Events

This event will take place in person at the Mott Haven Library. Registration is required. Learn how to create traditional & futuristic Graffiti Art lettering & Design by hand. Graffiti Art translates into professional media arts industries such as Graphic Design, Illustration, Typography & custom lettering, Toy Design,Video Games, TV & Movie titles, Architecture, Murals, & applies to a variety of design industries. Dive into the art of graffiti “bubble letters”, “block lett…

This event will take place in-person at Parkchester Library. Come relax and enjoy an hour of free painting. Get in touch with your inner artist and paint. No skill required, all materials and supplies provided.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to use a sewing machine? Are you curious about how clothes, bags, and other things made of fabric are constructed? Join us in the Baychester Teen Center to learn the basics of how to use a sewing machine to complete a project. We will start by choosing fabric and materials, then we will mark and cut out the fabric, then we will construct our project using the sewing machine. Please note that all participants must provide a completed liability release form befor…

This event takes place in-person in 67th St's Teen Room. Whether you play the piano, ukulele or guitar, love singing with friends or want to learn how to any of the above, our Musical Mondays are the place for you. Musical instruments and recording equipment is available for you to use.

Debates involves mastering skills such as: the confidence to speak in public and make sense; the construction of a logical argument; the ability to read an audience’s reactions; and the willingness to hear others’ arguments, and to respond to them. Practice your public speaking skills by making it fun. Grab someone else to argue against or just argue against yourself! This event will take place in person at Macomb's Bridge Library Teen Center.

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? Email southbeach@nypl.org to schedule this session and we’ll help you look for: General information about college and career prep Summer program search and applications Job search applications Creating/editing your resume Making a school list Working on college applications Financial ai…

Come to the 3rd-floor community room to use a laptop, play games, draw and color, make a button to keep with our button maker or simply hang out with your friends and have fun. Snacks will be provided, but you're welcome to bring your own. Ages 10 to 18

This is an in-person program at the Huguenot Park Library. Teens and tweens are all welcome to join us for a fun craft! Are you a teen, tween, or that weird in-between where you're an adult but not quite feeling it yet? Come join us as we attempt to create something cool, hang out and chat. What we take home will be a surprise! But you'll have fun making it. Dont hesitate to virtually browse all of the NYPL titles. If you have any questions on how to place a physical book or digital boo…

Claytales Every sculpture has a story! Teens are invited to bring their imagination to life with clay. Sculpt characters, creatures, or scenes, then write and share the stories behind your creations. No experience needed—just creativity and curiosity! Ages 13-17 Materials are included. Snacks provided. First come, first serve. No registration needed.

Monday's usually a challenge, which is why we're turning it into an opportunity to win prizes! The Tweens & Teens who can complete a logic game, puzzle, or other activity sheet will get a prize. Monday's a Challenge starts as soon as we open! Participants will have until Closing Time to complete their activity.

This program will take place in person at Jerome Park Library. This program will allow our teens to get deeper knowledge into how our democracy works and how fundamental it is to be critical of our systems if they are not working for us. Students who learn about their civic duty, can in the future become informed and engaged voters: Mon, Nov 3 - What does voting mean and why you should learn how to do it? Join us to learn about your constitutional rights and why it matters to know your local…

This event will take place in person at Belmont Library. Join us for Digital Art Club where we will create drawings or paintings digitally using Procreate! We will also have books available with step-by-step tutorials on how to draw anime characters or cute animals and other designs for those who need references! Some of our library collection titles ready to assist you include How to Draw Squishy Cats and Kittens, Beginner's Guide to Drawing Manga Chibi Girls, and Drawing Anime from Simple Sha…

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? Click here to schedule a session and we’ll help you look for: General information about college and career prep Summer program search and applications Job search applications Creating/editing your resume Making a school list Working on college applications Financial aid related help An…

Have you ever played a game and felt inspired to make one of your own? In this program, you will learn how to use godot to make a simple 2D platformer with collisions, music, and a character to move!

This is an in-person event at the Morrisania Library Get ready to create something uniquely yours! Join the Morrisania Teens and Adult staff for a fun and relaxing hour of Beginner Crochet and explore the creative possibilities of crocheting. Listen to music and share reading and music playlists while relaxing with friends to awaken our critical thinking skills. Supplies are provided. Audience: Teens and Adult

This program will take place in person at the Westcehster Square Library Branch. Stop by to create your very own bookmarks and take home a free book to own!

This event will take place in the community room of the West New Brighton Library. During our open hours you can take advantage of our various Teen Center resources. Utilize our tech, arts and craft supplies, collection of video games and board games, or just grab a laptop and hangout! Devices such as the 3D printer, cameo cutter, silk screener, and photography equipment may not be available at open hours. Please see our calendar for programs specifically related to these devices or email wes…

This event will take place in person at the Tremont Library. Do you love manga? Join us at the library for Manga Monday, a chill space where teens come together to read and talk about their favorite manga series! Each session, we'll dive into popular titles, discuss storylines and characters, and get inspired to create our own manga-style artwork. Whether you’re into action, romance, fantasy, or slice-of-life, there’s something for everyone. Patrons must be 13-18 years old to attend this prog…

Hey coloring fans! Want to do some quick stress relieving coloring? Come join us and we will provide all materials. This program is for ages 13-18

Join us in our community room for Game On! Come in for video games on our PS4 and Switch, board games, or just to hang out. Snacks and games provided. No registration required.

Whether you’re working on college applications or trying to figure out what career is best for you, NYPL’s College and Career Pathways program is here to help. Get customized assistance, with any college- or career-related questions, from one of our trained Young Adult Librarians. Walk in or schedule a virtual one-on-one session today: https://calendly.com/nyplcollegeandcareer.

Use physical materials—like paper, glue, pen, perler beads, and stickers— but also digital tools, like computers, iPads, and cameras, to make dioramas of self-expression!

Hang out in our Teen Center after school to vibe with friends and chill out to our lo-fi music! Board games, puzzles, card games, and crafts are available upon request! Just ask! This program is intended for patrons between the ages of 13 and 18. No registration is required to attend.

Volunteer as tribute… to Movie Mondays at Woodstock Library! Join us as we watch the Hunger Games series throughout the month and compare the best-selling books with the groundbreaking movies. We’ll explore the world building of the Hunger Games’s Districts and the deep themes surrounding the strange game, Katniss Evergreen and the rest of the tributes are forced to play! Schedule of movie screenings will go: November 3rd - The Hunger Games November 10th - The Hunger Games: Catching Fire N…

Love anime? Obsessed with manga? Come join the library’s Manga & Anime Club just for teens! Every month we’ll watch anime on the big screen, geek out about our favorite series, and swap recommendations. Plus, you can check out manga straight from the library’s shelves to keep the adventure going at home. This club isn’t just about fandom—it’s about building friendships, discovering new stories, and having a creative, welcoming space where teens can connect and feel part of a community. Fo…

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? Schedule a College/Career Counseling Session at the West Farms Library! We'll help you look for: General information about College and Career prep Job search and applications Creating/Editing your resume Making a school list Working on college applications Financi…

This event will take place in person. If you can dream it you can make it! Come create your own world using 3D doodle pens! Create pictures, jewelry and more using this fun technology.

This session will take place online. Registration is required, and it ends 24 hours prior to the meeting time. Register here! Looking to go to college or embark on a new career? Having a hard time figuring out how to prepare your application or resume? Do you need some assistance with all of the paperwork? Schedule a College & Career Counseling Session at Hunts Point Library! We’ll help you: look for general information about colleges and careers, locate job searches and applications,…

This event will take place in person at Stapleton Library. Join us for Teen Video Games where young adults age 13-18 play Smash Brothers, Mario Kart, Mario Party, or one of our other games on our Nintendo Switch . “Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations and more.”

Get Creative and be inspired by what we read. This program is for teens who love art and books and want to explore the connection between them. Teens are invited to create their own buttons based on the Fall and Winter Seasons. All supplies will be provided!! Snacks will also be provided . . .

This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Express yourself, and get creative with our audio recording studio. Learn the basics to music production with your peers using the digital audio Logic Pro software!

This event will take place in person at the Mott Haven Teen Center. Drop in the Teen Center for an opportunity to get hands on experience with our Recording Studio. If you are interested in learning more about the audio production process for podcasting, streaming, or recording music, this is the program for you!

Are you a budding musician looking to record your next hit song? Our state-of-the-art recording studio is here to help! Open Studio offers a unique opportunity for teens to come in, record their music, and receive feedback from their peers and an engineer. Plus, you'll have the chance to learn about audio engineering and get a behind-the-scenes look at the recording process. In Open Studio teens are invited to record 1 song up to 3 minutes. Depending on registrants for the day, sessions…

While seeking to cure himself of a curse, young warrior Ashitaka stumbles into a conflict betweenthe people of Iron Town and Princess Mononoke, a girl rasied by wolves, who will stop at nothing to prevent the destruction of her home Come by to the Grand Concourse Library to see how this story unfolds on screen. Dive deeper into the world of anime and manga with our extensive manga collection! Borrow your favorite series and discover the original stories behind the films.

Every Monday and Wednesday, join us after school in the Teen Lounge downstairs at the 96th Street Library to hang out with friends, do homework, play games, or work on craft projects. We'll even have snacks and books to give away! Teen time programs are intended only for library attendees aged 13 through 18.

This event takes place in-person every Monday from 4 PM - 5:30 PM Play video games with your friends on Nintendo Switch and Play Station 5, or have fun with card & board games. Either way, it's GAME ON No Registration Required Location: Community Room 3rd FL Only for Teens Grades 6-12

This event will take place in person at the Hamilton Grange Branch Library. Do you love board games? Come to the third floor to play Uno, Clue, Chess, Checkers, Sorry, the Ungame and many others!

This event will take place at the South Beach Library. Create your own little monsters Lafufu origami. You can even make your own little blind boxes! This program is ages 8 - 18.

Get ready for a night of laughs, competition, and great vibes at Battery Park City Library with Nintendo Wii games and board games. Tweens and teens around the ages of 11 to 18 are all welcome! Free snacks will be available. Don't miss out!!

Have questions about applying to colleges or jobs? Then drop in for our weekly hybrid College and Career Pathways one-on-one time! For those who would like to drop in virtually, please register online. For those who would like to attend in person, just head on up to the Teen Center on the second floor and our YA librarians will be there to assist you! We offer assistance with applications, cover letters, navigating financial aid, and test prep. Please come prepared with at least one area you w…