Events

This program is in person. Each week during the summer we will be showing a blockbuster movie. The titles will be available the day before the event. Please call if you want the title. (718)863-0436. No registration required.

​This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Room 303. Registration is required. In the Time of the Butterflies (2001) A fact-based tale centering on the Mirabel sisters, three patriotic women, who helped instigate the plot to overthrow tyrannical Dominican Republic dictator Gen. Leonidas Trujillo, who ruled from 1930 to 1961. Directed by Mariano Barroso. 2001 | PG-13 | 98 minutes About Reel to Read The page meets the screen at Reel to Read, a cu…

This event will take place in-person at the Clason's Point Library. Join us for a screening of a surprise movie! (Rated PG.) Snacks will be provided.

Join us for our showing of In the Heights for Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month! Set in Washington Heights, Manhattan, the heart of the story revolves around Usnavi, an amiable bodega owner with big dreams. He diligently saves his earnings while longing for a better life. The community is a colorful mix of characters, including Nina, Usnavi's childhood friend who returns from college with surprising news. The neighborhood's tight-knit nature becomes apparent as the residents experience the e…

This is an in-person event. Five high school students meet in Saturday detention and discover how they have a great deal more in common than they thought. Ages 18+

Watch the cult classic murder mystery Clue (1985)

Synopsis In a land where real vegetation is rare, a young boy (voice of Zac Efron) seeks to impress his pretty neighbor by getting a tree. But in the process, he encounters the Lorax, a cantankerous yet endearing creature intent on preserving the forest. Directors Chris Renaud Production year 2012 Rating PG Studio Universal Pictures Runtime 94minutes

Join us for classic films and blockbusters! The Fall Guy (2024) A stuntman, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. What could possibly go right? Director: David Leitch | Writers: Glen A. Larson, Drew Pearce | Stars: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson | 2h 6m

Register In recognition of Banned Books Week, the Reserve Film and Video Collection is partnering with renowned archivist, film historian and programmer Jon Gartenberg to present an evening of “naughty” art films from the library’s historic 16mm film collection. But is art naughty? Be a part of the conversation as Gartenberg and RFVC Film Collection Specialist, Elena Rossi-Snook, discuss the history and interpretation of rarely screened works, including Dyketactics (1974) by Barbara Hammer, F…

Kiss Me Kate (1953; 109mins.) Dir: George Sidney. An ex-husband and wife team star in a musical version of 'The Taming of the Shrew'; off-stage, the production is troublesome with ex-lovers' quarrels and two gangsters looking for some money owed to them. Cole Porter songs soar in this MGM musical spectacular! Starring Kathryn Grayson, Howard Keel, Ann Miller.

This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Come and join us to watch a film, on Friday, September 20th at 11:30 AM. The movie will be screened in the Community Room. Director: Gus Van Sant Runtime: 2h 16m Synopsis: Forrester, the author of a famous book, decides to help Jamal, a 16-year-old student, discover his writing prowess by mentoring him and enrolling him into a prestigious private school.

Movies @ Kips Bay Library Presents: In celebration of Open House Week EX LIBRIS: The New York Public Library Frederick Wiseman's film, Ex Libris- the New York Public Library, goes behind the scenes of one of the greatest knowledge institutions in the world and reveals it as a place of welcome, cultural exchange and learning. 2017 ‧ Documentary ‧ 3h 17m

This is an in-person event at Columbus Library. A novelist who's fed up with the establishment profiting from Black entertainment uses a pen name to write a book that propels him into the heart of the hypocrisy and madness he claims to disdain. Ages 18+

Join the Mulberry Street Library for a screening of two short documentary films related to our nearby neighborhoods of Little Italy and SoHo. CROSBY STREET (1975, 18 minutes) takes a look at the various economic, social, and esthetic strata on a New York City street. The film includes interviews with residents and merchants and scenes of the homeless. LA DOLCE FESTA (1977, 28 minutes) is a documentary on the traditions, preparation and rituals of the San Gennaro Festival in New York City's Lit…

He's a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job.

This event will take place in person at the 53rd Street Library. Please come and join us to watch a movie, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) on Friday, September 20th at 2 PM. The movie will be screened in the Community Room on the central level. Rating R Runtime: 2 hours, 28 minutes Director: George Miller Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth. A continuation of the Mad Max saga, featuring the origin story of Furiosa.

This event will take place in person at Throg's Neck Library. Come kick back and enjoy a family-friendly movie and celebrate Hispanic and Latinx Month with the Throg's Neck Library Children's staff! Film ratings range from G-PG. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver in order to participate.

This program will take place at the Bronx Library Center on the second floor in the Children's Storty Room. Come enjoy a family friendly movie every Friday at 4:00 pm. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Este programa se llevará a cabo en la Biblioteca Central del Bronx en el segundo piso de la Sala de Cuentos para Niños. Ven a disfrutar de una película familiar todos los viernes a las 4 pm.…

Join the New York Public Library and the Literary Freedom Project for a screening and discussion of Nikki Giovanni's 1971 Soul! interview with James Baldwin at Bronx Library Center. The wide-ranging conversation explores Black life in America, the struggle for racial justice, and evolving gender roles while also offering insight into the work and artistic process of two literary icons. Nikki Giovanni & James Baldwin In London in 1971, Soul!, a performance/variety television program th…

Synopsis Sofia Coppola wrote and directed this moody memory piece about five doomed teenage sisters in 1970s suburbia. Lux: Kirsten Dunst. Mr. Lisbon: James Woods. Mrs. Lisbon: Kathleen Turner. Trip: Josh Hartnett. Cecilia: Hanna Hall. Directors Sofia Coppola Production year 1999 Rating R Studio Paramount Pictures Runtime 97 minutes

This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. A family of ducks try to convince their overprotective father to go on the vacation of a lifetime. Snacks will be served.

A stuntman is tricked into working on his ex's film after leaving his career following a back-breaking injury. Short Q&A to follow the film.

Family Movie Matinee Come for a great family movie at 1pm every Saturday, stay for the fidget activities (play-doh, coloring, and more).

This event will take place at Baychester Library in the community room. Join us for a kid's movie the whole family can enjoy!Light refreshments will be provided. No registration required. Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Library and online. Get updates on online programming, at-home activities, and more in your inbox!

Kimi (2022) September 7, 2pm A tech worker with agoraphobia discovers recorded evidence of a violent crime, but is met with resistance when she tries to report it. Seeking justice, she must do the thing she fears the most: she must leave her apartment. (Rated R, 89 mins.) Lisa Frankenstein (2024) September 14, 2pm A misunderstood teenager and a reanimated Victorian corpse embark on a murderous journey together to find love, happiness, and a few missing body parts. (Rated PG-13, 101 mins…

​This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Room 303. Registration is required. In the Time of the Butterflies (2001) A fact-based tale centering on the Mirabel sisters, three patriotic women, who helped instigate the plot to overthrow tyrannical Dominican Republic dictator Gen. Leonidas Trujillo, who ruled from 1930 to 1961. Directed by Mariano Barroso. 2001 | PG-13 | 98 minutes About Reel to Read The page meets the screen at Reel to Read, a cu…

Register Brooklyn’s own Vitagraph Film Company was one of the most important early American film studios. Making all kinds of silent pictures—melodramas, historical epics, and even Shakespeare adaptations—in the teens they had the market cornered on sophisticated situational comedies. Their best-remembered star is John Bunny, but this program covers other players such as Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew, Flora Finch, Frank Daniels, Hughie Mack and Edith Storey in Sweeney’s Christmas Bird (1914), Booble…

This event takes place in person. Every month we will watch a movie in our community room. Enjoy the movie with free snacks and refreshments. Bring your family and friends. Don't forget to vote so you have a say! Vote for the movie we play by filling out this form. For families and children of all ages.

Join us for an in-person film screening of Phantom Thread (2017). Set in 1950s London, Reynolds Woodcock is a renowned dressmaker whose fastidious life is disrupted by a young, strong-willed woman, Alma, who becomes his muse and lover. Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Runtime: 130 Minutes

This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Join LiLY's Film Group at the Morningside Heights Library. The next meeting will be on Monday, September 9th & 23rd at 1:00 PM, refreshments will be provided. The movie will be screened in the Community Room.

This event will take place in person at the St. George Library Center. Come and join us as we watch a movie in the Teen Room.

Join us for a screening of Mary Poppins Returns(2018). The magic returns in Disney’s reimagined classic as Mary Poppins helps the Banks family remember the joy of what it’s like to be a child. Together with her friend Jack the lamplighter, fun is brought back to the streets of London in celebration that everything is possible…even the impossible! Cast: Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Whishaw, Emily Mortimer, Pixie Davies Director(s): Rob Marshall Rating: PG Runtime: 2h 10min **Please…

This event will take place in person at 53rd St. It's Animonday in the 53rd St Library's teen zone! Every Monday, we'll be screening a handful of anime episodes on the TVs in our space. Come by and connect with other folks who love anime in a safe & fun enviornment!

Join fellow anime enthusiests to watch, share, and discuss all things anime! 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.

Join the Harlem Branch for a film screening of The Color Purple Rating: PG-13; Released: 2023; Genre: Musical/Drama; Running time: 2 hours and 20 minutes The Color Purple is a powerful film directed by Blitz Bazawule, based on the novel by Alice Walker. It tells the story of Celie Harris, an African American woman in the early 20th century American South, who faces numerous hardships, including racism, sexism, and abuse. The film explores her journey from oppression to empowerment, as…

Manhandled (1924; 75mins.) Dir: Allan Dwan. The shop girl Tessie McGuire is invited by her boss to a fun party. There she acts like a Russian duchess. The owner of an expensive department store hires her to attract customers. As she finds her way in the New York's higher milieu, she alienates most of her friends. Silent film. Starring GLORIA SWANSON.

In September we are falling into some family follies. Fall-ies? Eh sure we'll go with that! First come first served. Masks are strongly recommended! La Bamba Tuesday, September 24th at 1pm in the 2nd floor auditorium. Biopic of the rise from nowhere of singer Ritchie Valens who died at age 17 in a plane crash with Buddy Holly and The Big Bopper. Stars a young Lou Diamond Phillips! 1987 - 108 minutes, Rated PG-13

Synopsis Tennis player turned coach Tashi (Zendaya) has taken her husband, Art (Mike Faist), and transformed him into a world-famous grand slam champion. To jolt him out of his recent losing streak, she makes him play a “Challenger” event — close to the lowest level of pro tournament — where he finds himself standing across the net from his former best friend and Tashi’s former boyfriend (Josh O’Connor). Director: Luca Guadagnino, Production Year: 2024, Rating: R, Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer,…

Join us for this in-person program to view a short documentary examining the consequences of the removal of over 2,000 books from school districts throughout the U.S. The film includes both author and reader perspectives.

This event will take place in person at Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library. He’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. What could possibly go right?…