Today @ 11:30 AM | NYPL en Español This event will take place in person at Bronx Library Center.
Join us for Bilingual Storytime! (English and Spanish). We will share books, sing songs, learn some Spanish words and phrases, meet new friends, play and share and blow bubbles.
Este evento se llevara a cabo en persona en el Bronx Library Center.
Únase con nosotros en la biblioteca para disfrutar de una hora de cuentos bilingües para niños. Compartiremos libros, cantaremos canciones, aprenderemos algunas palabras y frases en e… | Bronx Library Center, Children's Room | Children,
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Today @ 4 PM | College & Career Pathways (CCP) If you are considering a career in the arts, please join us for a College & Career Pathways session on the life of an artist in the modern world. We'll discuss the variety of ways artists support themselves financially, how to turn your passion for music or poetry or filmmaking into a way of life, and where you can be educated in it if you choose that route for higher education. | Bronx Library Center, Teen Center | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Today @ 4 PM | NYPL en Español 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!
¡Explore la forma, el color y la textura, con una variedad de materiales y técnicas! | Bronx Library Center, Children's Room | Children,
School Age (5-12 years),
Families,
Immigrants |
Wed, May 1 @ 2 PM | This event will take place in person at Bronx Library Center
Do you need to freshen up your typing skills? Come join us at the Bronx Library Center to learn how to type using online resources and instruction from a staff member. | Bronx Library Center | Adults |
Wed, May 1 @ 3:30 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. | Bronx Library Center, Children's Room | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Wed, May 1 @ 4 PM | This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. Prose Writing! In prose writing teens will learn how to write scenes and short stories. On Wednesday, May 1 2024 there will be a concentration on prose writing. | Bronx Library Center, Teen Center | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Wed, May 1 @ 5 PM | STEAM This event will take place in-person at the Bronx Library Center.
Join us for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)! For children ages 6-12 who love to create and innovate new ideas and techniques.
Please Note: Masks are encouraged at all NYPL locations. No registration is required.
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Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en el Br… | Bronx Library Center, Children's Room | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Thu, May 2 @ 11 AM | Join the Bronx Library Center on Google Meets every other week for our "Hybrid Craft Circle." Come in person to the branch or attend via google meets. This will be very flexible. We will each have our own craft project to work. The staff member can provide advice or guidance on your project or teach you something new using materials you probably have at home. Also youtube videos can help in between meetings. Registration required: Online | Bronx Library Center Online via Google Hangouts Meet | Adults,
50+ |
Thu, May 2 @ 11:30 AM | Thsi event will take place at Bronx .Library Center.
Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Extend your child’s learning through play!
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Este evento se llevará a cabo en el Bronx Library Center.
Únase a nosotros para una cita para jugar en la biblio… | Bronx Library Center, Children's Room | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
Parents/Caregivers |
Thu, May 2 @ 3:30 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. | Bronx Library Center, Children's Room | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Thu, May 2 @ 4 PM | Do you enjoy watching anime? Are you excited for what the Spring anime season has to offer? Or maybe you've never watched anime but you're curious to check it out? Then join us at the BLC Teen program room for the return of our Anime Club! We will be watching some of this season's most anticipated anime like the continuation of Demon Slayer and My Hero Academia as well as newcomers like Wind Breaker, A Condition Called Love and Kaiju no. 8! We'll discuss the differences between watching anime an… | Bronx Library Center, Teen Center | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Fri, May 3 @ 10 AM | Did You Know?
There is a social work intern at this branch who can support you and find you assistance with housing, healthcare, food assistance, LGBTQ+ resources, mental health supprt, childcare, and more.
During the listed hours you can visit them on the third floor (first come, first served) or ask a staff member to be connected. First come, first served | Bronx Library Center | Adults,
50+,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants,
Parents/Caregivers,
Persons Without Homes |
Fri, May 3 @ 10 AM | This event will take place in-person at the Bronx Library Center, C Level, Room C33.
Work with a Reference Library staff member at open lab: One-on-One Computer, Gadgets & Database Assistance. If you have a tech question, or just need extra computer time, this is your chance to receive assistance.
Assistance can include:
Internet browsing
Email
Typing software
eBooks and Audiobooks
Library Catalog and Databases
Microsoft Office software
NYC and NYS Agency Websites
NYPL Database… | Bronx Library Center C level Room C33 | Adults |
Fri, May 3 @ 12 PM | English for Speakers of Other Languages This event will take place IN PERSON at the Bronx Library Center.
HIGH BEGINNER English Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC
For adult English language learners (age 16 and up)
Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world!
Fridays, 12-2 PM:
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
June 7, 14, 21
NO registration needed! Come to the classes!
Come to 6 of these classes - get a certificate! | Bronx Library Center, Adult Learning Center | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Fri, May 3 @ 4 PM | Join us at the BLC Teen Zone as we roll out our Nintendo Switch for an afternoon of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate free-for-all! We will also have our PS4 where we'll play your choice of Brawlhalla or Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles! | Bronx Library Center, Teen Center | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Fri, May 3 @ 5 PM | This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center.
Join us for the opening of Evelyn Ray's solo exhibit at the Bronx Library Center's Latinx & Puerto Rican Cultural Center. This exhibit will be on view until Friday, June 21st.
Artist Statement: “Drawings By Evelyn Ray” is a collection of drawings created by Evelyn Ray honoring the Puerto Rican women artists who planted the seed. These pioneers paved the way to inspire the culture in a variety of creative forms and support… Registration required: Online | Bronx Library Center, Latino and Puerto Rican Cultural Collection | Adults |
Fri, May 3 @ 6 PM | Online You can attend this event in person at the Bronx Library Center (Room C-33) and online via Google Meet.
Calling all writers: Join the staff at the Bronx Library Center for an in person and online Creative Writing Session where you can engage in free writing alongside your peers. This month, the prompt will be focused on Mother's Day. Registration required: Online | Bronx Library Center, Technology Training Center Online | Adults |
Sat, May 4 @ 11 AM | Early Literacy Join Bronx Library Center and Upper Manhattan Forest Kids for a fun and engaging sensory experience through outdoor play!
This program will take place at Poe Park: Grand Concourse ave between E. 192 St. and E. Kingsbridge Rd
The program is for children 18 months - 5 years old and their caregivers and is limited to 10 - 12 families. Please dress appropriately for outdoor play.
¡Únase al Bronx Library Center y Upper Manhattan Forest Kids para disfrutar de una experiencia sensorial divertida… | Poe Park | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Sat, May 4 @ 11 AM | NYPL en Español This program will take place at Poe Park: Grand Concourse Ave between E. 192 St. and E. Kingsbridge Rd
Experience nature with a variety of outdoor gardening projects!The program is for children 6 - 12 years old and their caregivers and is limited to 12 families. Please dress appropriately for outdoor play.
Este programa se llevará a cabo en el Parque Poe : Avenida Grand Concourse entre la calle Este 192 y la calle Este Kingsbridge
¡Disfrute de la naturaleza con diferentes proyectos de jar… | Poe Park | Children,
School Age (5-12 years),
Families,
Immigrants |
Sat, May 4 @ 2 PM | NYPL en Español This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. / Este evento se llevará a cabo en la Biblioteca Central del Bronx.
Enjoy interactive stories, action songs, and a small craft. This program will be bilingual (English/Spanish).
Disfruten de los cuentos interactivos, las canciones con movimientos y una pequeña manualidad. Este programa será bilingüe (inglés/ español). | Bronx Library Center, Children's Room | Adults,
50+,
Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
School Age (5-12 years),
English Language Learners,
Families,
Immigrants,
Parents/Caregivers,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Sat, May 4 @ 2:30 PM | This program will be held in person at Bronx Library Center.
Join us for our May film series.
The story of Sonny Vaccaro who changes the history of sports forever when he offers Michael Jordan a brand partnership with Nike.
Rating: R Runtime: 112 minutes | Bronx Library Center, Auditorium | Adults |
Sat, May 4 @ 4 PM | Join us for our Saturday Matinee series at the Bronx Library Center's Teen Zone! On this occassion, we will be celebrating this (un)official Star Wars holiday by screening the movie that spawned the cultural phenomenon: Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)!
May the Fourth be with you all! | Bronx Library Center, Teen Center | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Mon, May 6 @ 10 AM | Did You Know?
There is a social work intern at this branch who can support you and find you assistance with housing, healthcare, food assistance, LGBTQ+ resources, mental health supprt, childcare, and more.
During the listed hours you can visit them on the third floor (first come, first served) or ask a staff member to be connected. First come, first served | Bronx Library Center | Adults,
50+,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants,
Parents/Caregivers,
Persons Without Homes |
Mon, May 6 @ 11 AM | Career Services Come to the BLC Career Services Office (5th Floor) and print out your resume, in preparation for NYPL’s 2024 Job Fair & Expo. Up to five copies of your resume can be printed. Only black and white documents will be printed. No registration is necessary to print out your resume, but please read the instructions below so that we can have your resume ready for printing when you come in!
PLEASE READ: Instructions for printing your resume during these sessions:
Update your resume, and sa… | Bronx Library Center, Career Services | Adults,
50+,
Businesspeople,
College & Graduate Students,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants,
Job Seekers,
Persons with Disabilities,
Persons Without Homes,
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Mon, May 6 @ 2 PM | This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center.
Want to challenge your brain?
Want to listen to some soothing jazz music?
Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon of puzzles and soothing music. First come, first served | Bronx Library Center | Adults |
Mon, May 6 @ 3:30 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. | Bronx Library Center, Children's Room | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Mon, May 6 @ 4 PM | Our TTRPG series. We'll be designing our own characters drawing on the world of My Hero Academia, using game mechanics from Dungeons & Dragons and Mutants & Masterminds. Use writing and (optional) art to create a character's abilities, backstories, and play mechanics, drawing on library materials and collections. Create a character and send them on adventures as a student at U.A. Bronx. Get ready to go beyond! | Bronx Library Center, Teen Center | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Mon, May 6 @ 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 Room | Children |
Tue, May 7 @ 10 AM | Did You Know?
There is a social work intern at this branch who can support you and find you assistance with housing, healthcare, food assistance, LGBTQ+ resources, mental health supprt, childcare, and more.
During the listed hours you can visit them on the third floor (first come, first served) or ask a staff member to be connected. First come, first served | Bronx Library Center | Adults,
50+,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants,
Parents/Caregivers,
Persons Without Homes |
Tue, May 7 @ 11 AM | Career Services Come to the BLC Career Services Office (5th Floor) and print out your resume, in preparation for NYPL’s 2024 Job Fair & Expo. Up to five copies of your resume can be printed. Only black and white documents will be printed. No registration is necessary to print out your resume, but please read the instructions below so that we can have your resume ready for printing when you come in!
PLEASE READ: Instructions for printing your resume during these sessions:
Update your resume, and sa… | Bronx Library Center, Career Services | Adults,
50+,
Businesspeople,
College & Graduate Students,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants,
Job Seekers,
Persons with Disabilities,
Persons Without Homes,
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Tue, May 7 @ 11:30 AM | NYPL en Español This event will take place in person at Bronx Library Center.
Join us for Bilingual Storytime! (English and Spanish). We will share books, sing songs, learn some Spanish words and phrases, meet new friends, play and share and blow bubbles.
Este evento se llevara a cabo en persona en el Bronx Library Center.
Únase con nosotros en la biblioteca para disfrutar de una hora de cuentos bilingües para niños. Compartiremos libros, cantaremos canciones, aprenderemos algunas palabras y frases en e… | Bronx Library Center, Children's Room | Children,
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Tue, May 7 @ 2 PM | In celebration of Bronx Week, please join us in discussing Bronx History through a tour of our special collection containing books, assorted maps, photographs, newspaper clippings, and pamphlets. | Bronx Library Center, Reference Collection | Adults |
Tue, May 7 @ 3 PM | This event is in person at the Bronx Library Center First come, first served | Bronx Library Center | Adults,
50+ |
Tue, May 7 @ 3:30 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. | Bronx Library Center, Children's Room | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Tue, May 7 @ 4 PM | Join us for our monthly journaling session where you will be given prompts and questions to help spur your writing which can help you reduce stress, gain confidence and find inspiration.
Using a variety of prompts and tools we will explore the monthly topic, including built-in writing time and an opportunity to share at the end of the program.
This program is part of our Bronx Week celebration. First come, first served | Bronx Library Center | Adults |
Tue, May 7 @ 4 PM | Join us for the first installment of The Bronx Inspires Us, a special ongoing program for the month of May where we reflect on how the Bronx shapes our experiences and makes us into brighter and better people. For Bronx Zine Day, we'll be using an array of craft and artistic skills, from poetry to watercolor to drawing to collage and all manner of Bronx-related library materials to express ourselves on the page. Teens will work from these materials and turn in what they want at the end of the pr… | Bronx Library Center | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Tue, May 7 @ 4 PM | Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 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… | Bronx Library Center, Children's Room | Children,
School Age (5-12 years),
Families,
Immigrants |
Wed, May 8 @ 11 AM | Career Services Come to the BLC Career Services Office (5th Floor) and print out your resume, in preparation for NYPL’s 2024 Job Fair & Expo. Up to five copies of your resume can be printed. Only black and white documents will be printed. No registration is necessary to print out your resume, but please read the instructions below so that we can have your resume ready for printing when you come in!
PLEASE READ: Instructions for printing your resume during these sessions:
Update your resume, and sa… | Bronx Library Center, Career Services | Adults,
50+,
Businesspeople,
College & Graduate Students,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants,
Job Seekers,
Persons with Disabilities,
Persons Without Homes,
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Wed, May 8 @ 2 PM | NYPL en Español Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en el Bronx Library Center (Salon C-33). Se sirve en orden de llegada.
Aprende sobre los distintos tipos y componentes de computadoras, incluyendo la terminología informática básica, una descripción general de los sistemas operativos y las aplicaciones de software populares. First come, first served | Bronx Library Center, Technology Training Center | Adults |
Wed, May 8 @ 3 PM | Join us at the Bronx Library Center for Library Arcade: Adult Edition!
Come join us as we play a variety of Video Games of various genres.
We will be delving into fighting games today! On the rotation is Tekken 7, Dragon Ball FighterZ, Soul Calibur 6 and Persona 4AU!
All levels of play are welcolemed! | 307 | Adults,
50+,
College & Graduate Students,
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |