Events

Come join us for an afternoon of drawing and discussion! Snacks will be provided.

This program will be in person at Allerton Library. Please join us to create a unique and fun sand bottle to take home! Suitable for ages 5-12. Please register in advance as space is limited.

This event will take place in person at Mott Haven. What is a bank? What's the difference between a checking and a savings account? How do you pick a bank? This program will answer all of these questions and more.

This program will take place in person at Bloomingdale Library. Board games, card games, maybe even Nintendo Switch. Try something new, play an old classic, or make your own. Whatever you feel like playing, we've got you covered! This program is for Teens in 7th - 12th Grades. Masks are encouraged at all NYPL locations. Learn more about our health and safety policies. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations and more

Are you a fan of anime? Do you enjoy reading mangas like Dragon Ball, Fairy Tail, and more? Come join Washington Heights Library’s Anime & Manga club, as we watch our favorite anime, as well as discuss new and upcoming manga titles. During the month of September, we'll be highlighting the best of school life anime! For ages 12 - 17

Everyone needs to eat. And the older we get, the more we're expected to feed ourselves. Come to CCP for a look at how we can take the stressful parts of cooking for yourself and others and break them down into manageable tips and practices, from money to health to deliciousness.

This event is taking place in person at the Mariners Harbor Library. Come play some board games or video games in the Mariners Harbor Library community room! Find a new game to explore or have a friendly competition among others! For ages 13-18

Tuesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM This event is online only. We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning goals and find out how to learn Braille for free from home. To register, please email ChanceyFleet@nypl.org or call (212) 206-5400, extension 3.

Relax and come play a board game or two in the Teen Room. This event will take place in person at the St. George Library Teen Center.

Learn how to 3D print your own designs, express your creativity through drawing and painting, make jewelry, and more at our weekly STEAM Crafts and Chat workshop.

This event will take place in person at the New Dorp Library. Teens, come play some board games, video games or hang out with your peers. Express yourself artistically and experience other fun planned activities. For ages 13-18. Sign up for NYPL Connect to get updates from NYPL and information about our digital resources and services.

This event will take place in person at the New Dorp Library. Teens, come join us for our College and Career pathways program, we will be discussing the different types of colleges and which ones might be right for you. Sign up for NYPL Connect to get updates from NYPL and information about our digital resources and services.

This event will take place in person at the New Dorp Library. Do you want to go to college or start a new career? Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing your application or resume? Do you need some assistance with all of the paperwork? Drop in on this 1-on-1 session! We will help you look for: College programs Certification Courses Job Opportunies Financial Aid Scholarships Resume Assistance For ages 13-18 Sign up for NYPL Connect to get updates f…

What book are you reading lately? Come join us with your friends to discuss about the books you are loving or hating. Wednesday, September 27, 2023 3:00-4:00 Ages 10 to 18

This is an in-person event. Join us weekly on Wednesdays to explore different types of art. We'll do painting, sculpting, digital media, and more! Ages 13-18.

This event is held in person at 67th Street Library for teens only. Looking for place to write, gain feedback, and connect with other writers? Want a bit of extra help with a tough homework assignment? Come to 67th Street's Teen Room, where we'll focus on homework and writing assignments, such as editing essays or polishing up the newest chapter of your fic.

Do you enjoy graphic novels? Join us for our monthly book club! In honor of Hispanic Heritage month, we'll be reading "Frizzy" by Claribel A. Ortega--a story about a young Latina's journey to embrace her natural hair, despite her family's constant criticism. We'll be coloring and snacking while we chat about our favorite moments from the book! Ages 12-18 welcome!

This event will take place in person at the Hamilton Grange Branch Library. Hey Teens! Please come and join the young adult staff for a party celebrating Hispanic and Latinx heritage. We will have snacks, crafts and trivia questions about some famous Hispanic and Latinx people. For ages 13-18.

Join us in person at Westchester Square for our craft time. Supplies will be rolled out onto the teen section via our craft cart. Just grab what you need and create whatever you want.

Come hang out at Mulberry Street Library! Every Wednesdat afternoon, we'll provide the Switch, Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and/ or Playstation 4 and games. Plus, snacks and beverages will be served! For teens 12+

Join us for pizza at the grand opening of our revamped and expanded Teen Center! Give our 3-D printer a whirl, test your design and button-making skills, try out our photography equipment, and much more. Open to all teens! (Sshh... there’s a secret gift for all attendees) RSVP Now! The newly expanded Teen Center at Mott Haven Library is a place for you to explore new tech skills and get creative. Check out everything we have to offer you below, including free events and programs and…

This event is held in person. Hang out with your friends and play games in the community room, or draw and color, or play with LEGOs. Make a button to keep with our button maker. Snacks and drinks allowed. Play some music and relax for an hour. For ages 12 - 18, no registration required.

This is an in-person event at the Morrisania Library. Come be creative with us at Morrisania Library and join the YA staff in making arts and crafts.

Every Wednesday from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm. Come to the 3rd-floor community room to watch a movie, use a laptop, play games, or simply hang out with your friends and have fun. Snacks will be provided, but you're welcome to bring your own. No Registration Required - Only for Teens Grades 6-12

This event will take place in person at Throg's Neck Library. Please join us for some board games, puzzle games, and card games. Bring your "A" game!

This is event will take place in person at Bronx Library center. Come be part of the YA Book Club at BLC. Come get free copies of books and discuss the novels we are currently reading.

Enjoy playing Magic or looking to learn how to play the game? Join us in the Community Room for a day of Magic: the Gathering. All skill levels are welcome! Bring your own deck or create your own to play using our collection of cards. For newcomers, learn the basics and strategies to improve your gameplay. Refreshments will be provided.

Learn how to design and make your own buttons. Participants will have access to computers to design their own original art to create original buttons. No registration is required: First Come: First Serve

Whether you’re a lifelong otaku, or don’t know the difference between Chainsaw Man and One-Punch Man, this is the club for you!! Come to George Bruce Library to talk about all your favorites, debate who’s the strongest, and potentially leave with some new manga recommendations!

This event will take place in person at Bloomingdale Library. Join us for a screening of The Hate U Give, a film adapted from the YA novel by Angie Thomas. Snacks will be provided!

This event will take place in person at the Clason's Point Library. Join us for a screening of a surprise movie! (Rated PG.) Snacks will be provided. For teens ages 13-18.

This event will take place in person at Mariners Harbor Library or online. What is your best fit? Going to college? If so, which ones? Or would you rather go right into the workforce? Join our workshop and find out what is your best college or career option! For teens, high school students, and families!

"This event will take place in person at Van Cortlandt Library." Enjoy an afternoon of retro gaming. Come in and test your skills against your peers while learning and discussing the history of vintage games. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.

Let's play thoughtful challenging games together! Board games! Trivia games! Games can be used to teach people new ideas and bring people together. We'll get together and play different games including Chess, Scrabble, and Trivia games and we'll even talk a little about the history of these games and related books while we play! Come to play mind games with us at Frances Martin for fun!

Games, Snacks & Crafts! This week Button Making. Drop in during our Teen Lounge to study, charge your phone, play board games, do a craft or enjoy time with your friends. Snacks included! For Teens Grades 6-12 No registration required.

This event will take place in person at the Macomb's Bridge Library. Come in, hang out with friends, charge your phones, use the computers or just chill!

In this course, we focus each week on a different theme, central to our lived experience of the world. Participants write on the prompt and have ample opportunities to share their writing out loud with fellow classmates. Through this workshop, participants write beautiful pieces about their lives, while also building community with each other as they learn from each other’s stories and wisdom.

This program will take place in person at West Farms Library. Join us every Wednesday to explore your artisitc side. Start a new project or contiue building on something you're already working on. All supplies will be provided.

This event will take place in person at the Charleston Library! Every Wednesday at 4 PM! Registration is NOT required. The mission of the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is to promote and expand the Young Adult (YA) services of the Charleston Library through thoughtful, creative, and inclusive programming. Add a positive experience to your resume and earn service credit! Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is held weekly to brainstorm, organize, and publicize YA programs, services, and books! Members will…

Watch some Japanese anime from the aughts at Tompkins Square Library! For the fall, we'll be watching the 2007 mecha classic, Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann! Beastmen rule the earth, forcing humans to live underground in tunnels. When two teenagers find a robot that can overpower Beastman technology, they form a small army to fight their way to the surface. Rated PG-13. Screenings will be in the community room on the basement floor, Wednesdays @ 4:00 PM.