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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83 classes found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Today
@ 5 PM
Need extra time to finish an application, school work, resume? Ask the staff at the service desk.
Hamilton Grange LibraryAdults,

50+
Fri, March 29
@ 1 PM
Career Services
This event is online only. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, Moore Well-Beings and the NYPL Career Services department are joining forces to create a space for you to prioritize your well-being, taking a moment to acknowledge your contributions in keeping yourselves, your households, workplaces, and our nation going. Women are often the caregivers to their friends, family, and even in the workspace. In turn, over-extending ourselves and overlooking the care we may need as an individual.…
OnlineAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople,

College & Graduate Students,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Job Seekers,

Persons with Disabilities,

Persons Without Homes
Fri, March 29
@ 3:30 PM
This session will take place in person at the Castle Hill Library! Need help making your college resume? Looking for part-time employment? Need assistance search for available resources focused on teenagers? Stop by and meet with the teen librarian for related support.
Castle Hill LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Fri, March 29
@ 4 PM
Need extra time to finish an application, school work, resume? Ask the staff at the service desk.
Hamilton Grange LibraryAdults,

50+
Sat, March 30
@ 3 PM
Need extra time to finish an application, school work, resume? Ask the staff at the service desk.
Hamilton Grange LibraryAdults,

50+
Mon, April 1
@ 11 AM
TechConnect
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.
Van Cortlandt LibraryAdults,

50+
Mon, April 1
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
Do you want to go to college or start a new career? Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing your application or resume? Do you need some assistance with all the paperwork? Come join Mosholu Library counseling session! The Teen Librarian will help you look for: College Programs Certification Opportunities Job Opportunities Financial Aid Scholarships Resume Assistance
Mosholu LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, April 2
@ 10 AM
Canceled
This event will take place in person at Hamilton Grange Library . Do you want to improve your computer skills? Is your Resume up to date? Here is a list of possible one on one computer sessions you can inquire our staff about. Microsoft Word Email Resume Other Basic Needs Please register at the front desk for available time slots. Each session is one hour.
Hamilton Grange LibraryAdults,

50+,

Job Seekers,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Tue, April 2
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
This program is online only. Do you want to go to college or start a career? Need help making a resume? Schedule a 20-minute virtual one-on-one counseling session with staff from the Riverside Library. (Open to the first three teens who make an online reservation). We can help you look for/with: College programs Resume and cover letter assistance Job opportunities No matter what age, we're here to help you reach your college and career goals.
Riverside Library
Online
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Wed, April 3
@ 3 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
Click here to register Do you want to go to college or start a new career? Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing your application or resume? Do you need some assistance with all of the paperwork? Schedule a College/Career Counseling Session at the Tremont Library! We'll help you look for: General information about College and Career prep Summer program search and applications Job search and applications Creating/Editing your resume Making…
Tremont Library
Online
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Wed, April 3
@ 3 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
This event will take place in person at the New Dorp Library. Do you want to go to college or start a new career? Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing your application or resume? Do you need some assistance with all of the paperwork? Drop in on this 1-on-1 session! We will help you look for: College programs Certification Courses Job Opportunies Financial Aid Scholarships Resume Assistance For ages 13-18 Sign up for NYPL Connect to get updates f…
New Dorp LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Wed, April 3
@ 3 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
Have questions about the college application process? Confused by the new FAFSA? Want to start a new career or get a new job? Join our drop-in 1-on-1 College/Career counseling sessions to talk with our College and Career Pathways experts about: College Applications College Essays Job Seeking Resume and Cover Letter Assistance FAFSA and TAP Applications And more! 1-on-1 Counseling sessions generally last 30 minutes at a time, with extended assistance upon request.
67th Street Library, Computer ClassroomTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, April 4
@ 10 AM
Canceled
This event will take place in person at Hamilton Grange Library . Do you want to improve your computer skills? Is your Resume up to date? Here is a list of possible one on one computer sessions you can inquire our staff about. Microsoft Word Email Resume Other Basic Needs Please register at the front desk for available time slots. Each session is one hour.
Hamilton Grange LibraryAdults,

50+,

Job Seekers,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, April 4
@ 11 AM
Subjects will include Job Search and Resume Help. Please register for Google Meet Online.
City Island LibraryAdults,

College & Graduate Students,

Job Seekers,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, April 4
@ 1 PM
Career Services
***This event is online via Zoom** Join NYPL Career Services for an interactive and informative workshop, Career Transition Series: Achieving the Good Life After 50. Achieving the good life After 50 includes the ability to focus on maintaining a positive attitude for a happy and productive work and life. It is especially important for conducting an active job search, networking, goal setting and getting back into the workforce. In this informative and interactive session Renee will introduce…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
On-line
Adults,

50+,

Businesspeople,

College & Graduate Students
Fri, April 5
@ 12 PM
*THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE IN PERSON AT STAVROS NIARCHOS FOUNDATION LIBRARY (SNFL) Room 604 Have you been looking for a job for month(s) with little response? Are you getting interviews, but have not gotten call backs? Do you want advice and strategies for searching for jobs? Join Career Services for the TGIF Career Coaching Group, an in-person career counseling series, where you can get your questions answered by NYPL Career Coach, Kathy Fanning. This informational group series is designe…
Room 604Adults,

50+,

Businesspeople,

College & Graduate Students,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants,

Job Seekers,

Persons with Disabilities
Fri, April 5
@ 3:30 PM
This session will take place in person at the Castle Hill Library! Need help making your college resume? Looking for part-time employment? Need assistance search for available resources focused on teenagers? Stop by and meet with the teen librarian for related support.
Castle Hill LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Mon, April 8
@ 11 AM
TechConnect
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.
Van Cortlandt LibraryAdults,

50+
Mon, April 8
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
This event is in-person. A laid back space to work on your resume workshop. Get help brainstorming, or forming an idea. Leave with an idea and a draft. Already have a draft? GET PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK! Get one-on-one feedback from YA Librarian to improve your resume!
Mosholu LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, April 9
@ 10 AM
Canceled
This event will take place in person at Hamilton Grange Library . Do you want to improve your computer skills? Is your Resume up to date? Here is a list of possible one on one computer sessions you can inquire our staff about. Microsoft Word Email Resume Other Basic Needs Please register at the front desk for available time slots. Each session is one hour.
Hamilton Grange LibraryAdults,

50+,

Job Seekers,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Tue, April 9
@ 1 PM
Job Searching & Resume Writing
This event will take place online via Google Meet. Looking for help with finding employment? We are here to help! Learn about what tools to use to find job vacancies. In this workshop, you will learn how to improve or update your resume and cover letter. Learn different tips to land the job during the interview. Registration required.
Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library
Online via Google Meet
Adults,

Businesspeople,

Job Seekers
Tue, April 9
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
This program is online only. Do you want to go to college or start a career? Need help making a resume? Schedule a 20-minute virtual one-on-one counseling session with staff from the Riverside Library. (Open to the first three teens who make an online reservation). We can help you look for/with: College programs Resume and cover letter assistance Job opportunities No matter what age, we're here to help you reach your college and career goals.
Riverside Library
Online
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Tue, April 9
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
Come by the Bronx Library Center's Teen Zone for this workshop where we will talk about elements you will want to include in your resume in order for it to stand out amongst the rest! This is an in-person event. ----- Ven al Centro para Adolescentes del Centro Bibliotecario del Bronx para este taller donde hablaremos sobre los elementos que querrás incluir en tu currículum para que se destaque entre los demás. ¡Este es un evento presencial!
Bronx Library Center, Teen CenterTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, April 9
@ 6 PM
Career Services
This event is online only via Zoom Join Career Services for Advance In Your Career Series: The Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback.. It's all about the Delivery. What does it really take to give and receive feedback with maximum impact? How do your fears and avoidance of giving feedback affect your relationships? At a loss as to how to give/receive feedback in a way that builds trust, connection and collaboration? This immersive, interactive workshop will give you coaching skills to be ope…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
On-line
Adults,

50+,

Businesspeople,

College & Graduate Students
Wed, April 10
@ 3 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
This event will take place in person at the New Dorp Library. Do you want to go to college or start a new career? Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing your application or resume? Do you need some assistance with all of the paperwork? Drop in on this 1-on-1 session! We will help you look for: College programs Certification Courses Job Opportunies Financial Aid Scholarships Resume Assistance For ages 13-18 Sign up for NYPL Connect to get updates f…
New Dorp LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Wed, April 10
@ 3 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
Have questions about the college application process? Confused by the new FAFSA? Want to start a new career or get a new job? Join our drop-in 1-on-1 College/Career counseling sessions to talk with our College and Career Pathways experts about: College Applications College Essays Job Seeking Resume and Cover Letter Assistance FAFSA and TAP Applications And more! 1-on-1 Counseling sessions generally last 30 minutes at a time, with extended assistance upon request.
67th Street Library, Computer ClassroomTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, April 11
@ 10 AM
Canceled
This event will take place in person at Hamilton Grange Library . Do you want to improve your computer skills? Is your Resume up to date? Here is a list of possible one on one computer sessions you can inquire our staff about. Microsoft Word Email Resume Other Basic Needs Please register at the front desk for available time slots. Each session is one hour.
Hamilton Grange LibraryAdults,

50+,

Job Seekers,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, April 11
@ 11 AM
Subjects will include Job Search and Resume Help. Please register for Google Meet Online.
OnlineAdults,

College & Graduate Students,

Job Seekers,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, April 11
@ 3:30 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
This event is in-person only. Teens, are you looking for a job? This info talk will cover all parts of the job hunt, from creating a resume to preparing for a job interview. Snacks will be provided.
Riverside LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, April 11
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
This event is online only. In this workshop, we will learn the basics of how to build your online resume and network on LinkedIn! We will show you how you can use LinkedIn to advance your academic and professional goals in high school and beyond. This program will take place virtually, via Google Meet. Please register using your email address and the link will be sent to you the day of the program. You will need an internet connection and a device with audio and/or video to connect. For Teen…
Clason's Point LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Fri, April 12
@ 3:30 PM
This session will take place in person at the Castle Hill Library! Need help making your college resume? Looking for part-time employment? Need assistance search for available resources focused on teenagers? Stop by and meet with the teen librarian for related support.
Castle Hill LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Fri, April 12
@ 3:30 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
Need help with Everfi? Want to talk resume, brag sheet, or summer goals? Register for this virtual session for support with any college or career-related questions. This event is online only.
Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library
Online only
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Mon, April 15
@ 11 AM
TechConnect
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.
Van Cortlandt LibraryAdults,

50+
Mon, April 15
@ 2 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at George Bruce Library. Do you have technolgy questions? Drop by the libray between 2 and 3 p.m. No appointments needed -- first come, first served! The following are examples of topics with which we can help: Resume and Cover Letter Review Learn to type and use a mouse Internet for Beginners Email for Beginners Windows 10 Basics Microsoft Word 2010 for Beginners Connecting Devices to the Computer Downloading NYPL e-Books Getting the most out…
George Bruce LibraryAdults,

50+
Mon, April 15
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
This event will take place online via Google Meet! Are you a TEEN looking for your first job? Or looking for new employment opportunities? Join the us to receive tips on how to create a new resume or spruce up your outdated one. This program is open to teens ages 13-18. You must register with your email address in order to receive the link to participate. The Google Meet link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before the program. You will need a device with audio, video and…
Francis Martin Library
Online
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Mon, April 15
@ 4 PM
Online
This event will be held in a hybid format; join us in person or online. Looking for a new job? The library can help! Join us for an overview of the job search process, including how to use websites like Indeed and Google to find current openings. We'll also explore library resources that can help you in all stages of the application process, from creating a cover letter and resume to preparing for your interview. If you wish to attend virtually, please register with your email address to rece…
George Bruce LibraryAdults
Tue, April 16
@ 10 AM
Canceled
This event will take place in person at Hamilton Grange Library . Do you want to improve your computer skills? Is your Resume up to date? Here is a list of possible one on one computer sessions you can inquire our staff about. Microsoft Word Email Resume Other Basic Needs Please register at the front desk for available time slots. Each session is one hour.
Hamilton Grange LibraryAdults,

50+,

Job Seekers,

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Tue, April 16
@ 4 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
This program is online only. Do you want to go to college or start a career? Need help making a resume? Schedule a 20-minute virtual one-on-one counseling session with staff from the Riverside Library. (Open to the first three teens who make an online reservation). We can help you look for/with: College programs Resume and cover letter assistance Job opportunities No matter what age, we're here to help you reach your college and career goals.
Riverside Library
Online
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Wed, April 17
@ 3 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
Click here to register Do you want to go to college or start a new career? Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing your application or resume? Do you need some assistance with all of the paperwork? Schedule a College/Career Counseling Session at the Tremont Library! We'll help you look for: General information about College and Career prep Summer program search and applications Job search and applications Creating/Editing your resume Making…
Tremont Library
Online
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Wed, April 17
@ 3 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
This event will take place in person at the New Dorp Library. Do you want to go to college or start a new career? Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing your application or resume? Do you need some assistance with all of the paperwork? Drop in on this 1-on-1 session! We will help you look for: College programs Certification Courses Job Opportunies Financial Aid Scholarships Resume Assistance For ages 13-18 Sign up for NYPL Connect to get updates f…
New Dorp LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)