 13 Watercolor Art, & March 20 Crochet. Each project will touch on Women's History Month themes and highlight the power of creative reflection. All materials will be provided.

Join us for our monthly beginner's 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 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…

Welcome to a new year of Books & Banter! For our March selection, we're discussing The Volcano Daughters by Gina Maria Balibrera. This event will be VIRTUAL. Registration for each session will open one week prior to the event at 9:00AM and events are limited to 20 participants. Two sisters, Graciela and Consuelo, were raised apart from each other in the shadow of El Salvador's brutal dictator, El Gran Pendejo, in 1920's El Salvador. Graciela grows up on a volcano in a community of indigeno…

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

Join the Wakefield YA staff for art, writing, book discussions, and iced tea! Teens of all skill levels can discover their inner artists and take home their creations. All supplies (and iced tea) are provided!

This event will take place in-person at the Clason's Point Library. Join us to play board games and card games like Uno, Jenga, Sorry, Scrabble, and more! For teens ages 13-18.

Join us for an afternoon of fun and building! Come build as a team or work on your own creation. We'll provide the LEGOs!

Gather in our teen zone with your friends and other players for a game of Chess at the Dongan Hills Library! We'll provide the tables, chairs and snacks. There will be a limited amount of sets available so everything is on a first come first served basis. A great way to meet new people, stimulate your brain and hone your skills in this fun social environment. This location is wheelchair accessible.

Holi has been celebrated in the Indian subcontinent for centuries, commemorating the arrival of spring after a cold winter. It is now celebrated around the world as a way to welcome spring, embrace inclusivity and get messy with color. Learn more about the holiday with author Anu Sehgal, founder of The Culture Tree, who will read her book on Holi. This bilingual reading (Hindi and English) will tell the story of "Kahani Rangeeli" or "Colorful Story." After storytime, there will be art acti…

Transport your inner creative vision onto a canvas during our Adult Painting Hour This event will take place in person at Todt Hill-Westerleigh Branch. All supplies will be provided No registration required First Come - First Served For adults 18+ This is a non-instructional program

This event will take place in person at High Bridge Library. Join us every other Thursday at 4pm for Dungeon World! Inspired by the classic adventure game Dungeons & Dragons, Dungeon World will take players on fantastic quests over the course of a 90 minute session. The game has beginner-friendly rules; 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.

Come on into the High Bridge Library and join us for basic arts and crafts where we will make new and fun creations every week !!

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.”

This event is online only. 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 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 school list Working on college app…