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.

Discover our wide array of free online events.

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65 events found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Wed, April 24
@ 2 PM
Online
Wednesdays April 3 through June 19 If you already know how to type but need experience with the Voiceover screen reader for Mac, this workshop is for you. We’ll go over setting up and customizing Voiceover, accessing help and documentation, working with the operating system, editing text, managing files, going online and more. Please plan to attend all sessions if possible. This workshop will take place online. https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpf-yrqj0tEtZlIeeuEtSRxmAl1YNzS0hZ
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
eeOnline
Adults,

50+,

Families,

Parents/Caregivers,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Wed, April 24
@ 5 PM
Online
Wednesdays April 3 through June 19 If you already know how to type but need experience with the free NVDA screen reader for Windows, this workshop is for you. We’ll go over setting up and customizing NVDA, accessing help and documentation, working with the operating system, editing text, managing files, going online and more. Please plan to attend all sessions if possible. This workshop will take place online. https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrcuuqqz4sHN3gUt8vYNngAOIgwHUyIrJf
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
eeOnline
Adults,

50+,

Families,

Parents/Caregivers,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Sat, April 27
@ 10:30 AM
Accessible & Assistive Technology
Saturdays, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning goals and find out how to learn Braille for free. To register, please email ChanceyFleet@nypl.org or call (212) 206-5400, extension 3.
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults,

50+,

Families,

Parents/Caregivers,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Sat, April 27
@ 11 AM
Creative Aging
Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. This program will be held in person at Andrew Heiskell Library. Join us for Playwriting 101! Teaching artist Nefeli Soteriou will guide participants through the art of writing over 8 sessions. PLEASE NOTE: The sessions began in March, and run through May. This course is focused on learning the fundamentals of the craft of Playwriting structure, plotting, character development, plot forward…
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults,

50+
Sat, April 27
@ 11:30 AM
Online
Saturdays, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM This event is online only. We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning goals and find out how to learn Braille for free from home. This event will take place over Zoom. https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlde2hqTkoG91r_zJaHFrQ8YuaIgNhzFEg
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
eeOnline
Adults,

50+,

Families,

Parents/Caregivers,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Sat, April 27
@ 1:30 PM
Join staff for Vinyl Record Club at Andrew Heiskell! Share your love of vinyl records with fellow collectors and enthusiasts! We will chat about our favorite albums, care and maintenance of our collections, our most treasured record stores, and the ones that got away. Bring in an album or two to spin a few tracks for the group. For our first meeting, bring an album that tells us about you as a person. No Registration Required
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, Community Meeting RoomAdults
Sat, April 27
@ 2 PM
Online
Saturdays April 27, May 18, and June 29 This informal group meets monthly to tackle questions about using Voiceover for Mac. This workshop will take place online. https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpd-qspz8qH9TPI2LGYxFM34_dknY-pxGM
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
Online
Adults,

50+,

Persons with Disabilities
Mon, April 29
@ 3:30 PM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Andrew Heiskell 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 30 children. Tickets are distributed 15 minutes before the program. Storytime will begin early if capacity is reached before start time.
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryChildren,

Infant (0-18 months),

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

Families,

Parents/Caregivers
Tue, April 30
@ 5 PM
Join resident artist Sugandha Gupta for Hand Embroidery this Spring! This workshop series aims to provide all learners with and without disabilities with a foundation of embroidery and creative ways using different stitches. We will learn 1-2 new stitches each week and create a fun, experimental swatch applying the stitch learned in class. We will also explore different surfaces or fabrics that can be experimented with to yield a different result. All supplies will be provided at the library. C…
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, Community Meeting RoomAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Persons with Disabilities
Tue, April 30
@ 7 PM
Online
Tuesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM This event is online only. We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning goals and find out how to learn Braille for free from home. To register, please email ChanceyFleet@nypl.org or call (212) 206-5400, extension 3.
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
eeOnline
Adults,

50+,

Families,

Parents/Caregivers,

Persons with Disabilities,

Teachers,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Sat, May 4
@ 10:30 AM
Banned Books
Join our brand new book club, focused on showcasing and highlighting titles that have been contested, censored, or banned in the United States and abroad. Call or email ashleydalle@nypl.org to request a cartridge with these titles. Upcoming Titles: Saturday, January 6th - Go Tell it On The Mountain by James Baldwin, DB033488 Saturday, February 3rd - Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, DB043591 Saturday, March 2nd - Are You There God, It’s Me, Margaret, by Judy Blume DB037405 Saturday, April 6t…
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults,

Book Lovers,

Persons with Disabilities
Sat, May 4
@ 11 AM
Creative Aging
Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. This program will be held in person at Webster Library. Join us for Playwriting 101! Teaching artist Nefeli Soteriou will guide participants through the art of writing over 8 sessions. PLEASE NOTE: The sessions began in March, and run through May. This course is focused on learning the fundamentals of the craft of Playwriting structure, plotting, character development, plot forward movemen…
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults,

50+
Sat, May 4
@ 1:30 PM
Want to learn how to play the ukulele? Already play and want a group to jam with? Join library staff to learn chords, songs, and techniques, or teach your peers what you already know! Ukuleles and felt picks provided, or bring your own instrument. All skill levels are welcome. No registration required.
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults
Tue, May 7
@ 5 PM
Join resident artist Sugandha Gupta for Hand Embroidery this Spring! This workshop series aims to provide all learners with and without disabilities with a foundation of embroidery and creative ways using different stitches. We will learn 1-2 new stitches each week and create a fun, experimental swatch applying the stitch learned in class. We will also explore different surfaces or fabrics that can be experimented with to yield a different result. All supplies will be provided at the library. C…
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, Community Meeting RoomAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Persons with Disabilities
Tue, May 14
@ 5 PM
Join resident artist Sugandha Gupta for Hand Embroidery this Spring! This workshop series aims to provide all learners with and without disabilities with a foundation of embroidery and creative ways using different stitches. We will learn 1-2 new stitches each week and create a fun, experimental swatch applying the stitch learned in class. We will also explore different surfaces or fabrics that can be experimented with to yield a different result. All supplies will be provided at the library. C…
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, Community Meeting RoomAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Persons with Disabilities
Sat, May 18
@ 1:30 PM
Join staff for Vinyl Record Club at Andrew Heiskell! Share your love of vinyl records with fellow collectors and enthusiasts! We will chat about our favorite albums, care and maintenance of our collections, our most treasured record stores, and the ones that got away. Bring in an album or two to spin a few tracks for the group. For our first meeting, bring an album that tells us about you as a person. No Registration Required **Note change of date for MAY due to Memorial Day weekend**
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, Community Meeting RoomAdults
Tue, May 21
@ 4 PM
Online
Join staff from the Battery Park City Library and the Andrew Heiskell Library to talk about what books you've been reading and hear from other book lovers. We'll facilitate with some questions and we'll all leave with new recommendations and thoughts about good reading. Some things to think about: Why do you think the author wrote this book? How long did it take you to get hooked on it? (or did you?) What about this book will stay with you? Who do you recommend it for? You must regi…
Battery Park City Library
Online Only
Adults,

Persons with Disabilities
Tue, May 21
@ 5 PM
Join resident artist Sugandha Gupta for Hand Embroidery this Spring! This workshop series aims to provide all learners with and without disabilities with a foundation of embroidery and creative ways using different stitches. We will learn 1-2 new stitches each week and create a fun, experimental swatch applying the stitch learned in class. We will also explore different surfaces or fabrics that can be experimented with to yield a different result. All supplies will be provided at the library. C…
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, Community Meeting RoomAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Persons with Disabilities
Tue, May 28
@ 5 PM
Join resident artist Sugandha Gupta for Hand Embroidery this Spring! This workshop series aims to provide all learners with and without disabilities with a foundation of embroidery and creative ways using different stitches. We will learn 1-2 new stitches each week and create a fun, experimental swatch applying the stitch learned in class. We will also explore different surfaces or fabrics that can be experimented with to yield a different result. All supplies will be provided at the library. C…
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, Community Meeting RoomAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Persons with Disabilities
Sat, June 1
@ 10:30 AM
Banned Books
Join our brand new book club, focused on showcasing and highlighting titles that have been contested, censored, or banned in the United States and abroad. Call or email ashleydalle@nypl.org to request a cartridge with these titles. Upcoming Titles: Saturday, January 6th - Go Tell it On The Mountain by James Baldwin, DB033488 Saturday, February 3rd - Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, DB043591 Saturday, March 2nd - Are You There God, It’s Me, Margaret, by Judy Blume DB037405 Saturday, April 6t…
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults,

Book Lovers,

Persons with Disabilities
Sat, June 1
@ 1:30 PM
Want to learn how to play the ukulele? Already play and want a group to jam with? Join library staff to learn chords, songs, and techniques, or teach your peers what you already know! Ukuleles and felt picks provided, or bring your own instrument. All skill levels are welcome. No registration required.
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults
Tue, June 4
@ 5 PM
Join resident artist Sugandha Gupta for Hand Embroidery this Spring! This workshop series aims to provide all learners with and without disabilities with a foundation of embroidery and creative ways using different stitches. We will learn 1-2 new stitches each week and create a fun, experimental swatch applying the stitch learned in class. We will also explore different surfaces or fabrics that can be experimented with to yield a different result. All supplies will be provided at the library. C…
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, Community Meeting RoomAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Persons with Disabilities
Tue, June 18
@ 4 PM
Online
Join staff from the Battery Park City Library and the Andrew Heiskell Library to talk about what books you've been reading and hear from other book lovers. We'll facilitate with some questions and we'll all leave with new recommendations and thoughts about good reading. Some things to think about: Why do you think the author wrote this book? How long did it take you to get hooked on it? (or did you?) What about this book will stay with you? Who do you recommend it for? You must regi…
Battery Park City Library
Online Only
Adults,

Persons with Disabilities
Sat, June 22
@ 1:30 PM
Want to learn how to play the ukulele? Already play and want a group to jam with? Join library staff to learn chords, songs, and techniques, or teach your peers what you already know! Ukuleles and felt picks provided, or bring your own instrument. All skill levels are welcome. No registration required.
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults
Wed, June 26
@ 2 PM
This event is online. Looking to truly relax this Spring? Then, consider joining the Online Meditation workshop. No experience is needed, just a curious mind. This event will be held by Bruce Faithwick, who has been meditating for over 40 years and focuses much of his time on helping others learn how meditation can have profound positive effects in one's life. This event will be held on Wednesday June 26, 2024 at 2 PM.
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryAdults