Events

The Library is here to help you learn and connect with your community through our wide array of free events, programs, classes, book clubs, and more. Please check listings to confirm if a program is in-person, online, or outdoors.

If you have any questions about the events listed below, please contact the branch for more information. See here for service updates at the Library.

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45 events found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Today
@ 10:30 AM
Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active baby build important early learning skills.
Ottendorfer LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Sat, March 30
@ 11 AM
Stories, songs and a craft for the whole family!
Ottendorfer LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Mon, April 1
@ 1 PM
Online
Join us for a virtual book discussion. Have a book you've read recently and want to talk about? Email ahead of time and we'll make sure you have time to share with the group. Just want to listen to some book recommendations? That's great too, we'll share what we've been reading. This will happen through 'Google Meet'. If you'd like to participate or listen in, register here providing your email address for a link.
OnlineAdults,

Book Lovers,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Tue, April 2
@ 9:30 AM
Need help opening an email account? Want to get a handle on Google Suite or download an eBook on your tablet? Bring all of your technology questions for one-on-one assistance to our Open Lab. This takes place every Tuesday morning at 9:30 am. Please ring the doorbell for admittance.
Ottendorfer LibraryAdults,

50+
Tue, April 2
@ 3 PM
Anime Club Tuesday 3-4 pm Join the Ottendorfer Library weekly as we watch and discuss the newest and hottest anime. Snack will be provided First Come First Served Basis Teens/Young Adults (13-18)
OttendorferTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, April 2
@ 5 PM
Join us in person for our film screenings of two of our favorite women directors! Tuesday, April 2nd @ 5PM: Lost in Translation (2013). A fading movie star and a neglected young woman form an unlikely bond when their paths cross in Tokyo. Directed by Sofia Coppola. Starring Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson. 1h 42m. Other films in this series: Tuesday, March 26th @ 5 PM: Enough Said (2003). A divorced woman learns that the man she is dating is the ex-husband of her new friend. Dire…
Ottendorfer LibraryAdults,

50+
Wed, April 3
@ 10:30 AM
Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active toddler build important early learning skills.
Ottendorfer LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Wed, April 3
@ 11 AM
Tax Prep
This in-person program will be held at Ottendorfer. Masks are strongly recommended. No registration required. Assistance will be provided on a first come, first served basis. Single Stop's free income tax preparation program is an IRS-certified and supervised program offering tax services. Please review Single Stop's tax prep requirements here to see if you qualify. Masks are strongly recommended for all Single Stop program participants. Masks should fully cover both nose and mouth and secur…
Ottendorfer LibraryAdults,

50+
Wed, April 3
@ 3:30 PM
Join us for some new and classic picture books and a creative craft. Ages 3-6.
Ottendorfer LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Wed, April 3
@ 5:30 PM
Community Conversations
Join Michael Koncewicz, Associate Director of the Institute for Public Knowledge in this community conversation surrounding acclaimed sociologist and best-selling author Eric Klinenberg's latest book, 2020: One City, Seven People, and the Year Everything Changed. 2020 will go down alongside 1914, 1929, and 1968 as one of the most consequential years in history. Acclaimed sociologist and best-selling author Eric Klinenberg's latest book, 2020: One City, Seven People, and the Year Everything…
Ottendorfer LibraryAdults,

50+,

College & Graduate Students
Thu, April 4
@ 3:30 PM
Children ages 4 and older are invited to get creative and build while meeting other Lego fans! Lego books are available to borrow.
Ottendorfer LibraryChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Thu, April 4
@ 5:30 PM
16mm Film
Join us for our screenings of films showcasing the history and culture of the East Village! Music Librarian David Mcmullin from the Library for the Performing Arts will introduce the films and host a Q&A after. April 4th: Mingus (1968) Charles Mingus, jazz bassist and composer, performs, recites poetry, and talks about his life, work, racism, politics, aspirations. Footage includes Mingus being interviewed in his rented loft space in New York City with the company of his young daughter, f…
Ottendorfer LibraryAdults,

50+,

College & Graduate Students
Fri, April 5
@ 10:30 AM
Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active baby build important early learning skills.
Ottendorfer LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Sat, April 6
@ 11:30 AM
Walking Tours
The East Village has been home to many advocates for progressive causes. Celebrate the rich history of the women's labor and suffrage movements on this walking tour. We will begin this walking tour at the Ottendorfer Library and stop at several other historic sites until we reach 208 E. 13th Street, the home of the most dangerous women in America, Emma Goldman. Please sign up for one of the dates below. Registration is strongly recommended. Bring your walking shoes and a friend! The tour will l…
Ottendorfer LibraryAdults,

Book Lovers,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Mon, April 8
@ 3 PM
This event will take place in person at Ottendorfer Library. Join the Ottendorfer Library as we make Perler Beads art. No Registration is Required! Open to Children (7-12 years old) and Teens/Young Adults (13-18)
Ottendorfer Library Children,

School Age (5-12 years),

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, April 9
@ 9:30 AM
Need help opening an email account? Want to get a handle on Google Suite or download an eBook on your tablet? Bring all of your technology questions for one-on-one assistance to our Open Lab. This takes place every Tuesday morning at 9:30 am. Please ring the doorbell for admittance.
Ottendorfer LibraryAdults,

50+
Tue, April 9
@ 5:30 PM
Bibliophiles unite! April’s selection is Oscar Wilde’s masterpiece, The Picture of Dorian Gray. Wilde’s only novel tells the story of a young aesthete in late 19th century England who leads a life of debauchery. Join us for good company and a good conversation. Copies are available at the front desk.
Ottendorfer LibraryAdults
Wed, April 10
@ 10:30 AM
Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active toddler build important early learning skills.
Ottendorfer LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Wed, April 10
@ 11 AM
Tax Prep
This in-person program will be held at Ottendorfer. Masks are strongly recommended. No registration required. Assistance will be provided on a first come, first served basis. Single Stop's free income tax preparation program is an IRS-certified and supervised program offering tax services. Please review Single Stop's tax prep requirements here to see if you qualify. Masks are strongly recommended for all Single Stop program participants. Masks should fully cover both nose and mouth and secur…
Ottendorfer LibraryAdults,

50+
Wed, April 10
@ 3:30 PM
Join us for some new and classic picture books and a creative craft. Ages 3-6.
Ottendorfer LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Thu, April 11
@ 3:30 PM
Children ages 4 and older are invited to get creative and build while meeting other Lego fans! Lego books are available to borrow.
Ottendorfer LibraryChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Thu, April 11
@ 6:30 PM
Come to read or listen to others' inspired words. The Ottendorfer Library in collaboration with the National Writers Union https://nwu.org/ is hosting a virtual open mic every second Thursday of the month. It is time to gather together and share our original works. Writers from all genres are welcome. This virtual stage allows you to add video or music to your reading as long as you have permission from the copyright owner. Participants cannot sell their works during the event but can show book…
Ottendorfer Library
Online via Google Hangouts Meet
Adults
Fri, April 12
@ 10:30 AM
Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active baby build important early learning skills.
Ottendorfer LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Sat, April 13
@ 11 AM
Stories, songs and a craft for the whole family!
Ottendorfer LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Sat, April 13
@ 11:30 AM
Walking Tours
As the Ottendorfer Library celebrates its 140th anniversary this December, we will celebrate the German heritage of the East Village that brought it to fruition. When the revolutions of 1848 throughout Europe failed, a number of young German-speaking revolutionaries fled to the East Village, which became the largest German-language speaking community in the world after Berlin and Vienna. With the freedoms of the New World, Little Germany or Kleindeutschland as it became known was a crucible for…
Ottendorfer LibraryAdults,

50+,

College & Graduate Students
Sat, April 13
@ 2 PM
Come and celebrate the city’s oldest public library with East Village collage artist Valery Oisteanu. Join Valery as he guides you through the process of collage. Participants are asked to bring 10 images of their choice to personalize their collages. We will have photos and magazines on hand as well. Materials are available on a first come, first served basis.
Ottendorfer LibraryAdults
Tue, April 16
@ 9:30 AM
Need help opening an email account? Want to get a handle on Google Suite or download an eBook on your tablet? Bring all of your technology questions for one-on-one assistance to our Open Lab. This takes place every Tuesday morning at 9:30 am. Please ring the doorbell for admittance.
Ottendorfer LibraryAdults,

50+
Wed, April 17
@ 10:30 AM
Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active toddler build important early learning skills.
Ottendorfer LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Wed, April 17
@ 3:30 PM
Join us for some new and classic picture books and a creative craft. Ages 3-6.
Ottendorfer LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Thu, April 18
@ 4 PM
Online
Virtual Discussion. Third Thursday of every month 4:00pm - 5:00pm. Different topics every month. Share your favorite Bean Meal !!! 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. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join or dial in with phone. Sign up for NYPL Conne…
Ottendorfer Library
Online via Google Hangouts Meet
Adults,

50+,

English Language Learners,

Families,

Immigrants,

NYPL Supporters,

Parents/Caregivers,

Persons with Disabilities
Thu, April 18
@ 5:30 PM
16mm Film
Join us for our screenings of films showcasing the history and culture of the East Village! Music Librarian David Mcmullin from the Library for the Performing Arts will introduce the films and host a Q&A after. April 18th: Punking Out (1979) This film documents the beginning of the punk rock movement in New York City at CBGB's, a punk night club, and the lifestyle that revolves around this scene. It looks at the attitudes and motivations behind the movement through interviews with outspoke…
Ottendorfer LibraryAdults,

50+,

College & Graduate Students
Fri, April 19
@ 10:30 AM
Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active baby build important early learning skills.
Ottendorfer LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Sat, April 20
@ 2 PM
Come to read or listen to others' inspired words. The Ottendorfer Library in collaboration with the National Writers Union https://nwu.org/ is hosting an open mic the third Saturday day of every month. It is time to gather together and share our original works. Writers from all genres are welcome. This stage allows you to add video or music to your reading as long as you have permission from the copyright owner. Participants cannot sell their works during the event but can show book covers durin…
Ottendorfer LibraryAdults
Tue, April 23
@ 9:30 AM
Need help opening an email account? Want to get a handle on Google Suite or download an eBook on your tablet? Bring all of your technology questions for one-on-one assistance to our Open Lab. This takes place every Tuesday morning at 9:30 am. Please ring the doorbell for admittance.
Ottendorfer LibraryAdults,

50+
Wed, April 24
@ 10:30 AM
Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active toddler build important early learning skills.
Ottendorfer LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Wed, April 24
@ 3:30 PM
Join us for some new and classic picture books and a creative craft. Ages 3-6.
Ottendorfer LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Thu, April 25
@ 3:30 PM
Children ages 4 and older are invited to get creative and build while meeting other Lego fans! Lego books are available to borrow.
Ottendorfer LibraryChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Fri, April 26
@ 10:30 AM
Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active baby build important early learning skills.
Ottendorfer LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Tue, April 30
@ 9:30 AM
Need help opening an email account? Want to get a handle on Google Suite or download an eBook on your tablet? Bring all of your technology questions for one-on-one assistance to our Open Lab. This takes place every Tuesday morning at 9:30 am. Please ring the doorbell for admittance.
Ottendorfer LibraryAdults,

50+
Tue, April 30
@ 9:30 AM
Need help opening an email account? Want to get a handle on Google Suite or download an eBook on your tablet? Bring all of your technology questions for one-on-one assistance to our Open Lab. This takes place every Tuesday morning at 9:30 am. Please ring the doorbell for admittance.
Ottendorfer LibraryAdults,

50+