Events

Have questions about applying to colleges or jobs? Then drop in for our weekly hybrid College and Career Pathways one-on-one time! For those that would like to drop in virtually, please register online. For those that would like to come in person, just head on up to the Teen Center in the second floor and our YA librarians will be there to assist you! We offer assistance with applications, cover letters, navigating financial aid, and test prep. Please come prepared with at least one area you w…

This event is online only. Is your phone a mess? Can you not find the word document from your homework last week? Join the Woodstock YA Team to learn some tips on keeping your digital life streamlined and organized! Registration required -- registration opens one week before the class.

This event will take place in person at the Charleston Library! Explore the College and Career Pathways Collection at the Charleston Library! Some of our materials include: 2024 Test Prep Resume Building/Writing Skills Career Building Skills Leadership Building Skills Stress Management/Meditation No Registration Required! Snacks and NYPL Back to School Giveaways will be available for Teens! Best for High School Students

This event will take place in person at the Clason's Point Library. Are you applying to college or looking to start your career? Do you want help working on your resume, editing application essays, or finding scholarships? We can help. Register here for a 30-minute 1-on-1 session! For teens ages 13-18.

Do you want to go to college? Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing to apply? The Hamilton Grange Library’s College Club can help you figure it out! We'll help you look for: College Programs Financial Aid Scholarships Student Employment Whether you’re in middle or high school, we’ve got steps that you can take to start preparing for college. If you’ve got questions, we’ll get you the answers! You can schedule a One-On-One Session with one of our YA Staff for…

This event will take place in person at Mott Haven. What is a bank? What's the difference between a checking and a savings account? How do you pick a bank? This program will answer all of these questions and more.

Everyone needs to eat. And the older we get, the more we're expected to feed ourselves. Come to CCP for a look at how we can take the stressful parts of cooking for yourself and others and break them down into manageable tips and practices, from money to health to deliciousness.

This event will take place in person at the New Dorp Library. Teens, come join us for our College and Career pathways program, we will be discussing the different types of colleges and which ones might be right for you. Sign up for NYPL Connect to get updates from NYPL and information about our digital resources and services.

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 event will take place in person at Mariners Harbor Library or online. What is your best fit? Going to college? If so, which ones? Or would you rather go right into the workforce? Join our workshop and find out what is your best college or career option! For teens, high school students, and families!

This is an in-person event. It is never to early to plan for your future. Join the teen librarians and sign up now. Learn about the Hats and Ladders app. Let's start the conversation!

This is an in-person event. It is never to early to plan for your future. Join the teen librarians and sign up now. Learn about the Hats and Ladders app. Let's start the conversation!

Getting ready for college can be challenging. If you have questions about the application process, want to learn about various careers, work on applications, research schools of interest, your friendly neighborhood library folks are here to help. Come with your questions, chat with your peers, explore the many available options, search for scholarship opportunities, and get ready for your college future at the George Bruce Library. Come visit us! This will be an in-person event at the George Bru…

This event will take place in person at Throgs Neck Library. The YA librarian will individually meet teens for college application and admissions guidance or career assistance.

This event is online only. This event will take place over Google Meet. Get your resume right and prepare the perfect brag sheet! We will provide important tips, tricks, and templates for all participants. Best for High School Students. Registration is required to attend. You must register with your email address in order to receive the link to participate. The link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before the discussion. You will need a device with audio and/or video and…

This event will take place in person at the 53rd St Library. Are you in need of any assistance related to the college application process? Drop by during our college question hour sessions! We'd be happy to answer any inquiries you may have regarding preparation for planning your postsecondary life.

This event will take place in person at the Macomb's Bridge Library Teen Center. Each week we will learn and share adulting tips from saving to financial tips

The YA librarian will individually meet teens for college application and admissions guidance or career assistance online. Please contact Throg's Neck to schedule your appointment.

This event will take place online via Google Meet. What are your plans for after high school? Are you planning on attending college or starting your career? NYPL's College and Career Pathways program is here to help with our Intensive College and Career Access Network (ICCAN). With the ICCAN program, you gain access to a vast array of college and career resources and programs provided by the Library as well as priority access to programs and 1-on-1 sessions at Hub branches. When you complet…

This event will take place in person at the New Dorp Library. Teens, come join us for our College and Career pathways program, we will be discussing Resume Building, and the steps one should take to make a resume. We will be creating resumes with each student, and tweaking if a student should already have one. Sign up for NYPL Connect to get updates from NYPL and information about our digital resources and services.

Have questions about applying to colleges or jobs? Then drop in for our weekly hybrid College and Career Pathways one-on-one time! For those that would like to drop in virtually, please register online. For those that would like to come in person, just head on up to the Teen Center in the second floor and our YA librarians will be there to assist you! We offer assistance with applications, cover letters, navigating financial aid, and test prep. Please come prepared with at least one area you w…

This event is in-person. What are you looking for in a college? Small classes? Do they have your major? What clubs and activities will you be able to participate in? Do the housing options fit your lifestyle? All these questions and more can be answered bydigging into most colleges' websites. Join us to take a look at how to effectively search for the answers to your questions on college websites.

Click here to register 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? Schedule a College/Career Counseling Session at the Parkchester Library! We'll help you look for: General information about College and Career prep Summer program search and applications Job search and applications Creating/Editing your resume Ma…

This event will take place in person at the Clason's Point Library. Are you applying to college or looking to start your career? Do you want help working on your resume, editing application essays, or finding scholarships? We can help. Register here for a 30-minute 1-on-1 session! For teens ages 13-18.

Join us at the Bronx Library Center for our online Gap Year Information session. Tune in to discover how taking a gap year before or during college works, and ask any questions that come to mind. The goal is for every person to leave the session inspired to start planning their next Gap Year.

Do you want to go to college? Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing to apply? The Hamilton Grange Library’s College Club can help you figure it out! We'll help you look for: College Programs Financial Aid Scholarships Student Employment Whether you’re in middle or high school, we’ve got steps that you can take to start preparing for college. If you’ve got questions, we’ll get you the answers! You can schedule a One-On-One Session with one of our YA Staff for…

This program is online only. Do you want to go to college or start a career? Need help making a resume? Schedule a 20-minute virtual one-on-one counseling session with staff from the Riverside Library. (Open to the first three teens who make an online reservation). We can help you look for/with: College programs Resume and cover letter assistance Job opportunities No matter what age, we're here to help you reach your college and career goals.

This event is ONLINE What kind of learner are you? In this program we will discover how you retain information best and how to study to make the most of your unique thought process! This program will take place virtually, via Google Meet. Please register using your email address and the link will be sent to you the day of the program. You will need an internet connection and a device with audio and/or video to connect. For Teens in Grades 7 - 12.

This event will happen virtually. Join the Young Adult Librarian for a new way of scheduling your time for school and/or your personal life. Learn how to keep yourself organized and be on time with important dates in a fun way! All you will need to get started is a pencil and paper and some stickers. Please be advised that everyone is different and not all methods will work, but it will be an opportunity to learn and build your own scheduling method. Please register online Limit: 10 Parti…

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 event will take place online/virtually. College is a popular option for people to pursue after completing high school, and for good reason. However, it’s far from the only path towards a successful career. Have you considered an internship with the city? Is there an activity you have a passion for? Getting involved in one of the nonprofits in your local community can help you meet professionals aligned with the issues you care about. College & Career Pathways can help you explore which…

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is maybe more important to fill out than your college applications. You must fill it out each year to get tuition assistance (TAP), and to be eligible for the PELL grant. We’ll make sure you know how to do it correctly. This is a hybrid program, and will take place simultaneously in person at the Mariners Harbor Library and online via Google Meet. Registration is required for online attendance. Open to teens ages 13-18. Adults must be accomp…

Do you have questions about college admissions? FAFSA? Scholarships? College resumes and brag sheets? Our expert team of advisors are ready to help! Bring any questions you have about college and career readiness, or even just "adulting" topics, and we'll do our best to answer them. Our 1:1 counseling is available online or in person. If attending online, pre-registration with your email address is required. There is a strict limit of up to four 15-minute sessions per hour. This program is onl…

Getting ready for college can be challenging. If you have questions about the application process, want to learn about various careers, work on applications, research schools of interest, your friendly neighborhood library folks are here to help. Come with your questions, chat with your peers, explore the many available options, search for scholarship opportunities, and get ready for your college future at the George Bruce Library. Come visit us! This will be an in-person event at the George Bru…

This event will take place in person at Throgs Neck Library. The YA librarian will individually meet teens for college application and admissions guidance or career assistance.

College application season is in and that means you'll probrably need to ask some teachers and mentors for recommendations! If your nervous about this or not really sure how to go about it, then attend our virtual session on Thrusday, Oct 5th at 5:00pm where we'll go over all the basics of how to select and approach your mentors and what information to provide them with. Our YA librarians will guide you through the process step-by-step and will end the session by providing you with download-able…

The YA librarian will individually meet teens for college application and admissions guidance or career assistance online. Please contact Throg's Neck to schedule your appointment.

Have questions about applying to colleges or jobs? Then drop in for our weekly hybrid College and Career Pathways one-on-one time! For those that would like to drop in virtually, please register online. For those that would like to come in person, just head on up to the Teen Center in the second floor and our YA librarians will be there to assist you! We offer assistance with applications, cover letters, navigating financial aid, and test prep. Please come prepared with at least one area you w…

This event will take place in person at the Clason's Point Library. Are you applying to college or looking to start your career? Do you want help working on your resume, editing application essays, or finding scholarships? We can help. Register here for a 30-minute 1-on-1 session! For teens ages 13-18.

Do you want to go to college? Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing to apply? The Hamilton Grange Library’s College Club can help you figure it out! We'll help you look for: College Programs Financial Aid Scholarships Student Employment Whether you’re in middle or high school, we’ve got steps that you can take to start preparing for college. If you’ve got questions, we’ll get you the answers! You can schedule a One-On-One Session with one of our YA Staff for…