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.

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25 events found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Mon, April 22
@ 12 PM
Small Business How-to 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
Tue, April 23
@ 6 PM
Small Business How-to 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
Wed, April 24
@ 3 PM
Small Business How-to 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
@ 6:30 PM
Small Business How-to 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
@ 12 PM
Small Business How-to 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
Small Business How-to Seminars
**This event will be online only** Learn how to retrieve important information on individual stocks and mutual funds, including analysts’ reports and opinions from investment research firms. Discover the advanced search capabilities of each database. Learn how to turn an investment concept into a shortlist of potential investments. Click here to register. Registration for this event is through Eventbrite. Click here to view Eventbrite's Privacy Policy.
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Fri, April 26
@ 1 PM
Small Business How-to Seminars
* This event is online only * Learn how to search for addresses, sales leads, and executives for over 11 million businesses in the U.S. Reference Solutions is an exhaustive business directory that is an invaluable resource for building both your business and your career. Click here to register. Registration for this event is through Eventbrite. Click here to view Eventbrite's Privacy Policy.
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Mon, April 29
@ 12 PM
Small Business How-to Seminars
*This event is online only* Click here to register for Part 2 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
Tue, April 30
@ 3 PM
Small Business How-to Seminars
*IN PERSON ONLY* This program will be held ONSITE - SNFL, 455 5th Avenue (5th floor - Room 504) NY, NY, 10016 This class will cover why you should start planning for retirement, the time value of money, and tax advantaged tools that will help you save, such as a 401k or IRA. This program will not be recorded. Click here to register. Registration for this event is through Eventbrite. Click here to view Eventbrite's Privacy Policy.
ONSITE - SNFL, 455 5th Avenue (5th floor - Room 504) NY, NY, 10016Adults,

Businesspeople
Wed, May 1
@ 3 PM
Small Business How-to Seminars
**This event will be online only** Join us for this panel discussion featuring successful AAPI Women Entrepreneurs in the Food and Beverage Industry sharing their keys to success in overcoming obstacles in their careers. Our panelists include: Jennifer Chan, founder of Banato, (is our program moderator). Teresa Ging, CEO & Founder of Sugar Bliss Margaret Pak, Chef and Co-Owner of Thattu Chef Dalia David,founder of Honest Eating Kathy Vega Hardy, chef and owner of A Taste o…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Thu, May 2
@ 12 PM
Small Business How-to Seminars
**This event will be online only** Noel D'Allacco-Ammirati discusses how to form a nonprofit organization in New York State, including state and IRS filings, fees, and requirements. Click here to register About the Presenter: Noel D'Allacco-Ammirati Noel D'Allacco-Ammirati, has 20 years of non-profit experience, as Founder and President of the Operation Prom National Network, Inc. In 2017, Noel was named as one of the Business Council of Westchester's Rising Stars for her ro…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Mon, May 6
@ 12 PM
Small Business How-to Seminars
*This event is online only* Click here to register for Part 3 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
Wed, May 8
@ 12 PM
Small Business How-to Seminars
**This event is online only** Anne Lester discusses her new book, Your Best Financial Life, which offers practical advice on securing your financial future, including how to manage debt and use retirement tools to save. Learn how to secure your financial future without compromising your current lifestyle. Bring your questions! Click here to register About The Presenter: Anne Lester Anne Lester is a retirement expert, author of Your Best Financial Life, media commentator, t…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

Businesspeople,

Teachers,

College/Graduate School Educators
Wed, May 8
@ 6:30 PM
Small Business How-to Seminars
**This event will be online only** Paisley Demby provides an overview on crafting your company description, analyzing your industry, and identifying your target market. The discussion includes : Drafting Your Company Description Researching Your Industry Drafting the Industry Analysis Section of Your Business Plan Identifying Your Customer Drafting the Target Market Section of your business plan Learn the key pieces of information that a business plan requires and how to get that i…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Thu, May 9
@ 12 PM
Small Business How-to Seminars
**This event will be online only** Are you in business and looking to expand your customer base? Do you need a list of vendors or new suppliers? Are you writing a business plan and researching competitors? Looking for a location to launch or expand your business? Want to create charts and maps to compare businesses in your neighborhood? Reference Solutions can help with all of these! Join Bill Carlson as he shares how you can navigate Reference Solutions, a premier database that is one of…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Fri, May 10
@ 1 PM
Small Business How-to Seminars
* This event will be online only * Learn about stock prices, and how and why they change. What causes a stock's price to rise and fall? How can I learn how to study stock prices to help me learn how to invest? What resources are available to help me learn? Get the answers to these questions and more. Click here to register. Registration for this event is through Eventbrite. Click here to view Eventbrite's Privacy Policy.
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Tue, May 14
@ 6:30 PM
Small Business How-to Seminars
**This event will be online only** Paisley Demby provides an overview on crafting your company description, analyzing your industry, and identifying your target market. The discussion includes : Drafting Your Company Description Researching Your Industry Drafting the Industry Analysis Section of Your Business Plan Identifying Your Customer Drafting the Target Market Section of your business plan Learn the key pieces of information that a business plan requires and how to get that i…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Wed, May 15
@ 6 PM
Small Business How-to Seminars
**Online Only** Join us for this discussion featuring Karen King, Founder & CEO of Fronterra Global Advisory, Inc. and Amy Morgan, VP, Head of Trade Compliance of Altana. Both share their stories as two women in the Organization of Women in the International Trade Community, including the opportunities and challenges they faced as they navigated their careers. Bring your questions! Program presented as part of World Trade Week NYC 2024 About the Presenters: Amy Morg…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationK-12 Educators,

Teachers
Fri, May 17
@ 1 PM
Small Business How-to Seminars
**Online only** Technology has made possible the availability of countless types and varieties of products that can be accessed in countless ways. This means that customers can afford to be selective and want products that meet their changing needs. For your business to be competitive, it is important to know: - What your customers want - Can you provide the product while they still want it - How can you keep customers satisfied - Explore the basic steps of marketing and learn about the fr…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Tue, May 21
@ 3 PM
Small Business How-to Seminars
**In-Person Only** This program will be held onsite, 5th Floor Room 504. Factiva provides access to content from more than 20,000 news sources, including newspapers, TV transcripts, newswires, and business magazines. Learn how to use Factiva to research current information on companies, industries, and financial markets. This program will not be recorded. **In-Person Only** Click here to register. Registration for this event is through Eventbrite. Click here to view Eventbrite's Priv…
ONSITE - SNFL, 455 5th Avenue (5th floor - Room 504) NY, NY, 10016Businesspeople,

Job Seekers
Tue, May 21
@ 6:30 PM
Small Business How-to Seminars
**This event will be online only** Paisley Demby provides an overview on crafting your company description, analyzing your industry, and identifying your target market. The discussion includes : Drafting Your Company Description Researching Your Industry Drafting the Industry Analysis Section of Your Business Plan Identifying Your Customer Drafting the Target Market Section of your business plan Learn the key pieces of information that a business plan requires and how to get that i…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Wed, May 22
@ 12 PM
Small Business How-to Seminars
**This event will be online only** As scams take on new forms and employ novel methods and tactics, more than ever, you must be an educated, savvy consumer. Are you thinking about scam avoidance, cyber safety and ID theft prevention in your daily behavior and choices? An array of consumer scams have dramatically increased, many bolstered by Artificial Intelligence technology. ID theft also remains one of the most common crimes to strike consumers, taking on new forms that may be more difficu…
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationTeachers,

K-12 Educators
Fri, May 24
@ 1 PM
Small Business How-to Seminars
* This event will be online only * Learn basic investment terms and concepts such as risk and reward, IPOs, P/E ratios, and relative P/E ratios. The discussion includes how to approach investment decisions and alternative stock investments, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Click here to register. Registration for this event is through Eventbrite. Click here to view Eventbrite's Privacy Policy.
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople
Tue, May 28
@ 3 PM
Small Business How-to Seminars
* IN PERSON ONLY * Learn how to search for addresses, sales leads, and executives for over 11 million businesses in the U.S. Reference Solutions is an exhaustive business directory that is an invaluable resource for building both your business and your career. This program will not be recorded. Click here to register. Registration for this event is through Eventbrite. Click here to view Eventbrite's Privacy Policy.
ONSITE - SNFL, 455 5th Avenue (5th floor - Room 504) NY, NY, 10016Adults,

Businesspeople
Fri, May 31
@ 1 PM
Small Business How-to Seminars
* This event is online only * Learn how to retrieve important information on individual stocks and mutual funds, including analysts’ reports and opinions from investment research firms. Discover the advanced search capabilities of each database. Learn how to turn an investment concept into a shortlist of potential investments. Click here to register. Registration for this event is through Eventbrite. Click here to view Eventbrite's Privacy Policy.
ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registrationAdults,

Businesspeople