Events

This event will take place in person at the Mosholu Library. Join the crowd of adult coloring fans and find out why adults are going back to coloring. We can chat about current events, hobbies, movies, and books while we color.

Join us in this in-person program and come build as a team and work on your own creations. We'll provide the LEGO'S!

This program is held in person. Join staff of the Pelham Bay Library in journaling your thoughts and dreams. Get an NYPL notebook to record your words in, and sit quietly for an hour to write. Can't think of a topic? We'll provide prompts and talk them over. For teens 12 - 18, no registration required.

Join us Mondays for all things graphic novel related. Create something new every week including your own comic strips, mini graphic novels ,buttons, and more! All supplies provided, no registration required.

Come relax after starting off your school week by playing games! We have a variety of board and video games available. No registration required Open to school age children

Are you looking to wind down from the stresses of school or study in peace? Come by the Wakefield Teen Center and listen to some chill beats while getting some studying done. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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.

Our TTRPG series. We'll be designing our own characters drawing on the world of My Hero Academia, using game mechanics from Dungeons & Dragons and Mutants & Masterminds. Use writing and (optional) art to create a character's abilities, backstories, and play mechanics, drawing on library materials and collections. Create a character and send them on adventures as a student at U.A. Bronx. Get ready to go beyond!

This event will take place in person a Van Cortlandt Library. Come in and test your gaming skills against your peers while playing games such as Super Smash Brothers Ultimate and Mario Kart. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations and more.

This program will meet in-person. The intended audience for this program are those who need help with creating a résumé. We'll go over the necessary and crucial details that are needed for a résumé.Templates will be provided via Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and more to help get you started. If you already have a résumé but would like for someone to review it for basic grammar and structure, feel free to visit the program for basic guidance. A laptop and internet access will be provided for y…

This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Join us in person every Monday for a chill session of arts & crafts using acrylics, watercolors, screen prints, & other mediums. We'll be simultaneously listening to and discussing podcasts like "The Allusionist" & "Baby, This is Keke Palmer" & "Stuff You Missed in History Class." This program is limited to 15 participants. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommen…

IN-PERSON ONLY Meet in-person with our amazing Career Coaches, who can assist you in identifying career potential, skills, interests, and developing a plan to help you achieve your career goals. Each coaching appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. Each appointment can last up to 50 minutes. Our professional career coaches can assist you with: Resume critique and feedback Career transition or advancement Cle…

This event is Virtual Only! Meet virtually via Zoom or Phone with our amazing Career Coaches who can assist you in identifying career potential, skills, interests, and developing a plan to help you achieve your career goals. Each coaching appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. Each appointment can last up to 50 minutes. Our professional career coaches can assist you with: Resume critique and feedback Care…

IN-PERSON ONLY Meet with an NYPL staff member in-person to jump-start your job search, get resume support, and obtain the right resources to find the job you desire. Each One-on-One Job Support appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. We're prepared to help you make the most of every opportunity. Each appointment can last up to 50 minutes. Our trained NYPL One-on-One Job Support staff can help you: Write and fo…

This event is Virtual Only! Meet with an NYPL staff member in-person to jump-start your job search, get resume support, and obtain the right resources to find the job you desire. Each One-on-One Job Support appointment provides unbiased, objective feedback that will be tailored to your job search and individual patron needs. We're prepared to help you make the most of every opportunity. Each appointment can last up to 50 minutes. Our trained NYPL One-on-One Job Support staff can help you:…

Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. This program will be held in person at Edenwald Library. Join us for Crochet Toys! Local Bronx teaching artist Ruth Marshall will guide participants through the art of crochet over eight sessions. Crocheted Toys Creating a stuffed toy for yourself can be comforting & fun! Using only one crochet stitch, the single crochet, we will explore how to create shapes that can become toys…

Story Time Tuesdays at 11 am

Join us for a fun-filled craft morning! All supplies will be provided. Crafts aren't just fun - they're learning experiences! Children will identify shapes and colors, practice gripping crayons or paintbrushes in preparation for writing, and learn self-expression and creativity. These crafts are best for toddlers 18 months to 3 years, and require adult supervision. *Space is limited- please register in advance.

Join us in this in-person event. Meet other parents who want to raise their children with love and education at home. For hundreds of content students who are homeschooling, we are their home away from home.

This event will take place in person at Wakefield Learn how to hold, click, and move the mouse and practice your typing/keyboarding skills. Please Note: MUST HAVE BASIC COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE. Registration required

Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Extend your child's learning through play!

This event will take place in person at the Clason's Point Library. NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! Just come to a class! WeSpeakNYC is an Emmy Award-winning TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. These 2-hour classes work best for people who already speak some English and want to practice. Watch WeSpeakNYC videos and discuss them with adults (16 and up…

Story Time Tuesdays at 11 am Bilingual English/Spanish cuentos and canciones para toda la familia.

This event will take place in person at Woodstock Library. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. May 16: Things to do at the beach Come and learn about the beach and what the beach has to offer. By reading stories and playing games a…

Join us for an all-ages storytime. Families are welcome to come together and enjoy stories, rhymes, and free play with the library’s toys! Families welcome.

This event will take place in person at Wakefield Learn how to hold, click, and move the mouse and practice your typing/keyboarding skills. Please Note: MUST HAVE BASIC COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE. Registration required

Please join us for our family storytime in the library every Tuesday and Thursday. We’ll read stories, sing songs, and move to some of our favorite tunes!

This event will take place in person at Woodstock Library. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. May 30: Toilet Paper Roll Octopus Come and create a monster of the deep. We will learn some interesting facts about octopus and what the…

This event will take place in person at Morris Park Library. An introduction to the Internet, including getting connected, using a web browser, and navigating web pages. Learn how to find information online using search engines and subject directories. ***REGISTRATION FULL*** Prerequisites: Learn to Type and use a Mouse, Computer basics Registration required. Maximum of 10 participants.

Join us in this in-person event. Meet other parents who want to raise their children with love and education at home. For hundreds of content students who are homeschooling, we are their home away from home.

This event will take place in person at the City Island Library. Join us for live, program with songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. First Come, First Served. A limit of 15 children and caregivers per session. Storytime is a program for parents/caregivers and their children. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the entire program: unaccompanied adults…

Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage.

Join us for a fun-filled craft morning! All supplies will be provided. Crafts aren't just fun - they're learning experiences! Children will identify shapes and colors, practice gripping crayons or paintbrushes in preparation for writing, and learn self-expression and creativity. These crafts are best for toddlers 18 months to 3 years, and require adult supervision. *Space is limited- please register in advance.

This event will take place in person at Sedgwick Branch. Learn how to hold, click, and move the mouse and practice your typing/keyboarding skills.

Come enjoy playtime in our program room! Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. A great opportunity to meet other parents and caretakers. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child. This is not a structured class. Our program room is a multi-purpose space. Children must be supervised by their grown-up at all times. Recommended for Ages 0-3.

This program will take place onsite at Jerome Park. / Este programa se ofrecerá en la Biblioteca de Jerome Park. We will read books, sing songs, recite rhymes, play with puppets, and end with an art & craft activity. Early literacy tips will also be available for parents/caregivers. Leeremos libros, cantaremos canciones, recitaremos rimas, jugaremos con los títeres y terminaremos con una actividad de arte o una manualidad. También se ofrecerán consejos de alfabetización temprana para lo…

Hang around after story and craft time, or just join in fun, to socialize and play with one another in the children's area. Great way to make new friends and for caregivers to connect with one another.

Join Jerome Park staff as we celebrate Memorial Day by showing the feature film A Few Good Men. Cruise stars as a brash Navy lawyer who's teamed with a gung-ho litigator (Demi Moore) in a politically-explosive murder case. Charged with defending two Marines accused of killing a fellow soldier, they are confronted with complex issues of loyalty and honor including its most sacred code and its most formidable warrior (Jack Nicholson)" A brief discussion regarding the film will take place after the…

This event is online. Join the Riverdale Library staff virtually for coffee and a short story discussion. The story we will discuss on Tuesday, May 30th is The Big Trip Up Yonder by Kurt Vonnegut. Click here to read the story. To attend our online discussion, please register below with your email address, we will send you the link the day before the session begins. Bring your own coffee. Tuesday, May 30th at 12 PM Limit: 18 Participants You must register with your email address in o…

This event will take place in person at City Island. Do you have a passion for writing? Join us for our Island Writers, a creative writing group. This group is for writers of different levels and expertise. We are here to help one another on the journey of self-expression and creativity! Every Tuesday at 1 PM