Events

The Library is here to help you learn and connect with your community through our wide array of free events, programs, classes, book clubs, and more. Please check listings to confirm if a program is in-person, online, or outdoors.

If you have any questions about the events listed below, please contact the branch for more information. See here for service updates at the Library.

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123 events found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Tue, April 16
@ 1 PM
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.
Huguenot Park LibraryAdults,

50+
Tue, April 16
@ 4 PM
Master the essential tactics, strategies, and many more secrets of chess! This program is geared toward school-aged children, ages 6 to 12.
Eastchester LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Tue, April 16
@ 4 PM
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.
Mosholu LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, April 16
@ 4 PM
Join us in person to play some of your favorite board games, or complete a puzzle! We have a number of board and card games to choose from, including but no limited to chess, uno, monopoly, dominoes, skip-bo, exploding kittens, playing cards, and more! This program will be held outside, weather permitting, and we have extra outdoor games that can be played!
Woodstock LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, April 16
@ 4 PM
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.
Parkchester LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Wed, April 17
@ 3:30 PM
Learn how to play chess or challenge your friends to a game! At this program we will go over the basics of Chess. If you already know how to play, feel free to get a game going on your own. If Chess isnt your thing, you can choose from our collection of other board games. We have uno, battleship, monopoly, jenga and more! For ages 12-18
West New Brighton LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Wed, April 17
@ 4 PM
Join us in learning and playing some of the classics like Chess, Checkers, Connect 4, and so on. We’ll chat and have a change of pace from our usual routines. No registration is required! Snacks and refreshments will be provided! For ages 13 - 18
Mariners Harbor LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, April 18
@ 2 PM
This event will take place in person at George Bruce Library. Drop by the library every Thursday for chess. Bring a partner or play with someone new. Open to adults 18+. No registration is required.
George Bruce LibraryAdults,

50+
Thu, April 18
@ 3:30 PM
This event will take place in person at Belmont Library. Join staff at Belmont Library for Chess Club on Thursdays. Participants can learn some new moves and meet the rival you've been searching for! We'll bring the chess pieces, you bring your A game!
Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center, Second FloorTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, April 18
@ 3:30 PM
This is an in-person event at the Morrisania Library. Come and join the young adult staff playing classic board games such as Scrabble, chess and Monopoly.
Morrisania LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Fri, April 19
@ 1 PM
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.
Huguenot Park LibraryAdults,

50+
Fri, April 19
@ 3 PM
Join us for fun and games on Fridays Chess, Uno, Bingo and more
Grand Concourse Library, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Sat, April 20
@ 2 PM
Where your dreams become your reality! By channeling one fears, we teach you to become the Chess Player and not the Chess Piece. By stepping in early in to the lives of young people we use chess and other community activities to model peace, strength, and responsibility.
Edenwald LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Sat, April 20
@ 3:30 PM
This is an in-person event at the Morrisania Library. Come and join the young adult staff playing classic board games such as Scrabble, chess and Monopoly.
Morrisania LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Mon, April 22
@ 3:30 PM
STEAM for Kids
Hey Kids! Come to the Kingsbridge Branch and play chess! Open to beginners as well as experienced players. If you don't know how to play, that's all right: come and learn!
Kingsbridge LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, April 22
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at the Soundview Library. Are you curious about chess and want to learn about the game? Whether you know how to play or just starting out, come join us for some board time. Show off your best moves against other chess players while getting some great tips and pointers! For all ages. See you there!
Soundview LibraryAdults,

Children,

School Age (5-12 years),

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Mon, April 22
@ 4 PM
Join us every Monday as teens take over the George Bruce basement! Enjoy games on PlayStation 5 or play chess, create art, bring your friends, make new friends, grab some snacks, or just chill out!
George Bruce Library, AuditoriumTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, April 23
@ 1 PM
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.
Huguenot Park LibraryAdults,

50+
Tue, April 23
@ 4 PM
Master the essential tactics, strategies, and many more secrets of chess! This program is geared toward school-aged children, ages 6 to 12.
Eastchester LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Tue, April 23
@ 4 PM
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.
Mosholu LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, April 23
@ 4 PM
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.
Parkchester LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Fri, April 26
@ 1 PM
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.
Huguenot Park LibraryAdults,

50+
Fri, April 26
@ 1 PM
Gather in our community room with your friends and other players for a game of Chess! We'll provide the tables and chairs. You may bring in your own boards, and sets. There will be a limited amount of sets available. A great way to meet new people, stimulate your brain and hone your skills in this fun social environment. This location is wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices can be provided upon request with a minimum of one week advanced notice. ASL interpretation can be prov…
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryAdults
Fri, April 26
@ 3 PM
Join us for fun and games on Fridays Chess, Uno, Bingo and more
Grand Concourse Library, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Fri, April 26
@ 3:30 PM
This event will take place in person at Todt Hill-Westerleigh Branch. Teen/Tween Chess Join us for a game of chess Beginners are welcome to learn the basics. No registration is required. First Come, First Serve Recommended for ages 10 to 18 Recommended for ages 10 to 18
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Sat, April 27
@ 2 PM
Where your dreams become your reality! By channeling one fears, we teach you to become the Chess Player and not the Chess Piece. By stepping in early in to the lives of young people we use chess and other community activities to model peace, strength, and responsibility.
Edenwald LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Sat, April 27
@ 3:30 PM
This is an in-person event at the Morrisania Library. Come and join the young adult staff playing classic board games such as Scrabble, chess and Monopoly.
Morrisania LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Mon, April 29
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at the Soundview Library. Are you curious about chess and want to learn about the game? Whether you know how to play or just starting out, come join us for some board time. Show off your best moves against other chess players while getting some great tips and pointers! For all ages. See you there!
Soundview LibraryAdults,

Children,

School Age (5-12 years),

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Mon, April 29
@ 4 PM
Join us every Monday as teens take over the George Bruce basement! Enjoy games on PlayStation 5 or play chess, create art, bring your friends, make new friends, grab some snacks, or just chill out!
George Bruce Library, AuditoriumTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, April 30
@ 1 PM
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.
Huguenot Park LibraryAdults,

50+
Tue, April 30
@ 4 PM
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.
Mosholu LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, April 30
@ 4 PM
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.
Parkchester LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, May 2
@ 3:30 PM
This event will take place in person at Belmont Library. Tired of seeing chess in anime and not having enough challengers in real life? Join chess club to learn some new strategies and meet the rival you’ve been searching for! We’ll bring the chess pieces, you bring your A game! Thursday, May 2- 3:30 PM Thursday, May 16- 3:30 PM
Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center, Second FloorTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Mon, May 6
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at the Soundview Library. Are you curious about chess and want to learn about the game? Whether you know how to play or just starting out, come join us for some board time. Show off your best moves against other chess players while getting some great tips and pointers! For all ages. See you there!
Soundview LibraryAdults,

Children,

School Age (5-12 years),

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, May 7
@ 4 PM
Master the essential tactics, strategies, and many more secrets of chess! This program is geared toward school-aged children, ages 6 to 12.
Eastchester LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Tue, May 7
@ 4 PM
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.
Mosholu LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, May 7
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Join us to learn from famous chess games and Grandmasters like Paul Morphy, Jose Capablanca, and Maurice Ashley. We will also learn about the best chess openings and endgame calculation.
Parkchester LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Sat, May 11
@ 2 PM
This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. A Ugandan girl sees her world rapidly change after being introduced to the game of chess. Based on the true story of Phiona Mutesi.
Parkchester LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Mon, May 13
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at the Soundview Library. Are you curious about chess and want to learn about the game? Whether you know how to play or just starting out, come join us for some board time. Show off your best moves against other chess players while getting some great tips and pointers! For all ages. See you there!
Soundview LibraryAdults,

Children,

School Age (5-12 years),

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, May 14
@ 4 PM
Master the essential tactics, strategies, and many more secrets of chess! This program is geared toward school-aged children, ages 6 to 12.
Eastchester LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)