Events

The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center provides a range of free one-on-one financial counseling services that aim to assist with financial situations including general money management, budgeting, saving, banking, retirement planning, and more. Budget and Credit Coaching Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ…

This event will take place in person at Hamilton Grange Library . Do you want to improve your computer skills? Is your Resume up to date? Here is a list of possible one on one computer sessions you can inquire our staff about. Microsoft Word Email Resume Other Basic Needs Please register at the front desk for available time slots. Each session is one hour.

A love letter to Speculative Fiction epicureans everywhere. FEATURING Olga Ravn Juhani Karila Maru Ayase *Please note, that due to a scheduling conflict; Olga Ravn will not be present directly. A recorded portion of her insight will be added at a later time* If you grew up on steady provisions of Margaret Atwood, Mary Shelley, Margaret Cavindish’s the Blazing World, and Larry Niven’s Ringworld (albeit controversial); on the Mythics, the Gothics, Low Fantasies and the Slice-of-Life-Sci…

Need help opening an email account? Want to get a handle on Google Suite or download an eBook on your tablet? Bring all of your technology questions for one-on-one assistance to our Open Lab. This takes place every Tuesday morning at 9:30 am. Please ring the doorbell for admittance.

Did You Know? There is a social work intern at this branch who can support you and find you assistance with housing, healthcare, food assistance, LGBTQ+ resources, mental health supprt, childcare, and more. During the listed hours you can visit them on the third floor (first come, first served) or ask a staff member to be connected.

This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Create beautiful art and craft projects to take home, relax with some coloring pages, and build relationships with members of your community from many generations! All materials are provided. No registration is required.

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 1st Floor Corner Space. In Person English Conversation Hour (ECH) is an open conversation where English language learners can discuss life, art, music, films, food, culture, current events, and other topics of interest. Participation takes place in small group settings. This is not a formal class, but a fun and informal discussion - the only requirement is you are ready to have a conversation! Winter / Spring 20…

This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a full name and valid email address. Learn how to make beats by sampling, chopping, and manipulating sounds using Logic Pro's Q-Sampler. Software will be provided in our computer lab. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at studio40. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3EClkVk You will receive an email the day of the class with the link to join the virtual class. *Please note that some people using olde…

Learn on to protect yourself when shopping online, as well as what services are available and how to take full advantage of them.

Are you having trouble with your email? Don't know how to cut and paste? Curious about Twitter or other computer programs and software? Patrons are welcome to use the lab and get one-on-one assistance!

This program is in person. Adults learn the basics of using a computer. This program is in Bengali

Tuesday, at 11 am Relaxation art for adults. For all levels of artistic ability

This event will take place in the Computer Classroom of the 58th Street Library. Learn advanced search strategies to narrow results and find the best information online.

Learn the basic features of Microsoft Word 2019, a word processing program you can use to create documents. Topics include: entering and editing text, saving files, and various formatting options.

Crochet and Knitting Meetup Do you like to crochet or knit? Do you want to meet fellow crafters? Please bring your own supplies. Someone from the NYC Crochet Guild will be able to help you. 2nd and 4th TUESDAY 11AM -1 PM No registration required Open to Adults 18+

This event will take place in person at Sedgwick Branch. Learn how to hold, click, and move the mouse and practice your typing/keyboarding skills.

Join us at Mott Haven Library every Tuesday morning for a relaxing hour of crafting together. Learn something new each week, ranging from watercolors to jewelry, clay pieces to greeting cards, and more. Let's enjoy each other's company and engage our artistic side on Tuesdays from 11 AM - 12:30 PM, just for adults. You are welcome to attend as many or few sessions as you like, as each week will be a new project and fresh start. Limited to 10 participants, first come first served. Please arrive…

Need help with ebooks? Tablet on the fritz? Or just need a quick turn on a computer without an appointment? Drop by for some tech TLC, courtesy of your friendly neighborhood librarians.

Book an appointment with a librarian and get tech/computer help. Appointments are one hour long. Choose a convenient time slot 11am -12pm or 2pm -3pm. Two days notice is recommended in order to accommodate the desk schedule. The sign-up sheet is located at the front desk. Please include contact information and a brief description of the project you are working on. The Librarian will be able to guide you but will not be able to actually do the work for you. Please come prepared with all of t…

This event will take place in person at Pelham Parkway-Van Nest 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. Patrons can schedule individual time with library staff for help with any tasks that need to be completed via the computer and or personal phone. Time slots can vary from increments of 15 minutes to 1 hour. Please register in advanc…

This event will take place in person at 96th Street Library. NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! 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 Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners will have the opportunity to learn English by watching We Speak N…

Have a question for your business projects that requires research? Whether you are looking at starting a business or growing your existing one, doing research is a "mission-critical" part of being in business. The Business Center’s Librarians can help! Our Librarians are available for 30-min video consultations on weekdays between 12-5 PM. The Library’s world-class Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) features electronic resources, comprehensive…

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 be online only" Click here to Register Presented by The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a U.S. government agency dedicated to making sure that the public is treated fairly by banks, lenders, and other financial institutions. Consumers who have a problem with a consumer financial product or service can submit a complaint to the CFPB.The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a U.S. government age…

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.

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. Poet in Residence Dates: April 2, 9, 16, 23, 12…

This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Moving for Life’s DanceExercise for Health® classes use gentle aerobic exercise to motivate older adults and people of different ages and abilities affected by chronic illness like heart disease, COVID-19 and diabetes. These classes help uplift mental and physical health while carefully increasing energy, range of motion, lymphatic flow, joint ease, mental acuity, balance, calorie burning, and strengthening. MFL will be ad…

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602. 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! Tuesdays, April 2, 16, 23, 30 (no class April 9). NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!

This event will take place in person at the Riverdale Library. Writers of all levels, genres and styles are welcome to come and write. Prompts will be given to inspire ideas. Please join us for an informal and relaxed writing experience.

This event will take place in person at George Bruce Library. Do you want to learn more about the computer? Library staff is available to provide one-on-one instruction on the following topics: Learn to type and use a mouse Internet for Beginners Email for Beginners Windows 7 Basics Microsoft Word 2010 for Beginners Connecting Devices to the Computer Downloading NYPL e-Books Getting the most out of the NYPL catalog The computer sessions are for 45 minutes. Please register at the…

This event is online only. You can join this class session using the following link: https://nypl.zoom.us/j/87908085062?pwd=STl1MWw2THdzbVEycWw0QTdzTHN3UT09 Must register with a valid email address. Learn to use Excel to create tools for productivity and task management. This class requires a beginner knowledge of Microsoft Excel. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

Join us in person at the Pelham Bay Library community room and make your own beaded jewelry using various types of beads. All materials will be provided. Registration is required. Register in person or over the phone by calling 718-792-6744

Join Westchester Square Library and The Drawing Center for a special in-person discussion and art making workshop with teaching artist Ada Pilar Cruz. This event will take place in person. Participants will explore the works from the exhibition Joan Jonas: Animal, Vegetable, Mineral on view at The Drawing Center from March 6 to June 2. Jonas is one of the most experimental and significant voices in American art of the postwar period. Her drawings of animals and plants constitute the backbone…

Join us at the Baychester Branch of the New York Public Library for our Tech Help Office Hours program! Running on March 9th, March 11th, March 23rd, and March 25th from 1pm to 2pm, this initiative is tailored to cater to your general technology needs. Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of technology can be daunting, but fear not! Our knowledgeable adult librarian will be on hand during these sessions to provide personalized assistance and guidance. Whether you're struggling with setting up…

This event will take place in person at the New Dorp Library! In her twenties, Belle da Costa Greene is hired by J. P. Morgan to curate a collection of rare manuscripts, books, and artwork for his newly built Pierpont Morgan Library. Belle becomes a fixture in New York City society and one of the most powerful people in the art and book world, known for her impeccable taste and shrewd negotiating for critical works as she helps create a world-class collection. But Belle has a secret, one she m…

Spring is in the air and moods are light! We have some fun fare for your viewing pleasure: First come first served. Masks are strongly recommended! Three Amigos Tuesday, April 23rd at 1pm in the 2nd floor auditorium. 3 silent film stars are mistaken for real heroes and hired to defend a town against a very real group of bandits in this 1986 comedy/western. 104 minutes, Rated PG Upcoming Movie: Date Night Tuesday, April 30th at 1pm in the 2nd floor auditorium. A case of mistaken id…

This event will take place in person at the Wakefield Library. Grab your friends and join us for an exciting afternoon of Bingo!

Bring your Mahjong and Canasta sets if you want to start up a game here at Huguenot. We will have an assortment of games avaliable for you to play if you don't have a set or prefer a different game. Chess, Checkers, Backgammon, Dominos, Scrabble, and playing cards.

Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. In this class participants will learn handmade artist book binding techniques. We will create a variety of books from artist zines and accordion books all the way to japanese stab binding! Each artist will create their own handmade books using a variety of beautiful papers. The possibilities for handmade books are endless - they can be used for journaling, sketching, scrapbooking, and w…

This event will take place in person at the 53rd Street Library. Improve your English language proficiency! Drop in at the 53rd Street Library's ESOL "Conversation Tuesdays," an open dialogue where English language learners and fluent English speakers chat on a variety of topics including art, music, current events, leisure activities, and New York City life. Practice your speaking skills and socialize with other English language learners. No registration required.