Classes & Workshops

The New York Public Library offers more than 93,000 programs annually, serving everyone from toddlers to teens to seniors. Use any or all of the filters below to find a class that interests you. All classes are free unless otherwise noted.

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3,123 classes found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Mon, May 20
@ 2 PM
Are you a knitter? Do you like to crochet? Maybe you're into quilting. Bring your supplies and lose yourself in the meditative world of fiber. Invite your fiber-loving friends, or make new connections here. This is not a class.
53rd Street Library, Community RoomAdults
Mon, May 20
@ 2 PM
This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Interested in using our Recording Studio? This Recording Studio Access Workshop is a course where teens can learn the basics of how to operate our recording studio. At the end of the workshop, teens are eligible to take the Recording Studio assessment. Upon passing the assesement, you will receive a Studio Card and be able to book time in our recording studios independently! By registration only.
Parkchester Library, Young Adult AreaTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 2 PM
Come join us for our crochet program. We will have all of the materials provided for you. If you are working on any projects and want to bring your own yarn, you are more than welcomed too.
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryAdults
Mon, May 20
@ 2 PM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
CANCELED - NO Class Monday, May 13 at 2pm. 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! Mondays, 2-4 PM, May 20 (no class May 13 or 27) NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning CenterAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Mon, May 20
@ 2 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at George Bruce Library. Do you have technolgy questions? Drop by the libray between 2 and 3 p.m. No appointments needed -- first come, first served! The following are examples of topics with which we can help: Resume and Cover Letter Review Learn to type and use a mouse Internet for Beginners Email for Beginners Windows 10 Basics Microsoft Word 2010 for Beginners Connecting Devices to the Computer Downloading NYPL e-Books Getting the most out…
George Bruce LibraryAdults,

50+
Mon, May 20
@ 2 PM
Civics, Communities & Voting
The MyNYCHA Workshop, a collaboration between NYCHA and NYPL, will educate NYCHA residents about MyNYCHA. MyNYCHA enables residents to create, schedule, and manage repair requests; subscribe to outage alerts; view inspection appointments; pay rent; and more through a website or free smartphone app. Participants will learn how to use MyNYCHA, and will also learn about other valuable resources at NYCHA, such as digital kiosks at property management offices where residents can pay rent, submit work…
Tremont LibraryAdults
Mon, May 20
@ 2 PM
Hone your creative writing skills and get helpful feedback from other writers! This program series will be held in person at the Battery Park City Library. Join us for Creative Writing, a weekly writing session co-presented by the Battery Park City Authority and led by author and poet Jon Curley. Taking inspiration from life events, attendees will be encouraged to use reflection as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Beginners welcome! About the instructor: Jon Curle…
Battery Park City LibraryAdults,

50+
Mon, May 20
@ 2:45 PM
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.
Macomb's Bridge LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 2:45 PM
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.
Sedgwick LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 2:45 PM
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.
Richmondtown LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 2:45 PM
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.
West New Brighton LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 2:45 PM
Canceled
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.
Soundview LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 2:45 PM
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.
Westchester Square Library, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 2:45 PM
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.
Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 2:45 PM
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.
Tremont LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 2:45 PM
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.
Allerton Library, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 2:45 PM
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.
Morningside Heights LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 2:45 PM
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.
Epiphany LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 2:45 PM
Canceled
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.
Pelham Bay LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 2:45 PM
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.
Roosevelt Island LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 2:45 PM
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.
Woodstock LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 3 PM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
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…
58th Street Library, Community Meeting Room (not wheelchair accessible)Adults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Mon, May 20
@ 3 PM
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.
Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 3 PM
TechConnect
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。…
Chatham Square Library
Online
Adults
Mon, May 20
@ 3 PM
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.
St. George Library CenterChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 3 PM
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.
Tompkins Square LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 3 PM
Summer at the Library
Join The New York Public Library and Roundabout Theatre Company's Artist-in-Residence for 10 sessions of artistic workshops! The workshops will be held in person at Harlem Library. Join multi-hyphenate artists, Vickie Tanner, and Jennifer Varbalow, curate artistic workshops designed to spark the creative process. Craft and create your own story, essay, monologue, play, song, poem, speech, and/or theatrical performance pertaining to BIPOC identity: past, present, and future. We will explore pri…
Harlem LibraryAdults
Mon, May 20
@ 3 PM
Canceled
This event takes place in-person in 67th St's Teen Room. Looking to get in touch with your most creative self or try a new art technique? Want to learn how sew a button or raise a hem? Come hang with us! Each week we supply tons of art and sewing supplies, and new craft ideas to try. From jewlery making, to painting, to paper-mache, the possibilities are endless!
67th Street Library, Computer ClassroomTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 3 PM
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.
Edenwald LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 3 PM
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.
Washington Heights LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 3 PM
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.
Baychester LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 3 PM
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.
George Bruce LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 3 PM
This event will take place in person at the Morris Park Library. Get creative and engage in hands-on projects using a variety of skills. First come, first served. For ages 5 - 12.
Morris Park LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 3 PM
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.
96th Street LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 3 PM
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.
Charleston LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 3 PM
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.
Mariners Harbor LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 3 PM
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.
Morris Park LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 3 PM
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.
Jerome Park LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 3 PM
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.
Seward Park LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 3 PM
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.
Hamilton Grange Library, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)