Events

Cast your creative net at Woven Waterways: RRR Confetti Papermaking Workshop, hosted in collaboration with The W.O.W Project. Come learn how to make recycled paper and stay to craft paper fish inspired by the prompts: What is home? Who is there? Why do we return? Registration is preferred but walk-ins are welcome The W.O.W. Project is a women, queer, and trans-led community initiative using art and activism to grow and protect NYC Chinatown’s creative culture in a time of rapid change.…

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! Verses of Seasons: Writing Workshop with Amatan Noor In this workshop, participants will review poems that weave together one's life using the perspective of the changing of seasons. This workshop is in-person. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Amatan Noor Amatan Noor is a Bang…

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! Dancing Fruit and Singing Flowers, Animating the Still Life Poem: Writing Workshop with Stine An This workshop explores animating the inanimate through still life poems that are, well, not very still. Participants are invited to create poems based on a fruit, flower, or objects…

Have you been looking for a fun hobby to help you unfold this spring? If so, join us at St. George Library on April 22, 2024, from 5-6 pm to create Origami figures and bookmarks! Origami, the traditional South East Asian art of paper folding, is a captivating and meditative practice that transforms a simple sheet of paper into intricate sculptures and designs. Limited supplies are available, please register online, in person, or by calling the branch at 718-442-8560! For Adults 18+

Tell me what you eat, the old adage from the epicurean Brillat-Savarin goes, and I will tell you who you are. Writing about food has a unique power that goes beyond its potential to evoke sensory pleasure. What we cook can reveal a great deal about who we are in the world, the cultures we belong to, even the social and political values that shaped us. In this conversation, acclaimed cookbook authors Nasim Alikhani (Sofreh), Abi Balingit (Mayumu), and Kayla Stewart (Gullah Geechee Home Cooking)…

This book talk will take place in person at Chatham Square Library AND online. Come celebrate the paperback book launch of Ava Chin’s Mott Street: a Chinese American Family's Story of Exclusion and Homecoming. Ava will be in conversation with Lucy Yu, proprietor of Yu and Me Books, Ken Chen, Assistant Professor and Associate Director of Creative Writing at Barnard College, and Ping Chong, Founder and Artistic Director Emeritus of Ping Chong and Company. For in-person attendance. Update: There…

"This event will take place in person at the Castle Hill LIbrary" Celebrating the achievements and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the United States. All the activity will be first come, first served, and while supplies last. Advanced registration is preferred as space is limited. Please sign-up in-person or via phone at (718) 824-3838. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the entire program: unaccompanied adults or children will b…

Join artist Carrie Sijia Wang for a series of four creative workshops exploring AI chatbots and their impact on society! Students will engage in playful, explorative activities to build chatbots together, develop a clearer understanding of AI technologies, and their social implications. The workshop series will introduce the basics of making AI chatbots, encourage students to form their own unique perspectives on AI, and empower them to take part in shaping the future of AI. Laptops will be pro…

Critically acclaimed writers Lisa Ko and Crystal Hana Kim trace the connections in their new novels. Authors of Memory Piece and The Stone Home come together in the heart of New York City’s Chinatown to celebrate their newly published novels, and engage in a discussion surrounding themes of history, legacy, and friendship in their work. Please join Lisa Ko and Crystal Hana Kim in conversation as they discuss their creative process and relationship to the craft. To join the event in person | Pl…

​This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Room 303. Registration is required. The Joy Luck Club (1993) The life histories of four East Asian women and their daughters reflect and guide each other. Directed by Wayne Wang. 1993 | R | 139 minutes About Reel to Read The page meets the screen at Reel to Read, a curated series of independent and classic cinema. These free screenings, hand-picked by librarians, local authors, and film experts, inclu…

**This event will be online only** Join us for this panel discussion featuring successful AAPI Women Entrepreneurs in the Food and Beverage Industry sharing their keys to success in overcoming obstacles in their careers. Our panelists include: Jennifer Chan, founder of Banato, (is our program moderator). Teresa Ging, CEO & Founder of Sugar Bliss Margaret Pak, Chef and Co-Owner of Thattu Chef Dalia David,founder of Honest Eating Kathy Vega Hardy, chef and owner of A Taste o…

This event will take place in person at Woodstock Library. Let's get crafty! Kids will engage in hands-on activities using craft materials and their imagination. What can you create? May 1: Wind Chimes Like music to your ears! Kids and adults will all enjoy adding a creative touch to these musical wind chimes. These DIY Unfinished Wood Wind Chimes will tinkle with delight once they're painted up however you choose. May 15: Paper Plates Hand Fan Celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Her…

This program is in person. We will be showing the movie "Boogie" Alfred “Boogie” Chin is a talented high school basketball player from Queens, New York, who dreams of playing in the NBA. His parents, however, have a different plan for him: they want him to focus on getting a scholarship to an elite college instead. While already burdened with high expectations, he finds himself struggling more as he tries to navigate high school, a new girlfriend, and fierce on-court rivals. Directors Eddie…

Join us this May for our FIlm Series for Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month! A native New Yorker Rachel Chu accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young, to his best friend's wedding in Singapore. Excited about visiting Asia for the first time but nervous about meeting Nick's family, Rachel is unprepared to learn that Nick has neglected to mention a few key details about his life. It turns out that he is not only the scion of one of the country's wealthiest fam…

Join staff from the Pelham Bay Library for an exciting, hands-on STEAM program! All Materials will be provided. Activities this month will feature an Asian American or Pacfic Islander innovator!

"This event will take place in person at the Castle Hill LIbrary" Celebrating the achievements and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the United States. All the activity will be first come, first served, and while supplies last. Advanced registration is preferred as space is limited. Please sign-up in-person or via phone at (718) 824-3838. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the entire program: unaccompanied adults or children will b…

This event will take place in person at the Wakefield Library. Get cozy with wakefield. sit back, relax, and enjoy a movie of your choice all month long. May 4th: Happy Cinco De Mayo! Let's celebrate Mexican Culture with Coco! May 11th: Happy Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! We're watching a Studio Ghibli marathon!

​This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Room 303. Registration is required. The Joy Luck Club (1993) The life histories of four East Asian women and their daughters reflect and guide each other. Directed by Wayne Wang. 1993 | R | 139 minutes About Reel to Read The page meets the screen at Reel to Read, a curated series of independent and classic cinema. These free screenings, hand-picked by librarians, local authors, and film experts, inclu…

This event is online only. Register About this event 1 hour Join The New York Public Library’s Center for Educators and Schools and Kareen Khubchandani in a conversation about the so-called “dangers” of drag, which has been challenged by our society for a number of motives and reasons, to confront misconceptions, challenge censorship, and discuss how we can work toward a more equitable future for all. Educator, scholar, and performer Kareem Khubchandani will guide audiences through th…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Floor 1M. Join fellow poetry enthusiasts in unpacking the layered meanings of poetry through an informal group discussion. Each session focuses around a theme that celebrates the diversity and range of the poetic form and contemporary poetry culture. Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with a selection of poems that explore the experiences and histories of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Readings…

This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center / Este evento se llevará a cabo en la Biblioteca Central del Bronx Explore shape, color and texture with a variety of materials and techniques! Celebrate Japan's Children's Day during Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. ¡Explore la forma, el color y la textura, con una variedad de materiales y técnicas! Disfrute el Día de los Niños del Japón durante el Mes de la Herencia Asiático, Nativa Hawaiana…

"This event will take place in person at the Castle Hill LIbrary" Celebrating the achievements and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the United States. All the activity will be first come, first served, and while supplies last. Advanced registration is preferred as space is limited. Please sign-up in-person or via phone at (718) 824-3838. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the entire program: unaccompanied adults or children will b…

Join artist Carrie Sijia Wang for a series of four creative workshops exploring AI chatbots and their impact on society! Students will engage in playful, explorative activities to build chatbots together, develop a clearer understanding of AI technologies, and their social implications. The workshop series will introduce the basics of making AI chatbots, encourage students to form their own unique perspectives on AI, and empower them to take part in shaping the future of AI. Laptops will be pro…

This event will take place in person at the Wakefield Library. Get cozy with wakefield. sit back, relax, and enjoy a movie of your choice all month long. May 4th: Happy Cinco De Mayo! Let's celebrate Mexican Culture with Coco! May 11th: Happy Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! We're watching a Studio Ghibli marathon!

"Mulan" As made for the screen will air in our community room . In observance of May as "Asian and Pacific Islander" month, we present to you this epic feature fit for the whole family. To save her ailing father from serving in the Imperial Army, a fearless young woman disguises herself as a man to battle northern invaders in China. Please show up on time for the feature, we will be starting it no later than 5 minutes past the official start time. No Registration Required.

Join us at the Bronx Library Center's Teen Zone for our Saturday Matinee series! On this ocassion, we will be celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage month by screening Yellow Rose (2019). Synopsis: In rural Texas, a Filipino teen longs to make her mark on the world of country music. When an unexpected opportunity comes her way, she must make a choice between upholding her family's traditions or leaving them all behind to pursue her lifelong aspiration.

May marks the month we celebrate the achievements and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in America. Join us at the Soundview Library as we complete a creative craft celebrating this month!

Explore the basic Japanese characters (hiragana) during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

Join us for a monthly book discussion hosted at the Woodlawn Heights Library! Once a month, library patrons will meet for a fun and casual book discussion. Woodlawn Heights Library will be reading Pachinko by Asian American author Min Jin Lee for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Pachinko follows one Korean family through the generations, beginning in early 1900s Korea with Sunja, the prized daughter of a poor yet proud family, whose unplanned pregnan…

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. Our Craft will be in honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

This event will take place in person at Woodstock Library. Let's get crafty! Kids will engage in hands-on activities using craft materials and their imagination. What can you create? May 1: Wind Chimes Like music to your ears! Kids and adults will all enjoy adding a creative touch to these musical wind chimes. These DIY Unfinished Wood Wind Chimes will tinkle with delight once they're painted up however you choose. May 15: Paper Plates Hand Fan Celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Her…

This program is online and in person. In recognition of Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we will read Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng. Bird is 12, home is a 10th-floor dorm apartment without a working elevator. His Harvard professor father has been demoted to clerical duties at the library. Since his mother, Margaret, left three years ago, Bird is called Noah; anything to disassociate from her since she’s a PAO (person of Asian origin) who’s being hunted for thr…

This program is in person. We will be showing the movie "Boogie" Alfred “Boogie” Chin is a talented high school basketball player from Queens, New York, who dreams of playing in the NBA. His parents, however, have a different plan for him: they want him to focus on getting a scholarship to an elite college instead. While already burdened with high expectations, he finds himself struggling more as he tries to navigate high school, a new girlfriend, and fierce on-court rivals. Directors Eddie…

Join us this May for our FIlm Series for Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Kim Ki-taek's family are all unemployed and living in a squalid basement. When his son gets a tutoring job at the lavish home of the Park family, the Kim family's luck changes. One by one they gradually infiltrate the wealthy Parks' home, attempting to take over their affluent lifestyle.

Join staff from the Pelham Bay Library for an exciting, hands-on STEAM program! All Materials will be provided. Activities this month will feature an Asian American or Pacfic Islander innovator!

"This event will take place in person at the Castle Hill LIbrary" Celebrating the achievements and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the United States. All the activity will be first come, first served, and while supplies last. Advanced registration is preferred as space is limited. Please sign-up in-person or via phone at (718) 824-3838. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the entire program: unaccompanied adults or children will b…

This event is online only. Join us as three librarians talk about comics for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, and Korean and Chinese Comics ( Manhwa 만화 / Manhua 漫畫). Teens who attend and visit any of the three libraries afterwards can get a free comic book to keep. Advanced registration required. The link to the virtual event will be sent one day in advance. Attendees must have a valid email address and a device with an Internet connection and aud…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Floor 1M. Join fellow poetry enthusiasts in unpacking the layered meanings of poetry through an informal group discussion. Each session focuses around a theme that celebrates the diversity and range of the poetic form and contemporary poetry culture. Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with a selection of poems that explore the experiences and histories of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Readings…

This event will take place in person at the Morrisania Library. Morrisania's Children Librarians will share their favorite picture books, providing children with the wonder of books and the joy of reading. Storytime is an essential educational tool to engage children of any age; story time encourages skills like language and literacy, plus cognitive development and social-emotional growth. ***This program is open to children of all ages and their parents/caregivers*** Sign up for the NYPL…

This program will be held in person at Bronx Library Center. Come test your knowledge and join us for a fun-filled hour of Asian American and Pacific Islander history inspired trivia. There is no registration, however space is limited and patrons will be permitted entry on a first come, first served basis. *Possible prizes for participants.*