Events

Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need to complete a project in Photoshop? Have you heard about NYPL resources like LinkedIn Learning but don't know how to access them? Bring your technology questions and get one -on - one assistance during this open lab time supervised by a tech instructor.

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 is in person. This event is held every Wednesday in April. Do you want to learn how to play the Pokemon trading card game? Join me, Professor LuLo, as we go over the mechanics of such things as how to understand the Pokemon card and the power that's inside! How to build a Pokemon deck with the cards you have at home! How to battle with Pokemon cards and what it takes to win a trainer battle! Here at the Huguenot Park library is where you will want to be! As we host matches with Po…

This event will take place in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 4th Floor, Room 403. Work with a Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library staff member to complete a personal project on the computer. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive personal attention and instruction. Assistance can include: Internet browsing Email Typing software eBooks and Audiobooks Library Catal…

Spring is here! Join us for a garden tour. We'll learn about plant life cycles and share some spring gardening tips.

Join staff at the Yorkville Library for our Kids French Club! We will be talking, singing, and sharing en français. This is a great opportunity for your child to practice their French in a warm and welcoming environment. For ages 5-12. * Space is limited to 12 children plus caregivers. * ** Please note there is no elevator available.**

Do you know your rights as a tenant in NYC? Do you or someone you know need help getting apartment repairs from a landlord? Join us for a free information session and learn from the experts at the City Bar Justice Center. Refreshments will be provided for all participants. This program is made possible by NYPL’s Innovation Lab, which pilots new staff ideas for reaching and engaging our communities.

Learn how to keep track of your schedule and get organized while we get together and have fund doodling and creating ideas on ways to simplify your life! Ages 10 -18

This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join the librarians at the Columbus Library as we create our own paper helicopters while learning some basics about the physics of flying. Children, ages 3-13 , with their caregivers are welcomed.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to expand your horizons and explore the power of sound. Mark your calendars and join us at Tremont Sound Lab for an unforgettable day of music, innovation, and inspiration. We can't wait to see you there! Register through phone number: (718) 299-5177

Signature STEAM enrichment class for kids ages 6 and up conducted by the Brooklyn Robot Foundry. Children will build, decorate and take home a fun, hands-on project. They will be introduced to basic concepts in engineering and circuitry while allowing them to express themselves creatively. Limited to 20 participants

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 the 115th-Harry Belafonte Library. Join us for an afternoon of creativity and fun!

Join us for a different activity every week that will exercise our creativity and make us laugh, while also using our brains.

This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Do you have technology questions? Drop by the computer lab between 10 am to 1 pm and 3 pm to 4 pm. 30-Minute Interval Slots: 10am-10:30am 10:30am-11:00am 11:00am-11:30am 11:30am-12pm 12pm-12:30pm 12:30pm-1pm 3pm-3:30pm 3:30pm-4pm No appointment is needed -- Same Day Sign up sheet will be on first floor circulation desk. ****First come, First served - 30-minute sessions per slot**** ****If you arrive between th…

This event will take place in person at the Roosevelt Island branch. Art in the Community Room every Wednesday at 3:15. Ages 3 to 12.

This event will take place in person at New Amsterdam Library. Join us as we introduce various science topics adapted for young children. Each week we will explore a different science topic alongside a hands-on activity or craft. Limited to 18 children. For ages 4 and up with parent/caregiver.

Join us for Makerspace Tinker Hour at 3:30pm to create various STEAM projects.

This event will be in-person at Inwood Library. Stop by the front table for a relaxing afternoon of arts and crafts. Activities will range from coloring to painting, button making to bookmark making, and even street photography. Get to know your Inwood Library staff AND your neighbors while you relax and create in our informal workshops. All ages, 5-105, are welcome.

Learn to make awesome digital art with Procreate! We will practice making portraits, cartoons, signs, and graphic displays for all occasions. Attendance Will Be Capped 15 Minutes After Start Time

Learn the basics of working with spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Topics include entering data and formulas, moving and copying data, formatting & print previewing worksheets.

This event will take place in person at Sedgwick Library. Join us for some painting fun! All paint supplies will be provided. For ages 4 & up.

Kids! Come to the Kingsbridge Library where will will use our imaginations (and maybe some prompts) to write a short narrative story!

This event will take place in person at Mulberry Street Branch. Drop in from 3:30 - 5 PM to make a fun craft in the Community Room on LL2; all supplies will be provided. For ages 4+. No registration is required.

This event takes place IN PERSON at Mott Haven Library. Come to the Library and meet other people who are practicing English, just like you! Practice your English conversation skills by watching "We Speak NYC" videos with us and discussing them with other adults from around the world! NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! Just come to a class! New students are welcome anytime. There will be no class on April 10. "We Speak NYC" is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Eac…

This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Do you have technology questions? Drop by the computer lab between 10 am to 1 pm and 3 pm to 4 pm. 30-Minute Interval Slots: 10am-10:30am 10:30am-11:00am 11:00am-11:30am 11:30am-12pm 12pm-12:30pm 12:30pm-1pm 3pm-3:30pm 3:30pm-4pm No appointment is needed -- Same Day Sign up sheet will be on first floor circulation desk. ****First come, First served - 30-minute sessions per slot**** ****If you arrive between th…

This event will take place in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 4th Floor, Room 403. Work with a Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library staff member to complete a personal project on the computer. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive personal attention and instruction. Assistance can include: Internet browsing Email Typing software eBooks and Audiobooks Library Catal…

THIS IS AN ONLINE EVENT ¡Hola! ¿Te gusta hablar español? Want to practice your Spanish? Join the staff of the New York Public Library and other fellow Spanish speakers for an hour of Spanish conversation. This group is at the intermediate level, but it's a friendly gathering and everyone is welcome. Registration is required to participate. You don't need a library card to register, only an email address. Visit the Jalapeño Social Hour Agenda webpage to learn about the topic and how to prepa…

Interested in the arts? Join Arts Ignite and the Yorkville Library for a day of learning the visual art of sculpting with clay. A teaching artist will walk you through the process of creating sculptures with the focus being on creativity, self-identity, and joy.

Come and join a session of designing and editing with an iPad with software such as ProCreate, Canva, GarageBand, iMovie, and Stop Motion Studios. You can come and learn the basics of utilizing any of the softwares mentioned or go and create something of your own if you're already proficient at any one of them. This is an in-person program and seats are limited. For Teens ages 13-18

This program is being online. Hola amigos! Have you been wanting to practice some Spanish and share what you have learned with your friends?! Join this program to practice beginners Spanish! This program is intended for kids ages 5-12. Registration is required.

This event will be held in person at the Allerton Branch Join us to challenge yourself and others to a selection of board games and video games! No registration needed!

This is an Opportunity Network Program. This event will take place online, registration required. Learn the valuable skill of networking. We will review concepts to improve your networking skills, email etiquette and how to write an elevator pitch to impress!

This event will take place in-person at Morningside Heights Library. Create buttons that match your style and personality using the library's button maker. For April, we will make butons to celebrate National Poetry Month.

Want a space to do homework or relax? Join us to chat, work on an art project, read, or just enjoy a chill space. Snacks will be provided! This event will take place in person at the Harlem library. Masks are encouraged at all NYPL locations. Learn more about our health and safety policies. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations and more.

Ever wonder how to paint like Vincent van Gogh or collage like Matisse? Stop by for a brief history of a famous artist and enjoy a craft in their style. All materials are provided. For children ages 6-12.

This event will take place in person at Todt Hill-Westerleigh Branch. Join us at the Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library for mini carrot garden to go and to create garden critters to decorate your mini garden. For Teens and Tweens ages 10-17 No Registration Required - First Come - First Served

Create a bird feeder to attract beautiful birds to your home and neighborhood! All supplies provided.

Get a quick-start introduction to Facebook. Get a quick-start introduction to Facebook. In this course, I will answer nearly every question you might have about using this popular social network, including how to find friends and family, share status updates, and set up events—also how to build an account from scratch, personalize your profile, and find and join groups. Plus, manage your photo albums, adjust important security settings, and use Facebook.

This event will take place in person at the Harlem Library. Join us for this after-school program where we explore our collection and take on creative crafts or activities inspired by the books we share. Recommended for kids ages 5-12.