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.

Discover our wide array of free online events.

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131 events found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Today
@ 11 AM
Online
Our coloring group is now online and in-person! We will meet online and in person every Thursday at 11am. We can color and socialize while practicing social distancing. We can chat with each other about current events, hobbies, movies and books while we color. Coloring can be done by anyone of any age, not just artists or creative types. Coloring can have therapeutic benefits such as alleviating stress and anxiety. Many have compared the benefits of coloring to achieving relaxation from meditati…
Chatham Square Library
Online via Google Hangouts Meet
Adults
Today
@ 11 AM
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.
Woodstock LibraryAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Persons with Disabilities,

Persons Without Homes
Today
@ 3 PM
Join us for an hour of relaxation during our De-Stress Coloring Club program! Come relax and channel your inner artist on paper. We will play relaxing music lightly in the background while we unwind coloring. No Registration Required All Ages. Kids under the age of 7 should be accompanied by a parent/gaurdian.
Pelham Parkway-Van Nest LibraryAdults
Today
@ 3 PM
This event will take place in person at the Mosholu Library. Join the crowd of adult coloring fans and find out why adults are going back to coloring. We can chat about current events, hobbies, movies, and books while we color.
Mosholu LibraryAdults,

50+
Fri, April 26
@ 10 AM
Online
This event is online only. Color with us from the comfort of your own home. Chat about the books you are reading, the shows you are watching, and about whatever is on your mind. This group meets online via Google Hangouts Meet. You must register with your email address in order to receive the link to participate. The link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before our event. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join. Sign up for NYPL Conn…
Great Kills Library
Online Only
Adults,

50+
Fri, April 26
@ 1:30 PM
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 3rd Floor, Room 304. Join us for two hours of freeform crafting and conversation. Bring your own project or choose something from our collection to work on. We have materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, paper crafts, and puzzles, too. All programs are subject to change or cancellation. SPECIAL NOTES: April 5: Paper flower bouquets. Art supplies and crafting materials for this activity will be pro…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
3rd Floor, Room 304
Adults
Fri, April 26
@ 2 PM
Join us for Friday Crafternoon doing coloring and Board Games. Drop in by 2PM and get crafty with us! Each Friday we will be hosting Adult Crafternoons, where you can either color or engage in some fun board games. We'll have a project for you to do — or you can bring a project that you've been working on and hang out with like-minded people!
Macomb's Bridge LibraryAdults
Fri, April 26
@ 2 PM
Come join our Coloring Club and have a relaxing, fun and stress relieving time. Use our art supplies or bring your own. This is an in-person event and no registrarion is required.
Bloomingdale LibraryAdults
Fri, April 26
@ 3 PM
Our adult coloring group is now in-person! Color with us Hamilton Grange Library. Chat about the book you are reading, the shows you are watching, and discuss whatever is on your mind.
Hamilton Grange LibraryAdults
Sun, April 28
@ 3:30 PM
This event will take place in person at the Mosholu Library. Join the crowd of adult coloring fans and find out why adults are going back to coloring. We can chat about current events, hobbies, movies, and books while we color.
Mosholu LibraryAdults,

50+
Mon, April 29
@ 11:15 AM
Join us for a basic painting using water colors or coloring pencils. Coloring promotes wellness, quietness, and also stimulates brain areas related to motor skills, the senses, and creativity and of course is fun. Join us Mondays and Wednesdays at 11 am This event will take place in person at The Castle Hill Library All materials will be provided. No Registration required.
Castle Hill LibraryAdults
Mon, April 29
@ 5 PM
This event will take place in-person. Color with us at the Mariners Harbor Library. Chat about the book you are reading, the shows you are watching, and discuss whatever is on your mind.
Mariners Harbor LibraryAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers
Wed, May 1
@ 11 AM
Join us for a basic painting using water colors or coloring pencils. Coloring promotes wellness, quietness, and also stimulates brain areas related to motor skills, the senses, and creativity and of course is fun. Join us Mondays and Wednesdays at 11 am This event will take place in person at The Castle Hill Library All materials will be provided. No Registration required.
Castle Hill LibraryAdults
Wed, May 1
@ 4:15 PM
This event will take place in-person at Riverside Library. Wanna color and get creative? We will meet every Wednesday at 4:15pm. It's not just for kids! Join us and discover the fun and calming benefits of coloring. Color, relax and enjoy! Coloring supplies will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own materials too.
Riverside LibraryAdults
Thu, May 2
@ 11 AM
Online
Our coloring group is now online and in-person! We will meet online and in person every Thursday at 11am. We can color and socialize while practicing social distancing. We can chat with each other about current events, hobbies, movies and books while we color. Coloring can be done by anyone of any age, not just artists or creative types. Coloring can have therapeutic benefits such as alleviating stress and anxiety. Many have compared the benefits of coloring to achieving relaxation from meditati…
Chatham Square Library
Online via Google Hangouts Meet
Adults
Thu, May 2
@ 11 AM
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.
Woodstock LibraryAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Persons with Disabilities,

Persons Without Homes
Fri, May 3
@ 10 AM
Online
This event is online only. Color with us from the comfort of your own home. Chat about the books you are reading, the shows you are watching, and about whatever is on your mind. This group meets online via Google Hangouts Meet. You must register with your email address in order to receive the link to participate. The link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before our event. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join. Sign up for NYPL Conn…
Great Kills Library
Online Only
Adults,

50+
Fri, May 3
@ 1:30 PM
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 1st Floor Corner Space (please note new location!) Join us for two hours of freeform crafting and conversation. Bring your own project or choose something from our collection to work on. We have materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, paper crafts, and puzzles, too. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
1st Floor Corner Space
Adults
Fri, May 3
@ 2 PM
Come join our Coloring Club and have a relaxing, fun and stress relieving time. Use our art supplies or bring your own. This is an in-person event and no registrarion is required.
Bloomingdale LibraryAdults
Fri, May 3
@ 3 PM
Our adult coloring group is now in-person! Color with us Hamilton Grange Library. Chat about the book you are reading, the shows you are watching, and discuss whatever is on your mind.
Hamilton Grange LibraryAdults
Sat, May 4
@ 1 PM
This event is in person Andrew Heiskell is hosting another Tactile Coloring Book Workshop on Saturday May 4, 2024 at 1 PM. This in person event is monthly, to celebrate Spring. At the end of the workshop, you will have a tangible cover and have your very own tactile coloring book. All supplies and music will be provided. Registration Required, Open to Adults 18
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults
Sat, May 4
@ 3 PM
Online
** This event is online only. Join staff from the West New Brighton Library for an hour of coloring and conversation. Even though we will be coloring from our homes, we can still color together! We can chat with each other about books we are reading, hobbies, and movies/tv shows all while we color. Feel free to share your coloring creations with others if you like! Coloring can be done by anyone of any age, and coloring has been shown to alleviate stress and anxiety. Please note: This is…
West New Brighton Library
Online Only
Adults
Mon, May 6
@ 11 AM
Join us for a basic painting using water colors or coloring pencils. Coloring promotes wellness, quietness, and also stimulates brain areas related to motor skills, the senses, and creativity and of course is fun. Join us Mondays and Wednesdays at 11 am This event will take place in person at The Castle Hill Library All materials will be provided. No Registration required.
Castle Hill LibraryAdults
Tue, May 7
@ 10 AM
This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Create beautiful art and craft projects to take home, relax with some coloring pages, and build relationships with members of your community from many generations! All materials are provided. No registration is required.
Morningside Heights Library, Story Hour RoomAdults,

50+,

College & Graduate Students,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Tue, May 7
@ 2 PM
Online
Color, craft, and chat with the staff of the Mulberry Street Library from the comfort of your own home. Chat about the books you are reading, the shows you are watching, and discuss whatever is on your mind. Who says that you can't be social while practicing social distancing? This event will take place over Google Meet. Most online programs, including all programs hosted via Google Meet, provide closed captioning. If you would like to confirm ahead of the program or have a specific accessibili…
OnlineAdults
Wed, May 8
@ 11 AM
Join us for a basic painting using water colors or coloring pencils. Coloring promotes wellness, quietness, and also stimulates brain areas related to motor skills, the senses, and creativity and of course is fun. Join us Mondays and Wednesdays at 11 am This event will take place in person at The Castle Hill Library All materials will be provided. No Registration required.
Castle Hill LibraryAdults
Wed, May 8
@ 2 PM
Please join us for our adult craft circle: an afternoon of conversation and crafting. You can bring your own project to work on, or you may choose something from our selection of materials. We have materials for painting, drawing, collage, knitting, crochet, coloring, origami, and more! No registration required.
96th Street LibraryAdults,

50+
Wed, May 8
@ 4:15 PM
This event will take place in-person at Riverside Library. Wanna color and get creative? We will meet every Wednesday at 4:15pm. It's not just for kids! Join us and discover the fun and calming benefits of coloring. Color, relax and enjoy! Coloring supplies will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own materials too.
Riverside LibraryAdults
Thu, May 9
@ 11 AM
Online
Our coloring group is now online and in-person! We will meet online and in person every Thursday at 11am. We can color and socialize while practicing social distancing. We can chat with each other about current events, hobbies, movies and books while we color. Coloring can be done by anyone of any age, not just artists or creative types. Coloring can have therapeutic benefits such as alleviating stress and anxiety. Many have compared the benefits of coloring to achieving relaxation from meditati…
Chatham Square Library
Online via Google Hangouts Meet
Adults
Thu, May 9
@ 11 AM
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.
Woodstock LibraryAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Persons with Disabilities,

Persons Without Homes
Thu, May 9
@ 3 PM
Join us for an hour of relaxation during our De-Stress Coloring Club program! Come relax and channel your inner artist on paper. We will play relaxing music lightly in the background while we unwind coloring. No Registration Required All Ages. Kids under the age of 7 should be accompanied by a parent/gaurdian.
Pelham Parkway-Van Nest LibraryAdults
Fri, May 10
@ 10 AM
Online
This event is online only. Color with us from the comfort of your own home. Chat about the books you are reading, the shows you are watching, and about whatever is on your mind. This group meets online via Google Hangouts Meet. You must register with your email address in order to receive the link to participate. The link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before our event. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join. Sign up for NYPL Conn…
Great Kills Library
Online Only
Adults,

50+
Fri, May 10
@ 1:30 PM
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 1st Floor Corner Space (please note new location!) Join us for two hours of freeform crafting and conversation. Bring your own project or choose something from our collection to work on. We have materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, paper crafts, and puzzles, too. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
1st Floor Corner Space
Adults
Fri, May 10
@ 2 PM
Come join our Coloring Club and have a relaxing, fun and stress relieving time. Use our art supplies or bring your own. This is an in-person event and no registrarion is required.
Bloomingdale LibraryAdults
Fri, May 10
@ 3 PM
Our adult coloring group is now in-person! Color with us Hamilton Grange Library. Chat about the book you are reading, the shows you are watching, and discuss whatever is on your mind.
Hamilton Grange LibraryAdults
Mon, May 13
@ 11 AM
Join us for a basic painting using water colors or coloring pencils. Coloring promotes wellness, quietness, and also stimulates brain areas related to motor skills, the senses, and creativity and of course is fun. Join us Mondays and Wednesdays at 11 am This event will take place in person at The Castle Hill Library All materials will be provided. No Registration required.
Castle Hill LibraryAdults
Wed, May 15
@ 11 AM
Join us for a basic painting using water colors or coloring pencils. Coloring promotes wellness, quietness, and also stimulates brain areas related to motor skills, the senses, and creativity and of course is fun. Join us Mondays and Wednesdays at 11 am This event will take place in person at The Castle Hill Library All materials will be provided. No Registration required.
Castle Hill LibraryAdults
Wed, May 15
@ 4:15 PM
This event will take place in-person at Riverside Library. Wanna color and get creative? We will meet every Wednesday at 4:15pm. It's not just for kids! Join us and discover the fun and calming benefits of coloring. Color, relax and enjoy! Coloring supplies will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own materials too.
Riverside LibraryAdults
Thu, May 16
@ 11 AM
Online
Our coloring group is now online and in-person! We will meet online and in person every Thursday at 11am. We can color and socialize while practicing social distancing. We can chat with each other about current events, hobbies, movies and books while we color. Coloring can be done by anyone of any age, not just artists or creative types. Coloring can have therapeutic benefits such as alleviating stress and anxiety. Many have compared the benefits of coloring to achieving relaxation from meditati…
Chatham Square Library
Online via Google Hangouts Meet
Adults
Thu, May 16
@ 11 AM
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.
Woodstock LibraryAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Persons with Disabilities,

Persons Without Homes