Events

You can attend this event in person at the Bronx Library Center (Room C-33) or online via Google Meet. Online registration is required. Want to learn more about your family's history and origins? Sign up for this 2-hour class that will teach you how to navigate the Ancestry.com database so that you can learn more about your personal history! This database can only be accessed onsite.

Did You Know? There is a social work intern at this branch who can support you and find you assistance with housing, healthcare, food assistance, LGBTQ+ resources, mental health supprt, childcare, and more. During the listed hours you can visit them on the third floor (first come, first served) or ask a staff member to be connected.

This class will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. Understanding how to work with files and folders is an important part of using a computer. Once you understand how files and folders work, you’ll use them all of the time.

*In-Person: Poetry Slam Live, Poetry Open Mic Reading

Join us at the BLC Teen Zone as we roll out our Nintendo Switch for an afternoon of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate free-for-all! We will also bring out our PS4 where we'll play your choice of Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles, Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 or Street Fighter V!

Join us at the Bronx Library Center and enjoy a family friendly movie every other Friday at 4 pm. Enjoy some cool activities while you watch. Please Note: Masks are encouraged at all NYPL locations. No registration is required.

This event will take place at Bronx Library Center in the Auditorium. Literacy in Community (LINC) will host an event to celebrate it's annual "Diversity Through Literacy" campaign, with the singular goal of celebrating the diversity that makes us each exceptional. Local authors will share their stories and engage in festive songs and crafts designed to educate and empower. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________…

Calling high school seniors and families! Join NYPL and NYC Public Schools for a drop-in FAFSA Completion Session at [name of branch]. Come to this session if you have questions or need assistance completing the 2024–25 FAFSA. Availability is first-come, first-served during the time window. Disclaimer: The New York Public Library (the “Library”) is not responsible or liable for your use or misuse of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (“FAFSA”) assistance services provided at our loca…

Please join us for an in-person screening of the film Naked Lunch. After developing an addiction to the substance he uses to kill bugs, an exterminator accidentally kills his wife, and becomes involved in a secret government plot being orchestrated by giant bugs in a port town in North Africa. Rating: R Runtime: 115 minutes After the screening. there will be a discussion comparing the film to the book Do Androids Dream of Electric Sleep, the source material for the film.

This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. Prose Writing! In prose writing teens will learn how to write scenes and short stories. On Saturday, April 20 2024 there will be a concentration on prose writing.

Did You Know? There is a social work intern at this branch who can support you and find you assistance with housing, healthcare, food assistance, LGBTQ+ resources, mental health supprt, childcare, and more. During the listed hours you can visit them on the third floor (first come, first served) or ask a staff member to be connected.

This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. Want to challenge your brain? Want to listen to some soothing jazz music? Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon of puzzles and soothing music.

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!

Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. Let's celebrate the beauty of poetry!

Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children.

Join us for a hands on experience you won't want to miss that's fun for the whole family. We'll be making art that encourages different levels of exploration! For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Únase a nosotros para vivir una experiencia práctica que no querrá perderse y que será divertida para toda la familia. ¡Haremos a…

Did You Know? There is a social work intern at this branch who can support you and find you assistance with housing, healthcare, food assistance, LGBTQ+ resources, mental health supprt, childcare, and more. During the listed hours you can visit them on the third floor (first come, first served) or ask a staff member to be connected.

This event will take place in person at Bronx Library Center. Join us for Bilingual Storytime! (English and Spanish). We will share books, sing songs, learn some Spanish words and phrases, meet new friends, play and share and blow bubbles. Este evento se llevara a cabo en persona en el Bronx Library Center. Únase con nosotros en la biblioteca para disfrutar de una hora de cuentos bilingües para niños. Compartiremos libros, cantaremos canciones, aprenderemos algunas palabras y frases en e…

*In Person: U.S. Citizenship workshop at the Bronx Library Center Join the U.S. Citizenship Test Workshop and let us give you a step-by-step guide on how to pass the U.S. Citizenship Test. We will be using USCIS resources: Citizenship Learners Citizenship Study-Test New York Public Library Citizenship Resources and Programs Beginner to Advance English Speakers

This program will be held in person at Bronx Library Center. Come test your knowledge and join us for a fun-filled hour of civics history inspired trivia. There is no registration, however space is limited and patrons will be permitted entry on a first come, first served basis. *Possible prizes for participants.*

Are you considering to look for a summer job to earn a little extra income but you have no idea where to start? Then join us at the Bronx Library Center Teen Programming Room for our College & Career Pathways session focusing on how to look for jobs! This event will be in person and is exclusively for teenagers aged 13-18. ¿Estás considerando buscar un trabajo para generar un poco de ingreso adicional durante el verano pero no tienes idea de por dónde empezar tu busqueda? ¡Ven al salón de…

This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center / Este evento se llevará a cabo en la Biblioteca Central del Bronx Experience nature with a variety of indoor gardening projects! ¡Disfrute de la naturaleza con diferentes proyectos de jardinería interior!

This is event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. Come be part of the YA Book Club at BLC. Come discuss the novels we are currently reading and get a free book when supplies are available. Also, join us to discuss the YA novel in verse "The Seventh Raven" by David Elliott.

Join the Bronx Library Center in the branch or on Google Meets for our "Hybrid Book Discussion". 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. Let's join up to do what we love most, discussing books!! We can't wait to see and hear from you! Book groups are hosted at libraries throughout the city and facilitated by New York Public Library staff. Book groups are open to ev…

This event will take place in person at Bronx Library Center Do you need to freshen up your typing skills? Come join us at the Bronx Library Center to learn how to type using online resources and instruction from a staff member.

Join us at the Bronx Library Center for Library Arcade: Adult Edition! Come join us as we play a variety of Video Games of various genres. We will be delving into fighting games today! On the rotation is Tekken 7, Dragon Ball FighterZ, Soul Calibur 6 and Persona 4AU! All levels of play are welcolemed!

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.

Thsi event will take place at Bronx .Library Center. 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! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Este evento se llevará a cabo en el Bronx Library Center. Únase a nosotros para una cita para jugar en la biblio…

Do you enjoy watching anime? Are you excited for what the Spring anime season has to offer? Or maybe you've never watched anime but you're curious to check it out? Then join us at the BLC Teen program room for the return of our Anime Club! We will be watching some of this season's most anticipated anime like the continuation of Demon Slayer and My Hero Academia as well as newcomers like A Condition Called Love, Wind Breaker and Kaiju no. 8! We'll discuss the differences between watching anime an…

Collage Art A form of art that is made up of overlapping pieces of material. This program will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. Join the Adult deparmtent and use one of the various collage techniques, such as paper collage, photomontage, etc., to create your own unique work of art! Materials are provided by the library.

This event will take place at Bronx Library Center! Come enjoy video games with your neighborhood friends in our safe and comfortable program room! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Este evento se llevará a cabo en el Bronx Library Center! ¡Ven a disfrutar de videojuegos con tus amigos del vecindario en nuestra segura y cómoda sala de programas! Ages 7-12

Un/a escritor/a latine queer dinámico/a discute su camino hacia Estados Unidos. Únete a Iván Monalisa Ojeda, autor/a y artista transgénero latine de dos espíritus, mientras discute su escritura e influencias en conversación con la Dra. Rosalina Díaz, antropóloga e investigadora en género, identidad y poder en la sociedad Taína. Para asistir al evento en persona por favor regístrese para obtener un boleto presencial. Las puertas se abrirán 45 minutos antes de que comience el programa. Para…

*In Person: U.S. Citizenship workshop at the Bronx Library Center Join the U.S. Citizenship Test Workshop and let us give you a step-by-step guide on how to pass the U.S. Citizenship Test. We will be using USCIS resources: Citizenship Learners Citizenship Study-Test New York Public Library Citizenship Resources and Programs Beginner to Advance English Speakers

Welcome to Brainfuse HelpNow On demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning. View how easy, intuitive and engaging Brainfuse HelpNow eLearning is for all ages and levels. Get Started Enter your library card barcode number with no spaces. Live online tutoring is available every day, 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM EST. HelpNow's features include: Homework Help Interact with live tutors in math, science, reading/writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP and state standardized tests. Skills-Building Choose y…

Did You Know? There is a social work intern at this branch who can support you and find you assistance with housing, healthcare, food assistance, LGBTQ+ resources, mental health supprt, childcare, and more. During the listed hours you can visit them on the third floor (first come, first served) or ask a staff member to be connected.

Este programa se llevará a cabo en el Bronx Library Center, Estaremos proyectando la película La Loca la película en Español con subtítulos en Inglés. Un joven psiquiatra se interesa en el caso de una mujer, quien cree estar viviendo en el año 1936. Los parientes de la paciente quieren hacerla pasar por sana y así cobrar una herencia de varios millones. Sin embargo, ante los intereses de la familia, el psiquiatra arremete para defender a “La Loca”. 1952 |Drama | 92 Minutos Viernes 26 de Ab…

This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. Learn the basics of working with spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Topics include entering data and formulas, moving and copying data, formatting & print previewing worksheets. *First come, first served.

Join us at the BLC Teen Zone as we roll out our Nintendo Switch for an afternoon of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate free-for-all! We will also bring out our PS4 where we'll play your choice of Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles, Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 or Street Fighter V!

Join us at the Bronx Library Center and enjoy a family friendly movie every other Friday at 4 pm. Enjoy some cool activities while you watch. Please Note: Masks are encouraged at all NYPL locations. No registration is required.

This event will take place in person at the Bronx Library Center. Join us for the closing of Nanette Sanchez Velasquez's exhibit at the Bronx Library Center's Latinx & Puerto Rican Cultural Center. Artist Statement: I am a Harlem-born, self taught, teaching artisan with a passion for creating one-of-a -kind art-to-wear. My creations reflect who I AM, an Afrocentric, Nuyorican, Indigenous, Latina who is wildly inspired by Mother Earth and compelled to pay homage to my Taino ancestors throu…