Sat, May 11
@ 2:30 PM | Please join us for an in-person screening of the film Blade Runner.
Harrison Ford stars in this fascinating, dark vision of the near future as a policeman who tracks engineered humans--a Blade Runner. In the year 2019, the police department forces Rick Deckard (Ford) out of retirement to hunt four genetically engineered humans who have come to earth. Designed to do difficult, hazardous work, the manufactured humans are stronger, faster and smarter than non engineered humans. They feel no pain o… | Bronx Library Center, Auditorium | Adults,
50+,
Book Lovers,
Persons with Disabilities,
Persons Without Homes |
Sat, May 11
@ 4 PM | Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 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. | Bronx Library Center, Teen Center | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Mon, May 13
@ 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 13
@ 2 PM | This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center in the PC Lab (Room C33).
Do you have trouble with using a mouse or keyboard? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Bring your technology questions and get one -on - one assistance during this open lab time supervised by a tech instructor. | C33 | Adults,
50+ |
Mon, May 13
@ 4 PM | Early Literacy Join us while we take a blast into the past! We will discuss the exceptional life and fashion of Ann Lowe through fun historical costumes and cool activities.
The storytime will have great songs, rhymes, and a fun read-aloud in this storytime that’s fun for the whole family.
For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children.
"An inspiring picture book biography about the amazing Ann Lowe—the first nationally-known African American fashion designer.… | Bronx Library Center, Children's Room | Children |
Mon, May 13
@ 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) |
Tue, May 14
@ 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 14
@ 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 14
@ 3 PM | This event is in person at the Bronx Library Center First come, first served | Bronx Library Center | Adults,
50+ |
Tue, May 14
@ 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 |
Tue, May 14
@ 4 PM | Join us for the second 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 p… | Bronx Library Center | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Wed, May 15
@ 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) |
Wed, May 15
@ 5 PM | 16mm Film Celebrate Bronx Week through the lens of film at the Bronx Library Center!
For three days, join us for a film exhibition centered around the Bronx and its residents! Using 16mm projection, VHS and DVD's, we will be watching short films and documentaries on the Music, Art, Culture, and Political Activities of Bronx residents. Come and reflect on the history of the borough with us! First come, first served | Bronx Library Center, Auditorium | Adults,
50+,
College & Graduate Students,
Families,
NYPL Supporters,
Teachers,
College/Graduate School Educators,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Thu, May 16
@ 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 16
@ 11:30 AM | This event will take place at Bronx .Library Center.
Join us and our partner LINC 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 y a nuestro comp… | Bronx Library Center, Children's Room | Children |
Thu, May 16
@ 2 PM | Online Hybrid Introduction to Finding Grants at the Bronx Library Center Registration required: Online | Online | Adults |
Thu, May 16
@ 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) |
Thu, May 16
@ 5 PM | 16mm Film Celebrate Bronx Week through the lens of film at the Bronx Library Center!
For three days, join us for a film exhibition centered around the Bronx and its residents! Using 16mm projection, VHS and DVD's, we will be watching short films and documentaries on the Music, Art, Culture, and Political Activities of Bronx residents. Come and reflect on the history of the borough with us! First come, first served | Bronx Library Center, Auditorium | Adults,
50+,
College & Graduate Students,
Families,
NYPL Supporters,
Teachers,
College/Graduate School Educators,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Fri, May 17
@ 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 17
@ 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 17
@ 2 PM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center.
Study your choice of 71 available languages using NYPL's online learning Mango Languages. Learn vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar and culture of the language of your choice using fun and interactive learning tools. Library card and headphones needed for this class.
*First come, first served. First come, first served | Bronx Library Center, Technology Training Center | Adults |
Fri, May 17
@ 5 PM | 16mm Film Celebrate Bronx Week through the lens of film at the Bronx Library Center!
For three days, join us for a film exhibition centered around the Bronx and its residents! Using 16mm projection, VHS and DVD's, we will be watching short films and documentaries on the Music, Art, Culture, and Political Activities of Bronx residents. Come and reflect on the history of the borough with us! First come, first served | Bronx Library Center, Auditorium | Adults,
50+,
College & Graduate Students,
Families,
NYPL Supporters,
Teachers,
College/Graduate School Educators,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Sat, May 18
@ 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 18
@ 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 18
@ 2 PM | Come join us in our celebration of mothers or mother-like figures by creating matching friendship bracelets with yarn. We will show you the steps and procedures, and all materials will be provided.
For all ages. Limited supplies available. First come, first serve.
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Únase a nosotros en nuestra celebración de las madres o figuras parecidas a madres creando pulseras de la amistad a juego con hilo. Le mostraremos los pasos y procedimientos, y se le proporcionarán todos los materiales.
P… | Bronx Library Center, Children's Room | Adults,
50+,
Children,
School Age (5-12 years),
Families,
Parents/Caregivers |
Sat, May 18
@ 2:30 PM | This program will be held in person at Bronx Library Center.
The long-lost son of a New York City corrections officer throws a close-knit family into upheaval with his arrival and unwittingly inspires his kin to expose their own long-buried secrets.
Rating: PG -13 Runtime: 100 minutes
This program is part of our Bronx Week celebration. | Bronx Library Center, Auditorium | Adults |
Mon, May 20
@ 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 20
@ 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 20
@ 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 celebrates the boogie down bronx for Bronx Week! For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children.
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Únase a nosotros para vivir una experiencia práctica que no querrá perderse y que será divertida para toda la familia. ¡Hare… | Bronx Library Center, Children's Room | Children |
Tue, May 21
@ 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 21
@ 2 PM | *In Person: U.S. Citizenship workshop at the Bronx Library Center
Join the U.S. Citizenship Test Workshop and let us give you a step-by-step guide on how to pass the U.S. Citizenship Test.
We will be using USCIS resources:
Citizenship Learners Citizenship Study-Test
New York Public Library Citizenship Resources and Programs
Beginner to Advance English Speakers Registration required: Online | Bronx Library Center | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Tue, May 21
@ 3 PM | This event is in person at the Bronx Library Center First come, first served | Bronx Library Center | Adults,
50+ |
Tue, May 21
@ 4 PM | 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.* First come, first served | Bronx Library Center | Adults |
Tue, May 21
@ 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 |
Tue, May 21
@ 4 PM | Join us for the third 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. We'll head out to Poe Park and take advantage of the surrounding environment to capture the beauty of the Bronx, both green and urban. Cameras will be supplied. All participents will be required to sign a consent form. | Bronx Library Center | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Wed, May 22
@ 11 AM | Book Discussion Group Join the Bronx Library Center in the branch or on Google Meets for our "Hybrid Book Discussion". 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 the discussion. Let's join up to do what we love most, discussing books!! We can't wait to see and hear from you!
Book groups are hosted at libraries throughout the city and facilitated by New York Public Library staff.
Book groups are open to ev… Registration required: Online | Bronx Library Center
Online via Google Hangouts Meet | Adults,
Book Lovers |
Wed, May 22
@ 4 PM | Book Discussion Group This is event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. Come be part of the YA Book Club at BLC. Come discuss the novels we are currently reading and get a free book when supplies are available. Also, join us to discuss the YA novel "Barely Missing Everything" by Matt Mendez. | Bronx Library Center, Teen Center | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Wed, May 22
@ 4 PM | Online This program is being online.
Hola amigos! Have you been wanting to practice some Spanish and share what you have learned with your friends?! Join this program to practice beginners Spanish!
This program is intended for kids ages 5-12.
Registration is required. Registration required: Online | Bronx Library Center, Children's Room
Online | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Wed, May 22
@ 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 23
@ 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 |