Events

This event will take place in-person at the Charleston Library. Choose from our large selection of DIY projects including puzzles, fabric tote bags, and ceramics! Decorate using our supplies and take home a masterpiece! For Tweens and Teens, Ages 10-17

Join us in the Teen Room to watch your favorite anime series or discuss your favorite manga. Program is taking place in person at the St. George Library Teen Room. All materials are provided.

This event will take place in person at Sedgwick Library. Personalized your own button or bring your own design.

Looking for a creative and relaxing hour with clay? We will provide the materials and you supply the inspiration. We will supply snacks too!

Create your own custom totebags! Using our blank totebags and arts and craft supplies, design your own fashionable custom totebag you can take home. For Ages 12-18

This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Cool Down is an open space for pre-teens in middle school to chill after a long day. We'll be doing various activities that are proven to relieve stress such as journaling, gaming, meditating, drawing, collaging, and various DIY crafts. This program is limited to 15 participants. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.

This event will take place in person at Bloomingdale Library. Join us in the teen room for our April craft series: April 4 DIY Planters, April 11 Felt Flowers, and April 25 Mixed Media Canvas.

Join the Wakefield Young Adult Staff for art, writing, and iced tea! Teens will be able to discover their inner artist regardless of skill level and can take their creations home! All supplies are provided! Iced tea will also be provided but feel free to bring your own (enclosed) teas! 4/4 Banned Book Tote Bags 4/11 "I Am" Mosaic Collage 4/18 Beginner Calligraphy: Arabic Characters 4/25 Star Map Exploration

This activity allows you to use various painting techniques, such as acrylics or ceramic glazes, to personalize and beautify a ceramic planter. Whether you're adding vibrant colors, intricate designs, or unique patterns, this project enhances the aesthetics of your plant container, making it a distinctive and stylish addition to your home or garden. Tweens and Teens are welcome! In-Person Program.

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 is an in-person program at the Huguenot Park Library. Teens and tweens are all welcome to join us for a fun craft! We will be making Mondrian inspired light jars! Are you a teen, tween, or that weird in-between where you're an adult but not quite feeling it yet? Come join us as we attempt to create something cool, hang out and chat. What we take home will be a surprise! But you'll have fun making it. Dont hesitate to virtually browse all of the NYPL titles. If you have any questions on h…

This event will take place at the South Beach Library. Join us to create your own designs either by hand or on the computer and turn it into a button. Ages 8-18

This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Cool Down is an open space for teens to chill after a long day at school. We'll be doing various activities that are proven to relieve stress such as journaling, gaming, meditating, drawing, collaging, and various DIY crafts. Movie showings will also be included! This program is limited to 10 participants. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.

This event will take place at the South Beach Library. Join our teen librarian to help her with projects around the library, socialize with other teens, and learn new and exciting skills to use in the future! This program is for Teens ages 13-18 ONLY. Library volunteers can earn 2 hours of credit for this Saturday Club. Please email southbeach@nypl.org to learn how a teen age 14-18 can earn community service as a volunteer.

Do you want to learn how to sew but are not sure where to start? Come learn sewing basics on a Singer Heavy Duty 4423 sewing machine. Participating teens will receive light refreshments.

Come join us and color a hedgehog container. This program is taking place in person in the Teen Room. All materials are provided

Who isn't thrilled with receiving a handwritten love letter? We have the materials and you can supply the sentiments. We also have snacks too!

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

This event will take place in person at Mott Haven. Calling all teens! Come up with an idea and work on your project every week. We'll provide supplies. Some ideas include painting, knitting, 3D printing, and building with Legos. You can also try out our instruments and new recording studio.

Join the librarian in creating fun and engaging crafts! Teens will be able to learn a new skill and make and take home their designs! All supplies provided, just bring your imagination and willingness to try new things! This event takes place in person. No registration required.

Create art - painting, crochet, writing, drawing, and more - in any way you wish!

This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Join us in person every Tuesday for a chill session of arts & crafts using acrylics, watercolors, clay, & other mediums like photograms. We'll be simultaneously listening to and discussing podcasts like Bailey Sarian's Dark History and Wonder Media's Womanica. This program is limited to 15 participants. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.

Create a visual reminder of all the great things about yourself! We'll be using paint and washi tape to create dynamic lined-designs that we'll be filling in with affirmations. No art skills required! Ages 12-18 Welcome!

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

This event will be hosted in-person at the Castle Hill Branch. Explore your creative side and design multiple 5-minute crafts! No experience is needed and all materials will be provided.

This event will take place in person at the Great Kills Library. Make your own custom buttons for your backpack or jacket. We will focus on spooky anime and manga-themed buttons, but we will have other designs available. Or, you can make your own! For ages 11 and up. Registration is not required.

Do you like to paint by numbers? Come with friends and let us pixel stickers on posters for a fun filled hour. Wednesday, May 1 , 2024 3:00 - 4:30 pm Ages 10 to 18

This event will take place at the Tompkin's Square Library. Stop by the Tompkin's Square Library and pick-up a May-Themed Coloring Page Kit. The kit will include an assortment of coloring pages and coloring pencils. Kits will be available while supplies last.

This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. 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 event will take place in person at Todt Hill-Westerleigh Branch. Get your creative juices flowing! Join us for our first Teen Art Lab. Art supplies will be provided – bring your imagination. Amateurs and experienced artists are welcome! First come- first create This program is for ages 11-17.

Join the Wakefield Young Adult Staff in creating fun and engaging crafts! Teens will be able to learn a new skill and make and take home their designs! All supplies provided, just bring your imagination and willingness to try new things! This event takes place in person. No registration required.

This event will take place in person at Sedgwick Library. Join us for an afternoon of arts and crafts. Materials are provided.

Hey Teens! Did you know coloring is a great stress reliever? Join us to relax and partake in some coloring. All materials will be provided by NYPL.

Join the Teen Librarian for fun crafty activities! This event will take place in person.

Join the Wakefield Young Adult Staff for art, writing, and iced tea! Teens will be able to discover their inner artist regardless of skill level and can take their creations home! All supplies are provided! Iced tea will also be provided but feel free to bring your own (enclosed) teas! 5/2 Ceramic Tea Cup Painting for Mother's Day 5/9 Sneakerhead: 3D Printed Sneaker Keychains 5/16 Bronx Week Bookmarks 5/23 Meditative Pastels 5/30 DI…

Calling all Star Wars loving teens! Stop by the Richmondtown Library to decorate your own lightsaber. We will provide lightsaber coloring sheets and all other art supplies that you will need to design your own unique lightsaber! May the force be with you! * No Registration Required * For ages 12 and up

Hey Teens! Are you looking for a personal and practical gift for someone special? Come join us for this opportunity to express your creativity. All materials will be provided by NYPL.

Come hang out at Eastchester Library's Teen Space for some Bronx Week celebrations! Design your own Perler beads vision or use a creative pattern to create keychains, magnets, or cool decorative gifts for you to keep or share with your family and friends! Supplies + Snax will be provided for all attendees.

This event will take place in person at the Woodstock Library Get groovy and get squishy with this fun craft! Using some neon paint and common household items, we're going to make our very own squishy lava lamps! All materials provided, and take home your creations!

This is an in-person event. Bring your creativity and make a one-of-a-kind baseball cap. Join the staff of the Tottenville Library on Tuesday, May 7 @ 2:30pm This program is open to all tweens/teens in grades 6-12. First come first served. All supplies will be given.