Today @ 10 AM | Early Literacy Over the course of this interactive eight-week bilingual jazz series, families will explore core concepts of jazz such as swing, blues, improvisation, and other jazz essentials. Together we will develop our imagination, creativity, and musicality while swinging nursery rhymes in both Spanish and English, creating and singing our own blues songs, scatting like Ella or improvising like Coltrane, and of course jamming with a live jazz band!
Free!
For children 0-3 and their caregivers
No regis… | Harlem Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Today @ 10 AM | NYPL en Español This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library.
Conéctate, equilibra y desafíate con Yoga en español. Esta clase de Vinyasa Yoga incluye flujos de intensidad media que te llevarán desde el saludo al sol hasta una postura máxima final. Ven y concéntrate en las inversiones y la respiración para ayudarte a mejorar tu práctica personal mientras brindas conciencia y una nueva experiencia. Se recomiendan tapetes, pero no son obligatorios, y todos los niveles son bienvenidos.… Registration required: Online | Morningside Heights Library, Community Room | Adults |
Today @ 10 AM | Early Literacy Come enjoy playtime in our program room! Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. A great opportunity to meet other children, parents and caretakers.
Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child. This is not a structured class. Children must be supervised by their grown-up at all times. Our program room is a multi-purpose space, so open play may be shortened or cancelled to adjust to branch programming needs.
Rec… | Spuyten Duyvil Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Families |
Today @ 10 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at 58th Street Library. Join the librarian for a rollicking storytime for babies aged 0-18 months and their caregivers. Children who can walk unassisted are asked to attend Toddler Storytime. There will be books, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays that will not only delight the little ones but also foster valuable early literacy skills. It’s a great opportunity for bonding and also meeting other children and caregivers in the community.
*Online registration i… Online registration is now closed | 58th Street Library, Community Meeting Room (not wheelchair accessible) | Children,
Infant (0-18 months) |
Today @ 10 AM | Career Services IN-PERSON ONLY
Meet with an NYPL staff member in-person to jump-start your job search, get resume support, and obtain the right resources to find the job you desire. Each One-on-One Job Support appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. We're prepared to help you make the most of every opportunity. Each appointment can last up to 50 minutes.
Our trained NYPL One-on-One Job Support staff can help you:
Write and fo… | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center | Adults,
50+,
Book Lovers,
Businesspeople,
College & Graduate Students,
English Language Learners,
Job Seekers,
NYPL Supporters |
Today @ 10 AM | Career Services This event is Virtual Only!
Meet virtually via Zoom with our amazing Career Coaches who can assist you in identifying career potential, skills, interests, and developing a plan to help you achieve your career goals. Each coaching appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. Each appointment can last up to 50 minutes.
Our professional career coaches can assist you with:
Resume critique and feedback
Career trans… | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center | Adults,
50+,
Book Lovers,
Businesspeople,
College & Graduate Students,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants,
Job Seekers,
NYPL Supporters,
Persons with Disabilities,
Teachers,
College/Graduate School Educators |
Today @ 10 AM | Career Services IN-PERSON ONLY
Meet in-person with our amazing Career Coaches, who can assist you in identifying career potential, skills, interests, and developing a plan to help you achieve your career goals. Each coaching appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. Each appointment can last up to 50 minutes.
Our professional career coaches can assist you with:
Resume critique and feedback
Career transition or advancement
Cle… | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center | Adults,
50+,
Book Lovers,
Businesspeople,
College & Graduate Students,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants,
Job Seekers,
NYPL Supporters,
Persons with Disabilities,
Teachers,
College/Graduate School Educators |
Today @ 10 AM | Career Services IN-PERSON ONLY
Meet with an NYPL staff member in-person to jump-start your job search, get resume support, and obtain the right resources to find the job you desire. Each One-on-One Job Support appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. We're prepared to help you make the most of every opportunity. Each appointment can last up to 50 minutes.
Our trained NYPL One-on-One Job Support staff can help you:
Write and fo… | Bronx Library Center | Adults,
50+,
Book Lovers,
Businesspeople,
College & Graduate Students,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants,
Job Seekers,
NYPL Supporters,
Persons with Disabilities,
Teachers,
College/Graduate School Educators |
Today @ 10 AM | Career Services This event is Virtual Only!
Meet with an NYPL staff member via phone to jump-start your job search, get resume support, and obtain the right resources to find the job you desire. Each One-on-One Job Support appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. We're prepared to help you make the most of every opportunity. Each appointment can last up to 50 minutes.
Our trained NYPL One-on-One Job Support staff can help you:… | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center | Adults,
50+,
Book Lovers,
Businesspeople,
College & Graduate Students,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants,
Job Seekers,
NYPL Supporters,
Persons with Disabilities,
Teachers,
College/Graduate School Educators |
Today @ 10 AM | Career Services This event is Virtual Only!
Meet virtually via Phone with our amazing Career Coaches who can assist you in identifying career potential, skills, interests, and developing a plan to help you achieve your career goals. Each coaching appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. Each appointment can last up to 50 minutes.
Our professional career coaches can assist you with:
Resume critique and feedback
Career trans… | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center | Adults,
50+,
Book Lovers,
Businesspeople,
College & Graduate Students,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants,
Job Seekers,
NYPL Supporters,
Persons with Disabilities,
Teachers,
College/Graduate School Educators |
Today @ 10 AM | Career Services This event is Virtual Only!
Meet with an NYPL staff member via Zoom to jump-start your job search, get resume support, and obtain the right resources to find the job you desire. Each One-on-One Job Support appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. We're prepared to help you make the most of every opportunity. Each appointment can last up to 50 minutes.
Our trained NYPL One-on-One Job Support staff can help you:… | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center | Adults,
50+,
Book Lovers,
Businesspeople,
College & Graduate Students,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants,
Job Seekers,
NYPL Supporters,
Persons with Disabilities,
Teachers,
College/Graduate School Educators |
Today @ 10 AM | Early Literacy Join us for a casual get-together to socialize with other babies and caregivers in the Children's Section!
For infants ages 0-13 months, crawlers/pre-walkers and their caregivers
Is your little one more wiggly and active? Check out our Little Movers program! | New Dorp Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months) |
Today @ 10:15 AM | Online Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. Registration is required. Registration required: Online | Online via Google Meet | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Today @ 10:30 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library.
Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other 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. For children who are pre-walkers or crawlers.
Space is limited to 15 babies. Registration is required.
Registration begins on We… Phone or in-person | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center | Children,
Families |
Today @ 10:30 AM | NYPL en Español Join us for Bilingual storytime. English and Spanish. We will sing songs, share books and learn some Spanish words and phrases. Ages: 0-5. 20 families first come first served.
Bilingual Storytime will be canceled on Monday, October 2nd. | 96th Street Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Today @ 10:30 AM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617).
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. Registration required: Online | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Pasculano Learning Center Mac Lab | Adults |
Today @ 10:30 AM | Creative Aging Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older.
This program will be held in person at Baychester Library.
Join us for Acting for the Fun Of It! Teaching artist Frank Ingrasciotta will guide participants through the art of acting over 8 sessions.
Designed for anyone who wants to “take the stage” – in acting or public speaking! The art of acting is not just about being the next famous actor, but it explores life skills that everyone can… Registration required: Online | Baychester Library | Adults,
50+ |
Today @ 10:30 AM | Early Literacy A story time introduction to the alphabet through picture book, rhymes, and songs. For babies and toddlers. | Jefferson Market Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months) |
Today @ 10:30 AM | Early Literacy The Huguenot Park Library presents Winter Wonderland J@mboree! Our J@mporee is jam-packed with music, dance and winter parachute games.This music & movement program helps children develop team-building skills, build language skills and enhance social interactions. Best for new walkers, toddlers and/or children at this developmental stage.
Registration is highly encouraged.
Discover more online storytimes at nypl.org/storytime
Space is limited to 20 children and pre-registration is r… Registration required: Online | Huguenot Park Library In-person I On-site | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Families |
Today @ 10:30 AM | This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Libray. Children, ages 3-5, and their caregivers, join us for a fun filled morning of reading and activities. Limited to the first 10 children due to the size of the room. | Morningside Heights Library, Story Hour Room | Children,
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Today @ 10:30 AM | Early Literacy Infants and young babies that are crawlers/pre-walkers and their cargivers are invited to enjoy songs and stories together as we start baby's love of reading, and start to build literacy skills.
For infants ages 0-13 months, crawlers/pre-walkers and their caregivers. Please be prepared to sit with baby in your lap!
Is your little one more wiggly and active? Check out our Little Movers Program! | New Dorp Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months) |
Today @ 11 AM | TechConnect Come and learn about the internet and how to use it to find information online using search engines and different websites. | Eastchester Library | Adults |
Today @ 11 AM | Early Literacy This event will take place in person at the Great Kills Branch. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Make new friends and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers and preschoolers -- ages 2-5 -- and their caregivers. | Great Kills Library | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
Families,
Parents/Caregivers |
Today @ 11 AM | Promote early literacy through art, while getting creative! Young artists will explore colors, shapes, and more while working on motor skills - and creating some fun crafts along the way. First Come, First Serve. Limited to 12 children and caregivers per session.
Storytime is a program for parents/caregivers and their children. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the entire program: unaccompanied adults or children will be asked to leave the program. When registeri… | City Island Library, Community Meeting Room | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Today @ 11 AM | Early Literacy This program will take place in person, at the Pelham Bay Library. Join us for a special baby storytime to bond with your baby. Let's introduce them to the to the joys of movement, books and song. They can begin to build their early learning skills! For crawlers/pre-walkers. Be prepared to hold your baby on your lap.
Registration is required in person at the Front Desk.
Limited to 8 Babies with their Parents/Caregivers. | Pelham Bay Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Parents/Caregivers |
Today @ 11 AM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at Van Cortlandt Library.
Need extra computer time to work on a resume, send some emails, or practice a newly learned computer skill? Get extra computer time and one-on-one assistance at our open lab. First come, first served | Van Cortlandt Library | Adults,
50+ |
Today @ 11 AM | Come to the library for one-on-one assistance in editing and updating your resume. Please bring a hard copy of your resume or a USB flash drive to save and edit it. Registration required: Online | Seward Park Library | Adults |
Today @ 11 AM | Join us for a basic painting using water colors or coloring pencils.
Coloring promotes wellness, quietness,
and also stimulates brain areas related to motor skills,
the senses, and creativity and of course is fun.
Join us Mondays and Wednesday at 11 am
This event will take place in person at The Castle Hill Library
All materials will be provided.
No Registration required. | Castle Hill Library | Adults |
Today @ 11 AM | TechConnect Do you have trouble with your e-mail? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need help with your e-mail or setting up an e-mail account? Do you need guidance on your new tablet or smartphone? Have you heard about NYPL resources like LinkedIn Learning or NYPL Career Services 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.
First come, First Served.
No Registration Required. | Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library | Adults |
Today @ 11 AM | This event will take place in person at the Van Cortlandt Library.
A librarian will share favorite picture books, providing children with the wonder of books and the joy of reading. For children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. | Van Cortlandt Library | Children,
Infant (0-18 months),
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
School Age (5-12 years) |
Today @ 11 AM | Online This is an online event. Join us at Hamilton Grange Library (in cooperation with Inwood Library) where we will be reading and discussing "The Rumor" by John Updike (available to read online here:
https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/books/a5534/john-updike-short-story-0691/) Registration required: Online | Hamilton Grange Library | Adults,
50+,
Book Lovers |
Today @ 11 AM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library.
Learn how to create documents, apply good formatting, and to save and share your work using Microsoft Word.
Prerequisites:
Computer basics such as mouse and keyboarding skills required
First Come, First Served First come, first served | Morningside Heights Library, Computer Classroom | Adults,
50+,
Immigrants |
Today @ 11 AM | STEAM Explore and discover our new winter science sensory experiments at our WINTER STEAM science club @ Huguenot Park Library. From experimenting with magic snowballs, glowing crystals and santa toothpaste, little munchkins will have loads of holiday fun at the library while exploring open-ended ways to develop science skills with simple household ingredients.
*STEAM is an interactive program designed for new walkers, toddlers, and/or children at this development stage. Toddlers will have many op… Registration required: Online | Huguenot Park Library In-person I On-site | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
Families,
Parents/Caregivers |
Today @ 11 AM | Canceled
TechConnect This event will take place in person at the Chatham Square Library in the Community Room.
本課程在Chatham Square圖書館community room 現場授課
This class is taught in Chinese only || 本課程僅以中文授課。
Immerse yourself in the world of computers and unlock a range of essential digital tools in this hands-on class! Gain a comprehensive understanding of computer systems, file management, and cloud platforms. Master key computer applications such as email, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite. By the end of this cl… First come, first served | Chatham Square Library, Community Room | Adults |
Today @ 11 AM | TechConnect *This event will take place in person at Macombs Bridge Library*
Learn how email works, create free email account, and learn about sending, replying to, forwarding messages and attachments. Also, learn to type, use a mouse, and how to navigate the internet. The first of the series focuses on email and advanced internet searching . | Macomb's Bridge Library | Adults,
50+,
Book Lovers,
Job Seekers,
Persons with Disabilities |
Today @ 11 AM | Get ready to create, explore and play together at the library. Please dress for mess! | Ottendorfer Library | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Today @ 11 AM | TechConnect This event will take place in person at The Soundview Library.
Learn about the various types and components of computers, including basic computer terminology, an overview of operating systems, and popular software applications. | Soundview Library | Adults,
50+ |
Today @ 11 AM | This event will take place in-person @ the Morrisania Library.
Mondays Sports Talk + Other Headlines of Interest. The English and Spanish dailies will be provided. Relevant video clips will also be shown. | Morrisania Library | Adults |
Today @ 11 AM | TechConnect Learn how to borrow ebooks on your tablet or smartphone using the NYPL SimplyE app. Come take advantage of free access to new media from the comfort of your own home or anywhere you are. Patrons will need a library card and device to download ebooks. Registration required.
Register by phone or in person. Phone or in-person | Epiphany Library | Adults |
Today @ 11 AM | English for Speakers of Other Languages 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 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 b… Online registration is now closed | New Dorp Library Online via Google Meet. | Adults,
English Language Learners,
Immigrants |