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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Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Tue, September 6
@ 2 PM
Outdoor
This event will take place in person at Van Cortlandt Library. Join the crowd of adult coloring fans and find out why adults are going back to coloring.
Van Cortlandt LibraryAdults,

50+
Tue, September 6
@ 2 PM
This event is online only. Take control of your life! Meditation is a simple way to deal with the daily stress we’re all familiar with. By incorporating this simple technique into your busy schedule, you can make it work for you. It will connect you with the source of peace and joy already within you. Join John Bednarik for this engaging workshop. There will even be a short meditation sitting. John M. Bednarik has been practicing meditation for over 30 years and has been giving presentations…
St. Agnes Library
This event is online only.
Adults
Tue, September 6
@ 3 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
**In-Person Only ** Learn how to use the Business Insights: Essentials, Business Source Complete, Emerging Markets: Internet Securities (EMIS), and Reference Solutions databases to conduct company research to grow your business or advance your career. All of these databases are accessible remotely with your NYPL card and PIN. This program will not be recorded. Click here to register. Registration for this event is through Eventbrite. Click here to view Eventbrite's Privacy Policy.
This program will be held onsite, 5th Floor Room 504.Businesspeople,

Job Seekers
Tue, September 6
@ 3 PM
Hello Teens! Join us at Morris Park Library to learn how to create comic strips to tell stories or express your thoughts. All materials are free and you’ll take your creations home with you. Bring your friends!
Morris Park LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, September 6
@ 3 PM
Hello Teens! Join us at Morris Park Library to learn how to create a webpage for your hobby, business idea or blogging etc. All materials are free and you may continue working on your webpage at home. Bring your friends!
Morris Park LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, September 6
@ 3 PM
Join us to make bee hotels, and learn about where to hang them and why! All materials provided. Ages 10 and up.
Roosevelt Island LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, September 6
@ 3 PM
All About Computers
This event will take place in-person at the Mariners Harbor Library. Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need help accessing the internet or any of NYPL's online resources? Bring your questions and get one-on-one assistance.
Mariners Harbor LibraryAdults,

50+
Tue, September 6
@ 3 PM
Online
Have questions about NYPLs online collection, browsing the catalogue, or reserving materials? Join us for one-on-one assistance for any of your NYPL questions, Wednesdays at the West Farms Library!
West Farms LibraryAdults
Tue, September 6
@ 3 PM
Join us for an hour of relaxation during our De-Stress Coloring Club program! We will play relaxing music lightly in the background while we unwind coloring. No Registration Required All Ages
Pelham Parkway-Van Nest LibraryAdults
Tue, September 6
@ 3 PM
NYPL Green
Outdoor Scientist: The Wonder of Observing the Natural World Join staff from the Riverdale Branch for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to nature and science. Each week is different as we learn about different aspects of science and our local biome. One week we may discuss the rock cycle or we may plant in our outdoor garden space. Please note the program will be held outdoors on our patio weather permitting.
Riverdale LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Tue, September 6
@ 3 PM
This event will take place in-person at the 115th-Harry Belafonte Library. Children ages 5 and older are invited to get creative and build while meeting other LEGO fans! We have Duplo LEGOs for the very young, and regular LEGOs for everyone else! LEGO books are available to borrow. Ages 5 - 12 years.
Harry Belafonte 115th Street LibraryChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Tue, September 6
@ 3 PM
Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This event will take place in person at the Clason's Point library. Join staff from the Clason's Point library for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math! This month we will do activities based on the achievements of Hispanic inventors, artists and scientists! Take a look at our collection of STEAM titles with activities you can do at home! Este evento tendrá lugar en la Biblioteca Clason's Point. Únase al personal de Clason's Point Library pa…
In PersonChildren,

School Age (5-12 years),

Families,

Parents/Caregivers
Tue, September 6
@ 3:30 PM
This program takes place in the library! Join the Belmont Library to make paper fortune tellers.
Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural CenterChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Tue, September 6
@ 3:30 PM
STEAM
Create your own digital comics with Pixton and your library card! Pixton is a digital comic creation website for kids and teens. No drawing skills are required! We will use your imagination to create fantasy comics, historical fiction comics, sci-fi comics, and so much more! For Children and Teens, ages 10-18. Space is Limited So Registration is required. Maximum 10.
Pelham Parkway-Van Nest LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years),

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Tue, September 6
@ 3:30 PM
This program will take place onsite at Jerome Park Library. Children will learn the basics of watercolor painting as they paint a dragonfly.
Jerome Park Library, Community RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Tue, September 6
@ 3:30 PM
This event is an In-Person Craft Program at the Kips Bay Library. Join us and bring your creativity and create a one-of-a-kind painting using tiny dots of paint to create a finished work of art.
Kips Bay LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, September 6
@ 3:30 PM
This event will take place at the Kips Bay Library. Stop by the Kips Bay Library and pick-up a Take Home Pencil Eraser Pointillism Art Kit. Each kit will include everything you need to create a one-of-a-kind painting. The kit will include instructions, pencils with erasers, paper, and paint. Kits will be available while supplies last.
Kips Bay LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, September 6
@ 3:30 PM
This program is forchildren, ages 3+. ​Space is limited to 12 children and registration is required in person or over the phone. Registration opens two weeks before the event date.
Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Tue, September 6
@ 3:30 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
Do you want to go to college? Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing to apply? The Hamilton Grange Library’s College Club can help you figure it out! We'll help you look for: College Programs Financial Aid Scholarships Student Employment Whether you’re in middle or high school, we’ve got steps that you can take to start preparing for college. If you’ve got questions, we’ll get you the answers! You can schedule a One-On-One Session with one of our YA Staff for…
Hamilton Grange LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Tue, September 6
@ 3:30 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). Come workshop your creative media projects with support from Studio40 staff and the community of Studio40 media-makers. Ask questions, experiment, share progress and inspiration, and use the Mac lab software to work on your projects in music, video, and podcast production, and more. Available hardware and software in the Lab: - Pro Tools - Logic Pro X - GarageBand - Ableton Live Standar…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Mac Lab
Adults
Tue, September 6
@ 3:30 PM
STEAM for Teens
Do you like to write, paint or draw? Come join us for teen Creative Cafe! We will have free snacks and art supplies- come paint with watercolors, sketch, or use iPad and Apple Pencil to make digital artwork.
Harry Belafonte 115th Street LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, September 6
@ 3:30 PM
Come and be your own artist, and create your own work of art. This program is in person. Supplies will be provided. No registration required.
West Farms LibraryChildren
Tue, September 6
@ 3:30 PM
This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Join us in person every Tuesday for a chill session of arts & crafts using acrylics, watercolors, screen prints, & other mediums. We'll be simultaneously listening to and discussing podcasts like Bailey Sarian's Dark History and Wonder Media's Womanica. This program is limited to 10 participants as a precaution. To ensure the health and safety of the public and our staff, all visitors are encouraged to wear a mask, though it i…
Riverdale LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, September 6
@ 3:30 PM
Children ages 4 and older are invited to get creative and build while meeting other Lego fans! Lego books are available to borrow.
Ottendorfer LibraryChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Tue, September 6
@ 3:30 PM
This event will take place in person. If you have a tech problem, question or would just like individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a staff member and receive their personal attention and instructions.
Mosholu LibraryAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

Businesspeople
Tue, September 6
@ 3:45 PM
Everyone has their favorite podcasts. Come join us for this in person program and share your favorites and tell us how you find out new podcasts.
Richmondtown LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, September 6
@ 4 PM
This event will be hosted in-person at the Castle Hill Branch. Explore your creative side and design a personalized door hangers with vibrant colors, funny messages, and cool desgins! No experience is needed and all materials will be provided.
Castle Hill LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Tue, September 6
@ 4 PM
Online
If you're looking for a place to bounce off ideas and share what you like to write, then this is the online discussion group for you. All writers of all styles are welcome to join. Registration however is limited. Please register below if you'd like to join. If you're curious, please come and check it out!* * This is not a workshop or course, but we also offer reader's advisory recommendations and database training for patrons who come, and attendees can engage in free writing and ask for wor…
Francis Martin Library
Online via Google Hangouts Meet
Adults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

College & Graduate Students,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Tue, September 6
@ 4 PM
We'll look at centuries-old images from medieval manuscripts--which are packed with doodles of funny creatures, knights riding snails, cats and two-faced monsters-- and create stories about what on earth could be going on there. What were these scribes thinking? We'll each finish this story in our own way. Join us to hear others' creative ideas and share your own work! This is an online workshop intended for ages 7-12. It is held over Google Meets. Once you register, you will ge…
53rd Street Library
online
Children,

School Age (5-12 years)
Tue, September 6
@ 4 PM
This Event is In-Person. Travel back in time and learn about the original Polaroids. Create your very own modern day daguerreotype as well! This program is for Teens in 7th - 12th Grades. Masks are encouraged at all NYPL locations. Learn more about our health and safety policies. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations and more
Bloomingdale LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, September 6
@ 4 PM
Join staff from the Wakefield library for exciting, hands-on programs dedicated to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math!
Wakefield LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Tue, September 6
@ 4 PM
Are you feeling crafty? Stop by and join our librarians for a fun craft project! We provide the materials, you provide the creativity! Best for ages 4-8 *Advanced registration is required for all children's programs. Please register in person or by phone at 929-284-3660. Registration for September opens on August 24th* *Each child needs to be registered individually* To ensure the health and safety of the public and our staff, all visitors must adhere to NYPL’s health and safety policies. Le…
Charleston LibraryChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Tue, September 6
@ 4 PM
STEAM
Teens! Join the Wakefield Young Adult Staff in creating your own zines! Learn about the history of zines and their impact on counterculture. All supplies will be provided. This program takes place in person. No registration required.
Wakefield LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, September 6
@ 4 PM
Canceled
Learn Spanish with MangoLanguages.com! A librarian will help you make a free account. Beginners and native speakers are welcome!
Grand Concourse Library, Best Buy Teen Tech CenterTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, September 6
@ 4 PM
Looking for a stress relieving activity to do after school? Join us for our color by number program! Color a variety of different worksheets and create your very own masterpiece.
West Farms LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, September 6
@ 4 PM
Show off your artisitic side and bring home a masterpiece! All supplies will be provided and our Tween Artists are encouraged to use their imagination! No Registration Required, For ages 9-13 To ensure the health and safety of the public and our staff, all visitors must adhere to NYPL’s health and safety policies. Learn more about our health and safety policies.
Charleston LibraryChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Tue, September 6
@ 4 PM
Join us for a relaxing twist on Teen Lounge designed to de-stress. Listen to calming music while you hang out with friends, do homework, play games, or work on craft projects. We'll even have books to give away.
96th Street LibraryTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, September 6
@ 4 PM
Are you a chess enthusiast? Show off your best tactics against other chess players! Want to learn? This is your opportunity! Whether you’re a chess master, a fan or just starting out, come join us for chess instruction and some board time through casual and competitive games.
Parkchester Library, Young Adult AreaTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, September 6
@ 4:15 PM
Teen Recording Studio & Media Lab
Interested in using our Recording Studio? Recording Studio Basics is a course series where teens can learn the basics of how to operate our recording studio. At the end of the series, teens are eligible to take the Recording Studio assessment, and when they pass, they will receive a Studio Card and be able to book time in the recording studio independently. This is a 3-week in-person program, and registration is for all 3 sessions. All sessions take place on the lower level of the Stavros Nia…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Teen CenterTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Tue, September 6
@ 5 PM
Need extra time to finish an application, school work, resume? Ask the staff at the service desk.
Hamilton Grange LibraryAdults,

50+,

College & Graduate Students,

Job Seekers