Events

Though New York Public Library locations are closed at this time, we continue to offer Financial Counseling by phone or Zoom! In this financially difficult time, our counselors are now available to speak with you about your current financial situation, including general money management, budgeting, saving, banking, retirement planning, and more. Come prepared with your question. To make your appointment, click here.

Learn the basic features of Microsoft Word 2010, a word processing program you can use to create documents. Topics include: entering and editing text, saving files, and various formatting options.

Join staff at West Farms for a discussion of using the library. Come have a conversation with other caregivers about library resources. In this program, parents and caregivers will share their experiences and hear librarian tips and recommended resources. You must register with your email address in order to receive the link to participate. The link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before the discussion. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet con…

Do you have questions about remote early literacy resources for your young child? Learn about NYPL resources that help support early literacy for children birth-5 years old at home with NYPL Children’s Staff! Book 30 minutes to speak with a Library staff member! You will need a valid library card and PIN. The program will take place on Google Meet. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join or a phone number to dial in. You will receive confir…

Do you have questions about remote early literacy resources for your young child? Learn about NYPL resources that help support early literacy for children birth-5 years old at home with NYPL Children’s Staff! Book 30 minutes to speak with a Library staff member! You will need a valid library card and PIN. The program will take place on Google Meet. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join or a phone number to dial in. You will receive confir…

Must register with a valid email address. Understand the basic knowledge of Apple's latest operation system, iOS 14, by learning the core features and tools for executing tasks and optimizing your iPhone. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link. *Please note that some people using older or less common email addresses have experienced receiving emails from TechConnect. Using a Gmail account will prevent this in most instances.

Join staff at the Fort Washington Library for a discussion of The Kissing Quotient by Helen Hoang You must register with your email address in order to receive the link to participate. The link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before the discussion. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join.”

Looking to revisit some literary classics? Get a new take on books that you may have read in years past? Join the St. George Library Adult Services team for our monthly Virtual Classics Book Discussion! This month we're reading "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles. Copies of the book are available via the following links: Project Gutenberg https://www.gutenberg.org/files/27673/27673-h/27673-h.htm NYPL Overdrive (ebooks and audiobooks) https://nypl.overdrive.com/search?query=oedipus+rex…

“Do you have questions about how to use our online catalog and how to place holds? Would you like to learn how to browse the Library’s collection online? Are you interested in learning how the Grab & Go service works? Would you like to learn how to borrow e-books? Curious about digital magazines and video available through the Library? Please come with a valid library card and PIN. You will also need to know any passwords for your device (screen lock, Apple id, Play Store, Windows S…

The Children’s Team at Seward Park Branch Library invites caregivers to join us online! We will be hosting weekly virtual discussions about one of our favorite topics--picture books! Our children’s team will be on hand with some selected titles to discuss and share, but we invite caregivers to share their own favorites as well. You must register with your email address in order to receive the link to participate. The link will be sent to you by email on the day of the discussion. You will n…

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81796016329 Meeting ID: 817 9601 6329 One tap mobile +1 929 205 6099 (New York), ID: 81796016329 The first hour will be begginer's level in Cantonese and Toisanese (Taishanese 台山話) dialect and 2nd hour will be the intermediate Cantonese dialect. If you want to improve your Chinese Speaking Skills, join us every Saturday from 1-3 pm! No need to register, just click the zoom link above. Only One Easy Step!

The National Writers Union welcome all to share their poetry, short stories, and songs in an OPEN MIC -setting.

​ Do you like to crochet? Do you like to knit ? Whatever your passion, gather and socialize with others who share your interest, and perhaps pick –up a few tips and tricks as you work your own creations! Please bring your own supplies—Yarn, Crochet hooks and Knitting Needles. Someone from the New York City Crochet Guild will be available to help. Location : 3rd Floor…

Saturday, December 5 at 2 pm Travel without leaving the safety of home. Join J. K. Knauss, author of Seven Noble Knights, on a virtual tour of medieval and modern Spain. Photographs, anecdotes and excerpts bring this fascinating country alive. Q and A to follow! Register below to receive a link to this program with a reminder 10 minutes before event. J. K. Knauss writes historical fiction set in medieval Spain as J. K. Knauss, and magical contemporary fiction as Jessica Knauss. She lives…

Must register with a valid email address. Learn the basics of using a Mac computer. Topics include: using the dock, searching files, Mac-only applications, & more. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link. *Please note that some people using older or less common email addresses have experienced issues with receiving emails from TechConnect. Using a Gmail account will prevent this in most instances.

As part of our fourth annual East Village Arts Festival, we are happy to have local photographer Paul Adrian Davies discussing his work, Saturday, December 5th at 3pm (Eastern time). This is an online program. Among many other projects, Paul A. Davies, a long time resident of the Lower East Side, has recently been working on photographs of the East Village's streets during pandemic. He will show us his work, discuss the process and inspirations, and answer questions. To attend this free onli…

Join us as we read, discuss and color Mo Willems's The Pigeon! Children ages 5 to 12 and their caregivers are welcome to join children’s staff at Allerton Library and Morris Park Library to discuss their favorite Mo Willems Pigeon books and create some Pigeon art online using Pixlr.* This event is geared toward parents/caregivers and their children. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the program: unaccompanied adults or children will be asked to leave the progra…

Come play board games of all types and all skill levels!

Parents and caregivers are invited to come and learn (virtually!) about picture books on a certain subject! For December 5th we will look at the theme of Friendship. This will take place over Google Hangouts at 4pm! E-mail macombsbridge@nypl.org to register!

Parents and caregivers are invited to come and learn (virtually!) about picture books on a certain subject! For December 5th we will look at the theme of Friendship. This will take place over Google Hangouts at 4pm! E-mail macombsbridge@nypl.org to register!

Finding Her Voice: Lorraine Hansberry in the Village Sunday, December 6 at 2 pm - Register below to receive a link to this performance! Lorraine Hansberry, the first African American woman to have a play on Broadway, moved in 1950 to Greenwich Village. Just as her career as a writer began, she was deeply influenced by a radical bohemian downtown New York. After residing in Harlem for a time, Hansberry moved back to the Village to write her groundbreaking work A Raisin in the Sun and with the…

Join us every Friday for some fun crafts.

Career and Resilience Coaching: Need to get your career back on track? Book a phone or virtual appointment with a Career or Resilience coach. A wide range of appointment dates and times are available - Book Now! Skype Career Coaching: Get help with resumes & cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, Interview preparation and general career direction Career Coaching sessions held via Skype. Career Coaching via Phone: Get help with resumes & cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, Interview preparat…

The Hunts Point Library is going to host another Open Book Hour discussion. This is a casual discussion session that will focus on what you are currently reading. Together, we will discover and learn our interests, favorite books, and new titles! 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 device with audio and /video and…

Come have a conversation with other caregivers about picture books. In this program we will talk about different types of picture books. Parents and caregiver will share their experiences and hear librarian tips and recommended resources. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join.

Come to our discussion and hear about some great books you can read to prepare your child for Pre-K! Expand your library at home with databases that can support you and your child's reading adventures. We will also discuss how the five early literacy skills (Read, Talk, Sing, Write and Play) can help your child become a lifelong reader. Parents and caregivers: please use your email to register. Link will be given the day before program. Hola familias,…

Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners will 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 like you! The program works best for people who speak some English and want to practice. Register below and include your contact information to receive the link to participate. The link will be sent to you th…

Join us for our very first online Knit & Crochet group. Bring your projects, ideas and materials and we can discuss and work together. Simple crochet instrucion available.

“Need help getting started with e-books? Curious about digital magazines and video available through the Library? Please come with a valid library card and PIN. You will also need to know any passwords for your device (screen lock, Apple id, Play Store, Windows Store, etc.) to successfully download and authorize the library e-book apps. Book 30 minutes to speak with a Library staff member! The program will take place on Google Meet. You will need a device with audio and/or video a…

“Need help getting started with e-books? Curious about digital magazines and video available through the Library? Please come with a valid library card and PIN. You will also need to know any passwords for your device (screen lock, Apple id, Play Store, Windows Store, etc.) to successfully download and authorize the library e-book apps. Book 30 minutes to speak with a Library staff member! The program will take place on Google Meet. You will need a device with audio and/or video a…

The Hunts Point Library is going to host another Open Book Hour discussion. This is a casual discussion session that will focus on what you are currently reading. Together, we will discover and learn our interests, favorite books, and new titles! 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 device with audio and /video and…

With a new year approaching, there is an opportunity for new beginnings—and new resolutions. As you prepare to say goodbye to this year and look ahead to the next, you’ve probably started to give some thought to goals you can aim to achieve in 2021. While it’s not typically very easy to stick to your New Year’s resolutions — the best thing is to formulate a plan; NYPL's Career Services is offering a three-part series, "Preparing for What’s Next"" to help you get started. In this interactive wo…

Visit us on Monday, December 7th @ 12 noon where we will be giving away FREE Holiday Coloring book for our young patrons. We miss you so much and can't wait to see you! Come by, say hello and pick up a coloring book!

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. Our Librarians can help! Our Librarians are available for 30-min video consultations on weekdays between 12-4 PM. Library staff has access to some* databases and electronic resources and can lend a hand with your research... This consultation is completely free and tailored to your…

Come and have a conversation with Inwood's children Librarians, Mr. Smith and Rachel. We'll be chatting about books, resources, and reading tips for babies and toddlers. We invite you to come and compare notes with us and other caregivers about how your littlest "readers" are doing. Stick around for songs, activity suggestions, and book recommendations. Register for this event with your email address - you do not need a library card to participate. A link to the meet-up will be sent to you by…

Do you have specific questions about a database? Are you interested in learning about some of our databases? Book an appointment with a library staff member. Please come with a valid library card and pin. Book 30 minutes to speak with a library staff member! The program will take place on google meet. You will need a device with audio and or video and an internet connection to join or a phone number to dial in. You will receive confirmation of your appointment via email confirmation.

Miss the library and talking about books? So do we! Join us for a virtual book discussion. Have a book you've read recently and want to talk about? Email ahead of time and we'll make sure you have time to share with the group. Just want to listen to some book recommendations? That's great too, we'll share what we've been reading during this crazy time. This will happen through 'Google Meet'. If you'd like to participate or listen in, register here providing your email address for a link.

Do you need help finding information on where to locate a food pantry, housing and tenant rights, english classes, connections, small business support, health insurance, or finding mental health support services? Book 30 minutes to speak with a Library staff member! The program will take place on Google Meet. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join or a phone number to dial in. You will receive confirmation of your…

Do you have specific questions about a database? Are you interested in learning about some of our databases? Book an appointment with a library staff member. Please come with a valid library card and pin. Book 30 minutes to speak with a library staff member! The program will take place on google meet. You will need a device with audio and or video and an internet connection to join or a phone number to dial in. You will receive confirmation of your appointment via email confirmation.

Join us for an hour of crafting and chatting, online! Bring your knitting, crochet or any other craft project you'd like to work on online -- together. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and chat with us about what you are working on , what projects you'd like to try, and whatever else is on your mind. Ask a question, exchange ideas, and share tips! Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library. "Australia Participation - War knitting marathon" The New York Public Library Digit…