Classes & Workshops

This event is in person Join us at the Huguenot Park LIbrary as we build diamon kites, out of recyclable materials! Come learn some interesting lessons about science, physics, aerodynamics, and weather! Feel free to bring anything you would like to decorate your kite.

Fun coloring pages will be provided, or simply get creative and color freely. All materials will be provided. 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!

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 staff from the Riverdale Branch for an exciting Lego hands-on program. Each week is different as we learn about different sciences, building, and community aspects. One week we may discuss the physics of race cars and skyscrapers, or we may recreate our community in miniature.

Join the Pelham Parkway-Van Nest library for an hour of constructing bigger and better buildings, massive and messy monsters, handsome and handy heroes, and so much more! The only limit is your imagination! We even have DUPLOs for those that are mini-figured sized as well!

This event will take place in person. Join staff from the Clason's Point library for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math! Stop by and test out a Little Coders STEAM Kit! We have a few for check out if you're interested. Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona. ¡Únase al personal de la biblioteca Clason's Point para disfrutar de un emocionante programa práctico dedicado a la Ciencia, la Tecnología, la Ingeniería, el Arte y las Matemáticas!…

Join us for a fun hour of arts and crafts! New project every week. April 5 - Bunny Hop 12 - I Love My Library 19 - Mystery Vote

This event will take place at the South Beach Library. Join us to create your own designs either by hand or on the computer and turn it into a button. Ages 8-18

This event will take place in person at Mariners Harbor Library. Love to draw? Join us for Drawing Club! Relax with us after school and learn to draw an animal or favorite cartoon character, color, or simply sketch whatever you like! All materials provided. Recommended for children ages 5-12.

This program will take place in person at Charleston Library. Are you a Lego Master? Join us to flex your Lego skills with our weekly theme and use your creativity and see what amazing masterpiece you can make! For ages 5-11 Space is limited, first come, first served Please stop by or call (929)284-3660 with any questions. We are located in the Bricktown Commons at 225 Bricktown Way.

This event will take place in person at the Kips Bay Library. Join us for simple hands-on crafts for kids ages 3-12 years old. No registration required. First come, first served. Supervision by parents/caregivers required. Programs can be changed or canceled at any time.

This event is online only. For children ages 7-12 who love to create and innovate. Join staff from 58th Street Library via Google Meet as we learn a recipe or make a craft together. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join. *This event involves making a snack or craft at home! A list of ingredients and tools needed will be provided beforehand.* Participation limited to 10 child participants. Each child participant must be accompanied by an adult when…

All aboard for ART & Science Hour at the library! Enjoy in-person art and science activities every Friday! *Space and supplies are limited. First come, first served!

This event will take place in person at St. Agnes library. Join us after school for an art-student led workshop on drawing self-portraits from life! We’ll be using mixed media in our 3rd floor community program room. Recommended for ages 5-12.

This event will take place in person at the Woodlawn Heights Library. Join us for an unstructured hour of arts and crafts for school aged kids! We'll focus on using basic arts and crafts materials to make new and fun creations every week!

STEAM - Lego Club! STEAM Lego Club Saturdays, 11 AM to 12 PM How creative can you be? Can you build a castle or spaceship? If you love being creative and building with Legos, come on in and let your imagination run wild! Soundview Library Soundview 660 Soundview Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 718-589-0880 Partially Accessible nypl.org/events Lego Club Saturdays, 11 am to 12 PM No Registration Required Kids: 6 years old to 12 years old

Join staff from the New Dorp Library and make a fun craft! All materials provided by NYPL. For ages 4 and up with parent/caregiver.

Where your dreams become your reality! By channeling one fears, we teach you to become the Chess Player and not the Chess Piece. By stepping in early in to the lives of young people we use chess and other community activities to model peace, strength, and responsibility.

This event will take place in person at the Macomb's Bridge Library. Do you know what color results from combining the colors of the spectrum? Lets find out with your DIY Spinning Top. Join us for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to exploring the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math). For children ages 6-12 years old. Registration is not required for this event.

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!

This event will take place in person at the Kips Bay Library. Join us for a delightful blend of learning and fun in our Open Play program for kids ages 2-11 years old and their parents/caregivers. Children love open-ended play because of the possibilities they afford them, encouraging imagination, creativity and problem-solving skills so play can be richer and more complex. This kind of play ensures rich learning and is fun! No registration required. First come, first served. Supervision by p…

The Huguenot Park Library presents S.T.E.A.M Nature Club for little learners. Let's connect and discover our planet's wonders as we explore ways to protect animals, plants and their habitad. From forest animals, to sea creatures and desert critters; little learners will engage on fun sensory activities as they learn about wildlife concervation. *STEAM is an interactive program designed for new walkers, toddlers, and/or children at this development stage. Toddlers will have many opportunitie…

This program will take place in person at the Belmont Library. Join us as we celebrate Earth day with a variety of crafts and activities.

This event will take place in person at the Macomb's Bridge Library. Spring DIY Earth Day Seed Bombs & Launchers are ball made of combination of clay, earth, seeds and water and we launch them onto a patch of land that could use some greenery, and voila! This art project is dedicated to exploring the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math), Arts & Crafts and everything in between! For children ages 7-9 years old. Registration is not required for this even…

Join us at Washington Heights as we celebrate Earth Day with pot painting! Plant your own seeds!

This program takes place in person at the West New Brighton Library. Join us for a festive Earth Day craft and reading. Let's discuss how we can take care of our planet and make every day Earth Day! No registration required.

This event will take place in person at the Morris Park Library. Get creative and engage in hands-on projects using a variety of skills. First come, first served. For ages 5 - 12.

Join the children's librarian at Mosholu Library for a fun STEAM Hour! STEAM is short for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. STEAM programs are an excellent opportunity to explore STEAM concepts and develop your skills.

Once upon a wag, there was a specially trained therapy dog named Tyler. He was wishing that a child would read him a story... and his wish came true at the Kingsbridge Library! Come read to a therapy dog! These licensed therapy dogs and their owners can't wait for you to come read them a story. Enjoy one-on-one, no-pressure reading time with a furry friend! Tyler is waiting to listen to you read to him! Dogs can’t read but they are great listeners! For ages 5-12. Pre-registration required for…

This event will take place in person. Join staff from the Clason's Point Library for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to caring for our Earth! Process art emphasizes the process of "making" and focuses on empowering our young artists without step-by-step directions. Join us and use various materials to redecorate a shopping tote in celebration of Earth Day! Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona. ¡Únase al personal de la biblioteca Clason's Point para un emocionante programa práctico d…

Join staff from the Baychester Library for Process Art! We will be using tempera paint on canvas board. Process art emphasizes the process of "making" and focuses on empowering our young artists. Process art is about the journey, not the destination! Children have to the freedom to freestyle paint in this process art style or opt to follow a simple step-by-step painting tutorial.

This event will take place in person at the Webster Library. Let's get crafty! To celebrate Earth Day, we will make new upcycled creations using a variety of leftover materials from previous craft projects. Design your own robot, make a napkin dumpling, take home an original bookmark, or come up with your own project! Please feel free to come for the whole time or drop in any time during the hour. Space is limited. Advance registration is requested. For children ages 3-12, or those for whom…

This event will take place at the South Beach Library. Using recycled materials, create your own mini items! Ages 10 - 18 This program is ages 10 - 18.

This program will take place in person at Wakefield Library. It's Poetry Month! Celebrate your love of poems through buttonmaking with a twist. We're making Blackout Buttons. Using the art of erasure, we'll be making buttons out of your poetic creations.

This program will be in person at Tompkins Square Park Library. Let’s practice our art and environmental conservation skills with artist John Platt! Presented by John Platt

Join us for some process art-making fun! Process art allows children to explore a variety of materials, including Paint, ink, and clay. Remember to wear your art clothes the projects are often messy. Smocks will be provided. For ages 3 yrs and up. First come first served. 4/1/2024 - Watercolor Butterflies 4/8/2024 - Painting with Tempera Paint Sticks 4/15/2024 - Painting with Cars 4/22/2024 - Make a Collage 4/29/2024 - Create Dot Pictures

This event will take place in person at the Soundview Library. Are you curious about chess and want to learn about the game? Whether you know how to play or just starting out, come join us for some board time. Show off your best moves against other chess players while getting some great tips and pointers! For all ages. See you there!

This event will take place in person at Seward Park. Join us for some crafting fun! All supplies will be provided. For children ages 5 and up.

Art Time! Learn about a new artist each week, and do a related art activity (and take your art home)! Best for school age children (5 years - 12 years) Free Materials provided, but limited capacity (come on time!)

Join us each Monday for a short storytime (20 minutes) followed by a craft suitable for 3-6 year olds. Younger children may come, though they may not be able to join us for the craft portion without some help. Here are April's themes for Preschool Craft and Storytime: April 8- Animals Eating! Let's read books about animals eating and then make a big picture of a creature's open mouth with the food it eats going inside! April 22- Trillions of Trees We'll read Kurt Cyrus's book Trillions o…