Classes & Workshops

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Use the creative coding tool Processing to make a simple clone of the game "Pong." A basic understanding of programming concepts like functions, loops, if-statements, and data types is required to participate. To build your programming skills, check out the following classes: Processing Part 1: Intro to Creative Coding Processing Part 2: User Input & Control Fundamentals of Programming with Python Part 1 &am…

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? Email southbeach@nypl.org to schedule this session and we’ll help you look for: General information about college and career prep Summer program search and applications Job search applications Creating/editing your resume Making a school list Working on college applications Financial ai…

This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Express yourself, and get creative with our audio recording studio. Learn the basics to music production with your peers using the digital audio Logic Pro software!

This event will take place in person at the Mosholu Library. Join the crowd of adult coloring fans and find out why adults are going back to coloring. We can chat about current events, hobbies, movies, and books while we color. New York Public Library is partnering with People’s Money - which is New York City’s Citywide Participatory Budgeting process. All New Yorkers age 11 and older regardless of immigration status get to decide how to spend millions of the city’s expense budget on projects…

This event will take place in person at SNFL's Teen Center. It's the end of 2024—time to get clean. In this hour long program, we will go over the best ways to remove the grime of this past year so you can best walk into the new year with clean confidence. This program is for those aged 13-19 years old.

This event is online only. || 本活動僅限線上參與。 This event is in Mandarin only. || 本課程僅以中文授課。 Must register with a valid email address. || 必須使用有效的電子郵件地址進行註冊。 Discover how to create professional graphics for social media, presentations, business cards, and more using this free online platform! 探索如何使用這個免費的線上平台製作專業的社交媒體圖像、演示文稿、名片等圖形！ You will receive an email 11am on the day of the class with the virtual class link. 您將在課程當日上午11點收到一封電子郵件，其中包含虛擬課程的連結。…

This program will take place in person at the Belmont Library. Share your creativity! Join us at Belmont for a fun day of building with LEGOS.

Need a second pair of eyes on your cover letter or resume? Want to practice your job interview skills? Need help finding the right career for you? Or just talk through a job search? Sign up for a 1 on 1 counseling session with a librarian. Each session is half an hour and takes place online via Google Meet. You will be sent a link on the day of the meeting. Fill out this form to register for a session.

This event will take place in person at the Wakefield Library. Interested in using computers but don't know where to start? Want to learn basic keyboarding? Then this is the class for you! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and REGISTRATION OPENS ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS - This Program is Limited to Five Persons.

This event will take place in person at the Mosholu Library. Join the crowd of adult coloring fans and find out why adults are going back to coloring. We can chat about current events, hobbies, movies, and books while we color. New York Public Library is partnering with People’s Money - which is New York City’s Citywide Participatory Budgeting process. All New Yorkers age 11 and older regardless of immigration status get to decide how to spend millions of the city’s expense budget on projects…

Learn how to make beats using Logic pro X or create your own podcast! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to expand your horizons and explore the power of sound. Mark your calendars and join us at Tremont Sound Lab for an unforgettable day of music, innovation, and inspiration. We can't wait to see you there. Visit Tremont Sound Lab Calendar to schedule an appointment. Subject to availability.

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 the paperwork? Come join Mosholu Library counseling session! The Teen Librarian will help you look for: College Programs Certification Opportunities Job Opportunities Financial Aid Scholarships Resume Assistance

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Fifty-Eighth Street Branch Library Community Room. 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 (1…

This event will be held in person at St. Agnes Library. Learn to use 3D design programs Tinkercad and Dremel, and how they work with our 3D Dremel Printer. Then, explore your creative side and design your own mini creation using Tinkercad! Once the design is complete, we'll print them out for you to keep! Bring your own laptop or borrow one with your library card. Space is limited to the first 3 children. A sign-up sheet will be available at the circulation desk on the day of the event. This pro…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). Procreate is one of the world’s most popular digital drawing applications. Learn the basics of the interface and get started creating your own digital art in this hands-on class! iPads and Apple Pencils will be provided.

Are you a teen with a passion for creativity? Join the Teen Art Club at the library.Every week, we explore different art forms, from classic techniques to modern trends, giving you the opportunity to experiment and develop your skills. Our sessions are filled with fun, inspiration, and plenty of art supplies to bring your ideas to life. No registration required. & No experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and imagination!

Once upon a wag, there was a specially trained therapy dog named Tyler. He was wishing that a child would read him a story... and his wish came true at the Kingsbridge Library! Come read to a therapy dog! These licensed therapy dogs and their owners can't wait for you to come read them a story. Enjoy one-on-one, no-pressure reading time with a furry friend! Tyler is waiting to listen to you read to him! Dogs can’t read but they are great listeners! For ages 5-12. Pre-registration required for…

This event will take place in the community room of the West New Brighton Library. During our open hours you can take advantage of our various Teen Center resources. Utilize our tech, arts and craft supplies, collection of video games and board games, or just grab a laptop and hangout! Devices such as the 3D printer, cameo cutter, silk screener, and photography equipment may not be available at open hours. Please see our calendar for programs specifically related to these devices or email wes…

Have questions about applying to colleges or jobs? Then drop in for our weekly hybrid College and Career Pathways one-on-one time! For those who would like to drop in virtually, please register online. For those who would like to attend in person, just head on up to the Teen Center on the second floor and our YA librarians will be there to assist you! We offer assistance with applications, cover letters, navigating financial aid, and test prep. Please come prepared with at least one area you w…

This event will take place in person. Have you ever wanted to try digital illustration but don't know how to start? Join the High Bridge teen staff for this event to learn the basics of the graphic editor app Procreate using iPads and Apple Pencils. Space is limited. First come first serve.

This event will take place in person at Todt Hill-Westerleigh Branch. Got questions on using computers? Need assistance finding resources for school assignments? Want to hang out in a space full of Laptops, Game consoles, and dancing? Then join us on December 23rd in the Community Room! Tweens and Teens will have access to a Switch, Just Dance, and laptops where they can utilize the fun resources available through NYPL. This program is in-person. The program is for Tweens and…

Visit the library for a fun gingerbread activity that you can create at home! Limited supplies are available.

This event will take place in-person at Morningside Heights Library. Learn how to manage your money and to create a budget to track your spending. Materials are provided.

This event will take place at our Teen Center at the Mott Haven Library. Calling all teens! Come up with an idea and work on your project every week. We'll provide supplies. Some ideas include painting, knitting, 3D printing, and building with Legos.

This event will take place in person at Sedgwick Branch. 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.

Get creative at Tremont! We have paints, canvas, markers, stickers, button makers, and more. Come get inspired and create a unique piece of art. Grades 7-12 are welcome to attend!

Event Details Need professional and dedicated assistance with your WIP projects? Join us for our BYOProject labs where you will recieve dedicated one-on-one consultation with our Studio Specialist! Whether you need help with your design homework or assistance setting up a complex editing session, our studio specialist are here to guide you through the process in a way that is tailored to your needs and skill level. Experienced teens can also work independently in the Media Lab on any ongoing…

Thinking about life after college but don't know where to start? Or maybe you've got everything worked out but need someone to do a final look. Wherever you are on your post-secondary journey, we can help! We can cover General information for your post-secondary goals College applications and admission essays Job applications and resumes Finding funding for college And more! Make an appointment for a virtual individualised session here!

Join us each Monday at 4PM for storytime and crafts with Natasha and/or Hal! We'll read a book followed by a craft designed for ages 3-6. No registration needed. We will always have materials for 15 kids to make the craft and usually will have space for more, though more complicated crafts may have limited materials. Our Monday afternoons for December are: December 2- Popsicle Stick Picture Frames Join us to read books about art and make popsicle stick picture frames and decorate them. Dece…

Join us for some process art-making fun! Process art allows children to explore a variety of materials, including Paint, ink, and clay. Remember to wear your art clothes the projects are often messy. Smocks will be provided. For ages 3 yrs and up. First come first served. 12/2 - Aroma Paints 12/9 - Cancelled 12/16 - Making Greeting Cards 12/23 - Making Snowmen 12/30 - Art with DOTS

This event will take place in person at the Soundview Library. Are you curious about chess and want to learn about the game? Whether you know how to play or just starting out, come join us for some board time. Show off your best moves against other chess players while getting some great tips and pointers! For all ages. See you there!

This is an in-person, informal creative writing workshop for adults. Writing prompts will be provided at the beginning of the 1 hour program to help your ideas to flow. But you may start writing with your own prompt or own creative idea(s). This will be a space for all writing levels to come together to peacefully write and share ideas, ask for feedback, etc. Writing materials will be provided. Please be aware this is not an instructional program. Please view flier for more information. Thank…

Join us for some crafting fun! All supplies will be provided. For children ages 5 and up.

Teens interested in learning more about college readiness resources at the library can speak with a YA Librarian.

We invite you to come and enjoy live jazz musical performances by local teen musicians! This event will happen in person at the Bronx Library Center.

This program will take place in person at Great Kills Library. Have a question about using your phone, computer, or e-reader? Come ask us at Great Kills Library! A staff member will be able to help you get on the internet, use your email, download e-books, or answer other questions you have about your personal device. Computers are available to use with a library card. If you have questions about other personal devices such as a laptop, phone, or e-reader, please bring the device. No need to r…

**This program will take place at Yorkville Branch.** 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? Then join the weekly meetings of the Yorkville Writing Circle. Share your unpublished drafts in an intimate setting. Get and give feedback. Writers of all genres and styles, at all levels, are welcome to participate. For adults ages 18 and up. For…

This event will take place virtually the Mariners Harbor Library. Are you interested in college and want some advice or are you not sure how to get started? Would you like someone to look over your college essay or resume? If you are looking for advice on college or career related matters you can stop by (or sign up) for a 30 minute 1-on-1 counseling session with one of our College and Career Pathways experts to help you with: • General information about College and Career prep • Summer progr…

This event will take virtually at the Mariners Harbor Library. Are you interested in college and want some advice or are you not sure how to get started? Would you like someone to look over your college essay or resume? If you are looking for advice on college or career-related matters you can stop by (or sign up) for a 30-minute 1-on-1 counseling session with one of our College and Career Pathways experts to help you with: • General information about College and Career prep • Summer program…

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602. Intermediate Level 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! Mondays, December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!