Classes & Workshops

The New York Public Library offers more than 93,000 programs annually, serving everyone from toddlers to teens to seniors. Use any or all of the filters below to find a class that interests you. All classes are free unless otherwise noted.

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164 classes found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Thu, May 9
@ 6:30 PM
This event will take in place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, Room 304. Learn Mandarin with an experienced instructor using the Mango Languages database. The class will be held on the third floor in room 304, and registration for each class is required. Programs are subject to change or cancellation. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Hungyun Chang (hungyunchang@nypl.org).
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)Adults
Fri, May 10
@ 4:30 PM
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library and online via Google Meet. Aprann Kreyòl is a basic/intermediate level course for those interested in learning and practicing the Haitian Creole language. This session is level II and preferably for those who have taken the previous beginner level at SNFL in the winter/spring - however, all levels are welcome. Summer 2024 Aprann Kreyòl Dates: May 3 June 7 May 10…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
In Person and Online
Adults
Sat, May 11
@ 1 PM
TechConnect
REGISTER NOW! Join TechConnect for a celebration of video games during our inaugural Game Day! Attend panel discussions and listen to guest speakers from creators and developers in the gaming industry, join workshops on streaming and narrative game design, or challenge your friends to a few rounds of Mario Kart! Representatives from the City College of New York and Hostos Community College will share information about their associate's and bachelor's game development programs, displays from…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Event CenterAdults
Mon, May 13
@ 10:30 AM
This workshop will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 3rd Floor, Room 304. Join us for a four-part workshop in which attendees will learn the Arabic alphabet, with emphasis on the Naskh style. Participants will learn the history and variations of the alphabet, will practice writing Arabic letters, and learn how to write their names. Materials will be provided. No prior drawing or language experience is necessary. Please register for each session separately (dates…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)Adults,

50+,

College & Graduate Students,

Immigrants
Mon, May 13
@ 3 PM
TechConnect
This event is online only. || 本活動僅限線上參與。 This event is in Mandarin only. || 本課程僅以中文授課。 Must register with a valid email address. || 必須使用有效的電子郵件地址進行註冊。 Discover how to create professional graphics for social media, presentations, business cards, and more using this free online platform! 探索如何使用這個免費的線上平台製作專業的社交媒體圖像、演示文稿、名片等圖形! You will receive an email 11am on the day of the class with the virtual class link. 您將在課程當日上午11點收到一封電子郵件,其中包含虛擬課程的連結。…
Chatham Square Library
Online
Adults
Tue, May 14
@ 1:15 PM
NYPL en Español
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (455 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016), 1st Floor, Corner Space. ¡Hola! ¿Te gusta hablar español? Join the staff of the New York Public Library and other fellow Spanish speakers for an hour of Spanish conversation. This group is at the intermediate and advanced level. You don't need a library card to register, only an email address. Register for each session you wish to attend. May 7, 2024…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
1st Floor Corner Space
Adults
Tue, May 14
@ 4 PM
Looking to enhance your recordings? Our Advanced Recording Studio Techniques: Drum Recording program is the perfect fit for you! This program is exclusively designed for Recording Studio Card holders who want to take their recordings to the next level. In this program, you'll learn: The appropriate use of different microphones for various drum sounds and styles How to properly check phase alignment in all of the microphones used for drum recording How to effectively route signal through o…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, May 14
@ 6:30 PM
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, Room 303. OMG! Origami at SNFL is a group for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami - an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws. We meet as a group to teach eac…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
Third Floor, Room 303
Adults
Wed, May 15
@ 11 AM
TechConnect
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class will cover the most popular lookup method in Excel, VLOOKUP, which used to search for and retrieve information in datasets, and work with the results. This class is part of our Excel Genius class series. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/3KBj04g
Chatham Square Library
Online
Adults
Wed, May 15
@ 1:30 PM
TechConnect
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn how to get the most out of your data and make better decisions using Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA). This course covers the essential exploratory techniques for summarizing data. We will learn how to create and implement an EDA pipeline, explore available methods, and learn why, when, and how to apply them.
Chatham Square Library
Online
Adults
Wed, May 15
@ 3 PM
This event will take place in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 4th Floor, Room 403. Work with a Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library staff member to complete a personal project on the computer. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive personal attention and instruction. Assistance can include: Internet browsing Email Typing software eBooks and Audiobooks Library Catal…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
4th Floor, Room 403
Adults
Wed, May 15
@ 3:30 PM
TechConnect
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class covers the basics of using HTML to create a simple web page. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.
Seward Park Library
Online
Adults
Wed, May 15
@ 3:45 PM
This event will take place in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 4th Floor, Room 403. Work with a Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library staff member to complete a personal project on the computer. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive personal attention and instruction. Assistance can include: Internet browsing Email Typing software eBooks and Audiobooks Library Catal…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
4th Floor, Room 403
Adults
Wed, May 15
@ 4:30 PM
This event will take place in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 4th Floor, Room 403. Work with a Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library staff member to complete a personal project on the computer. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive personal attention and instruction. Assistance can include: Internet browsing Email Typing software eBooks and Audiobooks Library Catal…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
4th Floor, Room 403
Adults
Thu, May 16
@ 10:30 AM
This workshop will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 3rd Floor, Room 304. Join us for a four-part workshop in which attendees will learn the Arabic alphabet, with emphasis on the Naskh style. Participants will learn the history and variations of the alphabet, will practice writing Arabic letters, and learn how to write their names. Materials will be provided. No prior drawing or language experience is necessary. Please register for each session separately (dates…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)Adults,

50+,

College & Graduate Students,

Immigrants
Thu, May 16
@ 10:30 AM
This program will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), 5th Floor, Room 504. Join Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library staff for our monthly series of computer classes for beginners. This week's topic is: Using a Keyboard. Participants will: Learn about the standard parts of a keyboard. Review standard keyboard usage. Have time to ask questions and work on personal projects. To join the program: Register online to receive a reminder message 24 hours…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
5th Floor, Room 504
Adults
Thu, May 16
@ 3 PM
This event will take place in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 4th Floor, Room 403. Work with a Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library staff member to complete a personal project on the computer. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive personal attention and instruction. Assistance can include: Internet browsing Email Typing software eBooks and Audiobooks Library Catal…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
4th Floor, Room 403
Adults
Thu, May 16
@ 3:45 PM
This event will take place in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 4th Floor, Room 403. Work with a Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library staff member to complete a personal project on the computer. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive personal attention and instruction. Assistance can include: Internet browsing Email Typing software eBooks and Audiobooks Library Catal…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
4th Floor, Room 403
Adults
Thu, May 16
@ 4:30 PM
This event will take place in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 4th Floor, Room 403. Work with a Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library staff member to complete a personal project on the computer. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive personal attention and instruction. Assistance can include: Internet browsing Email Typing software eBooks and Audiobooks Library Catal…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
4th Floor, Room 403
Adults
Thu, May 16
@ 6 PM
TechConnect
Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need to complete a project in Photoshop? Have you heard about NYPL resources like LinkedIn Learning but don't know how to access them? Bring your technology questions and get one -on - one assistance during this open lab time supervised by a tech instructor. Also learn how you can borrow a Chromebook from the library, just like a book!
PC Lab (615)Adults
Thu, May 16
@ 6:30 PM
This event will take in place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, Room 304. Learn Mandarin with an experienced instructor using the Mango Languages database. The class will be held on the third floor in room 304, and registration for each class is required. Programs are subject to change or cancellation. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Hungyun Chang (hungyunchang@nypl.org).
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)Adults
Fri, May 17
@ 4:30 PM
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library and online via Google Meet. Aprann Kreyòl is a basic/intermediate level course for those interested in learning and practicing the Haitian Creole language. This session is level II and preferably for those who have taken the previous beginner level at SNFL in the winter/spring - however, all levels are welcome. Summer 2024 Aprann Kreyòl Dates: May 3 June 7 May 10…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
In Person and Online
Adults
Fri, May 17
@ 4:30 PM
This program is in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 3rd Floor, Room 304. Learn the basics of the Italian language, including the alphabet, vocabulary words, phrases, and some basic grammar. This is a series-based program. Participants are encouraged to attend from the beginning of the series. No previous language experience required. Instructional materials will be provided. All programs subject to change or cancellation. Sign up for our e-newsletters to stay up to date…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
3rd Floor, Room 304
Adults
Mon, May 20
@ 3 PM
TechConnect
This event is online only. || 本活動僅限線上參與。 This event is in Mandarin only. || 本課程僅以中文授課。 Must register with a valid email address. || 必須使用有效的電子郵件地址進行註冊。 Discover how to create professional graphics for social media, presentations, business cards, and more using this free online platform! 探索如何使用這個免費的線上平台製作專業的社交媒體圖像、演示文稿、名片等圖形! You will receive an email 11am on the day of the class with the virtual class link. 您將在課程當日上午11點收到一封電子郵件,其中包含虛擬課程的連結。…
Chatham Square Library
Online
Adults
Mon, May 20
@ 3:30 PM
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 3rd Floor, Room 304. This is an in-person one-hour conversation class. Participants will learn basic verbal conversation; no written Chinese will be taught. Sessions are cumulative and participants are encouraged to attend all sessions. No previous language experience required. For previous lessons notes and slides, please visit: bit.ly/snflcantonese If there are any further questions, email winsonlau@nypl.org a…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
3rd Floor, Room 304
Adults
Mon, May 20
@ 6 PM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
This event is ONLINE only. You will receive a Zoom link 2 days before the class. Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC For adult English language learners (age 16 and up) Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world! Sign up and attend class online.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)Adults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Tue, May 21
@ 10:30 AM
Ongoing
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 2nd Floor, Room 205. Join staff at SNFL for Archiving at Home: Safeguarding Using Archival Methods. Learn about taking care of different types of personal memorabilia while sharing the history of your cherished items. Make sure to leave items you are interested in conserving at home. Bring a photograph of the item and/or a detailed description. Bringing both is ideal! Sign up for our e-newsletter to stay up to da…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
2nd Floor, Room 205
Adults
Tue, May 21
@ 1:15 PM
NYPL en Español
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (455 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016), 1st Floor, Corner Space. ¡Hola! ¿Te gusta hablar español? Join the staff of the New York Public Library and other fellow Spanish speakers for an hour of Spanish conversation. This group is at the intermediate and advanced level. You don't need a library card to register, only an email address. Register for each session you wish to attend. May 7, 2024…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
1st Floor Corner Space
Adults
Tue, May 21
@ 4:30 PM
This program will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), 3rd Floor, Room 304. Join Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library staff for our monthly series of eBook classes for beginners. This week's topic is: eBook Websites. Participants will: Learn about how eBooks work at the Library. Review the popular eBook apps that work with your Library Card. Have time to ask questions and work on personal projects. To join the program: Register online to receive a r…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
3rd Floor, Room 304
Adults
Tue, May 21
@ 6:30 PM
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, Room 303. OMG! Origami at SNFL is a group for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami - an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws. We meet as a group to teach eac…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
Third Floor, Room 303
Adults
Wed, May 22
@ 11 AM
TechConnect
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class will cover alternative lookup methods in Excel - LOOKUP and INDEX MATCH - and discuss the pros and cons of each. This class is part of our Excel Genius class series. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/3KBj04g
Chatham Square Library
Online
Adults
Wed, May 22
@ 1:30 PM
TechConnect
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn the fundamentals of computer programming with the popular language Python. This class will cover concepts fundamental to all programming languages and provide an introduction to coding more generally. This class requires a gmail account to use Google Colab, a browser based coding environment.
Chatham Square Library
Online
Adults
Wed, May 22
@ 3 PM
This event will take place in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 4th Floor, Room 403. Work with a Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library staff member to complete a personal project on the computer. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive personal attention and instruction. Assistance can include: Internet browsing Email Typing software eBooks and Audiobooks Library Catal…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
4th Floor, Room 403
Adults
Wed, May 22
@ 3:30 PM
TechConnect
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. CSS Grid is a CSS layout module that allows you to define two-dimensional layouts based on a grid creation, an arrangement of columns and rows. Like flexbox, it is far superior to earlier methods to layout web pages but with some added advantages. Join us and learn how to and when to use CSS Grid. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.
Seward Park Library
Online
Adults
Wed, May 22
@ 3:45 PM
This event will take place in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 4th Floor, Room 403. Work with a Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library staff member to complete a personal project on the computer. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive personal attention and instruction. Assistance can include: Internet browsing Email Typing software eBooks and Audiobooks Library Catal…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
4th Floor, Room 403
Adults
Wed, May 22
@ 4:30 PM
This event will take place in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 4th Floor, Room 403. Work with a Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library staff member to complete a personal project on the computer. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive personal attention and instruction. Assistance can include: Internet browsing Email Typing software eBooks and Audiobooks Library Catal…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
4th Floor, Room 403
Adults
Thu, May 23
@ 10:30 AM
This program will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), 5th Floor, Room 504. Join Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library staff for our monthly series of computer classes for beginners. This week's topic is: Internet Safety. Participants will: Learn about the basic internets terms. Review standard internet usage. Have time to ask questions and work on personal projects. To join the program: Register online to receive a reminder message 24 hours before t…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
5th Floor, Room 504
Adults
Thu, May 23
@ 3 PM
This event will take place in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 4th Floor, Room 403. Work with a Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library staff member to complete a personal project on the computer. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive personal attention and instruction. Assistance can include: Internet browsing Email Typing software eBooks and Audiobooks Library Catal…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
4th Floor, Room 403
Adults
Thu, May 23
@ 4:30 PM
This event will take place in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 4th Floor, Room 403. Work with a Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library staff member to complete a personal project on the computer. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive personal attention and instruction. Assistance can include: Internet browsing Email Typing software eBooks and Audiobooks Library Catal…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
4th Floor, Room 403
Adults
Thu, May 23
@ 6 PM
TechConnect
This class covers the basics of using HTML to create a simple web page.
PC Lab (615)Adults