Events

The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center provides a range of free one-on-one financial counseling services that aim to assist with financial situations including general money management, budgeting, saving, banking, retirement planning, and more. Budget and Credit Coaching Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ…

Need help opening an email account? Want to get a handle on Google Suite or download an eBook on your tablet? Bring all of your technology questions for one-on-one assistance to our Open Lab. This takes place every Tuesday morning at 9:30 am. Please ring the doorbell for admittance.

This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Create beautiful art and craft projects to take home, relax with some coloring pages, and build relationships with members of your community from many generations! All materials are provided. No registration is required.

This event will take place in person at Hamilton Grange Library . Do you want to improve your computer skills? Is your Resume up to date? Here is a list of possible one on one computer sessions you can inquire our staff about. Microsoft Word Email Resume Other Basic Needs Please register at the front desk for available time slots. Each session is one hour.

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…

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…

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…

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:…

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…

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:…

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…

Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. Please join us at Throg's Neck Library as we host teaching artist Sandra Ramirez for a her special program, It's All About Crochet. Through a series of workshops, you will learn the technique of crocheting with a crochet hook. While encouraging everyone to participate in light conversations, we will work on a head warmer and a small bag to hold all your supplies. All materials will be p…

Join us at Mott Haven Library every Tuesday morning for a relaxing hour of crafting together. Learn something new each week, ranging from watercolors to jewelry, clay pieces to greeting cards, and more. Let's enjoy each other's company and engage our artistic side on Tuesdays from 11 AM - 12:30 PM, just for adults. You are welcome to attend as many or few sessions as you like, as each week will be a new project and fresh start. Please note, there will be no sessions on December 26 and January 2…

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 Tottenville Library. Join us for "Care Through Stories": A Creative Aging Story-sharing Workshop! Theatre professionals and teaching artists Yibin Wang and Kenneth Keng will guide participants in a creative interpersonal story-sharing program, drawing on theater exercises and arts activities, over 4 sessions. Description: “Care Through Stories” is a…

This event will take place in person at the Woodstock Branch Library. Learn how to hold, click and move the mouse and practice your typing/keyboarding skills.

Beginner's Crochet Class we will get you started on a crochet adventure. You’ll learn the basics and beyond. By the end of these classes, you'll be HOOKED!​ Acompáñenos en nuestra aventura de tejer para principiantes y avanzados. Bilingual class- English/Spanish.

This event is online only. Join the Mosholu Branch Library for a Spanish Conversation Class for beginners. Adult learners will have the opportunity to practice Spanish by chatting with library staff and other adults from around the world. Meet other people who are practicing Spanish, just like you; in a casual setting. Register now let's have some fun; include your contact information to receive the link to participate.

This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Moving for Life’s DanceExercise for Health® classes use gentle aerobic exercise to motivate older adults and people of different ages and abilities affected by chronic illness like heart disease, COVID-19 and diabetes. These classes help uplift mental and physical health while carefully increasing energy, range of motion, lymphatic flow, joint ease, mental acuity, balance, calorie burning, and strengthening. MFL will be ad…

**This event is online only** Medical debt has plagued many Americans, including those who are “fully” insured, underinsured and uninsured. Gail Myers from the NY Statewide Senior Action Council discusses ways to conquer medical debt, how to prevent medical debt, and systemic changes needed to assist health consumers who face medical debt. The discussion includes surprise billing, hospital facility fees, and accessing hospital payment relief programs. Presented by the NY Statewide Senior Act…

This event is online only. Join librarians from the Irma and Paul Milstein Division of United States History, Local History, and Genealogy and the Dorot Jewish Division as they walk you through the initial steps of Jewish genealogical research. This session will focus on genealogy basics, resources in the Local History and Genealogy collection, and utilizing online databases. This class requires registration. PLEASE REGISTER HERE. Live captioning is provided. If you have a specific access…

Bring your Mahjong and Canasta sets if you want to start up a game here at Huguenot. We will have an assortment of games avaliable for you to play if you don't have a set or prefer a different game. Chess, Checkers, Backgammon, Dominos, Scrabble, and playing cards.

This event will take place in person at the City Island Library. Do you have a passion for writing? Join us for our Island Writers, a creative writing group. This group is for writers of different levels and expertise. We are here to help one another on the journey of self-expression and creativity! Every Tuesday at 1 PM

Worry less, Create more! This event will take place in person at the Pelham Bay Library. If you like to color or draw, we invite you to participate and enjoy a relaxing time with us. All materials will be provided by the library. Join Us! ¡Preocúpate menos, crea más! Si te gusta colorear o dibujar te invitamos a que participes y disfrutes con nosotros de un momento relajante.Todos los materiales serán proporcionados por la biblioteca. ¡Ven y colorea con nosotros!

This event is online only. 53rd Street Library is continuing our successful remote music series in collaboration with the Library for the Performing Arts. This disc discussion will focus on A Christmas Gift for You from Philles Records **How to Register: Please click HERE** We are offering a monthly music club (1PM & 5PM options) via Google Hangouts/Meetup selecting and focusing on a classic album with a distinct cultural impact. To give the club an intimate feel--Like a book club for mus…

This event will take place in person at Hamilton Grange. Join us at the Hamilton Grange Library to design and personalize your own glitter holiday ornaments! All supplies will be provided

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 Allerton Library . Join us for Bronx Fantastic! Teaching Artist Ivan teaches a 6 sessions of a drawing program series. Join Award Winning Artist, Ivan Velez Jr. as he teaches you artmaking techniques in Bronx Fantastic 2023! This series of drawing workshops will use live models, each week focusing on a different style of drawing (i.e. charcoal, pe…

This event will take place in-person at the Mariners Harbor Library. Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need help accessing the internet or any of NYPL's online resources? Bring your questions and get one-on-one assistance.

Join Pelham Parkway-Van Nest in a discussion with bestselling and award-winning author, Abiola Bello, as they talk about her YA debut novel, Love in Winter Wonderland! While it is not required to attend, you can place a hold of Love in Winter Wonderland with your library card! Author Bios Abiola Bello is a British-Nigerian author from London, England. She is the bestselling, award-winning author of the children’s series Emily Knight I Am and contributed to number 1 bestseller The Very…

This event will take place in person. If you have a tech problem, question or would just like individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a staff member and receive their personal attention and instructions.

Need help creating an email account, or learning how to use Microsoft Word? Want to video chat your family members on Zoom but don’t know how? We’re here to help! FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. This program will take place in the St. Agnes Computer Lab (3rd Floor).

This event is online only. 53rd Street Library is continuing our successful remote music series in collaboration with the Library for the Performing Arts. This disc discussion will focus on A Christmas Gift for You from Philles Records **How to Register: Please click HERE** We are offering a monthly music club (1PM & 5PM options) via Google Hangouts/Meetup selecting and focusing on a classic album with a distinct cultural impact. To give the club an intimate feel--Like a book club for mus…

Do you need some guides or help to finish an application, school work, resume? Ask the staff at the service desk.

Join us in person for our film screenings that feature one of our favorite actresses, Frances McDormand. Fargo (1996) McDormand won an Oscar for her portrayal of Brainerd police chief Marge Gunderson. Directed by Joel Coen. Also starring William H. Macy, and Steve Buscemi. 1h 38m. Other films in this series: Nov. 21st: Nomadland (2020) After losing everything during the Great Recession, a woman travels as a modern-day nomad across the American West. Directed by Chloe Zhao. Starring Fran…

This event is online only. Join us for a workshop on Crochet and Knitting Conversation Group We will do our best to give instructions on your crocheting and knitting questions. So make sure to have your supplies and projects with you, and come craft with us! The classes will be hosted in English and Spanish! Grupo de conversacion bilingue de ganchillo y tejido !Unase a nosotros para un taller virtual de ganchillo y tejido. y conozca a otros entusiastas de manulidaddes! Aprenda y comparta…

Did you know? The New York Public Library partners with accredited social work colleges across the city to connect you with students who can help you access vital social services, including housing, short-term shelter, food security, healthcare, and more. During the listed hours you can drop in to meet with the student intern one-on-one (first come, first served). 3rd Floor | Room 305 Monday | 5:45–8:30 PM Tuesday | 6:30–8:30 PM Wednesday | 5:45–8:30 PM Thursday | 6:30–8:30 PM Friday…

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 event will take place in person at Throgs Neck Library. Come join us for open lab . Laptops will be available for your convience from 10am -1pm on Wednesdays, unless specified otherwise.

Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. Please join us at Parkchester Library as we host teaching artist Liam Gerad from The Art Studio NY for a special program, Paint Your Heart Out! from their Release Your Creativity Series. Everyone is creative, including YOU. In the "Release Your Creativity Series", learners will unlock their creativity while learning important techniques to create meaningful, personalized artwork to feel…

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…

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…