Classes & Workshops

This event will take place IN PERSON at Columbus 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 90-minute Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners (16 and older, not in High School) w…

This event is in person at the Charleston Library! Knit, purl, and chat! Join the knitting circle and finish up some of those projects. Bring your own supplies!

This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Do you have technology questions? Drop by the computer lab between 10 am to 1 pm. 30-Minute Interval Slots: 10am-10:30am 10:30am-11:00am 11:00am-11:30am 11:30am-12pm 12pm-12:30pm 12:30pm-1pm 3pm-3:30pm 3:30pm-4pm No appointment is needed -- Same Day Sign up sheet will be on first floor circulation desk. ****First come, First served - 30-minute sessions per slot**** ****If you arrive between the sessions you wi…

Come & learn the techniques of Chinese Traditional Painting! Please bring your own brushes, paint plate, small water container and traditional Chinese ink; we will provide paper and color ink. 學習國畫繪畫技巧！請帶上畫筆，水彩板, 装水器和墨;我們將提供紙張和彩色墨水。

This event will take place in person at Throgs Neck Library. Come join us for open lab . Laptops will be available for your convience from 10am -1pm on Wednesdays, unless specified otherwise.

This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Do you have technology questions? Drop by the computer lab between 10 am to 1 pm. 30-Minute Interval Slots: 10am-10:30am 10:30am-11:00am 11:00am-11:30am 11:30am-12pm 12pm-12:30pm 12:30pm-1pm 3pm-3:30pm 3:30pm-4pm No appointment is needed -- Same Day Sign up sheet will be on first floor circulation desk. ****First come, First served - 30-minute sessions per slot**** ****If you arrive between the sessions you wi…

This is an In-Person event. Test your U.S. Citizenship knowledge here at the Woodstock Branch Library. No Registration Required

NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! *This Program is in-person* 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 2-Hour Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners will have the opportunity to practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussin…

This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Do you have technology questions? Drop by the computer lab between 10 am to 1 pm. 30-Minute Interval Slots: 10am-10:30am 10:30am-11:00am 11:00am-11:30am 11:30am-12pm 12pm-12:30pm 12:30pm-1pm 3pm-3:30pm 3:30pm-4pm No appointment is needed -- Same Day Sign up sheet will be on first floor circulation desk. ****First come, First served - 30-minute sessions per slot**** ****If you arrive between the sessions you wi…

NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! This event will take place in person at the 125th Street Library. Come to the Library and meet other people who are practicing English, just like you! 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 program works best for people who speak some English and want to practice. We Speak NYC was created by the New York City Mayo…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class will cover alternative lookup methods in Excel - LOOKUP and INDEX MATCH - and discuss the pros and cons of each. This class is part of our Excel Genius class series. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/3KBj04g You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

This event will take place in person at Sedgwick Branch. Come learn how to enter and edit text, save files, and more.

Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en la Biblioteca Van Cortlandt. ¿Necesitas ayuda en cómo usar una computadora? Estamos aquí para ayudarte.

Join us for a basic painting using water colors or coloring pencils. Coloring promotes wellness, quietness, and also stimulates brain areas related to motor skills, the senses, and creativity and of course is fun. Join us Mondays and Wednesdays at 11 am This event will take place in person at The Castle Hill Library All materials will be provided. No Registration required.

This event will take place IN PERSON at Yorkville 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 2-Hour Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners (16 and older, not in High School) wi…

This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Do you have technology questions? Drop by the computer lab between 10 am to 1 pm. 30-Minute Interval Slots: 10am-10:30am 10:30am-11:00am 11:00am-11:30am 11:30am-12pm 12pm-12:30pm 12:30pm-1pm 3pm-3:30pm 3:30pm-4pm No appointment is needed -- Same Day Sign up sheet will be on first floor circulation desk. ****First come, First served - 30-minute sessions per slot**** ****If you arrive between the sessions you wi…

This event will take place IN PERSON at (branch). 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 2-Hour Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners (16 and older, not in High School) will have t…

FREE Knitting & Crochet classes at the Dongan Hills Library If you are looking to add new skills this New Year 2025, please join our crochet and knitting club. Mingle with new friends and sip on coffee at your NYPL Library. Yarn and crochet hooks will be provided for the lesson. Please feel free to bring your own materails. Supplies are available on a first come, first serve basis. Walkups will be permitted as space accommodates.

This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Do you have technology questions? Drop by the computer lab between 10 am to 1 pm. 30-Minute Interval Slots: 10am-10:30am 10:30am-11:00am 11:00am-11:30am 11:30am-12pm 12pm-12:30pm 12:30pm-1pm 3pm-3:30pm 3:30pm-4pm No appointment is needed -- Same Day Sign up sheet will be on first floor circulation desk. ****First come, First served - 30-minute sessions per slot**** ****If you arrive between the sessions you wi…

This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Do you have technology questions? Drop by the computer lab between 10 am to 1 pm. 30-Minute Interval Slots: 10am-10:30am 10:30am-11:00am 11:00am-11:30am 11:30am-12pm 12pm-12:30pm 12:30pm-1pm 3pm-3:30pm 3:30pm-4pm No appointment is needed -- Same Day Sign up sheet will be on first floor circulation desk. ****First come, First served - 30-minute sessions per slot**** ****If you arrive between the sessions you wi…

Do you need help with planning out next steps, for college or jobs or skill building? Meet one-on-one with a librarian to get some guidance, tips, and resources! You can schedule a virtual appointment at calendly.com/nyplcollegeandcareer Sessions are 30 minutes long and conducted in English. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including our newly expanded Teen Centers at select branches, TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.

DIY Faichun Do you need a Faichun? Do you want to write your own Faichun? 手寫揮春 揮春賀詞 要寫揮春嗎?

This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. MyChart Training Series for Older Adults (Age 60+): Module #2 - Module #2 Search and Care will have a presentation on using the telehealth service, MyChart. During this presentation we will be reviewing: Important icons you should know! Looking at your future/past appointments Checking test results Checking Prescriptions Messaging your doctor

This event will take place in person at the Great Kills Library. Are you an avid knitter, crocheter, or needlecraft enthusiast? Why work alone when you can join in the company of fellow crafters? Come join our informal needlecraft circle to share ideas, projects, and life! Chat about the books you are reading, the shows you are watching, and about whatever is on your mind. Sign up for NYPL Connect to get updates from NYPL and information about our digital resources and services available.

This program series will be held in person at Pelham Bay Library. Join our knitting circle! Participants will be guided through the fundamentals of knitting. Must bring in your own needles. Space is limited | Registration is required. Register in person or by calling the branch at 718-792-6744. Dates: Wednesdays from 1pm-3pm:

This event will take place in person at Bloomingdale Library. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive their personal attention and instruction.

This event will take place at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Third Floor, Room 304. 1938 Book Jacket "Der mann, der Shakespeare hiess : roman" NYPL Digital collections image ID 497566 Come join us for an afternoon of live, free-form creative writing at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. No formal writing experience is required - just enthusiasm and curiosity to see where writing takes you. At Free Write Wednesdays, participants are provided with suggested prom…

Mercredi français is an advanced French conversation group that meets one afternoon a week to practice speaking the language we love. We start as a whole group, introducing ourselves and answering a silly “question profonde,” such as “What is your favorite color and why?” After about half an hour we break up into groups of three or four to allow for an hour of small, spontaneous group conversations. During our last hour, we break into two groups: an ongoing assigned reading group and a continued…

This event is in-person at Hamilton Grange 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 2-Hour Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners (16 and older, not in High School) will have…

This event will take place in person at Webster Library. If you have any questions about how to download e-books or e-audio to your device, or any of our databases, this is your time to work with a staff member and receive their personal attention and instruction. Time slots are 20 mins long. Sign Up is recommended but not required. To sign up please call the branch or stop by the desk

Into knitting and/or crochet? Join us for this in-person program to work on a project in the company of fellow crafters! It is highly recommended that you bring your own yarn and needles.

Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en el Bronx Library Center (salon C-33). Se sirve en orden de llegada. Aprende sobre los distintos tipos y componentes de computadoras, incluyendo la terminología informática básica, una descripción general de los sistemas operativos y las aplicaciones de software populares. Fecha: 15 de Enero 2025 Salon: C-33 Hora: 2pm-4pm

This event will be held in a hybid format; join us in person at George Bruce Library or online. Looking for a new job? The library can help! Join us for an overview of the job search process, including how to use websites like Indeed and Google to find current openings. We'll also explore library resources that can help you in all stages of the application process, from creating a cover letter and resume to preparing for your interview. If you wish to attend virtually, please register with yo…

Declutter your yarn collection by crafting for a cause! The City Island Library invites knitters/crocheters of all levels to meet up and make scarves and hats to be donated to a non-profit organization that supports veterans. This program will be hosted by a staff member and we will learn from each other as we work on our projects. Participants should bring size 7 or 8 knitting needles or a size J or K crochet hook and a ball of worsted weight yarn to begin their crafty journey. Adults 18+. All…

This event will take place in person at Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library. Learn how to 3D print your own designs, express your creativity through drawing and painting, make jewelry, and more at our weekly STEAM Crafts and Chat workshop.

Dogs can’t read but they can be great listeners! Reading to a therapy dog is fun! Children can sign up to read for approximately 10-15 minutes each during the R.E.A.D. session. Spots are limited and registration is required. Same day registration, in person beginning at 2 pm. Open to children 5-12 years old. R.E.A.D. ® is the 1st and foremost comprehensive reading to therapy dogs support program helping to improve children’s literacy and social skills through the assistance of trai…

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.