Events

This event will take place in person at Huguenot Park Library. Join us the last Wednesday of every month for our Italian book discussion. Each month members will bring a book that they have read in Italian to discuss. Come and browse our Italian collection for a good read, stay to brush up your Italian reading and linguistic skills and make new friends. Unisciti a noi l'ultimo mercoledì di ogni mese per la nostra discussione sul libro italiano. Ogni mese i membri porteranno un libro che hanno…

Join us as we discuss two amazing short stories from authors Isaac Bashevis Singer and Kate Chopin. We will use the Google Hangouts platform and on April 24th, you will be emailed a URL address to click on for video access, as well as a phone number if you prefer to join by phone. Registration is required. You can access the stories here: Gimpel the Fool The Story of An Hour

* IF YOU HAVE ATTENDED THIS PROGRAM ALREADY AND HAVE STARTED A KIT, YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-REGISTER FOR EACH SESSION, JUST COME ! * * REGISTRATION IS FOR NEW PARTICIPANTS * Join us for 2 hours of Diamond Painting! Diamond Painting is very similar to a Paint-by-Number, except we use hundreds of small diamonds instead of paint. Diamond painting is a somewhat new hobby that was popularized around 2015. Each space on the canvas is numbered, all you have to do is stick the corresponding piece of rh…

This is an online event. In this workshop, attendees will learn how to make the most of Indeed.com. We will learn how to conduct a basic search on Indeed, explore advanced search functions, and participate in a guided search session to demonstrate and practice using the site.

Register Alexei Ratmansky, former director of the Bolshoi, recently choreographer in residence at American Ballet Theatre, and current choreographer in residence at New York City Ballet, is one of the most important ballet choreographers working today. In her recent book The Boy from Kyiv, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Marina Harss traces his trajectory from his early days in Kyiv to his peripatetic dancing career, through his international breakthrough with The Bright Stream to the p…

This event will take place online via Google Meets. A device capable of video chatting is required. A link to the Google Meet will be sent the morning of the discussion. A psychotherapist attempts to analyze his patient when she goes mute after murdering her husband.

This event will take place in person at Mulberry Street Library in the Community Room, LL2. Create your own website using WordPress. Learn how to use templates to create a site or create a site from scratch. Please note there are no public restrooms available at the location.

This event will take place in person at Macomb's Bridge Library. Want to get your hands dirty? Come and Join us to make your DIY Kinetic Sand! Join us for fun arts & crafts and interesting adventures every week. Registration is not required for this event.

This event will take place in person at the Great Kills Library. Are you an avid knitter, crocheter, or needlecraft enthusiast? Why work alone when you can join in the company of fellow crafters? Come join our informal needlecraft circle to share ideas, projects, and life! Chat about the books you are reading, the shows you are watching, and about whatever is on your mind. Sign up for NYPL Connect to get updates from NYPL and information about our digital resources and services available.

This event will take place in person at Bloomingdale Library. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive their personal attention and instruction.

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…

This program series will be held in person at Pelham Bay Library. Join our knitting circle! Participants will be guided through the fundamentals of knitting. Space is limited | Registration is required. Register in person or by calling the branch at 718-792-6744. Dates: Wednesdays from 1pm-3pm:

This event will take place in person at the Charleston Library. Grab your friends and join other players interested in a game of Mahjong, Canasta, and more! Bring your own supplies!

Join the Tween Club at the Harry Belafonte -115th Street library. You never know what might happen on every Monday of the month in the Tween Club room. We'll surprise you with crafts, board games, trivia or even a movie! Ages: 10-12 years

​This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Room 303. Registration is required. Cyrano (2021) Too self-conscious to woo Roxanne himself, wordsmith Cyrano de Bergerac helps young Christian nab her heart through love letters. Directed by Joe Wright. 2021 | PG-13 | 124 minutes About Reel to Read The page meets the screen at Reel to Read, a curated series of independent and classic cinema. These free screenings, hand-picked by librarians, local au…

Mercredi français is an advanced French conversation group that meets one afternoon a week to practice speaking the language we love. We start as a whole group, introducing ourselves and answering a silly “question profonde,” such as “What is your favorite color and why?” After about half an hour we break up into groups of three or four to allow for an hour of small, spontaneous group conversations. During our last hour, we break into two groups: an ongoing assigned reading group and a continued…

Free English Conversation Hour In-Person English Conversation Hour, is an open conversation where English language learners can discuss life, art, music, films, food, culture, current events, and other topics of interest. Participation takes place in small group settings. This is not a formal class, but a fun and informal discussion, the only requirement is that you are ready to have a conversation! Groups will meet Wednesdays from 2pm to 3:30pm through April 24! 3rd Floor Mae West Room

Come talk to your neighbors about your favorite recipes! Food connects us and roots our communities in shared histories and cultures. Join other members of the community as we come together to share recipes, cooking advice, and talk about the foods we love! All are welcome. After the event, library staff will work to compile a community cookbook zine using the recipes shared during this event. So if you're interested in contributing, please make sure to bring a copy of your recipe to share! Re…

STEM Project links design and technology, mathematics and science as children use problem-solving strategies and knowledge of two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes to build their towers.

This event will take place online via Google Meet. Did you love the book you read recently? Did you *hate* it? Take a break from your day to join the children's staff from the Harry Belafonte-115th Street Library for an informal chat to share what you've been reading lately. We will be discussing, "Charlotte's Web by E. B. White." You will need a device with audio / video capabilities and an Internet connection to participate. If you are not comfortable using video, that’s okay; you can still…

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602. For adults preparing to take the U.S. Citizenship Test in the next 1-2 years, and adult English language learners who want to improve their English by learning about American history and culture. Topic today: The Declaration of Independence and the Colonial Period A different topic each week! Join us for lively, interactive activities! No registration needed! Just come to the class!

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

This event will take place in person at Bronx Library Center Do you need to freshen up your typing skills? Come join us at the Bronx Library Center to learn how to type using online resources and instruction from a staff member.

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

Enjoy some time at the library during Spring Break from NYC Public School! Hear a story and work on an art activity, with friends from the neighborhood. Best for ages 6-12 years. Space and supplies limited.

This event is online only. Come join us and get lost in the creative world of crochet. Learn how to chain, loop, stitch and so much more. Enter your email in the space provided, and you'll be sent a meeting link the day before the program.

Join us every Wednesday at the Washington Heights Library as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math through creative projects, games, and toys. Ideal for kids 5 and up. Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Library and online. Get updates on online programming, at-home activities, and more in your inbox! -- Únete a nosotros todos los miércoles en la Biblioteca de Washington Heights mientras exploramo…

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 is in-person at Hamilton Grange Library. NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! Just come to a class! We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation 2-Hour Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners (16 and older, not in High School) will have…

Please join us for our adult craft circle: an afternoon of conversation and crafting. You can bring your own project to work on, or you may choose something from our selection of materials. We have materials for painting, drawing, collage, knitting, crochet, coloring, origami, and more! No registration required.

This event will take place in person at Woodstock Library. Let's get crafty! Kids will engage in hands-on activities using craft materials and their imagination. What can you create? April 10: Water Color Flowers These watercolor flowers are so fun and easy for kids to make, they will want to make more than one. Using easy watercolor techniques gives each flower a unique look and adding in a 3D center makes the whole art project really pop! You won't want to miss it! April 17: Ladyb…

This event will take place in person at Hamilton Grange Library. Join us for a relaxing afternoon of coloring. Fun coloring pages will be provided, or simply get creative and color freely. All materials will be provided. Sign up for the biweekly NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on free children's programs, upcoming author talks, and more happening at the Library and online.

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.

Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need to complete a project in Photoshop? Have you heard about NYPL resources like LinkedIn Learning 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.

Join the staff from Baychester Library for "Baychester Library Beach Day" to celebrate spring break! We will make sand art bottles and other sea themed crafts, play games, provide snacks and give-aways as well as have a beach themed photo-op station to take polaroid mini-pictures.

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…

This program will be in person at St Agnes Library. Let your imagination take the wheel with these short films. Whether dreaming up the fantastical, like a spider’s goal to capture the moon, or the practical, like a young animator’s future stardom, these shorts are sure to enchant and delight all audiences (but especially our youngest!) Presented by NYICFF

Join us at the Bronx Library Center for Library Arcade: Adult Edition! Come join us as we play a variety of Video Games of various genres. We will be delving into fighting games today! On the rotation is Tekken 7, Dragon Ball FighterZ, Soul Calibur 6 and Persona 4AU! All levels of play are welcolemed!

This event is in person. This event is held every Wednesday in April. Do you want to learn how to play the Pokemon trading card game? Join me, Professor LuLo, as we go over the mechanics of such things as how to understand the Pokemon card and the power that's inside! How to build a Pokemon deck with the cards you have at home! How to battle with Pokemon cards and what it takes to win a trainer battle! Here at the Huguenot Park library is where you will want to be! As we host matches with Po…