Classes & Workshops

Join us for a workshop on Crochet and Knitting Conversation. We will do our best to give instruction on your crocheting and knitting questions. So make sure to have your supplies and projects with you, and come craft with us! The classes will be hosted in English and Spanish! Registration: You must register with your email address in order to receive a link to participate. The link will be sent to your via email approximately one day before the Open Book Hour session. You will need a…

Tuesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM This event is online only. We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning goals and find out how to learn Braille for free from home. To register, please email ChanceyFleet@nypl.org or call (212) 206-5400, extension 3.

This event will take place in the New Dorp Library. Join us for one hour of dancing, singing and movement activities and a fun craft! For ages 2 to 5 years old with parent/caregiver.

This event is Online Only! Meet with an NYPL staff member virtually via phone or Google Meet to jump-start your job search, get resume support, and obtain the right resources to find the job you desire. Each One-on-One Job Support appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. We're prepared to help you make the most of every opportunity. Our trained NYPL One-on-One Job Support staff can help you: Write and format a b…

Come & learn the techniques of Chinese Traditional Painting! Please bring your own brushes, paint plate, small water container and traditional Chinese ink; we will provide paper and color ink. 學習國畫繪畫技巧！請帶上畫筆，水彩板, 装水器和墨;我們將提供紙張和彩色墨水。

This event is Online Only! Meet virtually via Google Meet or phone with our amazing Career Coaches who can assist you in identifying career potential, skills, interests, and developing a plan to help you achieve your career goals. Each coaching appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. Our professional career coaches can assist you with: Resume critique and feedback Career transition or advancement Clearly defi…

Meet in-person with our amazing Career Coaches who can assist you in identifying career potential, skills, interests, and developing a plan to help you achieve your career goals. Each coaching appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. Our professional career coaches can assist you with: Resume critique and feedback Career transition or advancement Clearly defining career goals and developing a plan for success…

Play, relax, and practice calming techniques with our sensory toys and calming resources. Families welcome.

This event is in person at the Charleston Library! Knit, purl, and chat! Join the knitting circle and finish up some of those projects. Bring your own supplies!

Come join us for open lab . Laptops will be available for your convience from 10am -1pm on Wednesdays, less specified.

Meet with an NYPL staff member in-person to jump-start your job search, get resume support, and obtain the right resources to find the job you desire. Each One-on-One Job Support appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. We're prepared to help you make the most of every opportunity. Our trained NYPL One-on-One Job Support staff can help you: Write and format a basic resume and cover letter Complete employment app…

Meet in-person with our amazing Career Coaches who can assist you in identifying career potential, skills, interests, and developing a plan to help you achieve your career goals. Each coaching appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. Our professional career coaches can assist you with: Resume critique and feedback Career transition or advancement Clearly defining career goals and developing a plan for success…

Meet with an NYPL staff member in-person to jump-start your job search, get resume support, and obtain the right resources to find the job you desire. Each One-on-One Job Support appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. We're prepared to help you make the most of every opportunity. Our trained NYPL One-on-One Job Support staff can help you: Write and format a basic resume and cover letter Complete employment app…

This event is Online Only! Meet with an NYPL staff member virtually via phone or Google Meet to jump-start your job search, get resume support, and obtain the right resources to find the job you desire. Each One-on-One Job Support appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. We're prepared to help you make the most of every opportunity. Our trained NYPL One-on-One Job Support staff can help you: Write and format a b…

This event is Online Only! Meet virtually via Google Meet or phone with our amazing Career Coaches who can assist you in identifying career potential, skills, interests, and developing a plan to help you achieve your career goals. Each coaching appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. Our professional career coaches can assist you with: Resume critique and feedback Career transition or advancement Clearly de…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). Adobe Premiere Pro is the industry leading video editing program and part of the Adobe Creative Cloud software collection. Explore the interface and learn how to import, organize, sequence, and export your video. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at studio40. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3EClkVk

Are you having trouble with your email? Don't know how to cut and paste? Curious about Twitter? Bring your technology questions and get one-on-one assistance!

This program will be held in person at Baychester Library. Join Baychester Library and Shape Up NYC for a Chair Yoga program. This program provides a seated flow that raises the heart rate and improves balance, with minimal impact on joints. Each session will be led by Gretchen, a Shape Up NYC instructor. Program dates: 9/7, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 9/14, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 9/21, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 9/28, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Attendance at all classes is recommended. Space is…

We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation 2-Hour Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners (16 and older, not in High School) will have the opportunity to learn English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with other adult…

Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en la biblioteca Van Cortlandt. Necesitas ayuda en como usar una computadora? Estamos aquí para ayudarte.

This event will take place online via Google Meet. In this workshop, attendees will learn how to make the most of Indeed.com. We will learn how to conduct a basic search on Indeed, explore advanced search functions, and participate in a guided search session to demonstrate and practice using the site. Registration required.

Learn about the various types and components of computers, including basic computer terminology, an overview of operating systems, and popular software applications.

This event will take place in person at Francis Martin Library. Join us as we preserve memories with a fun scrapbooking session. You can scrapbook recipes to pass down, photos, letters or anything else you want to remember. Please bring with you the recipe or photo and we'll provide the rest.

Join us as we go journey through a 30-minute guided meditation. We will follow with a short session of relaxing music for self-practice.

Visit the Riverside Library and get one-on-one assistance on how to download free library e-books onto your Android or Apple device. Requirements: Please bring your electronic devices and have your NYPL library card, Google email, Apple ID and/or Amazon account information and related PIN/passwords available on hand.

This event will take place in person at the Wakefield Library. Do you need some practice time on the computer? Then Wakefield's Open Computer Lab is free computer time for you to hone your computer skills! And Open Computer Hour will NOT count against your daily computer appointment. NB - Due to social distancing, this program is limited to three participants on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Adult Basic Reading Club is for new and beginning-level adult readers, though readers of all levels may join as well. Moderators will present short readings, such as poems or essays, during the event. Participants will have a chance to discuss their thoughts or feelings about the readings. This month, we will be reading classic poems from American poets. If you have any questions, please email chathamsquare@nypl.org You must register with your email address in order to receive the link to p…

This event will take place in person at the Great Kills Library. Are you an avid knitter, crocheter, or needlecraft enthusiast? Why work alone when you can join in the company of fellow crafters? Come join our informal needlecraft circle to share ideas, projects, and life! Chat about the books you are reading, the shows you are watching, and about whatever is on your mind. Sign up for NYPL Connect to get updates from NYPL and information about our digital resources and services available.

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). Learn how to use LinkedIn Learning! The Library has partnered with LinkedIn to offer FREE ACCESS to over 5,000 online courses. This class will cover the basics of how to access the website for FREE! You will have time to explore the site and begin your self-paced learning journey.

Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need some help with CSS and HTML5? Have you heard about NYPL resources like LinkedIn Learning or NYPL Career Services 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.

This program is in-person.

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. For adults preparing to take the U.S. Citizenship Test in the next 1-2 years, and adult English language learners who want to improve their English by learning about American history and culture. Topic today: Amazing American Women! A different topic each week! Join us for lively, interactive activities!

NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! Just come to a class! We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation 2-Hour Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners (16 and older, not in High School) will have the opportunity to learn English by watching We Speak…

This event will take place in person at Bronx Library Center Do you need to freshen up your typing skills? Come join us at the Bronx Library Center to learn how to type using online resources and instruction from a staff member.

Mercredi français is an advanced French conversation group that meets one afternoon a week to practice speaking the language we love. We start as a whole group, introducing ourselves and answering a silly “question profonde,” such as “What is your favorite color and why?” After about half an hour we break up into groups of three or four to allow for an hour of small, spontaneous group conversations. During our last hour, we break into two groups: an ongoing assigned reading group and a continued…

This event will take place in person at the Harry Belafonte - 115th Street Library. Do you have questions about applying to college? Curious to learn more about different careers? Whether you want to work on applications, research schools or find scholarships, the library is here to help! Drop by the library to meet with the Young Adult Librarian and connect with your peers by preparing for the college process. Laptops will be made available for use. If you have any questions please emai…

''This event is online only'' Learn how email works, sign up for a free email account, and learn about sending, replying to, and forwarding messages and attachments. You must arrive at the class on time. 10 minutes after the class starts time patrons will not be allowed into the class.

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 Resume formatting eBooks and Audio…

This event is online only Beginning level in Mandarin If you want to improve your Mandarin Speaking Skills, join us on Wednesday at 3pm! Please register with your name and email to receive the link to participate. We will use Zoom for the class. The link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before our event. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join. 普通話入門 如果您想提高普通話水平，請在星期三下午 3 點加入我們！ 請使用您的姓名和電子郵件註冊以獲取參與的鏈接。 我們將使用Zoom作為課程。 大約在活動開始前一天…