Events

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library and online via Google Meet. Aprann Kreyòl is a basic/intermediate level course for those interested in learning and practicing the Haitian Creole language. This session is level II and preferably for those who have taken the previous beginner level at SNFL in the winter/spring - however, all levels are welcome. Summer 2024 Aprann Kreyòl Dates: May 3 June 7 May 10…

This program is in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 3rd Floor, Room 304. Learn the basics of the Italian language, including the alphabet, vocabulary words, phrases, and some basic grammar. This is a series-based program. Participants are encouraged to attend from the beginning of the series. No previous language experience required. Instructional materials will be provided. All programs subject to change or cancellation. Sign up for our e-newsletters to stay up to date…

Join the Teen Center Volunteers for an afternoon of karaoke in our rooftop Event Center! Come ready to sing along and have a fun time. This is event is for teens, ages 13 - 19.

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn the fundamentals of DOM manipulation in JavaScript by creating a dynamic to-do list web app. You must have some understanding of CSS Selectors and HTML to participate. Check out our classes titled HTML Basics and Advanced CSS Selectors to learn more. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. 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. Space is limited to 20 children. Registration starts Monday, May 13. Please arrive on time. The doors will close once the program begins.

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Studio40 Workshops are deep dives into selected topics in production, with time for practice and questions. Continue to develop your AV production skills in a practical setting where we can thoroughly explore the chosen workshop topic. Compression, Levelling, Gating, and other dynamics-based effects are critical parts of the post production process, and understanding how it works can help you add clarity, definition, an…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). Logic Pro X is a professional grade software for songwriting, music production, mixing, and more. In this class we'll learn how to produce our own MIDI tracks and lay down some basic beats and grooves. We'll cover: - MIDI Production Essentials - Virtual Instruments and Drum Sequencing - Beats, grooves, 808s, pitched hihats, and more... This class is part of the media & production cl…

This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. 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. Space is limited to 20 children. Registration is required. Registration starts Monday, May 13. Please arrive on time. The doors will close once the program begins.

This event will take place at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Third Floor, Room 304. SNFL invites patrons to bring any manga, light novels or graphic novels in need of a new home! Patrons are also encouraged to grab a few library books to borrow! Curious about what to bring and how it all works? See our rules below! May Manga Book Swap Rules: Items allowed: Manga, Manhwa, Light novels, and Danmei novels. New, gently used, or good condition books ONLY. Damaged or dirty books wil…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Flexbox is a CSS layout module that offers a more efficient way of aligning and distributing space among items in a container. It allows for easy manipulation of layouts in responsive web design on all device mediums. Join us to learn the fundamentals of using flexbox to design custom web layouts. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

​This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Room 303. Registration is required. Lion (2016) A five-year-old Indian boy is adopted by an Australian couple after getting lost hundreds of kilometers from home. 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family. Directed by Garth Davis. 2016 | PG-13 | 118 minutes About Reel to Read The page meets the screen at Reel to Read, a curated series of independent and classic cinema. These free screenings,…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class covers the basics of adding JavaScript to a web page. To be part of the class you need a basic understanding of HTML. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a full name and valid email address. iMovie is a free video creation software available on Mac platforms. Learn how to navigate the software and get started making your own videos with this beginner-friendly video editing software. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at studio40. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3EClkVk You will receive an email on the day of the class with the link to join the virtu…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. CSS Grid is a CSS layout module that allows you to define two-dimensional layouts based on a grid creation, an arrangement of columns and rows. Like flexbox, it is far superior to earlier methods to layout web pages but with some added advantages. Join us and learn how to and when to use CSS Grid. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn to add, remove, and modify the content of your HTML pages using JavaScript. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. A podcast is a creative, on-demand audio show for sharing information, engaging audiences with stories, participating in community conversations, and much more. Come learn how to edit and mix your show with the free audio production software, Audacity. Software will be provided in our computer lab. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at studio40. To learn more, visit https://on.nypl.org/stud…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). iMovie is a free video creation software available on Mac platforms, including your own personal phones and tablets. Learn how to navigate the iPad and iPhone version of this software software and get started making your own videos with this beginner-friendly video editing software. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at studio40. iPads will be provided. To lea…

This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other 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. For children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. Space is limited to 15 babies. Registration is required. Registration begins on We…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). Learn how to get started with creative coding in Processing, a sketchbook software designed to create visual art with programming. This will cover the fundamentals on how to setup, and draw to create simple sketches on the screen.

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn to use Excel to create tools for productivity and task management. This class requires a beginner knowledge of Microsoft Excel. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th floor, Room 602. 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! Mondays, 2-4 PM, May 6, 13, 20 (no class May 27) NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!

This event is online only. || 本活動僅限線上參與。 This event is in Mandarin only. || 本課程僅以中文授課。 Must register with a valid email address. || 必須使用有效的電子郵件地址進行註冊。 Discover how to create professional graphics for social media, presentations, business cards, and more using this free online platform! 探索如何使用這個免費的線上平台製作專業的社交媒體圖像、演示文稿、名片等圖形！ You will receive an email 11am on the day of the class with the virtual class link. 您將在課程當日上午11點收到一封電子郵件，其中包含虛擬課程的連結。…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). This course will cover how important it is to be safe when providing your information on the internet as well as ensuring your computer is safe from those who want to hack it.

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), 1st Floor. Join us for a plant exchange at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)! Meet other plant enthusiasts for a free plant swap. Share tips, advice, and plants in this community event. We will meet from 3:30PM-4:30PM in the first floor lobby (1st Floor, Corner Space). Community Plant Exchanges meet every fourth Monday of the month. Tips for success: Please bring only pest-free plants. If y…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 3rd Floor, Room 304. This is an in-person one-hour conversation class. Participants will learn basic verbal conversation; no written Chinese will be taught. Sessions are cumulative and participants are encouraged to attend all sessions. No previous language experience required. For previous lessons notes and slides, please visit: bit.ly/snflcantonese If there are any further questions, email winsonlau@nypl.org a…

Welcome to SNFL's ongoing teen campaign. Players new and old are invited to come start a new campaign that will meet regularly throughout the school year. You can bring a level 1 character with you or grab a pre-made character sheet when you arrive! This event is made possible by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Graphic Design for Social Media often involves working with a number of different formats, sizes, and platforms. In this intrdocutory workshop on Canva, learn how to outfit a set of graphics and designs for multiple different sizes and formats. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

Are you a budding musician looking to record your next hit song? Our state-of-the-art recording studio is here to help! Open Studio offers a unique opportunity for teens to come in, record their music, and receive feedback from their peers and an engineer. Plus, you'll have the chance to learn about audio engineering and get a behind-the-scenes look at the recording process. In Open Studio teens are invited to record 1 song up to 3 minutes. Depending on registrants for the day, sessions…

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602. Intermediate Level 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! Mondays, May 6, 13, 20 (no class May 27). NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn to create simple choice-based games in Twine! Topics include narrative strategies, how to use the flowchart editor, and uploading your game for others to play. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

This event is ONLINE only. You will receive a Zoom link 2 days before the class. 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! Sign up and attend class online.

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 1st Floor Corner Space. In Person English Conversation Hour (ECH) is an open conversation where English language learners can discuss life, art, music, films, food, culture, current events, and other topics of interest. Participation takes place in small group settings. This is not a formal class, but a fun and informal discussion - the only requirement is you are ready to have a conversation! Spring 2024 DATES:…

This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a full name and valid email address. Learn how and when to use Adobe Premiere Pro's editing tools to improve your video editing workflow. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at studio40. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3EClkVk You will receive an email the day of the class with the link to join the virtual class. *Please note that some people using older or less common email addresses have experien…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 2nd Floor, Room 205. Join staff at SNFL for Archiving at Home: Safeguarding Using Archival Methods. Learn about taking care of different types of personal memorabilia while sharing the history of your cherished items. Make sure to leave items you are interested in conserving at home. Bring a photograph of the item and/or a detailed description. Bringing both is ideal! Sign up for our e-newsletter to stay up to da…

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602. Intermediate Level 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! Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28. NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class will cover the most popular lookup method in Excel, VLOOKUP, which used to search for and retrieve information in datasets, and work with the results. This class is part of our Excel Genius class series. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/3KBj04g You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn the fundamentals of synthesizers and sound synthesis using the Drift instrument in Ableton Live. Learn about oscialltors, waveforms, ADSR envelopes, LFOs, and Filters. No prior knowledge of Ableton Live is required. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at studio40. To learn more, visit https://on.nypl.org/studio40 You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (455 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016), 1st Floor, Corner Space. ¡Hola! ¿Te gusta hablar español? Join the staff of the New York Public Library and other fellow Spanish speakers for an hour of Spanish conversation. This group is at the intermediate and advanced level. You don't need a library card to register, only an email address. Register for each session you wish to attend. May 7, 2024…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Floor 1M. Join fellow poetry enthusiasts in unpacking the layered meanings of poetry through an informal group discussion. Each session focuses around a theme that celebrates the diversity and range of the poetic form and contemporary poetry culture. Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with a selection of poems that explore the experiences and histories of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Readings…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn the fundamentals of computer programming with the popular language Python. This class will cover concepts fundamental to all programming languages and provide an introduction to coding more generally. This class requires a gmail account to use Google Colab, a browser based coding environment. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.