Events

Join us in person with your friends or make new friends and play table top games. A staff member will be available to teach how to play the table top game of the day.

On 4:00 PM Thursdays, it's game time! At Francis Martin Library, we are looking to provide a fun and engaging space for you to play video games, hang out with your friends and blow off steam after a long school day. We have a new Nintendo Switch ready to go! We're hoping to engage you in some quick Super Smash Bros Ultimate fun! First come, first served, limited to 10 attendees. When you're done, feel free to check out our big collection of massive gaming books or ask us about our board games…

This event is online only At Francis Martin Branch Library This Month's selection is Do I Know You? By: Emily Wibberley Summary: Eliza and Graham are anticipating an anything-but-sexy, weeklong getaway to celebrate their five-year anniversary. Nestled on the Northern California coastline, the resort prides itself on being a destination for those in love and those looking to find it. For Eliza and Graham, it might as well be a vacation with a roommate. When a well-meaning guest mistak…

Join us in person to watch Disney's Aladdin and take part in an art activity. The program will be first come first serve until the chairs fill up.

Get to know fellow crafters at Francis Martin Library's weekly craft circle! Looking for a space to make art, exchange skills, and meet fellow crafters? Join us! Bring your crocheting, knitting, embroidery, or whatever else you're working on. Learn, share, and socialize.

Calling all gamers! Join us for a fantastic hour on the Nintendo Switch. Party games, racing, and more! Now is the time to show off your moves!

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.

This event is online only. Join us for a workshop on Crochet and Knitting Conversation Group We will do our best to give instructions on your crocheting and knitting questions. So make sure to have your supplies and projects with you, and come craft with us! The classes will be hosted in English and Spanish! Grupo de conversation bilingue de ganchillo y tejido !Unase a nosotros para un taller virtual de ganchillo y tejido. y conozca o otros entusiastas de manulidaddes! Aprenda y comparta c…

This event will take place in person at Francis Martin Library. Do you want to learn about computers? Do you want to be a techie? Here is a list of possible one-on-one computer sessions you can inquire about our staff. Our computer classes take place Monday - Friday for 1 hour. Possible topics of interest include: . Internet Basic . Online Shopping . Understanding your SmartPhone . Email Basic . Facebook Basic . Online Banking . SimplyE . Resume Basic . Google Drive/Docs Learn…

If you're looking for a place to bounce off ideas and share what you like to write or what don't, then this is the public funshop group for you. All writers of all styles are welcome to join. For Ages 13-18 only.

Join us for fun, imaginative adventures through a fantasy world where kids are the ultimate heroes! A staff member will play the role of Storyteller, guiding children through an hour-long adventure. This program is for children ages 6-12. Space is limited and granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Tuesdays at 4pm.

This event is online only. Join us for a workshop on Crochet and Knitting Conversation Group We will do our best to give instructions on your crocheting and knitting questions. So make sure to have your supplies and projects with you, and come craft with us! The classes will be hosted in English and Spanish! Grupo de conversation bilingue de ganchillo y tejido !Unase a nosotros para un taller virtual de ganchillo y tejido. y conozca o otros entusiastas de manulidaddes! Aprenda y comparta c…

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.

Join us for Makerspace Tinker Hour at 3:30pm to create various STEAM projects.

Join us Wednesdays from 5 to 6:30 pm at the Francis Martin Library for an in person English conversation classes. The program works best for people who speak some English and want to practice. NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! Just come to a class! We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. Intermediate and Advanced…

Let’s go on a journey! Every session we will visit and explore a new story and create our own musical adventure with Latin Grammy nominee Flor Bromley. The program is limited to 15 families. For children birth to age 5 and their caregivers. Programs are first come first served. Please arrive on time. Space is limited. ¡Emprendamos un viaje! En cada sesión visitaremos y exploramos una nueva historia y crearemos nuestra propia aventura musical con la nominada al Grammy Latino Flor Bromley. Los…

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.

Join us in person with your friends or make new friends and play table top games. A staff member will be available to teach how to play the table top game of the day.

On 4:00 PM Thursdays, it's game time! We are looking to provide a fun and engaging space for you to play video games, hang out with your friends and blow off steam after a long school day. We have a new Nintendo Switch ready to go! We're hoping to engage you in some quick Super Smash Bros Ultimate fun! First come, first served, limited to 10 attendees. When you're done, feel free to check out our big collection of massive gaming books or ask us about our board games and our Dungeons and Drago…

Get to know fellow crafters at Francis Martin Library's weekly craft circle! Looking for a space to make art, exchange skills, and meet fellow crafters? Join us! Bring your crocheting, knitting, embroidery, or whatever else you're working on. Learn, share, and socialize.

This program will be in person at Kingsbridge Library. A quartet of MVNY singers present a 30-minute, interactive concert musicalizing an engaging picture book titled “My Friend Earth” by Patricia MacLachlan, that alternates the text of the book with songs inspired by the themes, characters, and events of the story. Program features a variety of repertoire in English and Spanish, a visual presentation of the picture book, and interactive elements for audience members including movement, s…

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.

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.

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.

Join us for fun, imaginative adventures through a fantasy world where kids are the ultimate heroes! A staff member will play the role of Storyteller, guiding children through an hour-long adventure. This program is for children ages 6-12. Space is limited and granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Tuesdays at 4pm.

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.

Join us for Makerspace Tinker Hour at 3:30pm to create various STEAM projects.

Greetings adventurers - Join us in person or virtually at Francis Martin Library for a commitment of several weeks of attendance to an exciting Dungeons and Dragons game! D&D is a game about adventure, mystery and drama in a fantasy based world! Meet new friends and have fun rolling dice, fighting monsters, and saving the realm! New to D&D? Here are some resources! What is D&D? Start Playing The Structure of the Game Rules Overview The Basics Character Sheets Roll20 Op…

Join us Wednesdays from 5 to 6:30 pm at the Francis Martin Library for an in person English conversation classes. The program works best for people who speak some English and want to practice. NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! Just come to a class! We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. Intermediate and Advanced…

Let’s go on a journey! Every session we will visit and explore a new story and create our own musical adventure with Latin Grammy nominee Flor Bromley. The program is limited to 15 families. For children birth to age 5 and their caregivers. Programs are first come first served. Please arrive on time. Space is limited. ¡Emprendamos un viaje! En cada sesión visitaremos y exploramos una nueva historia y crearemos nuestra propia aventura musical con la nominada al Grammy Latino Flor Bromley. Los…

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.

Join us in person with your friends or make new friends and play table top games. A staff member will be available to teach how to play the table top game of the day.

On 4:00 PM Thursdays, it's game time! We are looking to provide a fun and engaging space for you to play video games, hang out with your friends and blow off steam after a long school day. We have a new Nintendo Switch ready to go! We're hoping to engage you in some quick Super Smash Bros Ultimate fun! First come, first served, limited to 10 attendees. When you're done, feel free to check out our big collection of massive gaming books or ask us about our board games and our Dungeons and Drago…

Get to know fellow crafters at Francis Martin Library's weekly craft circle! Looking for a space to make art, exchange skills, and meet fellow crafters? Join us! Bring your crocheting, knitting, embroidery, or whatever else you're working on. Learn, share, and socialize.

Join us in celebrating Bronx Week by watching the Hip-Hop classic, Beat Street! The film follows an aspiring DJ from the South Bronx and his best friend, a promoter, trying to get into show business by exposing people to hip-hop music and the local culture. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bYXW4x7RXk

"Mulan" As made for the screen will air in our community room . In observance of May as "Asian and Pacific Islander" month, we present to you this epic feature fit for the whole family. To save her ailing father from serving in the Imperial Army, a fearless young woman disguises herself as a man to battle northern invaders in China. Please show up on time for the feature, we will be starting it no later than 5 minutes past the official start time. No Registration Required.

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.

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.

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.

Join us for fun, imaginative adventures through a fantasy world where kids are the ultimate heroes! A staff member will play the role of Storyteller, guiding children through an hour-long adventure. This program is for children ages 6-12. Space is limited and granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Tuesdays at 4pm.