Events

Come in to enjy this cozy and engaging activity where children can immerse themselves in the world of storytelling, enjoying tales that entertain, educate, and inspire. We aim to promote literacy, imagination, and a love for literature.

Come play your favorite video games on the PS5 and Nintendo Switch, only at Soundview Library!

Promote early literacy through art, while getting creative! Young artists will explore colors, shapes, and more while working on motor skills, creativity, and imagination. First Come, First Serve. Limited to 12 children and caregivers per session.

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 available for 30-min video consultations on weekdays between 12-5 PM. The Library’s world-class Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) features electronic resources, comprehensive…

In honor of National Paper Airplane Day, we will use a kit to assemble a model airplane. Paint the pieces any color you wish and then assemble. Ages 10+

This program will take place in person at Wakefield Library. A wide variety of activities that involves making things with one's own hands.

We'll be setting up the Nintendo Switch and Playstation 5 in the Community Room. Come play!

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 peers and an engineer. 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…

Come to the Wakefield Teen Center to enjoy relaxing music and engage in mindful activities like board games, coloring sheets, or puzzles!

Join us on Mondays as teens take over the George Bruce basement! Enjoy games on PlayStation 5 or play chess, create art, bring your friends, make new friends, grab some snacks, or just chill out!

Thinking about life after college but don't know where to start? Or maybe you've got everything worked out but need someone to do a final look. Wherever you are on your post-secondary journey, we can help! We can cover General information for your post-secondary goals College applications and admission essays Job applications and resumes Finding funding for college And more! Make an appointment for a virtual individualised session here!

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 Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ…

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 Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ…

This event will take place in person at 58th Street Library. If you have a child between walking age and 36 months then this is for you! Join the librarian on the 2nd floor for books, action songs, and dancing. Not only will you and your little ones have a great time together but you will also be building important early literacy skills. *Registration is required online.* Please note: Programs take place on the second floor. There is no elevator available, and stroller parking is VERY limited.

This event will take place in person at Hamilton Grange Library . Do you want to improve your computer skills? Here is a list of possible one on one computer sessions you can inquire our staff about. Learning how to type Creating an Email Address Other Basic Needs Please register at the front desk for available time slots. Each session is one hour.

This program will take place in person at the Charleston Library. It's time for storytime! Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers through 3 years old and their caregivers. First come, first served. Maximum capacity of 20 children. Please limit your Little Movers attendance to either Tuesday o…

This program will take place in person at the Charleston Library. Join us on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for our unstructured child-led Early Literacy Open Play in our Children's Room! Meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Extend your child’s learning through play! A great opportunity for socialization! Best for children ages 3 and under and their caregivers. We are located at 225 Bricktown Way in the Br…

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.

*This event will take place in person at Macombs Bridge Library* Learn how to download NYPL E-books, Learn NYPL catalog, NYPL APP and help with Computer Basics.

This event will take place in person at New Amsterdam Library. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. Limited to 15 families.

Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Extend your child's learning through play!

Join us for a special time to bond with your little one. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs! For pre-walkers. Space is limited. First come first served.

Join us for a relaxing art program for your little ones, focused on learning the basics of the alphabet. Children are encouraged to build their motor skills using various different media, while listening to themed music.

This event will take place in person at the Yorkville Library. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. Please Note: * Ticket required for entry. Limited to 25 children plus caregiver(s) * ** 10:30 Storytime - tickets available at 9:45…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). Learn the basics of working with spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Topics include entering data and formulas, moving and copying data, formatting & print previewing worksheets.

Procreate is one of the world’s most popular digital drawing applications. Learn the basics of the interface and get started creating your own digital art in this hands-on class! iPads and Apple Pencils will be provided. Additionally, learn about how you can participate in our Books for All Digital Art Challenge!

Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en la Biblioteca de Inwood. La clase se enseña únicamente en español. Conoce las partes de una computadora, su funcionamiento y los programas más importantes. Aprenderás la terminología básica, qué son los sistemas operativos y cómo usar aplicaciones populares. También te informaremos sobre el Programa de Conectividad Asequible (ACP), una oportunidad para tener internet a un precio más bajo. - This event will take place in person at the Inwood Library.…

Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of books, songs, and gentle movement in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers and who prefer a gentle, slow-paced program. Limit of 8 children and their caregivers. Storytime will take place in the Community Room on LL2

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Inwood Library. HIGH BEGINNER English 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! Tuesday, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM May 6, 13, 20, 27. June 3, 10, 17, 24. NO registration needed! Come to the classes!

This program is in person. The participants will continue to learn how to utilize a computer. This class is in Bengali

This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join the librarians at the Columbus Library as we color and paint with the little ones. Help them to express themselves and develop their fine motor skills through creativity. Children, ages 0-3 , with their caregivers are welcomed.

歡迎參加本館的中英故事時間！本館將會使用普通話和英語來講故事，唱活潑的歌曲和童謠。歡迎嬰兒到五歲的孩子以及看護者來參加。請記住，看護者與孩子在一起時，故事時間是最有效的。 無需註冊！Come join us for a Mandarin/English Bilingual Storytime filled with songs, stories, and purposeful play! Recommended for kids from birth to 5 years old with their caregivers. Remember storytime is most effective when caregivers are present with their child. No registration required! 請注意： 兒童車需要折好停放於二樓（兒童房）。遺憾的是，本館沒有電梯從大門直上二樓。所有兒童車都需要攜帶上前門樓梯然後直進一樓後面的電梯。我們無法保證工作人員能夠提供兒童車的幫助，並建議所有家長尋找代替兒童車的方法。PLEASE NOTE:…

Picture book stories, rhymes, and songs for babies and toddlers.

We hope you can join us on Tuesdays @ 10:30am for this fun interactive program for babies and toddlers ages 0-36 months featuring stories, songs, puppets...and more! Let's shake our sillies out and make friends together! Each 30 minute storytime is followed by a 30 minute playtime! This program takes place in our 3rd floor community room. Due to space limitations, participation will be limited to 25 children (plus caregivers). Tickets will be handed out upon opening @ 10am on the first fl…

This program is intended for pre-walkers and new walkers only. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other parents and caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Please bring your own blanket! *Note that on Tuesdays the branch opens at 11:00 AM. We will let our patrons in for storytime at 10:20 and close the gate at 10:3…

Crochet and Knitting Meetup Do you like to crochet or knit? Do you want to meet fellow crafters? Please bring your own supplies. Someone from the NYC Crochet Guild will be able to help you. 2nd and 4th TUESDAY 11AM -1 PM No registration required Open to Adults 18+

Join us in this in-person event. Meet other parents who want to raise their children with love and education at home. For hundreds of content students who are homeschooling, we are their home away from home. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during entire program: unaccompanied adults or children may be asked to leave the program.

Family Story Time! Tuesdays 11 am - 11:45 am. * Families have a 10-minute grace period. * Start and end times are approximate. We are looking forward to meeting you all!

Learn the basic features of Microsoft Word 2019, a word processing program you can use to create documents. Topics include: entering and editing text, saving files, and various formatting options.

This event will take place in person at Allerton Library. Join us for a fun-filled craft morning! All supplies will be provided. First come, first served. All supplies will be provided. Crafts aren't just fun - they're learning experiences! Children will identify shapes and colors, practice gripping crayons or paintbrushes in preparation for writing, and learn self-expression and creativity. These crafts are best for toddlers and preschoolers, roughly ages two to five, and require adult supervi…