Today @ 2 PM | Women of all ages from the community, come together where they can learn the skill of knitting and crocheting, and develop the art of creating fabric from yarn. We engage in great conversation and bonding with women in the community. Research has shown that knitting & crocheting can be very therapeutic. In addition to improving social skills, our Seasoned Sisters from the community who participate in the weekly gathering report many health benefits from relief from stress and depression, d… | Harlem Library | Adults,
50+ |
Today @ 3 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. | Harlem Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Today @ 4 PM | Join us at Harlem Library every Thursday to game with friends using our Nintendo Switch and PS5 consoles! Test your skills and have some fun!
Snacks will be provided, as well as all games and consoles! This event will take place in person at the Harlem library.
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. | Harlem Library | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Fri, April 19 @ 10:30 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person inside the Harlem Library on the 2nd floor. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child 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. Space is limited to 15 families and granted on a first-come, first-served basis. | Harlem Library | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Fri, April 19 @ 11 AM | The New York Public Library partners with accredited social work colleges across the city to connect you with students who can help you access vital social services, including housing, short-term shelter, food security, healthcare, and more.
During the listed hours you can drop in to meet with the student intern one-on-one (first come, first served).
Monday, Wenesday and Friday 11am - 4pm
Hours are subject to change or cancellation. | Harlem Library | Adults,
50+ |
Fri, April 19 @ 2:30 PM | STEAM for Teens Looking to learn a new skill? Customize some clothes? Tinker with some gears and circuits? Swing by the Harlem Library for STEAM for Teens, where we've got all sorts of tools, gadgets, and crafting supplies to let your creativity flow! Each week, we focus on a different topic, tool, or creative skill for you to practice and explore using our materials and tools.
This month's topics:
April 5
Stitching & Sewing
April 12
3D Design Basics
April 19
Instant Ph… | Harlem Library | College & Graduate Students,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Sat, April 20 @ 1 PM | Come for a great family movie at 1pm every Saturday, stay for the fidget activities (play-doh, coloring, and more). | Harlem Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Mon, April 22 @ 10:30 AM | Early Literacy Join us for an interactive family concert where children can experience and enjoy the wonders of classical jazz, bluegrass, and more! Families are welcomed to observe, explore, discover, sing and dance during the concert for optimum experimental learning. Each concert ends with an "instrument petting zoo"! For children birth to age 5. Limited to 15 families. Programs are first come first served. Please arrive on time. We may not be able to accommodate latecomers. | Harlem Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Mon, April 22 @ 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 Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Tue, April 23 @ 10:30 AM | Early Literacy Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other parents and caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. *Bring your own blanket. For Children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. | Harlem Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months) |
Tue, April 23 @ 1 PM | Early Literacy Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other parents and caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. *Bring your own blanket. For Children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. | Harlem Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months) |
Tue, April 23 @ 6 PM | This program will be held in person at Harlem Library
Join Harlem Library and Shape Up NYC for Twerk focused Dance Fitness classes.
Get ready to move to your favorite tunes! This dance fitness class will not only strengthen your cardiovascular system- but it's also tons of fun! Come enjoy the music, learn choreography, and sweat it out. All levels of fitness are welcome!
Each session is led by a Shape Up NYC instructor.
Program dates: Weekly on Tuesdays from 6-6:45 PM, beginning Decembe… First come, first served | Harlem Library | Adults |
Wed, April 24 @ 10:30 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person inside the Harlem Library on the 2nd floor. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child 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. Space is limited to 15 families and granted on a first-come, first-served basis. | Harlem Library | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Wed, April 24 @ 3 PM | NYPL Innovation Project Do you know your rights as a tenant in NYC? Do you or someone you know need help getting apartment repairs from a landlord? Join us for a free information session and learn from the experts at the City Bar Justice Center.
Refreshments will be provided for all participants.
This program is made possible by NYPL’s Innovation Lab, which pilots new staff ideas for reaching and engaging our communities. Registration required: Online | Harlem Library | Adults |
Wed, April 24 @ 4 PM | Community Mental Health Want a space to do homework or relax? Join us to chat, work on an art project, read, or just enjoy a chill space.
Snacks will be provided! This event will take place in person at the Harlem library.
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. First come, first served | Harlem Library | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Wed, April 24 @ 4 PM | This event will take place in person at the Harlem Library. Join us for this after-school program where we explore our collection and take on creative crafts or activities inspired by the books we share. Recommended for kids ages 5-12. | Harlem Library | School Age (5-12 years),
Children |
Wed, April 24 @ 6 PM | This program will be held in person at Harlem Library
Caribbean Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics. The goal is to improve cardio fitness while having fun and getting a full body workout! This class is taught to music with easy-to-follow steps that will surely get your heart pumping!
Program dates: Weekly on Tuesdays from 6-6:45 PM, beginning April 17, 2024
Participants must sign a liability waiver to participate in the classes.
Shape Up NYC is a… First come, first served | Harlem Library | Adults |
Thu, April 25 @ 2 PM | Women of all ages from the community, come together where they can learn the skill of knitting and crocheting, and develop the art of creating fabric from yarn. We engage in great conversation and bonding with women in the community. Research has shown that knitting & crocheting can be very therapeutic. In addition to improving social skills, our Seasoned Sisters from the community who participate in the weekly gathering report many health benefits from relief from stress and depression, d… | Harlem Library | Adults,
50+ |
Thu, April 25 @ 4 PM | Join us at Harlem Library every Thursday to game with friends using our Nintendo Switch and PS5 consoles! Test your skills and have some fun!
Snacks will be provided, as well as all games and consoles! This event will take place in person at the Harlem library.
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. | Harlem Library | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Fri, April 26 @ 10:30 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person inside the Harlem Library on the 2nd floor. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child 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. Space is limited to 15 families and granted on a first-come, first-served basis. | Harlem Library | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Fri, April 26 @ 2:30 PM | STEAM for Teens Looking to learn a new skill? Customize some clothes? Tinker with some gears and circuits? Swing by the Harlem Library for STEAM for Teens, where we've got all sorts of tools, gadgets, and crafting supplies to let your creativity flow! Each week, we focus on a different topic, tool, or creative skill for you to practice and explore using our materials and tools.
This month's topics:
April 5
Stitching & Sewing
April 12
3D Design Basics
April 19
Instant Ph… | Harlem Library | College & Graduate Students,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Sat, April 27 @ 1 PM | Come for a great family movie at 1pm every Saturday, stay for the fidget activities (play-doh, coloring, and more). | Harlem Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Mon, April 29 @ 10:30 AM | Early Literacy Join us for an interactive family concert where children can experience and enjoy the wonders of classical jazz, bluegrass, and more! Families are welcomed to observe, explore, discover, sing and dance during the concert for optimum experimental learning. Each concert ends with an "instrument petting zoo"! For children birth to age 5. Limited to 15 families. Programs are first come first served. Please arrive on time. We may not be able to accommodate latecomers. | Harlem Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Mon, April 29 @ 3 PM | Summer at the Library Join The New York Public Library and Roundabout Theatre Company's Artist-in-Residence for 10 sessions of artistic workshops!
The workshops will be held in person at Harlem Library.
Join multi-hyphenate artists, Vickie Tanner, and Jennifer Varbalow, curate artistic workshops designed to spark the creative process. Craft and create your own story, essay, monologue, play, song, poem, speech, and/or theatrical performance pertaining to BIPOC identity: past, present, and future. We will explore pri… Registration required: Online | Harlem Library | Adults |
Mon, April 29 @ 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 Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Tue, April 30 @ 10:30 AM | Early Literacy Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other parents and caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. *Bring your own blanket. For Children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. | Harlem Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months) |
Tue, April 30 @ 1 PM | Early Literacy Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other parents and caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. *Bring your own blanket. For Children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. | Harlem Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months) |
Tue, April 30 @ 6 PM | This program will be held in person at Harlem Library
Join Harlem Library and Shape Up NYC for Twerk focused Dance Fitness classes.
Get ready to move to your favorite tunes! This dance fitness class will not only strengthen your cardiovascular system- but it's also tons of fun! Come enjoy the music, learn choreography, and sweat it out. All levels of fitness are welcome!
Each session is led by a Shape Up NYC instructor.
Program dates: Weekly on Tuesdays from 6-6:45 PM, beginning Decembe… First come, first served | Harlem Library | Adults |
Fri, May 3 @ 1:30 PM | English for Speakers of Other Languages This event will take place IN PERSON at the Harlem Library.
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, 1:30-3:30 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! | Harlem Library, Adult Learning Center | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Mon, May 6 @ 3 PM | Summer at the Library Join The New York Public Library and Roundabout Theatre Company's Artist-in-Residence for 10 sessions of artistic workshops!
The workshops will be held in person at Harlem Library.
Join multi-hyphenate artists, Vickie Tanner, and Jennifer Varbalow, curate artistic workshops designed to spark the creative process. Craft and create your own story, essay, monologue, play, song, poem, speech, and/or theatrical performance pertaining to BIPOC identity: past, present, and future. We will explore pri… Registration required: Online | Harlem Library | Adults |
Fri, May 10 @ 1:30 PM | English for Speakers of Other Languages This event will take place IN PERSON at the Harlem Library.
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, 1:30-3:30 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! | Harlem Library, Adult Learning Center | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Mon, May 13 @ 3 PM | Summer at the Library Join The New York Public Library and Roundabout Theatre Company's Artist-in-Residence for 10 sessions of artistic workshops!
The workshops will be held in person at Harlem Library.
Join multi-hyphenate artists, Vickie Tanner, and Jennifer Varbalow, curate artistic workshops designed to spark the creative process. Craft and create your own story, essay, monologue, play, song, poem, speech, and/or theatrical performance pertaining to BIPOC identity: past, present, and future. We will explore pri… Registration required: Online | Harlem Library | Adults |
Fri, May 17 @ 1 PM | Come and sip on your favorite tea with fellow crafters at the Harlem Branch. Use our provided crafting supplies or bring your own. Either way you'll be in for a great crafting time.
Some offered supplies: acrylic paints, watercolors, alcohol inks, yarn, colored pencils, crayons, assortment of paper and more.
We also have a Cricut Maker with a cup and heat press with limited supplies.
Please register here. Registration required: Online | Harlem Library | Adults,
50+ |
Fri, May 17 @ 1:30 PM | English for Speakers of Other Languages This event will take place IN PERSON at the Harlem Library.
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, 1:30-3:30 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! | Harlem Library, Adult Learning Center | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Mon, May 20 @ 3 PM | Summer at the Library Join The New York Public Library and Roundabout Theatre Company's Artist-in-Residence for 10 sessions of artistic workshops!
The workshops will be held in person at Harlem Library.
Join multi-hyphenate artists, Vickie Tanner, and Jennifer Varbalow, curate artistic workshops designed to spark the creative process. Craft and create your own story, essay, monologue, play, song, poem, speech, and/or theatrical performance pertaining to BIPOC identity: past, present, and future. We will explore pri… Registration required: Online | Harlem Library | Adults |
Fri, May 24 @ 1:30 PM | English for Speakers of Other Languages This event will take place IN PERSON at the Harlem Library.
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, 1:30-3:30 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! | Harlem Library, Adult Learning Center | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Fri, May 31 @ 10 AM | Early Literacy Come and play at the Harlem Big Playdate in the park! You are invited to an outdoor play extravaganza for little ones. Celebrate the power of play and practice important early literacy skills—all while having fun!
Kids ages infant to three years old and their parents and caregivers are invited to explore different play stations, activities, and sensory experiences that promote a wide range of early learning skills. Come make new friends and learn simple and easy activities that you can recreat… Registration required: Online Registration opens: May 1 @ 10:00 AM | Marcus Garvey Park | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months) |
Fri, May 31 @ 1:30 PM | English for Speakers of Other Languages This event will take place IN PERSON at the Harlem Library.
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, 1:30-3:30 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! | Harlem Library, Adult Learning Center | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |
Mon, June 3 @ 3 PM | Summer at the Library Join The New York Public Library and Roundabout Theatre Company's Artist-in-Residence for 10 sessions of artistic workshops!
The workshops will be held in person at Harlem Library.
Join multi-hyphenate artists, Vickie Tanner, and Jennifer Varbalow, curate artistic workshops designed to spark the creative process. Craft and create your own story, essay, monologue, play, song, poem, speech, and/or theatrical performance pertaining to BIPOC identity: past, present, and future. We will explore pri… Registration required: Online | Harlem Library | Adults |
Mon, June 10 @ 3 PM | Summer at the Library Join The New York Public Library and Roundabout Theatre Company's Artist-in-Residence for 10 sessions of artistic workshops!
The workshops will be held in person at Harlem Library.
Join multi-hyphenate artists, Vickie Tanner, and Jennifer Varbalow, curate artistic workshops designed to spark the creative process. Craft and create your own story, essay, monologue, play, song, poem, speech, and/or theatrical performance pertaining to BIPOC identity: past, present, and future. We will explore pri… Registration required: Online | Harlem Library | Adults |