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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6,491 events found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Today
@ 4 PM
NYPL en Español
Evento presencial | Sala 404 - 4to piso. Biblioteca Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library 455 Quinta avenida, NYC 10016 Todos los lunes en el mes de abril Club de escucha+ La Gran Manzana Reuniones para escuchar el podcast pionero Radio Ambulante, emitido desde la Radio Nacional Pública de Estados Unidos (NPR por sus siglas en inglés). Después de escuchar fragmentos del episodio asignado, disfrutaremos de una interesante conversación sobre el episodio. ¿Qué es el podcast Radio Ambulante?…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)Adults,

College & Graduate Students,

Immigrants,

Teachers
Today
@ 4 PM
This event will be hosted in-person at the Castle Hill Branch. Interested in 3-D printing? Learn some basic skills and design your own 3-D model during this program! No experience is needed and all materials will be provided.
Castle Hill LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Today
@ 4 PM
Do you love plants and want to grow your collecton? Or are you looking to start your indoor garden? Come join us every last Monday of the month to swap and learn about plants with your neighbors. Please bring your plants, cuttings and seeds to exchange. You can still participate without bringing a plant to swap.Plants must be healthy and pest free. Please do not forget to bring bags or containers to carry your new plants home.
New Amsterdam LibraryAdults,

50+,

College & Graduate Students,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Today
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
Mr. Saftler, the Senior Young Adult Librarian at Francis Martin Library, will meet with you to provide guidance regarding college applications and career goals either virtually or in person. Assistive Listening and ASL ASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing accessibility@nypl.org.
Francis Martin Library
Online Via Google Meet/Google Hangouts Meet
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Today
@ 4 PM
Teens and young adults who like to write, join us for Camp NaNoWriMo! Mondays at 4PM, come work on your Camp NaNoWriMo project, with focus on a different aspect of writing and planning each week!
City Island Library, Community Meeting RoomTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Today
@ 4 PM
Are you looking to wind down from the stresses of school? Come by the Wakefield Teen Center and listen to some chill beats while playing your favorite board games!
Wakefield LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Today
@ 4 PM
STEAM for Kids
This event will take place in person at the Macomb's Bridge Library. It's time to build! Let's crate some amazing things together with LEGO's. Join us for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to exploring the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math). For children ages 7-9 years old. Registration is not required for this event.
Macomb's Bridge LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in-person at Morningside Heights Library. Get help with writing and formatting your resume. Already have a resume? Then get feedback on how to make your resume stand out.
Morningside Heights LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Today
@ 4 PM
Canceled
This program will take place in person at Bloomingdale Library. Board games, card games, maybe even Nintendo Switch. Try something new, play an old classic, or make your own. Whatever you feel like playing, we've got you covered! This program is for Teens in 7th - 12th Grades. Masks are encouraged at all NYPL locations. Learn more about our health and safety policies. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations and more
Bloomingdale LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Today
@ 4 PM
Early Literacy
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.
Bronx Library Center, Children's RoomChildren
Today
@ 4 PM
Join us for some process art-making fun! Process art allows children to explore a variety of materials, including Paint, ink, and clay. Remember to wear your art clothes the projects are often messy. Smocks will be provided. For ages 3 yrs and up. First come first served. 4/1/2024 - Watercolor Butterflies 4/8/2024 - Painting with Tempera Paint Sticks 4/15/2024 - Painting with Cars 4/22/2024 - Make a Collage 4/29/2024 - Create Dot Pictures
96th Street LibraryChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 4 PM
Now that we’ve learned how to record and edit audio, let’s get podcasting! Join us weekly for teen chats about daily life, gaming, pop culture and more. This is a chance for you to express yourself, and engage in conversation with your peers. Don’t take it too seriously - just have fun! We’ll record on Mondays using our special podcast recorder, and edit on Macbooks on Wednesday.
Grand Concourse Library, Best Buy Teen Tech CenterTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Today
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
Have questions about applying to colleges or jobs? Then drop in for our weekly hybrid College and Career Pathways one-on-one time! For those who would like to drop in virtually, please register online. For those who would like to attend in person, just head on up to the Teen Center on the second floor and our YA librarians will be there to assist you! We offer assistance with applications, cover letters, navigating financial aid, and test prep. Please come prepared with at least one area you w…
Van Cortlandt LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Today
@ 4 PM
Get creative at Tremont! We have paints, canvas, markers, stickers, button makers, and more. Come get inspired and create a unique piece of art. Grades 7-12 are welcome to attend!
In personTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Today
@ 4 PM
This program will take place in person at Wakefield Library. A wide variety of activities that involves making things with one's own hands.
Wakefield LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 4 PM
Teen Recording Studio & Media Lab
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…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Teen CenterTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Today
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at the New Dorp Library! Children ages 6-12 are invited to the New Dorp Library's Children's section to play Math-themed board games with our staff and other patrons!
New Dorp LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
Do you have questions about college admissions? FAFSA? Scholarships? College resumes and brag sheets? Our expert team of advisors are ready to help! Bring any questions you have about college and career readiness, or even just "adulting" topics, and we'll do our best to answer them. Our 1:1 counseling is available online or in person. If attending online, pre-registration with your email address is required. There is a strict limit of up to four 15-minute sessions per hour. This program is onl…
Mariners Harbor Library
Virtually via Google Meet
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Today
@ 4 PM
Celebrate nature and spring while making a custom planter pot for starting your own garden.
Seward Park LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Today
@ 4 PM
Webster @ The Movies Presents: The Marvels Monday, April 29th @ 4PM Carol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel, has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. However, unintended consequences see her shouldering the burden of a destabilized universe. When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, her powers become entangled with two other superheroes to form the Marvels. Marvel Directed by Nia DaCosta Rated PG-13…
Webster Library, AuditoriumAdults
Today
@ 4 PM
Comics & Superheroes
This event will take place in person at 53rd St. It's Animonday in the 53rd St Library's teen zone! Every Monday, we'll be screening a handful of anime episodes on the TVs in our space. Come by and connect with other folks who love anime in a safe & fun enviornment!
53rd Street LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Today
@ 4 PM
This is an informal creative writing workshop for adults. Writing prompts will be provided at the beginning of the 1 hour program to help your ideas to flow. But you may start writing with your own prompt or own creative idea(s). This will be a space for all writing levels to come together to peacefully write and share ideas, ask for feedback, etc. Writing materials will be provided. Please be aware this is not an instructional program. Please view flyer for more information. Thank you.
Mosholu LibraryAdults,

50+
Today
@ 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)
Today
@ 4 PM
Teen Recording Studio & Media Lab
Event Details Need professional and dedicated assistance with your WIP projects? Join us for our BYOProject labs where you will recieve dedicated one-on-one consultation with our Studio Specialist! Whether you need help with your design homework or assistance setting up a complex editing session, our studio specialist are here to guide you through the process in a way that is tailored to your needs and skill level. Experienced teens can also work independently in the Media Lab on any ongoing…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Teen CenterTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Today
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at Woodstock Library. Books are even more amazing when we read together. Listening to stories told out loud improves listening comprehension, school behavioral skills, and soothes anxiety. Space is limited. Groups of 5 or more, please call in advance.
Woodstock LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 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)
Today
@ 4 PM
"This event will take place in person a Van Cortlandt Library." Come in and test your gaming skills against your peers while playing games such as Super Smash Brothers Ultimate and Street Fighter. Activities include games, gathering with your peers, and chatting with staffs about books and more. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations and more.
Van Cortlandt LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years),

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Today
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at Seward Park. Join us for some crafting fun! All supplies will be provided. For children ages 5 and up.
Seward Park LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 4 PM
Early Literacy
Over the course of this interactive eight-week bilingual jazz series, families will explore core concepts of jazz such as swing, blues, improvisation, and other jazz essentials. Together we will develop our imagination, creativity, and musicality while swinging nursery rhymes in both Spanish and English, creating and singing our own blues songs, scatting like Ella or improvising like Coltrane, and of course jamming with a live jazz band! The program is limited to 12 families. For children, birth…
Grand Concourse LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Today
@ 4 PM
Art Time! Learn about a new artist each week, and do a related art activity (and take your art home)! Best for school age children (5 years - 12 years) Free Materials provided, but limited capacity (come on time!)
Harlem LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 4 PM
Are you an aspiring writer? Need to get some creativity flowing? Want to test out your writing knowledge and see how well you can write? Come by to the Grand Concourse Library and learn about the different format styles of writing and practice with your friends! Use pen & paper or computer- writing counts in all forms!
Grand Concourse LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Today
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at Sedgwick Branch. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive their personal attention and instruction.
Sedgwick LibraryAdults
Today
@ 4 PM
Join us each Monday for a short storytime (20 minutes) followed by a craft suitable for 3-6 year olds. Younger children may come, though they may not be able to join us for the craft portion without some help. Here are April's themes for Preschool Craft and Storytime: April 8- Animals Eating! Let's read books about animals eating and then make a big picture of a creature's open mouth with the food it eats going inside! April 22- Trillions of Trees We'll read Kurt Cyrus's book Trillions o…
53rd Street LibraryChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Today
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
This event is online only. Join a Swarthmore College student for a Q&A session directed by you! Presented in partnership with Budding Branches, an organization that connects teens with current students and recent college graduates offering a firsthand look at campus life. Active participation is encouraged!
Hamilton Grange Library
Online
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Today
@ 4 PM
This program counts towards NYPL VIPs. Exercise your civic muscles by coming to our craftivism and letter writing program! Get creative by making a poster, pin, zine, or sticker about an issue you care about and/or write a letters to your elected officials. Materials will be provided, but the ideas are all yours.
Harry Belafonte 115th Street LibraryAdults
Today
@ 4 PM
Come relax after starting off your school week by playing games! We have a variety of board and video games available. No registration required Open to school age children
Tremont LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Today
@ 4 PM
This event takes place in-person every Monday from 4 PM - 5:30 PM Play video games with your friends on Nintendo Switch and Play Station 5, or have fun with card & board games. Either way, it's GAME ON No Registration Required Location: Community Room 3rd FL Only for Teens Grades 6-12
Chatham Square Library, Community RoomTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Today
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at Mott Haven. Calling all teens! Come up with an idea and work on your project every week. We'll provide supplies. Some ideas include painting, knitting, 3D printing, and building with Legos. You can also try out our instruments and new recording studio.
Mott Haven LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Today
@ 4:30 PM
Join the librarian in creating fun and engaging crafts! Teens will be able to learn a new skill and make and take home their designs! All supplies provided, just bring your imagination and willingness to try new things! This event takes place in person. No registration required.
Woodlawn Heights LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Today
@ 4:30 PM
Early Literacy
Join us for a hands on experience you won't want to miss that's fun for the whole family. We'll be making art that encourages different levels of exploration! For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Únase a nosotros para vivir una experiencia práctica que no querrá perderse y que será divertida para toda la familia. ¡Haremos a…
Bronx Library Center, Children's RoomChildren