Events

This event will take place in person at Inwood Library : Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en Inwood Library.

This program will be in-person. Join us for our teen chess hour, mainly for beginners. However, all levels of expertise are welcomed. We will go over basic beginner skills by watching and reviewing tutorial videos. Play one-on-one with Mosholu staff or bring a friend. You can also play against an online computer, and online players. Chess boards, chess pieces, and laptops for online play will be provided for in-program usage. No registration required. For teens age 13 - 18.

This event will be hosted in-person at the Castle Hill Branch. Explore your creative side and paint a unique manga character using acrylic paint on canvas! No experience is needed and all materials will be provided.

This event will take place in person. In honor of Shakespeare's 460th birthday join us to color your own drama mask that has been printed by our very own 3D printer! All materials will be provided.

This event will take place in person at the Webster Library. Join our new Young Changemakers club for ages 10-14, and learn how YOU can make a difference in the world! Every club meeting features a teen activist and an activity – from writing letters to elected officials, to making signs, to creating petitions. Everyone is welcome, whether you’re a long-time activist or it’s your first time! Art materials (and snacks!) will be provided. For youth ages 10-14. Advance registration is requeste…

The series follows master spy Twilight, who must disguise himself as psychiatrist Loid Forger and build a mock family in order to investigate political leader Donovan Desmond. Unbeknownst to him, his wife, Yor, is actually an assassin known as the Thorn Princess, while his daughter, Anya, has telepathic abilities. Join us on Tuesday, April 9th at 4:00pm for our Teen Anime Movie Night, where we'll be watching the anime "The Girl who Leapt Through Time." Free snacks and coloring sheets will be p…

This event is ONLINE There are many things that "everyone knows", but what if you don't? We'll cover simple tips to survive your college years and beyond! This program will take place virtually, via Google Meet. Please register using your email address and the link will be sent to you the day of the program. You will need an internet connection and a device with audio and/or video to connect. For Teens in Grades 7 - 12.

Yesterday, Monday, April 22nd was Earth Day! Join us in-person on Tuesday, April 23rd at The Grand Concourse Library (Community Room) to Create an Earth Day Mural This year's Earth Day theme is “Planet vs. Plastics,” and it highlights the importance of raising awareness about the consequences of plastic pollution on our planet and its inhabitants. It aims to encourage people all over the world to drastically reduce plastic use and production. Come and learn about ways we can invest in sustai…

This event will take place in person at Francis Martin Library to promote our community ties and engage you with art. Join us for an hour of making clay figures, bead bracelets, conversation, and other activities to bring in the new year! We also offer coloring, drawing and other art supplies to use during the hour! All supplies will be provided by the library. This program is intended for teens ages 13-18, but please feel free to bring the whole family!

Enjoy playing video games? Show off your skills by joining the Yorkville Library for Game Day! Play classic titles such as Smash Bros Ultimate, Mario Kart 8, etc.

This event will take place in person at the 96th Street Library. Join us on Tuesday afternoons to hang out with friends, do homework, play games, or work on craft projects. We'll even have books to give away.

This event will take place in person at the Clason's Point Library. Looking for a place to go after school? Join us at the Library, where you can hang out with your friends, work on homework, browse the book collections, use our computers, or just charge your phone. We will have board games and craft supplies available in the community room! Drop-in, no registration required.

Join the Woodstock YA Team in this virtual program! We will be discussing the ins and outs of Email Etiquette, and some best practices for emailing in a professional setting. Registration Required This is an Opportunity Network Program

Are you considering to look for a summer job to earn a little extra income but you have no idea where to start? Then join us at the Bronx Library Center Teen Programming Room for our College & Career Pathways session focusing on how to look for jobs! This event will be in person and is exclusively for teenagers aged 13-18. ¿Estás considerando buscar un trabajo para generar un poco de ingreso adicional durante el verano pero no tienes idea de por dónde empezar tu busqueda? ¡Ven al salón de…

This event will take place in person at Todt Hill-Westerleigh Branch. Come join us every Tuesday at 4:00 pm at our teen/tween lounge. Chill out with our mini pool table, board games, laptops, and other fun activities. For ages 10-17 No registration is required.

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 titles. For April, we’ll be highlighting the good, the bad, and the incredibly awkward in popular springtime anime romance.

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 chess champion? Show off your best moves against other chess fans! Whether you're a chess master or just starting out, come join us for some board time.

We’ll continue to explore the world of Virtual Reality with the NEW META VR HEADSETS available at the Best Buy Teen Center @ Grand Concourse. Activity release forms are available at the teen center and must be signed by parents/guardians before the program.

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

This spring break, come join us every weekday in the SNFL Teen Center for Spring Break Camp! The Teen Center is inviting teens to come and learn the art of improvisation at the library for free! In this 5-day workshop, participants will learn how to channel their spontaneity into confidence and interpersonal skills thorugh improv games. Teens will lean how to play short and long form games throughout the week, culminating in a closed showcase! Register in-person at the Teen Center circulatio…

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.

This is event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. Come be part of the YA Book Club at BLC. Come discuss the novels we are currently reading and get a free book when supplies are available. Also, join us to discuss the YA novel in verse "The Seventh Raven" by David Elliott.

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

Unleash your creativity at our Screen Printing Workshop designed exclusively for teens! Dive into the vibrant world of screen printing and learn the techniques to transform your ideas into wearable art. This hands-on camp will guide you through the entire process, from designing your unique artwork to pulling your first print. Whether you're a budding artist or just looking for a fun and artistic outlet, join us for an unforgettable journey into the colorful realm of screen printing! Registrat…

Wednesdays April 3 through June 19 If you already know how to type but need experience with the Voiceover screen reader for Mac, this workshop is for you. We’ll go over setting up and customizing Voiceover, accessing help and documentation, working with the operating system, editing text, managing files, going online and more. Please plan to attend all sessions if possible. This workshop will take place online. https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpf-yrqj0tEtZlIeeuEtSRxmAl1YNzS0hZ

Drop in to the Teen Room to create some art on our 3d printer!

Come celebrate Comic Con at the Library! WIN awesome prizes learn about the latest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television and so much more! Program Itinerary: Comic Book Crafts (Button Making, Bookmarks and Backpacks) Comic Book Trivia Author Talk with Chris Condon

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. 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…

Learn how to keep track of your schedule and get organized while we get together and have fund doodling and creating ideas on ways to simplify your life! Ages 10 -18

Embark on epic quests, forge alliances, and unleash your imagination in our Dungeons & Dragons for Teens at the library. Join the adventure!

The Dongan Hills Library is proud to announce that we have recieved a 3D Printer as part of the Teen Tech Grant for 2024! To help us celebrate, we will be hosting an unveiling party! Please come and discover what technology and creativity can do! We will be starting with small designs for this first meeting! Light refreshments will also be served, and registration is not required. A chance to win a raffle prize will also be included. Best for ages 13-18.

Come cool off and chill with the library, we will have some games and art to mess with while you enjoy your vacation!

Want to learn or brush up on your crochet skills? Join us for Crochet Corner! Yarn and crochet hooks will be provided. Snacks will also be provided to participants.

This program will take place onsite at Jerome Park Library. Join us every Wednesday for an hour of family fun activities. Children, teens and parents will have the opportunity to play Nintendo, board games, Uno, an art & craft activity and/or a STEAM game together as a family. This is a family fun hour for children, teens and parents. Children under six years old must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.

This event will take place in person at the Hamilton Grange Branch Library. Join us for a discussion of our favorite books and help us celebrate National Poetry Month! All titles, genres and recommendations welcome. We will be sharing our favorite books, tropes and characters. Let's talk about it while doing a quick craft activity during our book discussion and... free pizza!! Food, books, and crafting? It's going to be a blast!

Do you enjoy puzzles of all kinds? Jigsaw puzzles, logic problems, word searches, and more will be available for an afternoon of brain teasers! Ages 12-18 welcome!

This is an in-person event at the Morrisania Library. Join the teens staff in celebrating Immigrants Heritage Month! Dont miss this opportunity to come together, learn and celebrate unity in diversity through Art and Crafts. Snacks will be provided!

Learn to make awesome digital art with Procreate! We will practice making portraits, cartoons, signs, and graphic displays for all occasions. Attendance Will Be Capped 15 Minutes After Start Time