Today @ 11 AM | English for Speakers of Other Languages This event will take place IN PERSON at (branch).
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 (16 and older, not in High School) will have t… | Allerton Library | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Today @ 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 Room | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Fri, March 29 @ 2 PM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at the Allerton Library in the Studio.
Logic Pro X is a professional grade software for songwriting, music production, mixing, editing, and more. Start to explore the interface, learn how to create and edit your own loop-based compositions, and get started recording audio tracks into your production sessions. Software will be provided in our studio. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at AMS. Online registration is now closed | Allerton Library | Adults |
Fri, March 29 @ 4 PM | This event will take place in person at Allerton Library. Please join us for an hour of board game fun-we have many games to choose from! Play an old favorite or learn a new game with your friends. This program is intended for children ages six and older. No registration necessary. | Allerton Library, Children's Room | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Tue, April 2 @ 2 PM | Learn the fundamentals of using a Windows computer. Participants will learn how to navigate the Windows operating system and how to use Windows computers effectively.
New to computers? Looking to learn a new software program? Just generally curious about how to use some of the technology around you? Come us at the Allerton Library for our bi-weekly technology classes. Each class will focus on a different set of skills related to a piece of technology. For specific information about the top… | Allerton Library | Adults,
50+ |
Tue, April 2 @ 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 Room | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Tue, April 2 @ 4 PM | Teens are invited to learn to use various techonology devices such as Ipads, MacBooks and Laptops, that we have available. They can also bring their own devices to use during the program.
Snacks will be provided.
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Wed, April 3 @ 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 Room | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Thu, April 4 @ 11 AM | English for Speakers of Other Languages This event will take place IN PERSON at (branch).
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! Just come to a class!
This event will take place every Thursday in April (4, 11, 18, & 25) at 11am at the Allerton Library (2740 Barnes Avenue).
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 Conversati… | Allerton Library | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Thu, April 4 @ 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 Room | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Fri, April 5 @ 4 PM | STEAM This program will be in person at Allerton Library. Join us for some LEGO fun! What will you build? All LEGOs will be provided. For ages 6 & up. First come, first served. First come, first served | Allerton Library, Children's Room | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Sat, April 6 @ 11:45 AM | Early Literacy During this 8-week series of workshops, children embark on an around-the-world story hunt. Each week they'll hear native stories from different cultures told through characters and props. Then they'll get moving and shaking with dance, music and sensory games which will connect them with their buddies. In the end, children will be part of an unforgettable journey which will leave them with a deeper appreciation for the land and the living things that they've explored. Recommended for children ag… | Allerton Library | Toddlers (18-36 months),
Children |
Mon, April 8 @ 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 Room | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Mon, April 8 @ 3 PM | Join us at the Allerton Library as we gather to watch the Great North American Total Solar Eclipse. We’ll be giving away certified eclipse glasses.* Additionally we’ll be creating our own solar eclipse chalk art.
All supplies are first come, first serve while supplies last.
All ages are welcome.
The eclipse will reach totality by 3:25pm so please arrive on time!
*Anyone receiving eclipse glasses is required to sign a consent form. | Allerton Library | Adults,
Children,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Mon, April 8 @ 4 PM | Teens are invited to create their own art and make use of the color pages, construction paper, and art supplies we have. They can also use the technology based art supplies and programs we have such as Apple Doodle Pens and various Ipad Art Programs.
Snacks will be provided.
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Tue, April 9 @ 2 PM | Join our knitting circle to chat with other knitters and share tips and tricks! Start a new project or continue with an old one. All skill levels welcome! Some yarn, knitting needles, and crotchet hooks will be provided, but we encourage you to bring your own materials that you would like to work on.
This program will not be instructional. All provided supplies will be on a first come, first serve basis | Allerton Library | Adults |
Tue, April 9 @ 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 Room | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Tue, April 9 @ 4 PM | STEAM for Kids This program will be in person at Allerton Library. Please join us to make some fun colorful slime for spring! Is slime a liquid or solid? We call it a Non-newtonian fluid because it’s a little bit of both! Open to kids ages 6-12. Please register in advance as space is limited. In-person, in advance | Allerton Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Wed, April 10 @ 11 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at Allerton Library. Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. Storytime helps strengthen early literacy skills, socialization, and bonding between adults and their children. This program caters towards kids ages 2-5. Stay and play after! First come, first served | Allerton Library, Children's Room | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Thu, April 11 @ 11 AM | English for Speakers of Other Languages This event will take place IN PERSON at (branch).
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! Just come to a class!
This event will take place every Thursday in April (4, 11, 18, & 25) at 11am at the Allerton Library (2740 Barnes Avenue).
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 Conversati… | Allerton Library | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Thu, April 11 @ 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 Room | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Thu, April 11 @ 4 PM | Poetry Programming This program will be in person at Allerton Library. April is National Poetry Month, and to celebrate we will hold a Poetry Party! Children ages 6-12 are invited to read or recite a poem! Snacks for all who attend. No registration is necessary. | Allerton Library | School Age (5-12 years),
Children |
Fri, April 12 @ 4 PM | Join us to watch and discuss some of your favorite anime series with other anime fans! We will also be highlighting some of the corresponding manga in our collection. A limited number of snacks will be provided.
Anime @ Allerton will take place every other Friday at 4pm.
April Dates: 4/12 & 4/26 | Allerton Library | Adults,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Sat, April 13 @ 11:45 AM | Early Literacy During this 8-week series of workshops, children embark on an around-the-world story hunt. Each week they'll hear native stories from different cultures told through characters and props. Then they'll get moving and shaking with dance, music and sensory games which will connect them with their buddies. In the end, children will be part of an unforgettable journey which will leave them with a deeper appreciation for the land and the living things that they've explored. Recommended for children ag… | Allerton Library | Toddlers (18-36 months),
Children |
Mon, April 15 @ 2 PM | Join us in celebrating Earth Day at the Allerton Library as we learn to paint using coffee! We will be creating bookmarks and making our creations with just instant coffee and water. Similar to watercolor painting, we will be using different ratios of coffee and water to experiment with hues. All materials will be provided.
This program is intended for adults and is on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last. | Allerton Library | Adults,
50+ |
Mon, April 15 @ 2:30 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 Room | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Tue, April 16 @ 2 PM | An introduction to Google Drive’s functionality, and three most commonly used tools: Sheets, Docs, and Slides. A Google account is required, but no experience necessary! | Allerton Library | Adults,
50+ |
Tue, April 16 @ 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 Room | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Tue, April 16 @ 4 PM | Teens are invited to learn to use various techonology devices such as Ipads, MacBooks and Laptops, that we have available. They can also bring their own devices to use during the program.
Snacks will be provided.
. | Allerton Library | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Wed, April 17 @ 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 Room | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Wed, April 17 @ 4 PM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at Allerton Library. Join us for a fun-filled craft morning! First come, first served. All supplies will be provided.
Crafts aren't just fun - they're learning experiences! Children will identify shapes and colors, practice gripping crayons or paintbrushes in preparation for writing, and learn self-expression and creativity. These crafts are best for toddlers and preschoolers, roughly ages two to five, and require adult supervision. First come, first served… First come, first served | Allerton Library, Children's Room | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Wed, April 17 @ 4 PM | College & Career Pathways (CCP) This event will take place in person at the Allerton Library.
Are you nervous about starting college? Do you have questions about what your new routine will be? Will you be living with a non-family roommate for the first time?
Come to this program and we'll cover everything you need to be confident for your first day! We will talk about the basics, but come with questions so we can address any specific concerns that you may have. | Allerton Library | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Thu, April 18 @ 11 AM | English for Speakers of Other Languages This event will take place IN PERSON at (branch).
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! Just come to a class!
This event will take place every Thursday in April (4, 11, 18, & 25) at 11am at the Allerton Library (2740 Barnes Avenue).
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 Conversati… | Allerton Library | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Thu, April 18 @ 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 Room | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Thu, April 18 @ 4 PM | STEAM for Kids This program will be in person at Allerton Library. Create a super fun bouncy ball using only three ingredients! Open to children ages 6-12. Please register in advance as space is limited. In-person, in advance | Allerton Library | School Age (5-12 years),
Children |
Fri, April 19 @ 4 PM | STEAM This program will be in person at Allerton Library. Join us for some LEGO fun! What will you build? All LEGOs will be provided. For ages 6 & up. First come, first served. First come, first served | Allerton Library, Children's Room | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Sat, April 20 @ 11:45 AM | Early Literacy During this 8-week series of workshops, children embark on an around-the-world story hunt. Each week they'll hear native stories from different cultures told through characters and props. Then they'll get moving and shaking with dance, music and sensory games which will connect them with their buddies. In the end, children will be part of an unforgettable journey which will leave them with a deeper appreciation for the land and the living things that they've explored. Recommended for children ag… | Allerton Library | Toddlers (18-36 months),
Children |
Mon, April 22 @ 4 PM | Teens are invited to create their own art and make use of the color pages, construction paper, and art supplies we have. They can also use the technology based art supplies and programs we have such as Apple Doodle Pens and various Ipad Art Programs.
Snacks will be provided.
.
. | Allerton Library | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Tue, April 23 @ 2 PM | Join our knitting circle to chat with other knitters and share tips and tricks! Start a new project or continue with an old one. All skill levels welcome! Some yarn, knitting needles, and crotchet hooks will be provided, but we encourage you to bring your own materials that you would like to work on.
This program will not be instructional. All provided supplies will be on a first come, first serve basis | Allerton Library | Adults |
Wed, April 24 @ 11 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at Allerton Library. Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. Storytime helps strengthen early literacy skills, socialization, and bonding between adults and their children. This program caters towards kids ages 2-5. Stay and play after! First come, first served | Allerton Library, Children's Room | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |