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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143 events found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Thu, June 13
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Sit back, relax, and join us for our monthly movie nights. Bring along your classmates and friends. We'll provide snacks and refreshments!
Parkchester Library, Young Adult AreaTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, June 13
@ 4:30 PM
A flag is what symbolizes a country. Children can make a flag, no matter the country, state, borough etc.
Parkchester Library, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Fri, June 14
@ 3 PM
This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Calling all gamers and video games fanatics! Bring your friends and come join us at the Parkchester Teen Center for an afternoon of your favorite PS5 and Nintendo Switch games! We'll have laptops, video games, and board games available for you and your peers to play.
Parkchester Library, Young Adult AreaTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Sat, June 15
@ 2 PM
This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Moving story about the relationship between a chess prodigy and his overbearing father. Based on the true story of Josh Waitzkin and his son.
Parkchester LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Mon, June 17
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Join us to learn from famous chess games and Grandmasters like Paul Morphy, Jose Capablanca, and Maurice Ashley. We will also learn about the best chess openings and endgame calculation.
Parkchester LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Mon, June 17
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Interested in using our Recording Studio? This Recording Studio Access Workshop is a course where teens can learn the basics of how to operate our recording studio. At the end of the workshop, teens are eligible to take the Recording Studio assessment. Upon passing the assesement, you will receive a Studio Card and be able to book time in our recording studios independently! By registration only.
Parkchester Library, Young Adult AreaTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, June 18
@ 11 AM
This program takes place at the library. Join us 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.
Parkchester LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Tue, June 18
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Are you a chess champion? Show off your best moves against other chess fans! Whether you're a chess master or just starting out, come join us for some board time.
Parkchester Library, Computer LabTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, June 18
@ 4:30 PM
Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It is also called Emancipation Day or Juneteenth Independence Day.
Parkchester Library, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Tue, June 18
@ 5:30 PM
This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Want to learn or brush up on your crochet skills? Join us for Crochet Corner! Yarn and crochet hooks will be provided. Snacks will also be provided to participants.
Parkchester Library, Young Adult AreaTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, June 20
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Join us for a presentation and workshop on Advanced Networking. This is an Opportunity Network program
Parkchester Library, Young Adult AreaTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, June 20
@ 5:30 PM
This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Want to have an impact on your library? Parkchester Library wants to hear from YOU! Come speak to librarians about what you want to happen at the Teen Center, including programs, books, materials, and other events. Teen Advisory Group meets on the third Thursday of every month. Refreshments will be served to participants.
Parkchester Library, Young Adult AreaTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Fri, June 21
@ 3 PM
This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Calling all gamers and video games fanatics! Bring your friends and come join us at the Parkchester Teen Center for an afternoon of your favorite PS5 and Nintendo Switch games! We'll have laptops, video games, and board games available for you and your peers to play.
Parkchester Library, Young Adult AreaTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Sat, June 22
@ 2 PM
This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Do you want to learn how to sew but are not sure where to start? Come learn sewing basics on a Singer Heavy Duty 4423 sewing machine. Participating teens will receive light refreshments.
Parkchester Library, Young Adult AreaTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Mon, June 24
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Express yourself, and get creative with our audio recording studio. Learn the basics to music production with your peers using the digital audio Logic Pro software!
Parkchester Library, Young Adult AreaTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, June 25
@ 11 AM
This program takes place at the library. Join us 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.
Parkchester LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months)
Tue, June 25
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at Parkchester Libary. Curious about hydroponics? This workshop will explore the history and basic fundamentals of growing plants without soil!
Parkchester Library, Young Adult AreaTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, June 25
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Are you a chess champion? Show off your best moves against other chess fans! Whether you're a chess master or just starting out, come join us for some board time.
Parkchester Library, Computer LabTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Wed, June 26
@ 4:30 PM
STEAM for Kids
Come and create steam theme activities with us. Ages 5-11
Parkchester LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years),

Families,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Fri, June 28
@ 3 PM
This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Calling all gamers and video games fanatics! Bring your friends and come join us at the Parkchester Teen Center for an afternoon of your favorite PS5 and Nintendo Switch games! We'll have laptops, video games, and board games available for you and your peers to play.
Parkchester Library, Young Adult AreaTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Sat, June 29
@ 2 PM
Join the Parkchester Library for an afternoon movie picked by library staff. Open to adults and teens. ***Sign up for NYPL Connect to get updates from NYPL and information about our digital resources and services available during our temporary closure.”
Parkchester Library
This event will take place in person
Adults
Thu, July 18
@ 4:30 PM
This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Want to have an impact on your library? Parkchester Library wants to hear from YOU! Come speak to librarians about what you want to happen at the Teen Center, including programs, books, materials, and other events. Teen Advisory Group meets on the third Thursday of every month. Refreshments will be served to participants.
Parkchester Library, Young Adult AreaTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, August 15
@ 4:30 PM
This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Want to have an impact on your library? Parkchester Library wants to hear from YOU! Come speak to librarians about what you want to happen at the Teen Center, including programs, books, materials, and other events. Teen Advisory Group meets on the third Thursday of every month. Refreshments will be served to participants.
Parkchester Library, Young Adult AreaTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)