Events

This program takes place at The Clay Pit Ponds Park Interpretive Center, 2351 Veterans Road West, Staten Island, 10309. Families are welcome to join NYPL staff for a guitar singalong and stories focusing on our beautiful natural places! At this free event hosted by our friends at Clay Pit Ponds Park, you can learn about the educational resources which our local parks and New York Public Library have to offer concerning our local flora, fauna and parks. For ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Register…

This event will take place in person at Throgs Neck Library. Do you want to learn about computers? Come join our beginners one-on-one computer sessions on Mondays and Fridays from 10am-1pm (unless specified otherwise). Please register a day in advance via phone call or visiting the library's front desk for available time slots. There are no walk-ins for day of time slots. The computer sessions are an hour long. Available Time Slot Options (call or visit library for available times): 1) 10:…

This event is online only. Color with us from the comfort of your own home. Chat about the books you are reading, the shows you are watching, and about whatever is on your mind. This group meets online via Google Hangouts Meet. You must 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. Sign up for NYPL Conn…

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…

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 event will take place at Hudson 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. Extend your child's learning through play! The Children's Program Room is located on the 2nd floor and there is no elevator.

Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children.

This event will take place in person at the Andrew Heiskell 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. Space is limited to 30 children. Tickets are distributed 15 minutes before the program. Storytime will begin early if capacity…

This program will take place in person at Stapleton Library. Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children.

This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join the librarians at the Columbus Library as we color and paint with the little ones. Help them to express themselves and develop their fine motor skills through creativity. Children, ages 0-3 , with their caregivers are welcomed.

This event will take place in person at the Allerton Library in the Studio. Logic Pro X 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 studio. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at AMS.

Itty Bitty Book Buddies Tummy Time Our Itty Bitty Book Buddies is tummy time storytime especially for non-walking babies and their caregivers is finally back! Limited to 12 NON-WALKING babies (and their caregivers). Tickets will be handed out in the 2nd floor children's room beginning @ 10am

Join us every Friday morning at the Inwood Library as we explore math and science through creative projects, games, and toys. Ideal for kids ages 3-5.

This program takes place in person at the Charleston Library. 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 that promotes a wide range of early learning skills. Come make new friends and learn simple and easy activities that you can recreate at home! Please note this event is only for children under the age of 3 accompanied by a parent or care…

Learn how to create a slideshow presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint 2019. Topics include creating and editing slides, inserting images and clipart, and running your slideshow.

Let's get moving! This event will take place in person inside the Harlem Library on the 2nd floor. 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. Space is limited to 15 families and granted on a first-come, first-served basis. *Please note t…

This event will take place in person at the City Island Library. Join us for live, program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. First Come, First Served. A limit of 15 children and caregivers per session.

This event will take place in person at the Todt Hill-Westerleigh 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!

This event will take place in person at the Charleston Library. Join us for a meditative coloring session. Let your mind wander as we listen to smooth jazz to end your week on the right note! NO SIGN UP REQUIRED.

This event will take place in person at Macomb's Bridge 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, 0 - 5 years. Registration is not required for this event.

Join us at West New Brighton library for a unique art program where you get be creative and painting mini canvases.

This event will take place in person at the Fort Washington Library. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a library staff member and receive their personal attention and instruction. The following are examples of topics with which we can help: learning how to download eBooks and Audiobooks, creating an email account for beginners, practicing using the keyboard and mouse, browsing the Internet for beginners,…

This event will take place in person at Hamilton Grange 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! Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child. It is not a structured program. Sign up for the biweekly NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on free children's programs, upcoming author talks, and more happening at th…

This program is both online and in person. Who inspires you? Let’s journal about it! Behind every great movement, innovation, and story is a woman who changed the world. Join us for Women who inspire, a virtual journaling series where we explore the lives of inspiring women and reflect on our own journeys. What to expect: Guided prompts inspired by trailblazing women Reflective discussions in a supportive space A chance to write, dream, and honor the women who shaped history—and you!

Learn a different craft every Friday at 11 am. Work with recycled materials, paper mache , clay, twine, fabric, candles ..& more No experience is needed and all materials will be provided. This event will take place in person at The Castle Hill Library Registration required, by phone or in person. Limit of 5 participants

STEAM - Lego Club! STEAM Lego Club Saturdays, 11 AM to 12 PM I How creative can you be? Can you build a castle or spaceship? If you love being creative and building with Legos, come on in and let your imagination run wild! Soundview Library Soundview 660 Soundview Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 718-589-0880 Partially Accessible nypl.org/events Lego Club Saturdays, 11 am to 12 PM No Registration Required Kids: 6 years old to 12 years old

This event will take place in person at the Woodstock Library. Need computer help? Want to practice typing or using the mouse? Get support for any computer task or project.

This event will take place in person at the Kingsbridge Library. Unleash your inner artist in a relaxed and fun-filled hour. Each week, explore a new artistic technique, from vibrant watercolors and playful collages to creative drawing and more. March 7th: DIY Bag Charms & Keychains. March14th: Foil Embossing Art. March 21st: Acrylic Painting. March 28th: DIY Picasso Masks. Every Friday in March from 11AM to 12PM in our Community Room. No registration required. All materials provide…

This program will take place at the Bloomingdale Library. This is an informal playgroup for the little ones and their parents and/or caregivers to meet other families. Toys will be brought out for babies and toddlers to play with. This is a drop-in program. No registration required.

This event will take place IN PERSON at the St. George Library Center. INTERMEDIATE 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! Fridays, 11 PM - 1 PM: March 7, 14, 21, 28. NO registration needed! Come to the classes!

This event will take place in person at The Soundview Library. Learn about the various types and components of computers, including basic computer terminology, an overview of operating systems, and popular software applications.

Join us for some fun with a variety of toys!

REGISTER NOW! You're invited! Join The New York Public Library with Jen Storm and Ryan Howe, creators of Little Moons, for a conversation on family, traditions, and finding closure—just for teens. You can find this title on NYPL's recently-published Best Books for Teens list! This event will take place on Zoom. About the authors Jen Storm is an Ojibwe writer from Couchiching First Nation in Northwestern Ontario. She lives and raises her family, which includes her son, River, and stepson…

Come enjoy playtime in the Children's Reading Room! 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 up with other parents and caretakers. Please note: This in-person program is for both caregiver and child. It is not a structured class. Our reading room is a multi-purpose space. Take care to supervise children at all times. Recommended for Ages 0-3.

This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join us for a program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children, but caregivers with children of all ages are welcome. Storytime is a program for parents/caregivers and their children. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the entire program: unaccompanied adults or children will be…

This in-person program will be held at Castle Hill Library. Appointments are required. Register here. CWF's free income tax preparation program is an IRS-certified and supervised program offering tax services. Please review CWF's tax prep requirements here to see if you qualify. For a full listing of tax assistance locations and general information, visit nypl.org/taxhelp. DISCLAIMER: Tax assistance is being provided to you free of charge by a third-party service provider outside the contro…

This event is online only. Join the staff at Harry Belafonte–115th Street Library for a live, online program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books led by members of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Ideal for parents and caregivers with children of multiple-aged. Storytime is a program for parents / caregivers and their children. Both the parent / caregiver and the child must be present during the entire program: unaccompanied adults or children will be asked to leave the prog…

This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Come and join us to watch a film, on Friday, March 14th at 11:30AM. The movie will be screened in the Community Room. Director: Lee Isaac Chung Runtime: 2h 02m Synopsis: Kate Carter, a retired tornado-chaser and meteorologist, is persuaded to return to Oklahoma to work with a new team and new technologies.

This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. An informal playgroup for young children (ages 0-4) and their parents and/or caregivers to meet other families and encourage children to develop together through play. Onsite program with songs, rhymes, an Ideal program for caregivers with children,between the ages of 0 to3 years Open Play for Babies and Toddlers is a program for parents/caregivers and their children. Both the parent/caregiver a…

Come to the Westchester Square Children's Room for Family Storytime with our puppet friends! Learn early literacy skills, valuable lessons, and share some laughs with friends from the neighborhood. An interactive program with caregiver and child where you will listen to stories, sings songs and work on fingerplays. For ages 5 and under with adult. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the program: unaccompanied adults or children will be asked to leave the program. Si…