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.

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25 events found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Today
@ 10:30 AM
This program is in person. Participants will learn that basics of computers including turning one on.
Westchester Square LibraryAdults,

Immigrants
Today
@ 4 PM
STEAM for Kids
This is an in-person event at the Westchester Square Library. NEW PROGRAM!!! Join the party, where we will rock & roll to help build reading skills! Best for ages 2-4 years.
Westchester Square Library, Children's RoomChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

Families
Wed, March 20
@ 5 PM
This program is in person. Join us for an evening of creative fun with paint. We will paint and sip on juice.
Westchester Square LibraryAdults
Thu, March 21
@ 11 AM
Women's History Month
This program is online and in-person. We will be reading the classic, Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Wolff in recognition of Women's History Month. The book details a day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway, a fictional upper-class woman in post-First World War England. It is one of Woolf's best-known novels.
Westchester Square LibraryAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers
Thu, March 21
@ 1 PM
Women's History Month
This program is in person. In recognition of Women's History Month, we will be showing Barbie. Synopsis Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans. Directors Greta Gerwig Production year 2023 Rating PG-13 Studio Warner Bros. Runtime 116 minutes Cast Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Michael Cera, Ritu…
Westchester Square LibraryAdults
Thu, March 21
@ 3 PM
For teens who need extra computer time to do anything from homework, to gaming, or filling out job applications. Westchester Square's Teen Zone will be offering an hour of open lab access every Thursday for the month of March. No registration is required.
Westchester Square LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, March 21
@ 4:30 PM
Canceled
Early Literacy
Come to the Westchester Square Children's Room for Family Storytime with our puppet friends! Learn early literacy skills, valuable lessons, and share some laughs with friends from the neighborhood. An interactive program with caregiver and child where you will listen to stories, sings songs and work on fingerplays. For ages 5 and under with adult. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the program: unaccompanied adults or children will be asked to leave the program. Si…
Westchester Square Library, Children's RoomChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Fri, March 22
@ 2 PM
Are you ready to get the weekend started with some fun? Come to Westchester Square Friday afternoons so your child to learn through play with available activities. Come color, draw, play board games, enjoy some toys, or take in some fun reading time. Ages 0-12. Space is limited. Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Library and online. Get updates on online programming, at-home activities, and more in your inbox!
Westchester Square Library, Children's RoomChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Sat, March 23
@ 1 PM
Join us in person at Westchester Square for cozy creations where you can create your very own mug! Afterwards we’ll serve everyone hot chocolate while we relax and talk. First come, first serve.
Westchester Square LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Sat, March 23
@ 2 PM
This is an in-person event at our branch. Best for ages 6-12 years. Space and supplies limited! Join us to create a wonderful work of art to celebrate the spring season! We will learn about weather and flowers and all things spring and work on a mixed medium work of art!
Westchester Square Library, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, March 25
@ 12 PM
This event is in person. We will be making jewelry using various types of beads
Westchester Square LibraryAdults,

50+
Tue, March 26
@ 10:30 AM
This program is in person. Participants will learn that basics of computers including turning one on.
Westchester Square LibraryAdults,

Immigrants
Thu, March 28
@ 1 PM
Women's History Month
This program is in person. We will be showing The Virgin Suicides. Sofia Coppola wrote and directed this moody memory piece about five doomed teenage sisters in 1970s suburbia. Lux: Kirsten Dunst. Mr. Lisbon: James Woods. Mrs. Lisbon: Kathleen Turner. Trip: Josh Hartnett. Cecilia: Hanna Hall. Directors Sofia Coppola Production year 1999 Rating R Studio Paramount Pictures Runtime 97 minutes Cast Kirsten Dunst, James Woods, Kathleen Turner, Josh Hartnett, Hanna Hall
Westchester Square LibraryAdults
Thu, March 28
@ 2 PM
STEAM
This program will take place in person at Westchester Square. Slime-making is back at Westchester Square! Come join us and explore the properties of slime. Space and supplies are limited. 12-child maximum. For ages 7-12 years. Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Library and online. Get updates on online programming, at-home activities, and more in your inbox!
Westchester Square Library, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Thu, March 28
@ 3 PM
For teens who need extra computer time to do anything from homework, to gaming, or filling out job applications. Westchester Square's Teen Zone will be offering an hour of open lab access every Thursday for the month of March. No registration is required.
Westchester Square LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Fri, March 29
@ 11:30 AM
Canceled
Early Literacy
Come to the Westchester Square Children's Room for Family Storytime with our puppet friends! Learn early literacy skills, valuable lessons, and share some laughs with friends from the neighborhood. An interactive program with caregiver and child where you will listen to stories, sings songs and work on fingerplays. For ages 5 and under with adult. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the program: unaccompanied adults or children will be asked to leave the program. Si…
Westchester Square Library, Children's RoomChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Fri, March 29
@ 2 PM
Are you ready to get the weekend started with some fun? Come to Westchester Square Friday afternoons so your child to learn through play with available activities. Come color, draw, play board games, enjoy some toys, or take in some fun reading time. Ages 0-12. Space is limited. Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Library and online. Get updates on online programming, at-home activities, and more in your inbox!
Westchester Square Library, Children's RoomChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Sat, March 30
@ 12 PM
Join us in person at Westchester Square for cozy creations where you can create your very own candle! First come, first serve. The maximum amount is 4 per program. No registration is needed.
Westchester Square LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Sat, March 30
@ 2 PM
STEAM
This program will take place in person at Westchester Square. Come join us at the branch for a brand new program where children and teens can work together to create Solar Bugs. We will learn a bit about energy conversion and light to make these paper bugs come to life. Decorate your bugs how you please. Space and Kit supplies limited. For ages 10-15 years. Art material for decoration will be provided. Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and e…
Westchester Square Library, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years),

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Mon, April 8
@ 12 PM
This program is in person. We will be making jewelry using various types of beads.
Westchester Square LibraryAdults,

50+
Thu, April 11
@ 11 AM
Poetry Programming
This program is in person. We will be exploring different types of poems and also writing our own poems.
Westchester Square LibraryAdults
Thu, April 11
@ 2 PM
This program is online and in person. We will reading the play, Waiting for Godot by, Samuel Becket. The play centers around two men who are waitng for the mysterious Godot. Godot continuously sends word that he is coming but never arrives.
Westchester Square Library
Online
Adults,

50+,

Book Lovers
Thu, April 18
@ 3:30 PM
For poets and aspiring poets who want to get into the rhythm and flow of Slam Poetry. Participants are welcome to share their work if they choose to do so. No registration is required. Light beverages and snacks will be provided.
Westchester Square LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, April 23
@ 1 PM
Culture Pass
Join Westchester Square Library and The Drawing Center for a special in-person discussion and art making workshop with teaching artist Ada Pilar Cruz. This event will take place in person. Participants will explore the works from the exhibition Joan Jonas: Animal, Vegetable, Mineral on view at The Drawing Center from March 6 to June 2. Jonas is one of the most experimental and significant voices in American art of the postwar period. Her drawings of animals and plants constitute the backbone…
Westchester Square LibraryAdults,

50+,

English Language Learners,

Families,

Immigrants
Wed, April 24
@ 6 PM
Adults will have the opportunity to showcase their talents. We welcome singers, comedians, spoke word artists, etc; Performers must register in advance.
Westchester Square LibraryAdults,

50+