Events

Join us for Arts and Crafts bracelet making in celebration of Bronx Week! _____________________________________ ¡Únase a nosotros para hacer pulseras Arts and Crafts en celebración de la Semana del Bronx!

Get ready to light up your creativity with the ultimate teen hobby - candle making! With endless color and fragrance options, you can design and craft your very own personalized candles. Tweens and Teens are welcome! In-Person Program.

This event is in person at Grand Concourse Library. NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation 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. Adult learners (16 and older, not in High School) will have the opportunity to learn English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with other…

Every month, we feature a short documentary and have a short discussion about it afterwards. For the month of May, in celebration of Bronx Week, we're watching "From Mambo to Hip-Hop." via The New York Public Library's Performing Arts' Special Collections. From Mambo to Hip-Hop is an "hour-long documentary that tells a story about the creative life of the South Bronx, beginning with the Puerto Rican migration and the adoption of Cuban rhythms to create the New York salsa sound; continuing with…

Join us for fun and games on Fridays Chess, Uno, Bingo and more

Roll the dice, choose your strategy, or embark on a virtual adventure with Nintendo Switch and PS5—our Gaming Hour has it all! Join us for an epic fusion of classic board games and cutting-edge console excitement. It's the ultimate playtime where every move, whether analog or digital, brings laughter, competition, and a gaming experience like no other.

Join us on Saturdays our Builder's Club, which includes Magna tiles LEGOS, blocks and more!

On the first three Mondays of the month, we host IN-PERSON Tech Connect courses, designed by the Tech Connect department to teach patrons valuable computer skills. For May, students will learn about some of great online resources: May 6: Getting Groceries Delivered May 13: Buying/Selling Online May 20: Intro to Canva Registration is NOT required, and we welcome the first five (5) walk-ins. Classes are subject to change and/or cancellation, without notice. Classes begin at 1PM--if no part…

This event will take place in-person at the Grand Concourse Library. 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. _______________________________________________________________ Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en el Grand Concourse Library. ¡Únase a nosotros en un programa emocionante y práctico dedicado a STEAM (ciencia, tecnología, ingen…

Join us for three weeks of Design Space where we will use our Cricut Maker, Silkscreen Printing Station and we'll go over our 3D Printer. This is a chance for you to learn more about the tech in your space, and create unique designs.

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…

The one adored as the mother is not the real parent. The people living here together are not actual siblings. The Gracefield House is where orphaned children live. An irreplaceable home where 38 siblings and Mom live happy lives, even with no blood relations. However, their everyday life suddenly came to an abrupt end one day... Come by to Grand Concourse Library to see how this story unfolds! We will be watching 2 to 3 episodes per week.

Join The New York Public Library and Roundabout Theatre Company's Artist-in-Residence for eleven sessions of artistic workshops! The workshops will be held in person at Grand Concourse Library. Join us for artistic workshops designed to spark the creative process. Teaching Artists, Chris Bell and Yadira De La Riva will guide participants in creating their own piece of original theatre through storytelling and performance. By exploring the world of plays, participants will dive into storytellin…

Join us on Tuesday's to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active toddler build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage, and their caregivers. Registration available online, not required. All children welcome!

On the first three Tuesdays, we're going back to the tech basics. First Tuesday of the Month: Learning How to Type & Use a Mouse, Second Tuesday of the Month: Creating a Gmail Account & Email Basics Third Tuesday of the Month: Internet Basics. Registration is not required, but class is limited to first FIVE (5) walk-ins. If no participants show up by 1:15pm, class will be cancelled. *As always, programs are subject to cancellation and/or changes*

We’ll continue to explore the world of Virtual Reality with the NEW META VR HEADSETS available at the Best Buy Teen Center @ Grand Concourse. Activity release forms are available at the teen center and must be signed by parents/guardians before the program.

Hello Teens! Join us at The Grand Concourse Library to learn how to create a webpage for your hobby, business idea or blogging etc. All materials are free and you may continue working on your webpage at home. Bring your friends!

This event is in person at Grand Concourse Library. NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation 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. Adult learners (16 and older, not in High School) will have the opportunity to learn English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with other…

This program is ONLINE only. Join us when we discuss this short story by Don Delillo, "Human Moments in World War III." An astronaut and his companion orbit the earth while a non-nuclear WWIII rages down below. The narrator realizes that war has replaced everyday life and eliminated the space for human moments. Click the title above to read the story. On the day of the program, a link to join the discussion will be sent to you. Don DeLillo (born November 20, 1936) is an American no…

This program is ONLINE only. Join us when we discuss this short story by Don Delillo, "Human Moments in World War III." An astronaut and his companion orbit the earth while a non-nuclear WWIII rages down below. The narrator realizes that war has replaced everyday life and eliminated the space for human moments. Click the title above to read the story. On the day of the program, a link to join the discussion will be sent to you. Don DeLillo (born November 20, 1936) is an American n…

Join us for Recording Studio Teen Training where you will learn the basics of the Whisper Room. Once you are a master of the space, you will pass a short assessment. Then you will be able to use the studio on your own, as frequently as you’d like, as long as it is available. Please sign up in person and in advance.

Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this bedtime themed storytime that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children.To get into the Pajama Party spirit, come dressed in your comfiest pajamas or bring a stuffed animal friend!

This activity focuses on the past and present history of The Bronx, while highlighting important timeline of events. In-Person Ages 13-17

This event is ONLINE only. Join the Grand Concourse staff as we discuss the book, "Sea of Tranquility," by Emily St. John Mandel. The website, Goodreads, calls it, "A novel of art, time travel, love, and plague that takes the reader from Vancouver Island in 1912 to a dark colony on the moon five hundred years later." Borrow the book from your local public library. On the day of the discussion, a link to join will be sent to you. Emily St. John Mandel (born 1979) is a Canadian novelis…

Join us for the basics of video production, from video recording, audio recording and video/audio editing. Shoot, produce and create your own visual masterpieces!

Join us for arts and Crafts with paper, paint, crayons and more!

Dive into the iconic world of Street Fighter as you bring your favorite characters to life in stunning 3D detail. Grab your brushes, choose your fighters, and let the battles begin on the canvas Tweens and Teens are welcome! In-Person Program.

This event is in person at Grand Concourse Library. NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation 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. Adult learners (16 and older, not in High School) will have the opportunity to learn English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with other…

Join us for fun and games on Fridays Chess, Uno, Bingo and more

Roll the dice, choose your strategy, or embark on a virtual adventure with Nintendo Switch and PS5—our Gaming Hour has it all! Join us for an epic fusion of classic board games and cutting-edge console excitement. It's the ultimate playtime where every move, whether analog or digital, brings laughter, competition, and a gaming experience like no other.

Join us on Saturdays our Builder's Club, which includes Magna tiles LEGOS, blocks and more!

On the first three Mondays of the month, we host IN-PERSON Tech Connect courses, designed by the Tech Connect department to teach patrons valuable computer skills. For May, students will learn about some of great online resources: May 6: Getting Groceries Delivered May 13: Buying/Selling Online May 20: Intro to Canva Registration is NOT required, and we welcome the first five (5) walk-ins. Classes are subject to change and/or cancellation, without notice. Classes begin at 1PM--if no part…

This event will take place in-person at the Grand Concourse Library. 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. _______________________________________________________________ Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en el Grand Concourse Library. ¡Únase a nosotros en un programa emocionante y práctico dedicado a STEAM (ciencia, tecnología, ingen…

Join us for three weeks of Design Space where we will use our Cricut Maker, Silkscreen Printing Station and we'll go over our 3D Printer. This is a chance for you to learn more about the tech in your space, and create unique designs.

We're welcoming all those May flowers by making our own unique versions of faux flower crowns! This program will be IN-PERSON. All materials will be provided--just bring your creativity!--but supplies may be limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. If no participants arrive by 4:15PM, program will be cancelled.

The one adored as the mother is not the real parent. The people living here together are not actual siblings. The Gracefield House is where orphaned children live. An irreplaceable home where 38 siblings and Mom live happy lives, even with no blood relations. However, their everyday life suddenly came to an abrupt end one day... Come by to Grand Concourse Library to see how this story unfolds! We will be watching 2 to 3 episodes per week.

Join us on Tuesday's to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active toddler build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage, and their caregivers. Registration available online, not required. All children welcome!

On the first three Tuesdays, we're going back to the tech basics. First Tuesday of the Month: Learning How to Type & Use a Mouse, Second Tuesday of the Month: Creating a Gmail Account & Email Basics Third Tuesday of the Month: Internet Basics. Registration is not required, but class is limited to first FIVE (5) walk-ins. If no participants show up by 1:15pm, class will be cancelled. *As always, programs are subject to cancellation and/or changes*

We’ll continue to explore the world of Virtual Reality with the NEW META VR HEADSETS available at the Best Buy Teen Center @ Grand Concourse. Activity release forms are available at the teen center and must be signed by parents/guardians before the program.

Hello Teens! Join the staff of The Grand Concourse Library for an in person STEAM event. Learn to use the free program Pixton to create beautiful comic strips. No drawing required, it's all point and click. Participants must have a current NYPL library card in order to access Pixton. No registration required, limited to 10 teens. For teens ages 12 to 18. Bring your friends!