Today's Programs for Adults at NYPL

Computer Classes at The Van Cortlandt Library (Van Cortlandt)

Van Cortlandt Library
Thursday, May 2 - 9:00 am

Come and join us for basic computer classes at the Van Cortlandt Library with Mr. John Sattaur.

on Mondays we have Basic Microsoft Word.

On Tuesday we have Beginners computer classes in English.

On Wednesday we have Beginners computer classes in Spanish.

On Thursday we have Intermediate computer classes.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. John Sattaur at 718-5435150

Workforce1 Recruitment Event @ Kips Bay Library (Kips Bay)

Kips Bay Library
Thursday, May 2 - 9:45 am

For Century 21 Department Store

Please bring three paper copies of your resume, photo ID and dress in professional interview attire. Candidates must be 18 years of age or older to use our services and have a High School Diploma or GED.

Current positions include,

Sales Associates/Cashiers

All of our events are free to the public

The New York Public Library seeks to represent a broad variety of viewpoints, but does not endorse any particular viewpoint so represented.

Keyboarding (Wakefield)

Wakefield Library
Thursday, May 2 - 10:00 am

Improve your typing skills and learn proper keyboarding techniques.

Click on Computer Class (High Bridge)

High Bridge Library
Thursday, May 2 - 10:00 am

Learn the absolute basics of using a computer. Each week is a different subject matter. Subject matter of the week will depend on the proficiency of the students present.

E-mail for Beginners at High Bridge (High Bridge)

High Bridge Library
Thursday, May 2 - 10:00 am

Learn how email works, sending, replying to and forwarding messages.

open computer time (Morningside Heights)

Morningside Heights, Computer Classroom
Thursday, May 2 - 10:15 am

open computer time

Toddler Story Time (Hamilton Fish Park)

Hamilton Fish Park Library
Thursday, May 2 - 10:15 am

Toddlers from 18 months to 3 years and their parents/caregivers can enjoy interactive stories, action songs, fingerplays, and spend time with other toddlers in the neighborhood.

Mouse Basics (Pelham Bay)

Pelham Bay Library
Thursday, May 2 - 10:30 am

Learn how to hold, click, and move the mouse and practice your keyboarding skills.

Toddler Time (Chatham Square)

Chatham Square Library, Children's Story Room
Thursday, May 2 - 10:30 am

For toddlers 18 months to 3 years old and their parents/caregivers.

Toddler Time (Mulberry Street)

Mulberry Street Library
Thursday, May 2 - 10:30 am

Simple stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers, followed by a short playtime. Space is limited to 25 children per session. Please arrive promptly!

Story Time with Teresa (New Amsterdam)

New Amsterdam Library
Thursday, May 2 - 10:30 am

Children and their parents/caregivers can enjoy interactive stories, action songs, fingerplays, and spend time with other children in the neighborhood.

Toddler Storytime (Stephen A. Schwarzman Building)

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Children's Center at 42nd Street
Thursday, May 2 - 10:30 am

Toddlers from 18 months to 3 years old and their parents/caregivers can enjoy interactive stories, action songs, and fingerplays, and spend time with other toddlers in the neighborhood. Space is limited. Tickets are given out on a first come, first served basis.

Connecting to the Cloud (Mid-Manhattan Library)

Mid-Manhattan Library, Internet and Computer Services
Thursday, May 2 - 10:30 am

This will be a Lecture/Demonstration. Learn all about the Cloud, what it is and how you use it. This class takes place on the 4th floor.

Baby Lapsit (Riverside)

Riverside Library
Thursday, May 2 - 10:30 am

Babies from birth to 18 months old and their parents/caregivers can enjoy great books, lively songs, and rhymes, and meet other babies in the neighborhood.

Seating is limited to 30 babies and tickets are distributed starting when the library opens at 10am. Your baby must be present to collect a ticket. Come early for a spot!

Baby Lapsit (Kingsbridge)

Kingsbridge Library
Thursday, May 2 - 10:30 am

Stories, songs, fingerplays, puppets for babies birth-18 months for parents/caregivers

Toddler Storytime (Mosholu)

Mosholu Library, Children's collection
Thursday, May 2 - 10:30 am

Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement and meet other families in the neighborhood. Toddler Time is recommended for ages 18-36 months.

Pre-School Story Time (Eastchester)

Eastchester Library
Thursday, May 2 - 11:00 am

Readings from childrens favorites Picture Books done by library staff for children ages 2-5

Preschool Time (Parkchester)

Parkchester Library
Thursday, May 2 - 11:00 am

Preschoolers from 3 to 5 years old with their parent/ caregiver can enjoy new and classic picture books, action songs, and related activities and meet other preschoolers in the neighborhood.

Limited to 25 accompanied children, please see staff at front desk for tickets, day of program.

Book Babies (Epiphany)

Epiphany Library
Thursday, May 2 - 11:00 am

Babies from birth to age 18 months and their parents/caregivers can enjoy interactive stories, action songs, plus fun rhymes and fingerplays, while meeting other babies in the neighborhood!

Story Time is followed by free play time accompanied by fun children's songs!

This program is limited to 25 children (plus caregiver). Tickets are given out on a first come, first served basis beginning 30 minutes prior to the start of the program, on the 3rd floor.

Movies @Columbus Library Presents: West Side Story (1961) (Columbus)

Columbus Library
Thursday, May 2 - 11:00 am

Starring: Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer & Rita Moreno

Directors: Robert wise & Jerome Robbins

152 minutes; United Artists; Not Rated

West Side Story is an adaptation of the classic romantic tragedy, " Romeo and Juliet". When two members of two rival and feuding gangs fell in love, the gangs proceeded to rumble for teritory and respect in the streets.

Academy Awards for: Best actor in a supporting role, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Best Cinematography, Best Musical Picture, Best Piecture Best Sound

Open Computer Lab @ Riverdale Branch Library (Riverdale)

Riverdale Library
Thursday, May 2 - 11:00 am

Attention new computer users: Come to the Riverdale Library and get assistance on using the computers. Do you need to learn how to open a free e-mail account or practice going online and exploring the Internet? How about learning how to save a document or copy and paste text? Come to this open lab and ask questions and learn from doing. First come, first served.

*This is NOT an instructional class. Participants should have some basic computer and/or Internet skills.

Wednesdays and Thursdays @ 11:00 a.m. (some exceptions, please check the online calendar or branch calendar). First come, first served.

Tech Help (High Bridge)

High Bridge Library
Thursday, May 2 - 11:00 am

Have a question about your email attachments?

Need to know how to configure itunes?

How can I upload pictures to facebook?

Where can I find a good laptop for basic emailing?

Come in and ask at the front desk for tech help.

Staff available throughout the day if you need assistance.

Tai Chi (Riverdale)

Riverdale Library
Thursday, May 2 - 11:00 am

This tai chi (Sun Style) includes agile steps and exercises that may improve mobility, breathing and relaxation. Tai chi has been show to reduce pain and stiffness, increase flexibility, enhance muscle strength, improve concentration and memory, and help people cope with stress and depression.

This is an adult program. Registration is required. Due to limited space and a high demand, participants will be chosen by a lottery. Please call the branch at 718-549-1212 to add your name to the list. This is a developmental program and participants are expected to make a weekly commitment. Deadline to register: Friday, March 1, 2013

Thursdays @ 11:00 a.m.

March 14th

March 21st

April 4th

April 11th

April 18th

April 25th

May 2nd

May 9th

May 23rd

May 30th

Open Lab Computer Class (Ottendorfer)

Ottendorfer Library
Thursday, May 2 - 11:00 am

An introduction to the Internet, including getting connected, using a web browser, and navigating web pages. Are you having trouble with your e-mail? Don’t know how to cut and paste? Bring your technology questions and get assistance!

Baby & Me (Tottenville)

Tottenville Library
Thursday, May 2 - 11:00 am

Songs, stories, and fun for infants ages 0 - 18 months and their caregivers. Come meet other babies in the neighborhood!

Toddler Time (Grand Central)

Grand Central Library, Community Room
Thursday, May 2 - 11:00 am

Toddlers from 18 months to 4 years old and their parents/caregivers can enjoy interactive stories, action songs, and fingerplays, and spend time with other toddlers in the neighborhood. Program is limited to 20 toddlers 20 adults.

Baby/Toddler Storytime (Woodlawn Heights)

Woodlawn Heights Library
Thursday, May 2 - 11:00 am

Come enjoy stories and songs with your baby/toddler. Fun for everyone.

Preschool Story Time (Countee Cullen)

Countee Cullen Library, Story Hour Room
Thursday, May 2 - 11:00 am

Preschoolers from 3 to 5 years old and their parents/caregivers can enjoy new and classic picture books, action songs, and related activities, and meet other preschoolers in the neighborhood

Lapsit Storytime for Babies (Soundview)

Soundview Library
Thursday, May 2 - 11:00 am

Senior Computer Classes (Hudson Park)

Hudson Park Library
Thursday, May 2 - 11:00 am

Beginning Internet and e-mail.

Toddler Time (Clason's Point)

Clason's Point Library
Thursday, May 2 - 11:00 am

Toddlers from birth to 3 years old and their parents/caregivers can enjoy interactive stories, action songs, and fingerplays, and spend time with other toddlers in the neighborhood.

Preschool Story Time (Bronx Library Center)

Bronx Library Center, Children's Room
Thursday, May 2 - 11:00 am

Children ages 3 to 5 can enjoy picture books with the librarian

Tea Time (Mott Haven)

Mott Haven Library
Thursday, May 2 - 11:00 am

What's on your mind? What's happening in your world? Come join in the discussion at your library with a spot of tea!!

Yogability (Hamilton Fish Park)

Hamilton Fish Park Library, Auditorium
Thursday, May 2 - 11:00 am

Join us Thursday mornings for a therapeutic yoga class designed for people with special needs or disabilities, led by a professional instructor from AHRC.

Baby Story Time (Inwood)

Inwood Library
Thursday, May 2 - 11:15 am

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers

"Toddler Time" (Throg's Neck)

Throg's Neck Library
Thursday, May 2 - 11:15 am

Songs & books & musich oh my! Enjoy some stories & shake your groove thing with our neighborhood kids & their caregivers. (Ages birth- 5)

Baby Lapsit (Riverside)

Riverside Library
Thursday, May 2 - 10:30 am

Babies from birth to 18 months old and their parents/caregivers can enjoy great books, lively songs, and rhymes, and meet other babies in the neighborhood.

Seating is limited to 30 babies and tickets are distributed starting when the library opens at 10am. Your baby must be present to collect a ticket. Come early for a spot!

MS Powerpoint (George Bruce)

George Bruce Library
Thursday, May 2 - 11:30 am

Learn how to create a slideshow presentation using Microsoft Powerpoint 2003. Topics include creating and editing slides, inserting images and clipart, and running your slideshow.

Students will also learn how to use some of the more intermediate features in their Powerpoint slideshow.

Pre-School Arts & Craft (Eastchester)

Eastchester Library
Thursday, May 2 - 11:30 am

Children create fun crafts with a library staff member for Children ages 2-5

Toddler Time (Mulberry Street)

Mulberry Street Library
Thursday, May 2 - 11:30 am

Simple stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers, followed by a short playtime. Space is limited to 25 children per session. Please arrive promptly!

Toddler Time (115th Street)

115th Street Library
Thursday, May 2 - 11:30 am

Songs and stories for the very young

Story Time with Teresa (New Amsterdam)

New Amsterdam Library
Thursday, May 2 - 10:30 am

Children and their parents/caregivers can enjoy interactive stories, action songs, fingerplays, and spend time with other children in the neighborhood.

Roosevelt Island Knitting and Crochet Group (Roosevelt Island)

Roosevelt Island Library
Thursday, May 2 - 11:30 am

Bring your current project, your questions, your needles and your yarn to the Knitters' Table every Thursday morning at 11:30 a.m. Beginners and experienced knitters are welcome - crochet, too!

Toddler Storytime (Stephen A. Schwarzman Building)

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Children's Center at 42nd Street
Thursday, May 2 - 11:30 am

Medicare Info Session (George Bruce)

George Bruce Library
Thursday, May 2 - 11:30 am

Drop by this informative workshop to explore your Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and Part D Coverage Choices.

Presented by Allan Katz

Toddler time (George Bruce)

George Bruce Library, Children's Room
Thursday, May 2 - 11:30 am

Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy simple stories, lively songs, finger plays, and rhymes, and meet other toddlers in the neighborhood.

(Please note: this program is for both caregiver and child.)

Toddler Story Time (Soundview)

Soundview Library
Thursday, May 2 - 11:30 am

Read Aloud (Throg's Neck)

Throg's Neck Library
Thursday, May 2 - 11:45 am

Join library staff as they share their favorite picture book stories. (Ages Birth -5)

Stay Well Exercise (67th Street)

67th Street Library
Thursday, May 2 - 12:00 pm

Join us for a free, fun Stay Well exercise session.

Stay Well volunteers certified by the NYC's Department for the aging will lead participants in a well-balanced series of exercises for seniors of all ability levels. Please wear loose comfortable clothing. Exercise equipment will be provided. All participants are required to sign a personal medical waiver at the beginning of the class.

One on One Computer Help (South Beach)

South Beach Library
Thursday, May 2 - 12:00 pm

Are you having trouble with your email? Don't know how to cut and paste? Want to start applying for jobs online? Bring technology questions and get one-on-one assistance!