Events

This event will take place in person at the Macomb's Bridge Library Teen Center. Come in, hang out with friends, charge your phones use the computers or just chill!

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 either at the St. George Library Center or online via Google Meet. Fill out this form to register for a session.

Calling high school seniors and families! Join NYPL and NYC Public Schools for a drop-in FAFSA Completion Session at Macomb's Bridge Library. Come to this session if you have questions or need assistance completing the 2024–25 FAFSA. Availability is first-come, first-served during the time window.

Unleash your creativity at our Screen Printing Workshop designed exclusively for teens! Dive into the vibrant world of screen printing and learn the techniques to transform your ideas into wearable art. This hands-on camp will guide you through the entire process, from designing your unique artwork to pulling your first print. Whether you're a budding artist or just looking for a fun and artistic outlet, join us for an unforgettable journey into the colorful realm of screen printing! Registrat…

Come have some friendly competition with your friends on the Switch, PS4 and PS5. This event will take place in person at the St. George Library Teen Center.

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.

Join staff at Belmont for various arts & crafts and DIY actvities during Teen Art Studio. Materials provided. Snacks provided upon availability. Apr 9: Acrylic Painting: Painting by Numbers Apr 23 (Spring Recess): Mosaic Butterly Sand Art

This event will take place in person at Stapleton Library. Join us for Teen Video Games where young adults age 13-18 play Smash Brothers, Mario Kart, Mario Party, or one of our other games on our Nintendo Switch . “Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations and more.”

This event will take place in person at the Sedgwick Library. Unplug, connect, and challenge your friends and peers to a match. Take part in our tournaments! Pick from our collection of board games and video games and show off your skills!

Relax in analog - with board games, books, word puzzles, coloring pages, and anything else without a screen.

This event is held in person. Hang out with your friends and play games in the community room, or draw and color, or play with LEGOs. Make a button to keep with our button maker. Snacks and drinks allowed. Play some music and relax for an hour. For ages 12 - 18, no registration required.

This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Join us in person every Tuesday for a chill session of arts & crafts using acrylics, watercolors, clay, & other mediums like photograms. We'll be simultaneously listening to and discussing podcasts like Bailey Sarian's Dark History and Wonder Media's Womanica. This program is limited to 15 participants. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.

Please join us as we celebrate spring break by making our own rose craft with different colors to choose from. We will also be painting vases to place our flowers in once they are done! Light refreshments will also be served. First come, first served due to limited supplies. Best for ages 10 to 14.

Do you want to go to college? Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing to apply? The Hamilton Grange Library’s College Club can help you figure it out! We'll help you look for: College Programs Financial Aid Scholarships Student Employment Whether you’re in middle or high school, we’ve got steps that you can take to start preparing for college. If you’ve got questions, we’ll get you the answers! You can schedule a One-On-One Session with one of our YA Staff for…

Embark on epic quests, forge alliances, and unleash your imagination in our Dungeons & Dragons for Teens at the library. Join the adventure!

This event will take place in -person at Morningside Heights Library. Bring a friend or visit the library to make new friends and test your board game skills. We have a variety of games.

This event will take place in person at Inwood Library : Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en Inwood Library.

This program will be in-person. Join us for our teen chess hour, mainly for beginners. However, all levels of expertise are welcomed. We will go over basic beginner skills by watching and reviewing tutorial videos. Play one-on-one with Mosholu staff or bring a friend. You can also play against an online computer, and online players. Chess boards, chess pieces, and laptops for online play will be provided for in-program usage. No registration required. For teens age 13 - 18.

This event will be hosted in-person at the Castle Hill Branch. Explore your creative side and paint a unique manga character using acrylic paint on canvas! No experience is needed and all materials will be provided.

This event will take place in person. In honor of Shakespeare's 460th birthday join us to color your own drama mask that has been printed by our very own 3D printer! All materials will be provided.

Enjoy playing video games? Show off your skills by joining the Yorkville Library for Game Day! Play classic titles such as Smash Bros Ultimate, Mario Kart 8, etc.

This event will take place in person at the Webster Library. Join our new Young Changemakers club for ages 10-14, and learn how YOU can make a difference in the world! Every club meeting features a teen activist and an activity – from writing letters to elected officials, to making signs, to creating petitions. Everyone is welcome, whether you’re a long-time activist or it’s your first time! Art materials (and snacks!) will be provided. For youth ages 10-14. Advance registration is requeste…

The series follows master spy Twilight, who must disguise himself as psychiatrist Loid Forger and build a mock family in order to investigate political leader Donovan Desmond. Unbeknownst to him, his wife, Yor, is actually an assassin known as the Thorn Princess, while his daughter, Anya, has telepathic abilities. Join us on Tuesday, April 9th at 4:00pm for our Teen Anime Movie Night, where we'll be watching the anime "The Girl who Leapt Through Time." Free snacks and coloring sheets will be p…

Yesterday, Monday, April 22nd was Earth Day! Join us in-person on Tuesday, April 23rd at The Grand Concourse Library (Community Room) to Create an Earth Day Mural This year's Earth Day theme is “Planet vs. Plastics,” and it highlights the importance of raising awareness about the consequences of plastic pollution on our planet and its inhabitants. It aims to encourage people all over the world to drastically reduce plastic use and production. Come and learn about ways we can invest in sustai…

This event is ONLINE There are many things that "everyone knows", but what if you don't? We'll cover simple tips to survive your college years and beyond! This program will take place virtually, via Google Meet. Please register using your email address and the link will be sent to you the day of the program. You will need an internet connection and a device with audio and/or video to connect. For Teens in Grades 7 - 12.

Are you considering to look for a summer job to earn a little extra income but you have no idea where to start? Then join us at the Bronx Library Center Teen Programming Room for our College & Career Pathways session focusing on how to look for jobs! This event will be in person and is exclusively for teenagers aged 13-18. ¿Estás considerando buscar un trabajo para generar un poco de ingreso adicional durante el verano pero no tienes idea de por dónde empezar tu busqueda? ¡Ven al salón de…

This event will take place in person at the 96th Street Library. Join us on Tuesday afternoons to hang out with friends, do homework, play games, or work on craft projects. We'll even have books to give away.

This event will take place in person at the Clason's Point Library. Looking for a place to go after school? Join us at the Library, where you can hang out with your friends, work on homework, browse the book collections, use our computers, or just charge your phone. We will have board games and craft supplies available in the community room! Drop-in, no registration required.

This program will take place in person at Bloomingdale Library. Board games, card games, maybe even Nintendo Switch. Try something new, play an old classic, or make your own. Whatever you feel like playing, we've got you covered! This program is for Teens in 7th - 12th Grades. Masks are encouraged at all NYPL locations. Learn more about our health and safety policies. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations and more

We’ll continue to explore the world of Virtual Reality with the NEW META VR HEADSETS available at the Best Buy Teen Center @ Grand Concourse. Activity release forms are available at the teen center and must be signed by parents/guardians before the program.

Join the Woodstock YA Team in this virtual program! We will be discussing the ins and outs of Email Etiquette, and some best practices for emailing in a professional setting. Registration Required This is an Opportunity Network Program

This event will take place in person at Todt Hill-Westerleigh Branch. Come join us every Tuesday at 4:00 pm at our teen/tween lounge. Chill out with our mini pool table, board games, laptops, and other fun activities. For ages 10-17 No registration is required.

Are you a chess champion? Show off your best moves against other chess fans! Whether you're a chess master or just starting out, come join us for some board time.

Are you a fan of anime? Do you enjoy reading mangas like Dragon Ball, Fairy Tail, and more? Come join Washington Heights Library’s Anime & Manga Club as we watch our favorite anime, as well as discuss new and upcoming titles. For April, we’ll be highlighting the good, the bad, and the incredibly awkward in popular springtime anime romance.

This event is taking place in person at the Mariners Harbor Library. Come play some board games or video games in the Mariners Harbor Library community room! Find a new game to explore or have a friendly competition among others! For ages 13-18

This spring break, come join us every weekday in the SNFL Teen Center for Spring Break Camp! The Teen Center is inviting teens to come and learn the art of improvisation at the library for free! In this 5-day workshop, participants will learn how to channel their spontaneity into confidence and interpersonal skills thorugh improv games. Teens will lean how to play short and long form games throughout the week, culminating in a closed showcase! Register in-person at the Teen Center circulatio…

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 is event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. Come be part of the YA Book Club at BLC. Come discuss the novels we are currently reading and get a free book when supplies are available. Also, join us to discuss the YA novel in verse "The Seventh Raven" by David Elliott.

This event will take place in person at the Macomb's Bridge Library Teen Center. Come in, hang out with friends, charge your phones use the computers or just chill!