Events

This event will take place in person at Ottendorfer Library. Join the Ottendorfer Library as we make Perler Beads art. No Registration is Required! Open to Children (7-12 years old) and Teens/Young Adults (13-18)

This event will take place in person at the St. George Library Center. Come and join us as we watch a movie in the Teen Room.

This program will take place in person at Jerome Park Library. Embrace the summer vibes with an epic quest and world saving theatrics! Come hang and watch Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Based on the popular roleplaying game, the film follows a band of thieves on the hunt for a valuable relic. Under the leadership of a talented thief named Edgin, the band goes on adventures to collect bounties across the land. When they target a lost artifact, the band messes with the wrong people…

A get-together crocheters at all skill levels to work on a current project, Learn new techniques, or even to begin a new craft! All skill levels are welcome! Un encuentro para las tejedoras en todos los niveles de Habilidad para trabajar en un proyecto en curso, aprender nuevas técnicas, o incluso iniciar un nuevo arte! Todos los niveles son bienvenidos!

Come join us as we sit back, relax and watch a classic teen retro movie! This month, The Burbs! Ages 16+ Soon to be remade!

This is an in person event at the Bloomingdale Library. We're offering fun & educational art classes for adults! So whether you want to relax and express yourself, or learn a new skill, this class is for you.

This event will take place in person at the Andrew Heiskell Library. 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. Space is limited to 30 children. Tickets are distributed 15 minutes before the program. Storytime will begin early if capacity is reached before start time.

This event will take place in person at the Mosholu Library. Join the crowd of adult coloring fans and find out why adults are going back to coloring. We can chat about current events, hobbies, movies, and books while we color.

Learn how to make beats using Logic pro X or create your own podcast! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to expand your horizons and explore the power of sound. Mark your calendars and join us at Tremont Sound Lab for an unforgettable day of music, innovation, and inspiration. We can't wait to see you there. Visit Tremont Sound Lab Calendar to schedule an appointment. Subject to availability.

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Hamiliton Grange 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! Mondays, 3PM - 5 PM: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. NO registration needed! Come to the classes!

This event will take place IN PERSON at the 58th Street 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! Mondays, 3PM - 5 PM: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. NO registration needed! Come to the classes!

This program will take place at the Macomb Bridge Library Teen Center. Designated teen time to enjoy board, card and video games (PS5, Nintendo Switch & Xbox X) with friends.

Join staff from the Riverdale Library for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to picture books and art.

Join us for a screening of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022). Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: he has burned through eight of his nine lives. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives. Cast: Florence Pugh, Salma Hayek, Antonio Banderas, Samson Kayo, Harvey Guillén Director(s): Januel Mercado Rating: PG Runtime: 1h 40min Open to all, no registration required. Seating is limited on a first-come, first…

This is an in-person event at the Morrisania Library Join the Morrisania Teens and Adult staf for a fun and rlaxing hour of Beginner Crochet and explore the creative possibilities of crocheting. Participant would receive step by step guidance to learn the basic techniques of crocheting. Supplies are provided. Audience: Teens and Adult

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). Get acquainted with Apple's powerful presentation software that gives you everything you need to create slideshows and videos that look dazzling, bring your ideas to life, and let you work seamlessly between Mac and iOS devices, as well as with colleagues, friends, and family who use Microsoft PowerPoint.

Discover how to create professional graphics for social media, presentations, business cards, and more using this free online platform!

This event will take place in-person at Eastchester Library. Kick off our Summer at the Library theme of "Create Your World" with our Creation Station sampler! We wil be highlighting our summer creativity programs and resources. Try out 3D printing pens, custom vinyl sticker making, design tote bags and shirts to take home, and more!

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Continue learning the fundamentals of computer programming with the popular language Python. This class continues to cover concepts fundamental to all programming languages and provide an introduction to coding more generally. This class requires a gmail account to use Google Colab, a browser based coding environment. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

This event will take place in person at Sedgwick Library. Join us as we play Bingo! Meet new friends and have fun! You might even win a prize! For kids 3-12 years old.

Join us at the Soundview Library as we end off Pride Month with our Pride Trivia! Bring your friends and test your knowledge on the history of Pride, with the possibility of winning a prize. There is a 15 minute grace period.

Join The New York Public Library and Roundabout Theatre Company's Artist-in-Residence for eleven sessions of artistic workshops! The workshops will be held in person at Harlem Library. Program Description: What is your story? How does it want to be told? The way we choose to tell a story can change or enhance its meaning. In this program, we will introduce you to various storytelling forms to best express whatever holds meaning for you. By the end of the workshop, you will have your own tho…

Do you love art and have nothing to do this summer? Come join us weekly at the Columbus branch for summer art fun!

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

This event will take place in person at the Roosevelt Island branch. Do you like to build? If you do, come to the Library every FIRST AND THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH. For children ages 5 to 12.

This event will take place in person at the Morrisania Library. Ready to build the future? With STEAM Legos, you can create epic robots, crazy machines, and mind-blowing inventions - all while discovering science, tech, engineering, art, and math! Legos bricks turn learning into an adventure, where you can explore, build, and experiment in ways you never imagined. It's not just play - it's the ultimate STEAM-powered fun! No registration required. ***This program is open to children ages 3-12…

**This event will take place in person at the Kingsbridge Library.** Hey Kids! Come to the Kingsbridge Branch and play chess! Open to beginners as well as experienced players. If you don't know how to play, that's all right: come and learn!

Join the Dongan Hills Library as we explore the magic of optical illusions though craft projects. Appropriate for children ages 5-12 with caregiver.

This program will take place in person in the Morrisania Library Adult Section. No registration required. Join us every Monday for a comfy afternoon of conversation and crafting. Start your week off creatively with Morrisania’s Crochet Circle. Beginners welcome! All supplies provided, however, all participants are welcomed to bring to their own creative projects. No Registration Required.

This event will take place in person at St. Agnes library. Create any shape or design you can imagine by using and fusing multicolored Perler beads! Open to children ages 6-12. Space is limited to the first 8 children.

Not sure about your next step? Ask one of our Young Adult Librarians for advice. This event will take place in person at the Fort Washington Library Teen Center. Registration not required.

Join us for a plant exchange at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)! This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) in the 1st Floor, Corner Space. Meet other plant enthusiasts for a free plant swap. Share tips, advice, and plants in this community event. We will meet from 3:30PM-4:30PM in the 1st Floor Corner Space. Community Plant Exchanges meet on select Mondays from March to October. Tips for success: Please bring only pest-free plants…

Join us in this in-person program and come build as a team and work on your own creations. We'll provide the LEGO'S! Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during entire program: unaccompanied adults or children may be asked to leave the program.

This program will be in person at Tompkins Square Park Library. Let’s practice our art and environmental conservation skills with artist John Platt! Presented by John Platt

Join our LEGO Club and work with other legoers to build a masterpiece. We’ll provide the LEGOs, while the kids provide the imagination.

This event will take place in the community room of the West New Brighton Library. During our open hours you can take advantage of our various Teen Center resources. Utilize our tech, arts and craft supplies, collection of video games and board games, or just grab a laptop and hangout! Devices such as the 3D printer, cameo cutter, silk screener, and photography equipment may not be available at open hours. Please see our calendar for programs specifically related to these devices or email wes…

Join us in our community room for Game On! Come in for video games on our PS4 and Switch, board games, or just to hang out. Snacks and games provided. No registration required.

Hang out in our Teen Center after school to vibe with friends and chill out to our lo-fi music! Board games, puzzles, card games, and crafts are available upon request! Just ask! This program is intended for patrons between the ages of 13 and 18. No registration is required to attend.

Do you love video game or board games? Join us every Monday as we explore new games and make friends. Together we will level up our gaming abilities. Our menu of board games is available at the Teen Center desk. This event will take place in person at Port Richmond Library. All Adults must be accompanied by a teenager.

The Teen Digital Art Club is a creative space for young artists of all skill levels to explore digital art tools and techniques. Meeting twice a month participants can learn to draw on iPads using Apple Pencils and various art apps, and create their own comics with Pixton. This club offers a fun and supportive environment to learn new skills, share ideas, and bring your imagination to life through digital art! Seating Limited based on available technology