Events

Join us for Recording Studio Teen Training where you will learn the basics of the Whisper Room. Once you are a master of the space, you will pass a short assessment. Then you will be able to use the studio on your own, as frequently as you’d like, as long as it is available. Please sign up in person and in advance.

Join us for live music in the lobby, Wednesday, May 15 at 6pm with Mary Edwards: Everywhere We Are is the Farthest Place Mary Edwards is a composer and sound artist whose interdisciplinary practice encompasses themes of temporality, impermanence, nostalgia and the natural world that recur throughout her work. Everywhere We Are is the Farthest Place is her "ode rather than an elegy” to the transforming Arctic landscape, climate vulnerability, elemental sensuality and terrestrial connectivi…

Join us for an hour-long session Puzzles (sudoku, crossword, Jigsaw or word search) and Coloring. Request our puzzle or coloring sheet at the front desk. All materials will be provided.

Fri, May 17 | 6:30–9 PM | Parkchester Library Calling all teens! Come hang out and dance the night away at Bronx Anti-Prom, the Library's annual celebration for teens, featuring music, art activities, snacks, and more. Special outfits are optional… but always encouraged! Anti-Prom welcomes and celebrates young people of all sexualities and gender identities and expressions. Register now for free! This event is TOTALLY FREE, although you do have to be between the ages of 12 and 18 to RS…

Join St. George librarian in sing-along our favorite children's songs, accompanied by an ukulele and guitar. Bring along your favorite instrument! Learn new songs! Everyone is welcome. The program takes place in the children's room. No registration.

Join staff for Vinyl Record Club at Andrew Heiskell! Share your love of vinyl records with fellow collectors and enthusiasts! We will chat about our favorite albums, care and maintenance of our collections, our most treasured record stores, and the ones that got away. Bring in an album or two to spin a few tracks for the group. For our first meeting, bring an album that tells us about you as a person. No Registration Required **Note change of date for MAY due to Memorial Day weekend**

Before his untimely passing, Talib Rasul Hakim (1940-88) was already becoming a widely influential composer, one who suffused his music for chamber and orchestral forces with intense deliberation, considered improvisations, dynamic rhythmic profiles, and purposeful silences. Hakim saw his compositions as more than just music: he saw music performance as the equivalent to an almost religious awakening. In the 1978 book The Black Composer Speaks, Hakim maintained, “It is hoped that whenever [my] m…

This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. Want to challenge your brain? Want to listen to some soothing jazz music? Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon of puzzles and soothing music.

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.

Are you a budding musician looking to record your next hit song? Our state-of-the-art recording studio is here to help! Open Studio offers a unique opportunity for teens to come in, record their music, and receive feedback from their peers and an engineer. Plus, you'll have the chance to learn about audio engineering and get a behind-the-scenes look at the recording process. In Open Studio teens are invited to record 1 song up to 3 minutes. Depending on registrants for the day, sessions…

Join us every month for a vibrant and engaging exploration of different genres in our Monthly Music Group: A Genre Showcase. This month we will be covering K-Pop. The Monthly Music Group: A Genre Showcase is an engaging and informative program that explores diverse music genres, delving into their trends and cultural impact. Each month, participants will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the unique characteristics and evolving trends of a specific music genre. The group meets on t…

This program will take place in person at Charleston Library. Join us for a fun-filled music and movement program! Music and movement can help to develop a lot of essential skills, including fine and gross motor skills and direction following. Family JAMboree has fun songs, dances, music, and movement and allows children to explore their bodies and be physically active. Best for children ages 18 months - 36 months and their caregivers. No registration is required however, space is limited. Fir…

Join us for an hour-long session Puzzles (sudoku, crossword, Jigsaw or word search) and Coloring. Request our puzzle or coloring sheet at the front desk. All materials will be provided.

Interested in using our Recording Studio? Introduction to the Recording Studio is a course where teens can learn the basics of how to operate our recording studio. This class is required to receive a Studio Card and be able to book time in our recording studios independently. All sessions take place on the lower level of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. In this class teens will learn: Equipment Handling Microphone types, (Dynamic, Condenser, Ribbon) Cable types (XLR, Instrument,…

Join the TRANScend Ambassadors & Community Chorale as they present "Hear My Voice," a concert celebrating shared human experiences with music from composers new and old. This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library on the 7th Floor. Join SNFL for a special choral concert with the TRANScend Ambassadors & Community Chorale. TRANScend is a New York-based trans / gender-expansive vocal ensemble whose focus is on creating inclusive, supportive perform…

Are you a budding musician looking to record your next hit song? Our state-of-the-art recording studio is here to help! Open Studio offers a unique opportunity for teens to come in, record their music, and receive feedback from their Youth Media Mentors! Plus, you'll have the chance to learn about audio engineering and get a behind-the-scenes look at the recording process. In Open Studio teens are invited to record 1 song up to 3 minutes. Depending on registrants for the day, sessions ca…

Are you a budding musician looking to record your next hit song? Our state-of-the-art recording studio is here to help! Open Studio offers a unique opportunity for teens to come in, record their music, and receive feedback from their peers and an engineer. Plus, you'll have the chance to learn about audio engineering and get a behind-the-scenes look at the recording process. In Open Studio teens are invited to record 1 song up to 3 minutes. Depending on registrants for the day, sessions…

This program will take place in person at Charleston Library. Join us for a fun-filled music and movement program! Music and movement can help to develop a lot of essential skills, including fine and gross motor skills and direction following. Family JAMboree has fun songs, dances, music, and movement and allows children to explore their bodies and be physically active. Best for children ages 18 months - 36 months and their caregivers. No registration is required however, space is limited. Fir…

This event will take place in person at Morningside Heights Library. Are you an opera enthusiast? Would you like to discuss opera with other opera lovers? If so, this is the program for you! Join us for an interactive opera discussion. Presented by Lifeforce in Later Years.

Join us for Recording Studio Teen Training where you will learn the basics of the Whisper Room. Once you are a master of the space, you will pass a short assessment. Then you will be able to use the studio on your own, as frequently as you’d like, as long as it is available. Please sign up in person and in advance.

Join us for an hour-long session Puzzles (sudoku, crossword, Jigsaw or word search) and Coloring. Request our puzzle or coloring sheet at the front desk. All materials will be provided.

Are you interested in learning how to design your own synthesizers? Learn the art of creating captivating sounds with synthesizers. Unleash your creativity as you explore oscillators, filters, envelopes, and modulation. Master the fundamentals of sound design and embark on a transformative musical journey. Join us and let the synthesizers become your ultimate sonic tool. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced musician looking to learn more about digital music production, this class is…

Want to learn how to play the ukulele? Already play and want a group to jam with? Join library staff to learn chords, songs, and techniques, or teach your peers what you already know! Ukuleles and felt picks provided, or bring your own instrument. All skill levels are welcome. No registration required.

Are you a budding musician looking to record your next hit song? Our state-of-the-art recording studio is here to help! Open Studio offers a unique opportunity for teens to come in, record their music, and receive feedback from their peers and an engineer. Plus, you'll have the chance to learn about audio engineering and get a behind-the-scenes look at the recording process. In Open Studio teens are invited to record 1 song up to 3 minutes. Depending on registrants for the day, sessions…

Interested in using our Recording Studio? Introduction to the Recording Studio is a course where teens can learn the basics of how to operate our recording studio. This class is required to receive a Studio Card and be able to book time in our recording studios independently. All sessions take place on the lower level of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. In this class teens will learn: Equipment Handling Microphone types, (Dynamic, Condenser, Ribbon) Cable types (XLR, Instrument,…

Are you a budding musician looking to record your next hit song? Our state-of-the-art recording studio is here to help! Open Studio offers a unique opportunity for teens to come in, record their music, and receive feedback from their Youth Media Mentors! Plus, you'll have the chance to learn about audio engineering and get a behind-the-scenes look at the recording process. In Open Studio teens are invited to record 1 song up to 3 minutes. Depending on registrants for the day, sessions ca…

Embark on an exciting journey into the world of digital arts! The Introduction To The Media Lab is a course where teens get to learn about all the events, gear, and software available to them in our SNFL Teen Center Media Lab. Teens will also be given demonstrations for portrait photography setups, 3D printing, and info on how to access self guided software tutorials in Adobe applications. Software Includes: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, After Effects etc.) Un…

This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. Want to challenge your brain? Want to listen to some soothing jazz music? Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon of puzzles and soothing music.

Are you a budding musician looking to record your next hit song? Our state-of-the-art recording studio is here to help! Open Studio offers a unique opportunity for teens to come in, record their music, and receive feedback from their peers and an engineer. Plus, you'll have the chance to learn about audio engineering and get a behind-the-scenes look at the recording process. In Open Studio teens are invited to record 1 song up to 3 minutes. Depending on registrants for the day, sessions…

This program will be in person at Kingsbridge Library. A quartet of MVNY singers present a 30-minute, interactive concert musicalizing an engaging picture book titled “My Friend Earth” by Patricia MacLachlan, that alternates the text of the book with songs inspired by the themes, characters, and events of the story. Program features a variety of repertoire in English and Spanish, a visual presentation of the picture book, and interactive elements for audience members including movement, s…

Are you a budding musician looking to record your next hit song? Our state-of-the-art recording studio is here to help! Open Studio offers a unique opportunity for teens to come in, record their music, and receive feedback from their Youth Media Mentors! Plus, you'll have the chance to learn about audio engineering and get a behind-the-scenes look at the recording process. In Open Studio teens are invited to record 1 song up to 3 minutes. Depending on registrants for the day, sessions ca…

Are you a budding musician looking to record your next hit song? Our state-of-the-art recording studio is here to help! Open Studio offers a unique opportunity for teens to come in, record their music, and receive feedback from their peers and an engineer. Plus, you'll have the chance to learn about audio engineering and get a behind-the-scenes look at the recording process. In Open Studio teens are invited to record 1 song up to 3 minutes. Depending on registrants for the day, sessions…

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.

Embark on an exciting journey into the world of digital arts! The Introduction To The Media Lab is a course where teens get to learn about all the events, gear, and software available to them in our SNFL Teen Center Media Lab. Teens will also be given demonstrations for portrait photography setups, 3D printing, and info on how to access self guided software tutorials in Adobe applications. Software Includes: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, After Effects etc.) Un…

Are you a budding musician looking to record your next hit song? Our state-of-the-art recording studio is here to help! Open Studio offers a unique opportunity for teens to come in, record their music, and receive feedback from their Youth Media Mentors! Plus, you'll have the chance to learn about audio engineering and get a behind-the-scenes look at the recording process. In Open Studio teens are invited to record 1 song up to 3 minutes. Depending on registrants for the day, sessions ca…

Interested in using our Recording Studio? Introduction to the Recording Studio is a course where teens can learn the basics of how to operate our recording studio. This class is required to receive a Studio Card and be able to book time in our recording studios independently. All sessions take place on the lower level of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. In this class teens will learn: Equipment Handling Microphone types, (Dynamic, Condenser, Ribbon) Cable types (XLR, Instrument,…

Fri, June 21 | 6:30–9 PM | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Astor Hall Calling all teens! Come hang out and dance the night away at Manhattan Anti-Prom, the Library's annual celebration for teens, featuring music, art activities, snacks, and more. Special outfits are optional… but always encouraged! Anti-Prom welcomes and celebrates young people of all sexualities and gender identities and expressions. Featuring a special fashion show by student designers from the High School of Fashion Indust…

Want to learn how to play the ukulele? Already play and want a group to jam with? Join library staff to learn chords, songs, and techniques, or teach your peers what you already know! Ukuleles and felt picks provided, or bring your own instrument. All skill levels are welcome. No registration required.

This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. Want to challenge your brain? Want to listen to some soothing jazz music? Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon of puzzles and soothing music.

Are you a budding musician looking to record your next hit song? Our state-of-the-art recording studio is here to help! Open Studio offers a unique opportunity for teens to come in, record their music, and receive feedback from their peers and an engineer. Plus, you'll have the chance to learn about audio engineering and get a behind-the-scenes look at the recording process. In Open Studio teens are invited to record 1 song up to 3 minutes. Depending on registrants for the day, sessions…