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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289 classes found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Tue, April 9
@ 12 PM
Online
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Excel. Topics include using formulas and functions, data sorting and conditional formatting. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Tue, April 9
@ 12:30 PM
Online
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address.Learn the basics of working with spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Topics include entering data and formulas, moving and copying data, formatting & print previewing worksheets.You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Tue, April 9
@ 2 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). 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.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
PC Lab
Adults
Tue, April 9
@ 4 PM
Teen Recording Studio & Media Lab
Discover the captivating world of synthesis, using a song we all love: our own voice! Discover how to turn your voice into a powerful synthesized instrument through our interactive program. No musical experience needed - simply come with a curiosity to explore vocal modulation techniques and the latest software tools in Ableton Live. Let your voice lead the way in creating a captivating synthesized symphony. This program is made possible by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), 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
Tue, April 9
@ 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, April 10
@ 11 AM
TechConnect
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class will cover how to create Array Formulas, how to build and edit Tables, and how to write Structured References that make function writing easier and more flexible. We will also cover Data Validation and build drop-down lists in your spreadsheets. This class is part of our Excel Genius class series. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/3KBj04g
Chatham Square Library
Online
Adults
Wed, April 10
@ 11 AM
Customize your ride. Attach the axles and wheels to a wooden race car and then decorate with paint and stickers. All materials will be provided, so just bring your creativity. For children ages 5-12. Space is limited. Registration is required. Registration will start on Monday, April 8. Please arrive on time. The doors will close once the program begins.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's CenterChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Wed, April 10
@ 1:30 PM
TechConnect
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn how to use the Python programming language to extract data from websites using the Beautiful Soup and Requests libraries.
Chatham Square Library
Online
Adults
Wed, April 10
@ 2 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). Logic Pro is a professional grade software for songwriting, music production, mixing, editing, and more. Start to explore the interface, learn how to create and edit your own loop-based compositions, and get started recording audio tracks into your production sessions. Software will be provided in our computer lab. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at stud…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Mac Lab
Adults
Wed, April 10
@ 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, April 10
@ 3:30 PM
TechConnect
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class covers the basics of adding JavaScript to a web page. To be part of the class you need a basic understanding of HTML. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.
Seward Park Library
Online
Adults
Wed, April 10
@ 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, April 10
@ 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
Wed, April 10
@ 5 PM
Teen Recording Studio & Media Lab
Event Details Come join us on Wednesdays for our Collab Lab Meetups -- a dynamic collaboration club designed to foster creative synergy and professional growth for teens who share a passion for music production and the visual arts. Whether you need to find cast and crew for your latest film project or need an Illustrator to draft up an amazing design for your band. During Collab Lab, teens are encouraged to develop their public speaking skills and use visual aids to pitch their ideas to oth…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Teen CenterTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Wed, April 10
@ 6 PM
TechConnect
This class will take place in the Mac Lab at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. Learn how to use the rapid-prototyping, easy-to-use online design tool, Figma, in this hands-on class! This class will cover the basics of creating simple designs in Figma and how you can use Figma as a UI or UX designer. You may use Figma via the browser or by downloading the Figma application.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
Mac Lab
Adults
Wed, April 10
@ 6 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). Must register with a valid email address. Have you ever wanted to design an app but didn’t know where to start? In this workshop, you will learn about the different types of apps used today before diving into brainstorming, planning, prototyping, and evaluating your app without writing a single line of code!
PC LabAdults
Thu, April 11
@ 10:30 AM
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 computer classes for beginners. This week's topic is: Using a Mouse. Participants will: Learn about the standard parts of a mouse. Review standard mouse 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 th…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
3rd Floor, Room 304
Adults
Thu, April 11
@ 12:30 PM
Online
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address.Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Excel. Topics include using formulas and functions, data sorting and conditional formatting.You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Thu, April 11
@ 1:30 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a valid email address. You may join the class session using this link: https://nypl.zoom.us/j/84659439113?pwd=b3NCdjdwNWVEVlRmRDVvZ0M3bGRCZz09 Learn how to use the rapid-prototyping, easy-to-use online design tool, Figma, in this hands-on class! This class will cover the basics of creating simple designs in Figma and how you can use Figma as a UI or UX designer. You will receive an email 2 hours prior to the start of the class wit…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only
Adults
Thu, April 11
@ 2:30 PM
Online
This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a full name and valid email address. Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Excel. Topics include using formulas and functions, absolute cell references, data sorting and filtering, and conditional formatting. To participate hands-on in this class, it is advised that you have one of the following versions of Excel: You will receive an email the day of the class with the link to join the virtual class. *Please note that some…
OnlineAdults
Thu, April 11
@ 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, April 11
@ 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, April 11
@ 4 PM
Teen Recording Studio & Media Lab
Come join on as we explore the world of graphic design and illustration! In this workshop teens will learn the essential tips, tricks, and tools they'll need to get started in Adobe Illustrator. By the end of the training, students will be able to create simple designs using basic shapes, color swatches, and the pen tool. No prior experience necessary. Register in-person at the Teen Center circulation desk on the Lower Level of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, or by phone at 212-340-…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Teen CenterTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, April 11
@ 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, April 11
@ 6 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the PC Lab (Room 615). Get acquainted with Apple's powerful presentation software that gives you everything you need to create slideshows and videos that captivate your audience.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
PC Lab
Adults
Thu, April 11
@ 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, April 12
@ 2 PM
Microsoft Office 2010
This event is online only. Must register with a full name and valid email address. Learn the basics of working with spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Topics include entering data and formulas, moving and copying data, formatting & print previewing worksheets. You will receive an email 2 hours prior to the start of the class with the link to join the virtual class. *Please note that some people using older or less common email addresses have experienced issues with receiving emai…
Bronx Library Center, Technology Training Center
Online Only
Adults
Fri, April 12
@ 4 PM
Teen Recording Studio & Media Lab
Event Details Working on a music, photo, video, or graphic design project? The Media Lab is open! Our workstations are fully equipped for all kinds of projects. Come by the lab to... Create music and edit audio in Logic Pro X or ProTools Edit video in Final Cut Pro X or Adobe Premiere Create graphic designs in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign Edit photos in Lightroom and Photoshop.... And more! You can come work independently on your own projects, or if you're just starting out, our s…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Teen CenterTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Fri, April 12
@ 4 PM
Teen Recording Studio & Media Lab
Are you a budding musician looking to record your next hit song? Our state-of-the-art recording studio is here to help! Open Studio offers a unique opportunity for teens to come in, record their music, and receive feedback from their Youth Media Mentors! Plus, you'll have the chance to learn about audio engineering and get a behind-the-scenes look at the recording process. In Open Studio teens are invited to record 1 song up to 3 minutes. Depending on registrants for the day, sessions ca…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Teen CenterTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Fri, April 12
@ 4:30 PM
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library and online via Google Meet. Join the staff of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library for Aprann Kreyòl, a basic level course to learn or practice the Haitian Creole language. No prior knowledge of Haitian Creole is required, and all levels are welcome. We’ll meet on Fridays, 4:30 - 5:30 PM via Google Meet and in person at SNFL in Room 404. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
In Person and Online
Adults
Fri, April 12
@ 5:30 PM
This event will take place at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, Room 303. Live from New York, It's Friday Night Sketch Club! Partnering with the NYC Urban Sketchers, Friday Night Sketch Club is a monthly sketch program featuring a teaching artist who will instruct on various art topics. Urban Sketchers is a global community of sketchers dedicated to the practice of on-location drawing. This month's workshop is Sketching People in the City Before and After Work with Mel Barranco. ©…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
34d Floor, Room 303
Adults
Sat, April 13
@ 10:30 AM
Online
This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn to use features like graphical elements, tab stops, and section breaks to format poetry in Microsoft Word. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Sat, April 13
@ 1 PM
College & Career Pathways (CCP)
Calling high school seniors and families! Join NYPL and NYC Public Schools for a drop-in FAFSA Completion Session at the Teen Center's Youth Program Room. Come to this session if you have questions or need assistance completing the 2024–25 FAFSA. Availability is first-come, first-served during the time window.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Teen CenterTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Sat, April 13
@ 2 PM
Online
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.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Sat, April 13
@ 4 PM
Online
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. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Online Only via Zoom
Adults
Sun, April 14
@ 4 PM
Teen Recording Studio & Media Lab
Embark on an exciting journey into the world of digital arts! The Introduction To The Media Lab is a course where teens get to learn about all the events, gear, and software available to them in our SNFL Teen Center Media Lab. Teens will also be given demonstrations for portrait photography setups, 3D printing, and info on how to access self guided software tutorials in Adobe applications. Software Includes: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, After Effects etc.) Un…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Teen CenterTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Mon, April 15
@ 10:30 AM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). Learn how to get started with creative coding in Processing, a sketchbook software designed to create visual art with programming. This will cover the fundamentals on how to setup, and draw to create simple sketches on the screen.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Mac Lab
Adults
Mon, April 15
@ 1 PM
TechConnect
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). Learn how to code in Processing, a sketchbook software designed to create visual art with programming. This class will continue to cover the basics of coding, and will focus on how to make your sketches interactive.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center
Mac Lab
Adults
Mon, April 15
@ 2 PM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th floor, Room 602. 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! Mondays, April 1, 15, 22, 29 (no class April 8). NO registration needed! Just come to a conversation class!
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning CenterAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants