Events

Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Extend your child's learning through play!

This event will take place in person at Van Cortlandt Library. Need help understanding your Apple or Android devices? Then come by Van Cortland Library BYOD and enjoy.

Join us for an afternoon of fun and building! Come build as a team or work on your own creation. We'll provide the LEGO! For ages 5 and up.

Join us online for this virtual event on Thrusday, April 25th at 5:00pm, where we'll be going over the basics of writing personal statements for college applications! Our YA Librarians will walk you through a step-by-step process of how to prepare for your college essay and even workshop some examples with patrons who attend. Patrons must be 13-18 years old to attend.

Join us in the programming room of the Van Cortlandt Library on Friday, April 26th at 3:30pm where we'll be hosting a National Poetry Month trivia game! We’ll have snacks and prizes for those who win! No background knowledge of poetry or national poetry month is necessary to join! Must be 13-18 years old to participate in this event.

This event will take place in person at the Van Cortlandt Library. A librarian will share favorite picture books, providing children with the wonder of books and the joy of reading. For children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children.

Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Extend your child's learning through play!

This event will take place in person at the Van Cortlandt Library. A librarian will share favorite picture books, providing children with the wonder of books and the joy of reading. For children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children.

This event will take place in person at Van Cortlandt Library. Need extra computer time to work on a resume, send some emails, or practice a newly learned computer skill? Get extra computer time and one-on-one assistance at our open lab.

Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Extend your child's learning through play!

Join us for an in-person, drop-in coloring club. Kids will be able to use an assortment of coloring pages, crayons, and colored pencils to create their own art. Supplies are provided by the library, and inspiration is provided by kids! Children 12 and under are welcome.

Have questions about applying to colleges or jobs? Then drop in for our weekly hybrid College and Career Pathways one-on-one time! For those who would like to drop in virtually, please register online. For those who would like to attend in person, just head on up to the Teen Center on the second floor and our YA librarians will be there to assist you! We offer assistance with applications, cover letters, navigating financial aid, and test prep. Please come prepared with at least one area you w…

"This event will take place in person a Van Cortlandt Library." Come in and test your gaming skills against your peers while playing games such as Super Smash Brothers Ultimate and Street Fighter. Activities include games, gathering with your peers, and chatting with staffs about books and more. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations and more.

Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Extend your child's learning through play!

It's a lucky day when Sakura wins a trip to Hong Kong, but why are her dreams haunted by dark waters and a strange woman? There's no time to enjoy her vacation, however. Sakura is hypnotized and led to discover both a watery phantom world, and the evil woman who inhabits it. But is this spirit as malicious as she seems, or does she burn with a desire for revenge? A tale of a love lost and spurned! Join us on Tuesday, April 30th at 4:00pm for our Kids Anime Club, where we'll be watching "Cardcap…

Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en la Biblioteca Van Cortlandt. ¿Necesitas ayuda en cómo usar una computadora? Estamos aquí para ayudarte.

This event will take place in person at the Van Cortlandt Library. Join us in the children's room for an afternoon of laughter, fun, and friendly competition at our family game day. Play classic board games like Connect 4, Candy Land, Chutes and Ladders, and more.

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.

Kick back and relax in the programming room of the Van Cortlandt branch at 4:00 pm, where we'll be playing games like Wii Sports and Mario Kart! Games will be on rotation based on popular demand. Library staff will provide guidance to patrons who have never played on the Wii before to help them get acquainted with motion-sensor technology and gyroscopic control of the game. All ages are welcome to this program!

This event will take place in person at Van Cortlandt Library. Need help understanding your Apple or Android devices? Then come by Van Cortland Library BYOD and enjoy.

Join us for an afternoon of fun and building! Come build as a team or work on your own creation. We'll provide the LEGO! For ages 5 and up.

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.

Teens are welcome to join us in a staff-guided workshop where we will be making our own 3D prints. Our YA librarians will show patrons how to sign up for a website called Tinkercad, where you can either make your own designs or browse uploaded designs. Afterward, we will demonstrate how the 3D printer functions in real time. We also have 3D doodle pens patrons can experiment with to make their own unique design! All technology will be provided during this session. Patrons must be 13-18 to att…

This event will take place in person at the Van Cortlandt branch. Open STEAM Lab is designed for children 6-12 years old to explore and discover the wonders of STEAM in a fun and interactive way. Sessions will focus on various methods for children to engage in hands-on activities that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Join us in becoming lifelong learners. All materials will be provided.

Join us in Van Cortlandt's first-floor Programming Room for Teen Art Hour on Friday, May 3rd at 3:30pm, where we'll be creating our own scrapbooks! Have fun learning how to decorate and fill your scrapbooks with photos! All scrapbooking materials will be provided by the library. It is recommended, though not required, to bring your own photos. Patrons must be 13-18 years old to attend. All art supplies will be provided at this workshop.

This event will take place in person at the Van Cortlandt Library. A librarian will share favorite picture books, providing children with the wonder of books and the joy of reading. For children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children.

This event will take place in person at Van Cortlandt Library. Need extra computer time to work on a resume, send some emails, or practice a newly learned computer skill? Get extra computer time and one-on-one assistance at our open lab.

Join us for an in-person, drop-in coloring club. Kids will use an assortment of coloring pages, crayons, and colored pencils to create their own art. Supplies are provided by the library, and inspiration is provided by kids! Children 12 and under are welcome.

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.

"This event will take place in person a Van Cortlandt Library." Come in and test your gaming skills against your peers while playing games such as Super Smash Brothers Ultimate and Street Fighter. Activities include games, gathering with your peers, and chatting with staffs about books and more. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations and more.

Have questions about applying to colleges or jobs? Then drop in for our weekly hybrid College and Career Pathways one-on-one time! For those who would like to drop in virtually, please register online. For those who would like to attend in person, just head on up to the Teen Center on the second floor and our YA librarians will be there to assist you! We offer assistance with applications, cover letters, navigating financial aid, and test prep. Please come prepared with at least one area you w…

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.

Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en la Biblioteca Van Cortlandt. ¿Necesitas ayuda en cómo usar una computadora? Estamos aquí para ayudarte.

This event will take place in person at the Van Cortlandt Library. Join us in the children's room for an afternoon of laughter, fun, and friendly competition at our family game day. Play classic board games like Connect 4, Candy Land, Chutes and Ladders, and more.

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.

"This event will take place in person at Van Cortlandt Library." Enjoy an afternoon of retro gaming. Come in and test your skills against your peers while learning and discussing the history of vintage games. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.

This event will take place in person at Van Cortlandt Library. Need help understanding your Apple or Android devices? Then come by Van Cortland Library BYOD and enjoy.

Join us for an afternoon of fun and building! Come build as a team or work on your own creation. We'll provide the LEGO! For ages 5 and up.

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.

"This event will take place in person a Van Cortlandt Library." Come in and test your gaming skills against your peers while playing games such as Super Smash Brothers Ultimate and Street Fighter. Activities include games, gathering with your peers, and chatting with staffs about books and more. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations and more.