Classes & Workshops

Want to learn or brush up on your crochet skills? Join us for Crochet Corner! Yarn and crochet hooks will be provided. Snacks will also be provided to participants.

This event is online only. Join us for a workshop on Crochet and Knitting Conversation Group We will do our best to give instructions on your crocheting and knitting questions. So make sure to have your supplies and projects with you, and come craft with us! The classes will be hosted in English and Spanish! Grupo de conversation bilingue de ganchillo y tejido !Unase a nosotros para un taller virtual de ganchillo y tejido. y conozca o otros entusiastas de manulidaddes! Aprenda y comparta c…

Celebrate National Poetry Month with NYPL and Poetry Society of New York This April, join us for writing workshops across the three boroughs, uplifting poetry of all types; free verse, form, and everything in between! Confessionalist Poetry: Writing Workshop with Ahmed Elguindi Participants will dive into various poets of the confessionalism era from the 1950s-1970s, as well understanding a handful of poetic forms; sestina, sonnet, villanelle. Workshop: April 16, 5:30-7:00 PM Ahmed…

This event is online only. Registration is required. Please click HERE to register. Whether you're new to the Library or need a refresher, this virtual class will cover the basics of using all the resources that our flagship library at 42nd Street has to offer. No matter your level of expertise, it serves as a baseline introduction for all researchers and will equip you with the knowledge you need to make visits to the Library productive and fulfilling. What you will learn: How to find a…

This program will be held in person at Harlem Library Join Harlem Library and Shape Up NYC for Twerk focused Dance Fitness classes. Get ready to move to your favorite tunes! This dance fitness class will not only strengthen your cardiovascular system- but it's also tons of fun! Come enjoy the music, learn choreography, and sweat it out. All levels of fitness are welcome! Each session is led by a Shape Up NYC instructor. Program dates: Weekly on Tuesdays from 6-6:45 PM, beginning Decembe…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, Room 303. OMG! Origami at SNFL is a group for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami - an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws. We meet as a group to teach eac…

Tuesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM This event is online only. We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning goals and find out how to learn Braille for free from home. To register, please email ChanceyFleet@nypl.org or call (212) 206-5400, extension 3.

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 and 3 pm to 4 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 th…

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 Throg's Neck Library. Come join us for open lab . Laptops will be available for your convience from 10am -1pm on Wednesdays, unless specified otherwise.

Celebrate National Poetry Month with NYPL and Poetry Society of New York This April, join us for writing workshops across the three boroughs, uplifting poetry of all types; free verse, form, and everything in between! Finding Freedom in Spoken Word: Writing Workshop with Poet Jasmine "JRose" Rosario Participants will join a workshop that is centered around the empowerment of writing a spoken word poem. Poet in Residence Dates: April 10: 10 AM - 3PM April 17: 10 AM - 3PM April 22: 12 PM…

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。

Join us at the library for an in-person computer basics class every second and last Wednesday of the month. Learn how to turn the computer off/on, navigate the desktop, open programs, surf the internet, and practice typing and using the mouse. No registration required.

Join us at the library for an in-person computer basics class every second and last Wednesday of the month. Learn how to turn the computer off/on, navigate the desktop, open programs, surf the internet, and practice typing and using the mouse. No registration required.

Do You want to practice every day's English? If you do, then join us every Thursday at 4 p.m. Everyday English skills are important for communicating with others, shopping, learning new things, and getting a job! Focused on Beginner English Learners.

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 and 3 pm to 4 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 th…

Learn the basics of working with spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Topics include entering data and formulas, moving and copying data, formatting & print previewing worksheets.

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

Are you having trouble with your email? Don't know how to cut and paste? Curious about Twitter? Bring your technology questions and get one-on-one assistance!

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class will cover Pivot Tables, a powerful tool used to analyze relationships between data. We will cover setting up data for use in Pivot Tables, how to format results, filtering techniques, and interactive elements. This class is part of our Excel Genius class series. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/3KBj04g

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 and 3 pm to 4 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 th…

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

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

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 the Morningside Heights Library. Do you have technology questions? Drop by the computer lab between 10 am to 1 pm and 3 pm to 4 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 th…

This Program will take place, in person, at Pelham Bay Library. Come join us for a hands-on project designed for ages 2-5. All materials will be provided. A craft will be themed in honor Arab American Heritage Month.

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 and 3 pm to 4 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 th…

Step into a healthier, more vibrant lifestyle with the Baychester Public Library's invigorating fitness program, in collaboration with Shape Up NYC. This dynamic initiative invites community members to embark on a journey towards wellness, fostering a sense of unity and well-being. No registration is required for this exciting class, which unfolds every Wednesday from 12 pm to 1 pm in the welcoming confines of the community room. Under the guidance of expert instructors from Shape Up NYC, parti…

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.

Procreate is one of the world’s most popular digital drawing applications. Learn how to trace images and use layer masks in this hands-on class! iPads and Apple Pencils will be provided.

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 and 3 pm to 4 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 th…

Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need to complete a project in Photoshop? Have you heard about NYPL resources like LinkedIn Learning but don't know how to access them? Bring your technology questions and get one -on - one assistance during this open lab time supervised by a tech instructor.

This is an online event. This program counts towards NYPL VIPs. Meditation has been known as a healing modality. Join Nirav Sheth, long time meditator, as he discusses the extraordinary positive effects that meditation can have on your life. The benefits are so numerous. By incorporating meditation into your daily routine you will see the changes! Nirav will also present a simple, yet powerful meditation technique that can enrich one’s life on many levels and help with stress.…

Join us at West New Brighton Library for our Earth Day Craft creating our own paper from recycled and used paper goods.

Join Harlem Branch Library and The Neighborhood Women's Collective for an inspiring journey of self-discovery and empowerment at our upcoming workshop series! Are you ready to unlock your full potential, gain valuable insights, and embrace positive change in your life? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Our empowerment workshop series is designed to provide you with the tools, strategies, and support you need to thrive personally and professionally. Led by experienced facilitators a…

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 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 program series will be held in person at Pelham Bay Library. Join our knitting circle! Participants will be guided through the fundamentals of knitting. 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 is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Most of the apps and websites that we interact with use web APIs to get their data. In this class, we are going to learn what web APIs are and how to use them in Python. We will also learn about JSON, a common data format that most web APIs use.