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…

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

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 find information about services for food, clothing, health, and shelter. They can help you understand what government benefits and programs are available to you. During the listed hours you can drop-in to meet with the student intern one-on-one (first come, first served). Mondays 10AM - 6PM (closed for lunch ~ 2 - 3 PM) Tuesdays 10 AM -7:30PM (cl…

Join Kips Bay for a writing workshop exploring 2024 and the passage of time. End of Year 2024 This event will be held in person at Kips Bay Library Writers of all levels, genres, and styles can attend and write. We invite you to join us for an informal and relaxed writing experience reflecting on the past year. Using a variety of prompts, we'll explore this unique year featuring a total solar eclipse, a wild ride of a presidential election, and an exciting New York earthquake. The work…

Need help with ebooks? Tablet on the fritz? Or just need a quick turn on a computer without an appointment? Drop by for some tech TLC, courtesy of your friendly neighborhood librarians.

Join us to learn or improve your skills on how to hold, click, and move the mouse, practice your typing and keyboarding skills.

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 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. Limited to 10 participants, first come first served. Please arrive on…

*THIS EVENT IS ONLINE VIA ZOOM Do you need some assistance writing your resume, practicing interview skills, or looking for a job? Come learn how to use Brainfuse JobNow, an online resource that can help you do all of these, and much more! With Brainfuse JobNow, you can: create a resume from scratch improve your resume find jobs that match what your skills and interests are get live assistance every day from 2 PM to 11 PM Join this virtual workshop held every two weeks to delve into e…

"This event will be online only" Asset allocation is the key to a diversified portfolio. Your investments are subject to multiple risks, some of which can be managed successfully. Diversification helps prevent your investments from rising and falling at the same time. Erika Safran, CFP® offers strategies to help you create a portfolio you can stick with in all market conditions. The discussion includes : The value of diversification and asset allocation Core investments to include in…

This event will be held in person at the Riverdale Library. Writers of all levels, genres, and styles can attend and write. Prompts will be given to inspire ideas. We invite you to join us for an informal and relaxed writing experience.

This event will take place in person at George Bruce Library. Do you want to learn more about the computer? Library staff is available to provide one-on-one instruction on the following topics: Learn to type and use a mouse Internet for Beginners Email for Beginners Windows 7 Basics Microsoft Word 2010 for Beginners Connecting Devices to the Computer Downloading NYPL e-Books Getting the most out of the NYPL catalog Please note: this program is first come, first served, and we are…

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 Clason's Point Library. Are you interested in learning how to use the computer? If you need help using a mouse, or learning how to type, use basic shortcut functions like copying and pasting; accessing the internet or even making an email account of your choosing, we can help! This is an informal drop in class, anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to attend. Please note: this class is ONLY for learning the very basics of using the computer. It is fo…

This event will take place in person at George Bruce Library. Do you want to learn more about the computer? Library staff is available to provide one-on-one instruction on the following topics: Learn to type and use a mouse Internet for Beginners Email for Beginners Windows 7 Basics Microsoft Word 2010 for Beginners Connecting Devices to the Computer Downloading NYPL e-Books Getting the most out of the NYPL catalog Please note: this program is first come, first served, and we are…

This event is online only. Join us in the virtual realm with other readers like yourself and library staff! Share your favorite reads, your go-to authors, and grab some new recommendations. We guarantee it'll be a fun, casual time to hang without leaving the comfort of your home. Sweat pants and furry friends welcome!

This is an in-person event. Join us at the Bronx Library Center for an hour of discussion where you'll get to meet other members of the community, have good conversation in a relaxed setting and discuss topics that are important to you and the community at large. Each session will address a different topic.

This event will take place in person at The Washington Heights Library. Technology should make your life easier, not more difficult. Join a us to work on those problematic tech issues that so often inconvenience us. We can guide you to find answers to some of your questions, or teach you some new skills that can help empower you. Let us help make digital tools work for you, not against you. These open lab hours allow participants to work alongside others with staff support.…

Come join our Adult Coloring Club and have a relaxing, stress-relieving time. You can use our art supplies or bring your own! This is an in-person event. No registration is required.

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.

Join staff at the Great Kills Library for an afternoon of Diamond Painting ! Diamond Painting is very similar to a Paint-by-Numbers, except we use hundreds of small rhinestones instead of paint. Diamond painting is a somewhat of a 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 rhinestone to the detail. Please bring your own Diamond Pain…

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. What We Offer: Personalized Support: Our empathetic social work intern is here to provide one-on-one consultations. Whether you're dealing with stress, family issues, or any other challenge, we're here to help. Community Resources: Gain ac…

Join us for our screenings of recent films on Tuesday evenings! January 21st @ 4:45 PM: Twisters (2024). Kate Carter, a retired tornado-chaser and meteorologist, is persuaded to return to Oklahoma to work with a new team and new technologies. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung. Starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, and Anthony Ramos. Other films in series: January 7th @ 5 PM: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024): The Deetz family returns to Winter River to find their home is still haunted by Beet…

If you already know the basics of using JAWS for Windows but would like to learn more, join us! Topics will include proofreading strategies, custom speech and sound schemes, Convenient OCR and AI features, and more. This event is online only. https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsf-CrrzovHda9RgvSEpsBy-qIQ-Op3RNQ

This series of workshops designed for blind and visually impaired individuals will explore approaches to assemblage and collage techniques through a range of tactile materials and verbal instruction. Participants will create mixed media and collage works by manipulating textured items like textiles, textured papers and other found materials, guided by detailed descriptions of colors, shapes, and patterns, and even in response to sounds and music. Artist and Educator Stina Puotinen invites partic…

The Roosevelt Island Library and the Roosevelt Island Historical Society are pleased to host Dr. Roma Bhattacharjea. An expert in gender and family policy who has worked with the United Nations Development Program and Unicef. Roma is a long time Roosevelt Island resident and active in our community. No Registration Required This is an in-person event

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.

This event will take place in person at the Woodstock Branch Library. Join us for some hot coffee while we talk about Banned Books and how the NYPL is helping teens exercise their freedom to read.

Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en la Biblioteca Van Cortlandt. ¿Necesitas ayuda en cómo usar una computadora? Estamos aquí para ayudarte.

This event will take place in person at Hudson Park Library. Looking for a space to knit or crochet and meet fellow crafters? Every Wednesday, join us to chat, connect and craft! Bring your projects, ideas and materials. Some experience is required, as no instruction will be provided.

This event will take place in person at the Woodstock Branch Library. Join us for some hot coffee while we talk about Banned Books and how the NYPL is helping teens exercise their freedom to read.

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…

**This event will be online only** Representatives from the The Qualitas of Life Foundation review The characteristics and benefits of access to formal credit The importance of establishing a positive credit history How individuals without a credit history can start one regardless of their immigration status Click here to Register The Qualitas of Life Foundation provides financial education to Hispanic individuals and their families, in order to foster their financial securit…

*THIS EVENT IS IN PERSON AT BRONX LIBRARY CENTER ROOM C22 The NYC Commission on Human Rights is a resource to empower the community to understand their rights and obligations under the NYC Human Rights Law. During this workshop the Commission will provide information about the NYC human rights law that focuses on worker, housing, and immigrant rights. For more information contact Samelys López at SLopez@cchr.nyc.gov Registration is required, and space is limited—sign up here! Learn about Car…

Step into a healthier, more vibrant lifestyle with the Baychester Public Library's invigorating fitness program, in collaboration with Shape Up NYC. This dynamic initiative invites community members to embark on a journey towards wellness, fostering a sense of unity and well-being. No registration is required for this exciting class, which unfolds every Wednesday* from 12 pm to 1 pm in the welcoming confines of the community room. Under the guidance of expert instructors from Shape Up NYC, part…

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 IS IN PERSON AT BRONX LIBRARY CENTER ROOM C22 *ESTE EVENTO ES EN PERSONA EN LA SALA C22 DEL BRONX LIBRARY CENTER La Comisión de Derechos Humanos de la Ciudad de Nueva York es un recurso para ayudar a la comunidad a comprender sus derechos y obligaciones según la Ley de Derechos Humanos de la Ciudad de Nueva York (NYCHRL). La Comisión proporcionará información sobre sus derechos humanos en la vivienda, el trabajo y los derechos humanos de la comunidad imigrante. Para mas informácio…

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. Must bring in your own needles. 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 Webster Library. If you have any questions about how to download e-books or e-audio to your device, or any of our databases, this is your time to work with a staff member and receive their personal attention and instruction. Time slots are 20 mins long. Sign Up is recommended but not required. To sign up please call the branch or stop by the desk

Join us as we discuss our favorite mysteries that came out in 2024! This event will take place virtually. Registration will open on December 17th