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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37 events found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Today
@ 3:30 PM
This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Cool Down is an open space for teens to chill after a long day at school. We'll be doing various activities that are proven to relieve stress such as journaling, gaming, meditating, drawing, collaging, and various DIY crafts. This program is limited to 15 participants. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.
Riverdale LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Fri, March 29
@ 10:15 AM
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.
Riverdale LibraryChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Fri, March 29
@ 3 PM
Join us at the Riverdale Library for a fun and engaging way to challenge your brain– board games! We will provide various board and card games such as Chess, Checkers, Risk, Candyland, Uno, and more.
Riverdale LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Fri, March 29
@ 3:45 PM
This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Enjoy an afternoon of gaming. Play against friends on our Nintendo Switch, or just grab a laptop and hangout! This program is limited to 10 participants. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.
Riverdale LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Sat, March 30
@ 11 AM
Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children.
Riverdale LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Sat, March 30
@ 3 PM
Creative Aging
Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. Please join us at Riverdale Library as we host Bronx-based contempory textile artist Ruth Marshall for her special program, Creative Crochet Shapes. Participants will all learn how to crochet basic shapes such as circles, squares and triangles without relying on patterns. Items to be explored are hats, slippers, bags and more. Beginners welcome, intermediate students challenged! All mat…
Riverdale LibraryAdults,

50+
Tue, April 2
@ 12 PM
Online
This event is online. Join the Riverdale Library staff virtually for coffee and a short story discussion. The story we will discuss on Tuesday, April 2nd is The Fat of the Land by Anzia Yezierska. Click here to read the story. To attend our online discussion, please register below with your email address, we will send you the link the day before the session begins. Bring your coffee! Tuesday, April 2nd at 12 PM Limit: 18 Participants You must register with your email address to recei…
Online via Google Hangouts MeetAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers
Tue, April 2
@ 3:30 PM
This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Join us in person every Tuesday for a chill session of arts & crafts using acrylics, watercolors, clay, & other mediums like photograms. We'll be simultaneously listening to and discussing podcasts like Bailey Sarian's Dark History and Wonder Media's Womanica. This program is limited to 15 participants. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.
Riverdale LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, April 4
@ 12 PM
This event is for adults and will take place in person at the Riverdale Library. Are you interested in sharing a piece you've been working on or something from long ago? Join library staff and other writers in the neighborhood and receive feedback on your work. Get ideas from your peers, connect with others, and push your work to the next level. This is NOT a formal writing class but more so a gathering of those who share a love of writing and wish to connect with others! First come, first…
Riverdale LibraryAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers
Thu, April 4
@ 3:30 PM
This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Cool Down is an open space for pre-teens in middle school to chill after a long day. We'll be doing various activities that are proven to relieve stress such as journaling, gaming, meditating, drawing, collaging, and various DIY crafts. This program is limited to 15 participants. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.
Riverdale LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Fri, April 5
@ 3:45 PM
This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Cool Down is an open space for teens to chill after a long day at school. We'll be doing various activities that are proven to relieve stress such as journaling, gaming, meditating, drawing, collaging, and various DIY crafts. Movie showings will also be included! This program is limited to 10 participants. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.
Riverdale LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Sat, April 6
@ 3 PM
Creative Aging
Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. Please join us at Riverdale Library as we host Bronx-based contempory textile artist Ruth Marshall for her special program, Creative Crochet Shapes. Participants will all learn how to crochet basic shapes such as circles, squares and triangles without relying on patterns. Items to be explored are hats, slippers, bags and more. Beginners welcome, intermediate students challenged! All mat…
Riverdale LibraryAdults,

50+
Tue, April 9
@ 12 PM
Online
This event is online. Join the Riverdale Library staff virtually for coffee and a short story discussion. The story we will discuss on Tuesday, April 9th is A Cruelty by Kevin Barry. Click here to read the story. To attend our online discussion, please register below with your email address, we will send you the link the day before the session begins. Bring your coffee! Tuesday, April 9th at 12 PM Limit: 18 Participants You must register with your email address to receive the link to…
Online via Google Hangouts MeetAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers
Tue, April 9
@ 12 PM
This event will take place in person at the Riverdale Library. Writers of all levels, genres and styles are welcome to come and write. Prompts will be given to inspire ideas. Please join us for an informal and relaxed writing experience.
Riverdale LibraryAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers
Tue, April 9
@ 3:30 PM
This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Join us in person every Tuesday for a chill session of arts & crafts using acrylics, watercolors, clay, & other mediums like photograms. We'll be simultaneously listening to and discussing podcasts like Bailey Sarian's Dark History and Wonder Media's Womanica. This program is limited to 15 participants. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.
Riverdale LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, April 11
@ 3:30 PM
This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Cool Down is an open space for pre-teens in middle school to chill after a long day. We'll be doing various activities that are proven to relieve stress such as journaling, gaming, meditating, drawing, collaging, and various DIY crafts. This program is limited to 15 participants. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.
Riverdale LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Fri, April 12
@ 3:45 PM
This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Cool Down is an open space for teens to chill after a long day at school. We'll be doing various activities that are proven to relieve stress such as journaling, gaming, meditating, drawing, collaging, and various DIY crafts. Movie showings will also be included! This program is limited to 10 participants. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.
Riverdale LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Sat, April 13
@ 3 PM
Creative Aging
Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. Please join us at Riverdale Library as we host Bronx-based contempory textile artist Ruth Marshall for her special program, Creative Crochet Shapes. Participants will all learn how to crochet basic shapes such as circles, squares and triangles without relying on patterns. Items to be explored are hats, slippers, bags and more. Beginners welcome, intermediate students challenged! All mat…
Riverdale LibraryAdults,

50+
Tue, April 16
@ 3:30 PM
This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Join us in person every Tuesday for a chill session of arts & crafts using acrylics, watercolors, clay, & other mediums like photograms. We'll be simultaneously listening to and discussing podcasts like Bailey Sarian's Dark History and Wonder Media's Womanica. This program is limited to 15 participants. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.
Riverdale LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, April 18
@ 12 PM
This event is for adults and will take place in person at the Riverdale Library. Are you interested in sharing a piece you've been working on or something from long ago? Join library staff and other writers in the neighborhood and receive feedback on your work. Get ideas from your peers, connect with others, and push your work to the next level. This is NOT a formal writing class but more so a gathering of those who share a love of writing and wish to connect with others! First come, first…
Riverdale LibraryAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers
Thu, April 18
@ 3:30 PM
This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Cool Down is an open space for pre-teens in middle school to chill after a long day. We'll be doing various activities that are proven to relieve stress such as journaling, gaming, meditating, drawing, collaging, and various DIY crafts. This program is limited to 15 participants. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.
Riverdale LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Fri, April 19
@ 3:45 PM
This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Cool Down is an open space for teens to chill after a long day at school. We'll be doing various activities that are proven to relieve stress such as journaling, gaming, meditating, drawing, collaging, and various DIY crafts. Movie showings will also be included! This program is limited to 10 participants. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.
Riverdale LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Sat, April 20
@ 3 PM
Creative Aging
Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. Please join us at Riverdale Library as we host Bronx-based contempory textile artist Ruth Marshall for her special program, Creative Crochet Shapes. Participants will all learn how to crochet basic shapes such as circles, squares and triangles without relying on patterns. Items to be explored are hats, slippers, bags and more. Beginners welcome, intermediate students challenged! All mat…
Riverdale LibraryAdults,

50+
Tue, April 23
@ 12 PM
This event will take place in person at the Riverdale Library. Writers of all levels, genres and styles are welcome to come and write. Prompts will be given to inspire ideas. Please join us for an informal and relaxed writing experience.
Riverdale LibraryAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers
Tue, April 23
@ 3:30 PM
This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Join us in person every Tuesday for a chill session of arts & crafts using acrylics, watercolors, clay, & other mediums like photograms. We'll be simultaneously listening to and discussing podcasts like Bailey Sarian's Dark History and Wonder Media's Womanica. This program is limited to 15 participants. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.
Riverdale LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, April 25
@ 3:30 PM
This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Cool Down is an open space for pre-teens in middle school to chill after a long day. We'll be doing various activities that are proven to relieve stress such as journaling, gaming, meditating, drawing, collaging, and various DIY crafts. This program is limited to 15 participants. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.
Riverdale LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Fri, April 26
@ 3:45 PM
This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Cool Down is an open space for teens to chill after a long day at school. We'll be doing various activities that are proven to relieve stress such as journaling, gaming, meditating, drawing, collaging, and various DIY crafts. Movie showings will also be included! This program is limited to 10 participants. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.
Riverdale LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Sat, April 27
@ 3 PM
Creative Aging
Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. Please join us at Riverdale Library as we host Bronx-based contempory textile artist Ruth Marshall for her special program, Creative Crochet Shapes. Participants will all learn how to crochet basic shapes such as circles, squares and triangles without relying on patterns. Items to be explored are hats, slippers, bags and more. Beginners welcome, intermediate students challenged! All mat…
Riverdale LibraryAdults,

50+
Tue, April 30
@ 3:30 PM
This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Join us in person every Tuesday for a chill session of arts & crafts using acrylics, watercolors, clay, & other mediums like photograms. We'll be simultaneously listening to and discussing podcasts like Bailey Sarian's Dark History and Wonder Media's Womanica. This program is limited to 15 participants. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.
Riverdale LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, May 2
@ 12 PM
This event is for adults and will take place in person at the Riverdale Library. Are you interested in sharing a piece you've been working on or something from long ago? Join library staff and other writers in the neighborhood and receive feedback on your work. Get ideas from your peers, connect with others, and push your work to the next level. This is NOT a formal writing class but more so a gathering of those who share a love of writing and wish to connect with others! First come, first…
Riverdale LibraryAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers
Sat, May 4
@ 3 PM
Creative Aging
Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. Please join us at Riverdale Library as we host Bronx-based contempory textile artist Ruth Marshall for her special program, Creative Crochet Shapes. Participants will all learn how to crochet basic shapes such as circles, squares and triangles without relying on patterns. Items to be explored are hats, slippers, bags and more. Beginners welcome, intermediate students challenged! All mat…
Riverdale LibraryAdults,

50+
Tue, May 7
@ 12 PM
This event will take place in person at the Riverdale Library. Writers of all levels, genres and styles are welcome to come and write. Prompts will be given to inspire ideas. Please join us for an informal and relaxed writing experience.
Riverdale LibraryAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers
Tue, May 14
@ 12 PM
Online
This event is online. Join the Riverdale Library staff virtually for coffee and a short story discussion. The story we will discuss on Tuesday, May 14th is A Report for An Academy by Franz Kafka. Click here or here to read the story. To attend our online discussion, please register below with your email address, we will send you the link the day before the session begins. Bring your coffee! Tuesday, May 14th at 12 PM Limit: 18 Participants You must register with your email address to…
Online via Google Hangouts MeetAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers
Thu, May 16
@ 12 PM
This event is for adults and will take place in person at the Riverdale Library. Are you interested in sharing a piece you've been working on or something from long ago? Join library staff and other writers in the neighborhood and receive feedback on your work. Get ideas from your peers, connect with others, and push your work to the next level. This is NOT a formal writing class but more so a gathering of those who share a love of writing and wish to connect with others! First come, first…
Riverdale LibraryAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers
Sat, May 18
@ 11 AM
This event will occur in person at the Riverdale Library on our beautiful outdoor patio. Join the Riverdale Branch for our Spring houseplant exchange. Bring a healthy, pest-free plant and leave with a new one. Get rid of plants you no longer have room for or want. Discover new plants and expand your home collection. Meet others with the same interests. Exchanging Rules: Bring at least one healthy, pest-free plant or cutting and leave with one. If you bring two, leave with two. Cuttings…
Riverdale LibraryAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers
Tue, May 21
@ 12 PM
This event will take place in person at the Riverdale Library. Writers of all levels, genres and styles are welcome to come and write. Prompts will be given to inspire ideas. Please join us for an informal and relaxed writing experience.
Riverdale LibraryAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers
Tue, May 28
@ 12 PM
Online
This event is online. Join the Riverdale Library staff virtually for coffee and a short story discussion. The story we will discuss on Tuesday, May 28th is The Lottery of Babylon by Jorge Luis Borges. Click here to read the story. To attend our online discussion, please register below with your email address, we will send you the link the day before the session begins. Bring your coffee! Tuesday, May 28th at 12 PM Limit: 18 Participants You must register with your email address to rec…
Online via Google Hangouts MeetAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers