Events

The Library is here to help you learn and connect with your community through our wide array of free events, programs, classes, book clubs, and more. Please check listings to confirm if a program is in-person, online, or outdoors.

If you have any questions about the events listed below, please contact the branch for more information. See here for service updates at the Library.

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166 events found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Fri, April 19
@ 9 AM
Money Matters
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…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople
Fri, April 19
@ 12 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
Have a question for your business projects that requires research? Whether you are looking at starting a business or growing your existing one, doing research is a "mission-critical" part of being in business. The Business Center’s Librarians can help! Our Librarians are available for 30-min video consultations on weekdays between 12-5 PM. The Library’s world-class Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) features electronic resources, comprehensive…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Fri, April 19
@ 1:30 PM
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 3rd Floor, Room 304. Join us for two hours of freeform crafting and conversation. Bring your own project or choose something from our collection to work on. We have materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, paper crafts, and puzzles, too. All programs are subject to change or cancellation. SPECIAL NOTES: April 5: Paper flower bouquets. Art supplies and crafting materials for this activity will be pro…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
3rd Floor, Room 304
Adults
Fri, April 19
@ 2 PM
Examine the ways that Jewish immigrants navigated discriminatory American immigration laws at the end of the 19th century. In 1891, the United States Congress made it possible for the government to classify newly arrived immigrants as "desirable" or "undesirable." Among the determining factors were disability as well as a lack of economic security that increased the likelihood of depending on government resources. American Jewish community leader’s led multifaceted efforts against this. Using t…
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Lenox & Astor Room, Room 216Adults
Fri, April 19
@ 3 PM
Join and talk about trips and amazing sites, share traveling best places, things to learn, and tips on the bestplaces to visit. Travel through books.
Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryAdults,

50+
Fri, April 19
@ 6:30 PM
Author Talks
2024년도 뉴욕 공공도서관 세계문학축제에 <작은 땅의 야수들>의 저자인 김주혜 작가님과 함께 북토크를 가집니다. 온라인으로 진행되고, 한국말로 진행됩니다. 참여를 원하시는 분들은 참여 신청을 해주시길 바랍니다. The 53rd Street Library is honored to invite Juhea Kim, the author of 'Beasts of the Little Lands,' to the World Literature Festival 2024. This event will be conducted in Korean and online. If you want to participate, please register to get a link! - 작가소개 - 세계가 열광하는 한국적 서사를 다룬 데뷔 소설로 뜨거운 관심을 받고 있는 한국계 미국인 소설가. 1987년 인천에서 태어났다. 아홉 살 때 가족과 함께 미국 오리건주 포틀랜드로 이주해 프린스턴…
53rd Street LibraryBook Lovers
Sat, April 20
@ 9 AM
Money Matters
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…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople
Sat, April 20
@ 12 PM
Online
Ce mois d'avril, nous célébrerons l'art de la bande dessinée avec une conversation (en français) entre les auteurs et illustrateurs Yann Damezin et Thierry Chavant, modérée par Miriam Bridenne, libraire à Albertine Books. Yann Damezin (Majnun and Layla) Yann Damezin est un dessinateur français né en 1991. Diplômé de l'école Emile Cohl, il a illustré quelques livres pour la jeunesse avant de scénariser et dessiner deux bandes dessinées : Concerto pour main gauche, biographie romancée du pi…
Stapleton Library
Online Only
Adults,

50+,

Book Lovers
Sat, April 20
@ 1 PM
World Literature Festival
Can art be a form of language? Pathbreaking performing artists explore the question. In this lively discussion, artists from across disciplines come together to investigate the connections between language and performance. Shayok Misha Chowdhury, Heidi Latsky, and Arnaldo J. López all consider language and expression in their work, from a play written in Bangla and English (Chowdhury) to dance performances that "disrupt normalcy" (Latsky) and community-responsive theater (Lopez). NYPL's Vandana…
Riverside Library
Online
Adults,

Book Lovers,

College & Graduate Students,

Immigrants
Sat, April 20
@ 2:30 PM
7 Stories Up at SNFL
"Какая жизнь, какой же век всплывает..." (Владимир Набоков) This Russian-language event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library on the 7th Floor. Творческая встреча с Ириной Волкович, художественным руководителем Литературного театра Диалог, NY. История жизни Владимирa Набоковa (1899-1977), русско-американского писателя, романистa, поэтa, переводчикa, лепидоптеристa в честь 125-летия со дня рождения. Вся жизнь Набокова - бесконечное странствие по миру. "В чужих…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Event CenterAdults,

Book Lovers,

College & Graduate Students,

Immigrants
Mon, April 22
@ 11 AM
Civics, Communities & Voting
Come and join us in person at the Pelham Bay library for an interactive program that allows you to actively participate in your community. Engage in a meaningful discussion while enjoying a cup of coffee and contribute your valuable thoughts. This program is designed to promote communication and inspire participants from our community to share their ideas from a distinct point of view. Together, let's make a positive impact on our community.
Pelham Bay LibraryAdults
Mon, April 22
@ 12 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
Have a question for your business projects that requires research? Whether you are looking at starting a business or growing your existing one, doing research is a "mission-critical" part of being in business. The Business Center’s Librarians can help! Our Librarians are available for 30-min video consultations on weekdays between 12-5 PM. The Library’s world-class Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) features electronic resources, comprehensive…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Mon, April 22
@ 12 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
*This event is online only* Click here to register for Part 1 This 3-part, Digital Marketing Series: The Basics is a set of programs designed for entrepreneurs, freelancers, sidehustlers, creators, and solopreneurs who are just starting out. It will provide some of the basic—yet essential—tools, strategies, and insights you need to skyrocket your business success. You'll get practical and actionable knowledge and discover new ideas through real-world examples tailored for small businesses li…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Mon, April 22
@ 3:30 PM
Join us for an eco-inspired Trivia Session! Celebrate Earth Day in a fun, knowledge-packed evening featuring thrilling rounds on sustainability, wildlife, and environmental wonders.
Parkchester Library, Meeting RoomAdults
Mon, April 22
@ 5 PM
Money Matters
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…
Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFLAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople
Tue, April 23
@ 9 AM
Money Matters
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…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople
Tue, April 23
@ 10:15 AM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 1st Floor Corner Space. In Person English Conversation Hour (ECH) 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 you are ready to have a conversation! Winter / Spring 20…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
1st Floor Corner Space
Adults
Tue, April 23
@ 12 PM
Money Matters
"This event will be online only" Click here to Register Presented by The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a U.S. government agency dedicated to making sure that the public is treated fairly by banks, lenders, and other financial institutions. Consumers who have a problem with a consumer financial product or service can submit a complaint to the CFPB.The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a U.S. government age…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople
Tue, April 23
@ 12 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
Have a question for your business projects that requires research? Whether you are looking at starting a business or growing your existing one, doing research is a "mission-critical" part of being in business. The Business Center’s Librarians can help! Our Librarians are available for 30-min video consultations on weekdays between 12-5 PM. The Library’s world-class Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) features electronic resources, comprehensive…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Tue, April 23
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in a hybrid format; join us in person or online. Looking to practice speaking English? Join other adult English language learners for a fun and informal conversation. All are welcome! To attend virtually, you must register with your email address in order to receive a link to participate.
George Bruce LibraryAdults,

English Language Learners,

Immigrants
Tue, April 23
@ 4:15 PM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 1st Floor Corner Space. In Person English Conversation Hour (ECH) 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 you are ready to have a conversation! Winter / Spring 20…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
1st Floor Corner Space
Adults
Tue, April 23
@ 5 PM
In partnership with Bloomingdale Aging in Place Hooray for Hollywood is back at Bloomingdale Library. Come to one or all of the sessions starting September 5 and running every 3 weeks on Tuesdays. Group leader Rick Harris focuses his free, illustrated talks on topics relating to Hollywood’s Studio Era. He enlivens each session with clips.
Bloomingdale LibraryAdults
Tue, April 23
@ 6 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
**In-person, small-group, coaching workshop** These sessions are a rare chance to enhance your storytelling and public speaking skills under Tihanna Louise’s direct supervision, ensuring personalized feedback and support. However, availability is strictly limited to a small group of people to guarantee that each participant receives the attention they deserve. If you’re committed to attending in person and eager to make the most of this unique educational experience, please secure your spot no…
Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFLAdults,

Businesspeople
Tue, April 23
@ 6:30 PM
Author Talks
This book talk will take place in person at Chatham Square Library AND online. Come celebrate the paperback book launch of Ava Chin’s Mott Street: a Chinese American Family's Story of Exclusion and Homecoming. Ava will be in conversation with Lucy Yu, proprietor of Yu and Me Books, Ken Chen, Assistant Professor and Associate Director of Creative Writing at Barnard College, and Ping Chong, Founder and Artistic Director Emeritus of Ping Chong and Company. For in-person attendance. Update: There…
Chatham Square Library
Online
Adults
Wed, April 24
@ 11:30 AM
Money Matters
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…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople
Wed, April 24
@ 12 PM
Money Matters
"This event will be online only" William Wu, CFP®, discusses some of the ways to use and evaluate mutual funds and ETFs. Learn about the characteristics of these mainstream investment vehicles. Click here to Register About The Presenter: William Wu William Wu is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional at Kramer Financial Group, LLC. Previously, he worked at Merrill Lynch as a financial advisor in their Global Wealth Management Group, and as a derivatives marketer at…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

50+,

Businesspeople
Wed, April 24
@ 12 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
Have a question for your business projects that requires research? Whether you are looking at starting a business or growing your existing one, doing research is a "mission-critical" part of being in business. The Business Center’s Librarians can help! Our Librarians are available for 30-min video consultations on weekdays between 12-5 PM. The Library’s world-class Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) features electronic resources, comprehensive…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Wed, April 24
@ 1 PM
Online
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…
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center, Bruno Walter Auditorium
Online
Adults
Wed, April 24
@ 2 PM
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
Jefferson Market LibraryAdults
Wed, April 24
@ 2 PM
World Literature Festival
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…
Allerton LibraryAdults,

50+
Wed, April 24
@ 3 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
**This event will be online only** Social media strategist, Maggie Carey of Master It Media, provides a step-by-step guide to create content that converts! Topics covered include: Addressing your audience Anatomy of a Post Visually stimulating components Extra elements that many people miss Click here to register About the Presenter: Maggie Carey Maggie Carey, CEO of Master It Media and creator of Painless Posting, blends over three decades in IT with her theatrical bac…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Wed, April 24
@ 4 PM
Author at the Library
This event will take place in person and over Google Meet. To see this event over Google Meet, register at this link. Join Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Librarian in a discussion with comic book writer, Chris Condon, author of the popular series, That Texas Blood, as they talk about his writing and career and also his latest graphic novel,The Enfield Gang Massacre! Although not required to attend the program, feel free to place That Texas Blood on hold with your library card! Author Bios…
Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library
Online via Google Meet
Adults,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Wed, April 24
@ 5 PM
This is an online event. Your heart beats over 100,000 times per day, pumping approximately 1.5 gallons of blood every minute. But there is more to the heart than how it pumps - how does cholesterol affect our hearts? Join us for this session on cholesterol, diseases associated with elevated cholesterol levels and a discussion of practical ways to screen for cholesterol disorders and manage heart health during the Weill Cornell Medicine Wellness Series with the Harry Belafonte 115th Street Li…
Online Adults,

50+,

Families,

Parents/Caregivers
Wed, April 24
@ 6:30 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
**This event will be online only** Are you an entrepreneur looking for the chance to launch your business? Then don’t miss out on the New York StartUP! 2024 Business Plan Competition! The competition provides an opportunity for inspiring and innovative entrepreneurs to take their ideas and turn them into reality with access to Library resources, mentorship, and the chance to win one of three prizes: 1st Place: $15,000, 2nd Place: $10,000, and 3rd Place $7,500. Register for an orientation…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Thu, April 25
@ 10:15 AM
English for Speakers of Other Languages
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 1st Floor Corner Space. In Person English Conversation Hour (ECH) 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 you are ready to have a conversation! Winter / Spring 20…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
1st Floor Corner Space
Adults
Thu, April 25
@ 11 AM
Join us at the library for an informative session presented by Nicole Tambini, LMSW and Program Director of the PEP for Seniors NORC program. Discover valuable insights into various benefits and entitlement programs, including SNAP (Food Stamps), Medicaid, HEAP, SCRIE, Medicare Savings Programs, and more! Learn about eligibility criteria, application processes, and feel free to bring any questions you may have. Don't miss out on this opportunity to receive guidance on accessing essential resourc…
Parkchester LibraryAdults,

50+
Thu, April 25
@ 12 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
Have a question for your business projects that requires research? Whether you are looking at starting a business or growing your existing one, doing research is a "mission-critical" part of being in business. The Business Center’s Librarians can help! Our Librarians are available for 30-min video consultations on weekdays between 12-5 PM. The Library’s world-class Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) features electronic resources, comprehensive…
Online - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Thu, April 25
@ 12 PM
Careers, Jobs, Small Business Seminars
**This event will be online only** None of us are born into success. Success is something we achieve -- something we create on our own. Join Dani Fontanesi for an exploration of what sets the most successful entrepreneurs apart and how anyone, no matter their circumstances, can develop the key skills needed to create and scale a thriving business. The discussion includes Dani’s own journey from 'unemployable' to launching and growing a 7-figure business over the course of a few years,…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Thu, April 25
@ 3 PM
Civics, Communities & Voting
This is an online event. Come and discuss with the Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library staff for a TedEd Talk. TED Circles are an open platform for small groups that engage in conversations about ideas. Together, we will watch the TED Talk, ' How is power divided in the United States government?' - Belinda Stutzman After the short TED Talk screening, we will discuss how Belinda Stutzman analyzes the three branches of government established by the US Constitution, focusing on their powers an…
via Google MeetsAdults,

College & Graduate Students
Thu, April 25
@ 3:30 PM
Author Talks
This event will take place over Google Meet. Join Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Librarian in a discussion with video game creator and writer, Cliff Bleszinski, as they talk about his writing and career and also his comic book debut, Scrapper! Author Bios Cliff Bleszinski made videogames for 25 years, games such as the Jazz Jackrabbit series, the Unreal series, Gears of War, and Fortnite. He had his own studio, Boss Key, that existed for 3.5 years making the titles LawBreakers and Radical Hei…
Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library
Online via Google Meet
Adults,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)