Today's Events for Adults at NYPL

Kingsbridge Writing Circle (Kingsbridge Library)

Online
Thursday, April 25 - 10:00 am

/This program will take place virtually./ Want to work with other writers? Commit to a writing schedule? Practice your craft through writing prompts? Receive and discuss information and tips on writing, reading, editing, and revising?Join the weekly meetings of the Kingsbridge Writing Circle, held ...

Aubades: Morning Online Poetry Discussion (April 2024) (Mulberry Street Library)

Online via Google Meet
Thursday, April 25 - 10:00 am

Want to read more poetry, but don’t know where to start? Not sure you know how to really read poetry? Join Mulberry Street staff on the last Thursday of every month to discuss a few poems!Here are the poems we’ll discuss at our April meeting: * ‘How Do I Know When a Poem Is Finished? [1]’ by Naomi Shihab ...

One on One Computer Help (Hamilton Grange Library)

Hamilton Grange Library
Thursday, April 25 - 10:00 am

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 r...

In Person English Conversation Hour (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

1st Floor Corner Space
Thursday, April 25 - 10:15 am

*This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 1st Floor Corner Space.*In Person English Conversation Hour (ECH) is an open conversation where English language learners can discuss life, art, music, films, food, culture, current events, and other topics of...

Computer Basics (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

3rd Floor, Room 304
Thursday, April 25 - 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: *Internet Safety*. *Participants will: * 1) Learn about t...

*In-Person Class: Downloading NYPL E-Books & Audiobooks (Pelham Bay Library)

Pelham Bay Library
Thursday, April 25 - 10:30 am

NOTE: This class is in-person at the Pelham Bay Library computer lab, with a 7 seat limit. Electronic books, audiobooks, digital music and video – all available through NYPL’s website! Learn how to take advantage of free access to new media from the comfort of your own home.

Brain Games! (Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library)

Online Only
Online Only
Thursday, April 25 - 10:30 am

*This event is online only.*Join us twice a month for an hour of brain games! Spend an hour with some Library friends from West New Brighton, and Todt Hill - Westerleigh Branch Libraries, stretching our mental muscles with different cranial activities.Each session will feature some relaxing...

English Conversation Group (New Dorp Library)

Online via Google Meet.
Thursday, April 25 - 11:00 am

Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL):Adult learners will meet online and have the opportunity to practice English by chatting with library staff and other adults from around the world. Meet other people who are practicing English, just l...

Benefits and Entitlement Programs (Parkchester Library)

Parkchester Library
Thursday, April 25 - 11:00 am

*Join us at the library for an informative session presented by Nicole Tambini, LMSW and Program Director of the PEP for Seniors NORC program. Discover valuable insights into various benefits and entitlement programs, including SNAP (Food Stamps), Medicaid, HEAP, SCRIE, Medicare Savings Programs,...

Thursday Morning Crochet Time (Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library)

Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library
Thursday, April 25 - 11:00 am

*This event will take place in person at Harry Belafonte- 115th Library*Looking for a space to knit or crochet and meet fellow crafters? Join us to chat, connect and craft! Bring your projects, ideas, and materials. Some experience is required, as no instruction will be provided.

Columbus Classic Movie : April 25th (Columbus Library)

Columbus Library
Thursday, April 25 - 11:00 am

APRIL 25TH – TO SIR, WITH LOVE (1967)Director – James Clavell; 105 Minutes; Rated NR; Columbia PicturesStarring – Sidney Poitier, Judy Geeson, Christian Roberts, Suzy KendallAn idealistic engineer-trainee and his experiences in teaching a group of rambunctious white high school students from the slums ...

English Conversation Class: We Speak NYC (Intermediate/Advanced level) (Allerton Library)

Allerton Library
Thursday, April 25 - 11:00 am

*This event will take place IN PERSON at Allerton Library.**NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! Just come to a class!*This event will take place every Thursday in April (4, 11, 18, & 25) at 11am at the Allerton Library (2740 Barnes Avenue)./*We Speak NYC*/ is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help peo...

Microsoft Word for Beginners (Sedgwick Library)

Sedgwick Library
Thursday, April 25 - 11:00 am

This event will take place in person at Sedgwick Branch. Come learn how to enter and edit text, save files, and more.

Coloring and Puzzles (Woodstock Library)

Woodstock Library
Thursday, April 25 - 11:00 am

Join us for an hour-long session Puzzles (sudoku, crossword, Jigsaw or word search) and Coloring. Request our puzzle or coloring sheet at the front desk. All materials will be provided.

The Librarian is IN (Morrisania Library)

Morrisania Library
Thursday, April 25 - 11:00 am

*Book an appointment with a librarian and get tech/computer help. Appointments are one hour long. Choose a convenient time slot 11am -12pm or 2pm -3pm. Two days notice is recommended in order to accommodate the desk schedule. The sign-up sheet is located at the front desk. Please include con...

Creative Writing at the Library (St. Agnes Library)

St. Agnes Library
Thursday, April 25 - 11:00 am

We will work on a writing prompt and discuss an aspect of craft. Share your work in a friendly environment and talk about writing. Open to all adults. No experience necessary. Please bring a notebook. Located in the community room, third floor.

One to One Resume and Job Search Workshop (City Island Library)

Online
Thursday, April 25 - 11:00 am

-------- SUBJECTS WILL INCLUDE JOB SEARCH AND RESUME HELP. PLEASE REGISTER FOR GOOGLE MEET ONLINE. ------------------------------------

Open Lab (Spuyten Duyvil Library)

Spuyten Duyvil Library
Thursday, April 25 - 11:00 am

Need help with ebooks? Tablet on the fritz? Or just need a quick turn on a computer without an appointment? Drop by for some tech TLC, courtesy of your friendly neighborhood librarians.

Hybrid Adult Coloring Social Hour- April 25th (Chatham Square Library)

Online via Google Hangouts Meet
Thursday, April 25 - 11:00 am

Our coloring group is now online and in-person! We will meet online and in person every Thursday at 11am. We can color and socialize while practicing social distancing. We can chat with each other about current events, hobbies, movies and books while we color. Coloring can be done by anyone of any...

One on One Tech Help (Sign Up Required) (Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library)

Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library
Thursday, April 25 - 11:00 am

*This event will take place in person at Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library. * If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive their personal attention and instruction. Patrons can schedule individual tim...

We Speak NYC English Conversation Group (Intermediate/Advanced Level) (South Beach Library)

South Beach Library
Thursday, April 25 - 11:15 am

.... *THIS PROGRAM IS IN PERSON at South Beach Library.**No registration needed, just come to the library!*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. Th...

*In-Person: Fundamentals of Programming with Python Part 1 (St. George Library Center)

St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab
Thursday, April 25 - 11:30 am

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.

*In-Person: YouTube for Beginners (St. George Library Center)

St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab
Thursday, April 25 - 11:30 am

Learn how to watch content, curate your channel, post videos, and comment on the video-sharing website YouTube.

Thursday Book Discussion: "The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane" by Lisa See (West New Brighton Library)

West New Brighton Library, Community Room
Thursday, April 25 - 11:30 am

This program will take place in person on Thursday, April 25th at 11:30am in the Community Room at the West New Brighton Library.Join Lauren to discuss "The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane" by Lisa See!" In their remote mountain village, Li-yan and her family align their lives around...

Adult Cinema & Crafts (Edenwald Library)

Edenwald Library
Thursday, April 25 - 11:30 am

Group with people of disabilities join together to watch family movies and engage in arts and crafts. A program with different organizations.

100 Page Book Club: "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck (Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library)

Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library
Thursday, April 25 - 11:30 am

*This is an in-person program.*Have you been meaning to read more, but don’t have time to sit down and get through a long book? Join us for our 100 page book club! Every week, we will meet to discuss a book, 100 pages at a time. No need to rush through the whole thing—this club is here to take it slo...

We Speak NYC English Conversation Groups (Intermediate/Advanced Level) (Webster Library)

Webster Library, Auditorium
Thursday, April 25 - 11:30 am

*This program is IN PERSON at Webster Library.*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 chara...

Painting Italy with Artist Kathy Fieramosca at Great Kills Library (Great Kills Library)

Great Kills Library
Thursday, April 25 - 11:30 am

.... Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. Please join us at Great Kills Library [1] as we host artist Kathy Fieramosca [2] for a her special program, /*Painting Italy*/.The class will paint along with the instructor. A photograph wi...

English Conversation Group (New Dorp Library)

Online via Google Meet.
Thursday, April 25 - 12:00 pm

Virtual Mystery/Thriller Book Club: How Can I Help You? (Dongan Hills Library)

Dongan Hills Library
Thursday, April 25 - 12:00 pm

Please join us virtually as we put our detective hats on and discuss a mystery or thriller book on the last Thursday of every month. For April, we will be discussing /How Can I Help You /by Laura Sims. What happens when new librarian, Patrica, discovers there may be more to her colleague, M...

*Online: Python Container Datatypes (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

Online Only via Zoom
Thursday, April 25 - 12:00 pm

*This event is online only.* *Must register with a valid email address.* Python has four built-in collections—data structures that can contain multiple instances of more basic data forms. Explore how you can use sets, tuples, lists and dictionaries to store, analyze, and manipulate data in Pyt...

Virtual Consultations with Business Librarians (Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL)

Online - Details will be emailed upon registration
Thursday, April 25 - 12:00 pm

-------- HAVE A QUESTION FOR YOUR BUSINESS PROJECTS THAT REQUIRES RESEARCH? Whether you are looking at starting a business or growing your existing one, doing research is a "mission-critical" part of being in business. The Business Center’s Librarians can help!Our Librarians are avai...

Chinese Writing Class (Chatham Square Library)

Chatham Square Library, Community Room
Thursday, April 25 - 12:00 pm

Finding Freedom in Spoken Word: Poetry Society of New York Poet Jasmine "JRose" Rosario in Residence (Kingsbridge Library)

Kingsbridge Library
Thursday, April 25 - 12:00 pm

.... Celebrate National Poetry Month with NYPL and Poetry Society of New YorkThis April, join us for writing workshops across the three boroughs, uplifting poetry of all types; free verse, form, and everything in between!*Finding Freedom in Spoken Word: Writing Workshop with Poet Jasmine...

Against All Odds: Creating a 7-figure Business from Scratch (Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL)

ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registration
Thursday, April 25 - 12:00 pm

.... ***This event will be online only*** None of us are born into success. Success is something we achieve -- something we create on our own.Join **Dani Fontanesi ** [1]for an exploration of what sets the most successful entrepreneurs apart and how anyone, no matter their circumstances, can de...

Soundview Online Book Club (Soundview Library)

Online only
Thursday, April 25 - 12:30 pm

(This event is online only.)Do you love to read?Interested in reading and discussing popular and interesting books?Then this is the place for you!Join us as we discuss this month’s book:The Reformatory: A Novel by Tananarive Due*Please note: This is a virtual program. **You must register with your emai...

*Online: Tracking Expenses in Microsoft Excel (Excel Genius Bonus Class) (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

Online Only via Zoom
Thursday, April 25 - 12:30 pm

*This event is online only.** Must register with a valid email address.*This class applies knowledge from Class 1 and 2 towards tracking expenses and managing personal finance.T opics include SUMIF/AVERAGEIF/COUNTIF and SUMIFS/AVERAGEIFS/COUNTIFS.This class is part of our Excel Genius class series....

Tech Help Office Hours (Baychester Library)

Baychester Library
Thursday, April 25 - 1:00 pm

Join us at the Baychester Branch of the New York Public Library for our Tech Help Office Hours program! Running on March 9th, March 11th, March 23rd, and March 25th from 1pm to 2pm, this initiative is tailored to cater to your general technology needs.Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of...

Hitch (2005) (Macomb's Bridge Library)

Macomb's Bridge Library
Thursday, April 25 - 1:00 pm

-------- SYNOPSIS ------------------------------------------------------------A man who teaches dateless wonders how to become irresistible to women learns just how hard it can be to do it yourself when he falls for a journalist who has her own ideas about romance, and might just expose his...

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) (Van Cortlandt Library)

Van Cortlandt Library
Thursday, April 25 - 1:00 pm

This event will take place in person at Van Cortlandt Library.Need help understanding your Apple or Android devices? Then come by Van Cortland Library BYOD and enjoy.

In-Person::Computer Lab || 館内基礎電腦互動課 (Chatham Square Library)

Chatham Square Library, Community Room
Thursday, April 25 - 1:00 pm

Shape Up NYC: Alignment Yoga (Morningside Heights Library)

Morningside Heights Library, Community Room
Thursday, April 25 - 1:00 pm

*This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library.* >>This yoga session is designed to help you better understand how the body >>works by focusing on improving balance, strength, and flexibility. Class >>starts seated in a chair to better isolate each muscle ...

*Online: Intro to UI & UX Design with Figma (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

Online Only
Thursday, April 25 - 1:30 pm

*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/82867672383?pwd=a0lLSUdEL21sdzVCNENWS2NuY1lhUT09 [1]Learn how to use the rapid-prototyping, easy-to-use online design tool, Figma, in this ...

*In-Person: Open Lab (St. George Library Center)

St. George Library Center, TechConnect Lab
Thursday, April 25 - 1:30 pm

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...

Movies @ Kips Bay Library Presents Throwback Thursday Theater: The Cobweb (Kips Bay Library)

Kips Bay Library
Thursday, April 25 - 2:00 pm

SynopsisA study of the neuroses of patients and staff at a posh psychiatric clinic, where the selection of new drapes for the hospital library sparks a war among a doctor's wife and a number of the institution's personnel.Director: Vincente Minnelli, Production Year: 1955, Rating: TV-PG,...

*Online: Working with Files in Python (Parkchester Library)

zoom
Thursday, April 25 - 2:00 pm

*This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a valid email address.*Learn how to read and write to files in Python. We will also learn how to work more efficiently with CSV file using Python's CSV module.*You will receive an email 2 hours prior to the start of the class w...

The Librarian is IN (Morrisania Library)

Morrisania Library
Thursday, April 25 - 2:00 pm

Movies at Hudson Park: Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom (2023) (Hudson Park Library)

Hudson Park Library
Thursday, April 25 - 2:00 pm

Join us for classic films and blockbusters!*Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom (2023) *After failing to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta wields the power of the mythic Black Trident to unleash an ancient and malevolent force. Hoping to end his reign of terror, Aquaman forges an unlikely ...

Drop-In Computer Help (Stapleton Library)

Stapleton Library, Community Room
Thursday, April 25 - 2:00 pm

This event will take place in-person at the Stapleton library.If you're having trouble with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet, we can assist you. Or perhaps you'd like to know a little about brushing up your resumé, online shopping, or setting up an email account? Meet us in the Co...

Insights: Black Dancers in Ballet – Sharing a Rich Trans-Atlantic Legacy (New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center)

New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center, Bruno Walter Auditorium
Thursday, April 25 - 2:00 pm

.... *Register [1]*The Library for the Performing Arts presents an afternoon of dance and discovery in partnership with The Royal Ballet, Dance Theatre of Harlem and the Black British Ballet Project. This special program highlights the little-known but extensive history of Black dancers in ballet...

Thursday Afternoon Films: Merrily We Live (1938) (96th Street Library)

96th Street Library
Thursday, April 25 - 2:00 pm

*Merrily We Live (1938)*Directed by Norman Z. McLeodStarring: Billie Burke, Brian Aherne, Constance Bennett, Alan Mowbray, and Patsy Kelly.Farce about a wealthy, irresponsible family who regularly take in tramps as servants, only to end up being robbed. Their latest tramp is not all he seems,...

Sister to Sister Knit circle (Harlem Library)

Harlem Library
Thursday, April 25 - 2:00 pm

Women of all ages from the community, come together where they can learn the skill of knitting and crocheting, and develop the art of creating fabric from yarn. We engage in great conversation and bonding with women in the community. Research has shown that knitting & crocheting can be very ...

*Online: Excel Genius Class 2: Conditional Stat Functions (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

Online
Thursday, April 25 - 2:30 pm

*This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a full name and valid email address.*This class covers how to take the basic logic from Class 1 and use it to create functions that process data based on conditions. Topics include SUMIF/AVERAGEIF/COUNTIF and...

Quilting With a Purpose (Morningside Heights Library)

Morningside Heights Library, Community Room
Thursday, April 25 - 2:30 pm

*This event will take place in person at Morningside Heights Library.*Come help make quilts to be distributed to needy families in our area.*PLEASE NOTE: SEWING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.*

TedEdTalks:Civics (Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library)

via Google Meets
Thursday, April 25 - 3:00 pm

This is an online event.Come and discuss with the Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library staff for a TedEd Talk. TED Circles are an open platform for small groups that engage in conversations about ideas. Together, we will watch the TED Talk, ' How is power divided in the United States ...

Computer Basics: Open Lab (Mariners Harbor Library)

Mariners Harbor Library
Thursday, April 25 - 3:00 pm

*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.

Morningstar and Value Line (Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL)

ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registration
Thursday, April 25 - 3:00 pm

***This event will be online only***Learn how to retrieve important information on individual stocks and mutual funds, including analysts’ reports and opinions from investment research firms. Discover the advanced search capabilities of each database. Learn how to turn an investment concept into a s...

Pottery Painting for Adults April (Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center)

Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center, Atrium
Thursday, April 25 - 3:00 pm

Had a long day? Spend some time with us this Thursday for some Adult Pottery Painting. This creative activity might help you to relax your mind, as well as provide you with a keepsake for the spring. All materials will be provided. Just bring your creative painting ideas if you can! This program is ...

Intro to Logic: 1 on 1 (Tremont Library)

Tremont Library
Thursday, April 25 - 3:00 pm

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to expand your horizons and explore the power of sound. Mark your calendars and join us at Tremont Sound Lab for an unforgettable day of music, innovation, and inspiration. We can't wait to see you there!/*Register through phone number: (718) ...

One-on-One Computer Assistance (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

4th Floor, Room 403
Thursday, April 25 - 3:00 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,...

De-Stress Coloring Club (Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library)

Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library
Thursday, April 25 - 3:00 pm

Join us for an hour of relaxation during ourDe-Stress Coloring Club program!Come relax and channel your inner artist on paper.We will play relaxing music lightly in the background while we unwind coloring.No Registration RequiredAll Ages. Kids under the age of 7 should be accompanied by a ...

Adult Crafternoon! (Huguenot Park Library)

Huguenot Park Library
Thursday, April 25 - 3:00 pm

Come Craft with us! Come attempt to create a Mondrian inspired light jar.

Adult Coloring & Conversation Program (Mosholu Library)

Mosholu Library
Thursday, April 25 - 3:00 pm

This event will take place in person at the Mosholu Library. Join the crowd of adult coloring fans and find out why adults are going back to coloring. We can chat about current events, hobbies, movies, and books while we color.

One on One Computer Help (58th Street Library)

58th Street Library, Community Meeting Room (not wheelchair accessible)
Thursday, April 25 - 3:00 pm

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!....

*Online: Make Your Own Choice-Based Game with Twine (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

Online Only via Zoom
Thursday, April 25 - 3:30 pm

*This event is online only.* *Must register with a valid email address.* Learn to create simple choice-based games in Twine! Topics include narrative strategies, how to use the flowchart editor, and uploading your game for others to play. *You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts wi...

Author Talk with Cliff Bleszinski (Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library)

Online via Google Meet
Thursday, April 25 - 3:30 pm

This event will take place over Google Meet. Join Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Librarian in a discussion with video game creator and writer, *Cliff Bleszinski*, as they talk about his writing and career and also his comic book debut, *Scrapper*! *Author Bios**Cliff Bleszinski *made videogames for 25 y...

Adult Journaling: Poetry Month Edition! (Tremont Library)

Tremont Library
Thursday, April 25 - 3:30 pm

Dive into the enchanting world of poetry as we gather for an evening filled with inspiration, connection, and shared experiences.Come join us for an *in person, * warm and inviting space where your unique voice is celebrated and cherished. Let's unlock the power of words together and uncover ...

Community Chess Play (Inwood Library)

Inwood Library
Thursday, April 25 - 3:30 pm

This event will take place in person at Inwood Library : Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en Inwood Library.Open play for chess enthusiasts or learners of all ages! Join us for an hour and a half of play. Come to learn or practice your skills with other chess players in our community.

Finding Freedom in Spoken Word: Writing Workshop with Poet Jasmine "JRose" Rosario (Kingsbridge Library)

Kingsbridge Library
Thursday, April 25 - 3:30 pm

One-On-One Tech Help (Mosholu Library)

Mosholu Library
Thursday, April 25 - 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.

One-on-One Computer Assistance (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

4th Floor, Room 403
Thursday, April 25 - 3:45 pm

Books & Banter: National Poetry Month (Grand Concourse Library)

Grand Concourse Library
Thursday, April 25 - 4:00 pm

We're doing things a bit differently for our April edition of Books & Banter. April is National Poetry Month, and we'll be spending our Thursdays doing all things poetry! The first two events will be virtual (registration will be required) and the third event will be in-personOn...

Adult Painting Hour (Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library)

Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library
Thursday, April 25 - 4:00 pm

-------- ------------------------------------------------------------------This event will take place in person at Todt Hill-Westerleigh Branch.-------- TRANSPORT YOUR INNER CREATIVE VISION ONTO A CANVAS DURING OUR ADULT PAINTING HOUR -------------------------------------------------------.... ...

Diamond Painting Social (South Beach Library)

South Beach Library
Thursday, April 25 - 4:00 pm

This event will take place */in-person/* at the South Beach Library [1].In case you haven’t come across it, diamond painting is one of the fastest trending crafts out there! If you enjoy detail work and bling, this craft is perfect for you!Meeting weekly over the course of several months, p...

In Person English Conversation Hour (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

1st Floor Corner Space
Thursday, April 25 - 4:15 pm

Yarn Reader's Book Club: Do I Know you? (Francis Martin Library)

Francis Martin Library
Thursday, April 25 - 4:30 pm

*This event is online only **At Francis Martin Branch Library **This Month's selection is Do I Know You?*By: Emily Wibberley*Summary: *Eliza and Graham are anticipating an anything-but-sexy, weeklong getaway to celebrate their five-year anniversary. Nestled on the Northern California coa...

One-on-One Computer Assistance (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

4th Floor, Room 403
Thursday, April 25 - 4:30 pm

Book Discussion: The Maniac by Benjamin Labatut (Jefferson Market Library)

Jefferson Market Library
Thursday, April 25 - 4:30 pm

Copies available at the 2nd floor main desk!Meet us in the third floor Meeting Room!

Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month: 'Hamtramck, USA' (Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library)

Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library
Thursday, April 25 - 4:30 pm

Join us for a screening and discussion of /Hamtramck, USA/. Once a city that was 90% Polish, Hamtramck, Michigan became the first Muslim majority city in America. This film documents election season as a new wave of immigrants aims to gain representation in city hall. If you are unable to attend, ...

In Person - Jalapeño Social Hour: A Spanish Conversation Group (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

3rd Floor, Room 303
Thursday, April 25 - 4:30 pm

*This event will take place in person at The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library [1] (455 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016), Room 303.*¡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 Art Corner Presents: Collage Art (Bronx Library Center)

Bronx Library Center
Thursday, April 25 - 5:00 pm

*Collage Art**A form of art that is made up of overlapping pieces of material. *This program will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center.Join the Adult deparmtent and use one of the various collage techniques, such as ...

Book Discussion :The Storyteller by Dave Grohl (Mulberry Street Library)

Mulberry Street Library
Thursday, April 25 - 5:00 pm

A collection of memories of a life lived out loud. From Dave Grohl's early days of growing up in the suburbs of Washington, DC, to hitting the road at the age of 18 joining his first band to years later becoming apart of one of the worlds most iconic grunge bands Nirvana!Then went on to form ...

Financial, Credit, and Medicare Counseling (Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL)

Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL
Thursday, April 25 - 5:00 pm

The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center provides a range of free one-on-one financial counseling services that aim to assist with financial situations including general money management, budgeting, saving, banking, retirement planning, and more.Budget and Credit Coaching [1] Sign up for a remote...

Meet with a Social Work Intern (Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library)

Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library
Thursday, April 25 - 5:00 pm

-------- DID YOU KNOW? -------------------------------------------------------There is a social work student intern at this branch to help you find assistance with housing, employment, food security, healthcare, short-term shelter, childcare and more.During the listed hours you can drop-in to meet...

Adult Online Open Book Discussion (Mosholu Library)

online
Thursday, April 25 - 5:00 pm

This is an adult *online* program. Reading an interesting comic book or an autobiography that you'd like to share? Share with us any book that you are currently reading, plan to read, or a previous book you enjoyed. All genres are welcomed from children's books, to adult non-fiction, etc. ...

*Online: Formatting Poetry with Google Docs (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

Online Only via Zoom
Thursday, April 25 - 5:30 pm

*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 Google Docs. *You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.*

An Affirming Flame (New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center)

New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center, Bruno Walter Auditorium
Thursday, April 25 - 6:00 pm

.... *Register [1]*Experience the New York Classical Players Chamber Music Series featuring two landmark string quartets. New York Classical Players performs Benjamin Britten's// String Quartet No. 1//, written during Britten's time in New York at the beginning of World War II. The ...

Thursday Night Movies: Merchant of Four Seasons (1972) (Jefferson Market Library)

Jefferson Market Library, First Floor
Thursday, April 25 - 6:00 pm

*/Merchant of Four Seasons/ (1972; 88 mins.) Dir: Rainer Werner Fassbinder. *Hans Epp is a self-destructive man who lives a dissatisfied life. He tries to find meaning as a fruit vendor, but a heart attack impedes his ability to work, which turns his dissatisfaction into despair. In German with E...

*In-Person: studio40 Orientation 101 & 201 (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

Mac Lab
Thursday, April 25 - 6:00 pm

*This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617).* Studio40 is a free public recording studio available for patrons of the New York Public Library. In this two-part course, you’ll learn more about Studio40 resources and how to get the most ou...

*In-Person: Keynote for Mac (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

PC Lab
Thursday, April 25 - 6:00 pm

*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.

Bushwick Book Club Celebrates "ALOUD! Voices from the Nuyorican Cafe" (Tompkins Square Library)

Tompkins Square Library, Basement
Thursday, April 25 - 6:00 pm

This program will be presented in-person at the Tompkins Square Library.The literature-inspired performance series and podcast, *Bushwick Book Club*, presents a performance of new songs by seven local songwriters inspired by poems in the seminal anthology from the 1990's explosion of spoken...

*In Person: U.S. CITIZENSHIP STUDY GROUP (Bronx Library Center)

Bronx Library Center
Thursday, April 25 - 6:00 pm

-------- **IN PERSON: U.S. CITIZENSHIP WORKSHOP AT THE BRONX LIBRARY CENTER* - -------- *JOIN THE U.S. CITIZENSHIP TEST WORKSHOP AND LET US GIVE YOU A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE ON HOW TO PASS THE U.S. CITIZENSHIP TEST.* --------------- WE WILL BE USING USCIS RESOURCES: --------------------------------- * ...

Basic Chinese Conversation Level III (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL))

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
Thursday, April 25 - 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 t...