Events

Need a second pair of eyes on your cover letter or resume? Want to practice your job interview skills? Need help finding the right career for you? Or just talk through a job search? Sign up for a 1 on 1 counseling session with a librarian. Each session is half an hour and takes place either at the St. George Library Center or online via Google Meet. Fill out this form to register for a session.

Come have some friendly competition with your friends on the Switch, PS4 and PS5. This event will take place in person at the St. George Library Teen Center.

This is an in-person event. Bring your creativity and make a one-of-a-kind puzzle Join the staff of the Tottenville Library on Tuesday, April 16 @ 2:30pm This program is open to all tweens/teens in grades 6-12. First come first served. All supplies will be given.

Calling all Minecrafters or those interested in the game! Join us at the Soundview Library to show off your building, redstone, or survival skills! Connect with your peers as you follow a guided prompt for the allotted time; you’ll either work together or separately to build or survive. Enjoy playing Minecraft with free snacks at the end!

April is National Poetry Month! Celebrate with a creative game where you make your own poems - with paint chips!

This event will take place in person at the Sedgwick Library. Unplug, connect, and challenge your friends and peers to a match. Take part in our tournaments! Pick from our collection of board games and video games and show off your skills!

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.”

This event will be in person at Macomb's Bridge Library Teen Center. Color, draw or create various arts and crafts projects from paint by color to modeling clay.

Unravel the world of sewing in our Teen Basics Class. Learn fundamental skills, unleash your creativity, and craft unique projects. Let's stitch together!

This event takes place in person at the 67th St library. The week has only just begun but already feeling like it's time to take a breather? Us too... Come join us as we gather each Tuesday around some freshly brewed tea and tasty snacks to chat and relax. We have a variety of loose leaf teas and can't wait to share our love of this cozy tradition with you!

This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Join us in person every Tuesday for a chill session of arts & crafts using acrylics, watercolors, clay, & other mediums like photograms. We'll be simultaneously listening to and discussing podcasts like Bailey Sarian's Dark History and Wonder Media's Womanica. This program is limited to 15 participants. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.

Come learn how to create perler bead art with your fellow teens! All materials are provided

This event is held in person. Hang out with your friends and play games in the community room, or draw and color, or play with LEGOs. Make a button to keep with our button maker. Snacks and drinks allowed. Play some music and relax for an hour. For ages 12 - 18, no registration required.

This event will take place in person at Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library. Join Keisha TK Dutes, audio and podcast producer, for a listening party! We'll listen to her original podcast The Weeksville Project, which chronicles the life of a family living in Weeksville, Brooklyn's free Black community of the 19th century, beginning with their patriarch Cumberland’s arrival after escaping slavery. Each of the three short stories focuses on a moment of time and a key member of that generation.…

Do you want to go to college? Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing to apply? The Hamilton Grange Library’s College Club can help you figure it out! We'll help you look for: College Programs Financial Aid Scholarships Student Employment Whether you’re in middle or high school, we’ve got steps that you can take to start preparing for college. If you’ve got questions, we’ll get you the answers! You can schedule a One-On-One Session with one of our YA Staff for…

Learn how to use our 3D printer. The 3D printer is located in our Teen Center and can be used to create 3D objects. Learn the ins and outs of 3D printing and use our 3D printer to make your own creations. For ages 12-18

This event will take place in person at Inwood Library : Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en Inwood Library.

This event will take place in -person at Morningside Heights Library. Bring a friend or visit the library to make new friends and test your board game skills. We have a variety of games.

This event will take place at the Tompkins Square Library. Join us for an afternoon of crafting. Bring your creativity and create a Peace Sign Bracelet in celebration of Earth Day. All materials will be supplied.

This program will be in-person. Join us for our teen chess hour, mainly for beginners. However, all levels of expertise are welcomed. We will go over basic beginner skills by watching and reviewing tutorial videos. Play one-on-one with Mosholu staff or bring a friend. You can also play against an online computer, and online players. Chess boards, chess pieces, and laptops for online play will be provided for in-program usage. No registration required. For teens age 13 - 18.

This event will be hosted in-person at the Castle Hill Branch. Explore your creative side and design a personalized mug with cool fonts and graphics! No experience is needed and all materials will be provided.

This event will take place in person. Join us to screen print spring-themed designs on tote bags!

We are offering a homework study hour from 4- 5PM where the librarian is offering his time to help your homework and a dedicated space for you and your friends to work on their homework or take up crafting materials provided during the hour.

This program is online only. Do you want to go to college or start a career? Need help making a resume? Schedule a 20-minute virtual one-on-one counseling session with staff from the Riverside Library. (Open to the first three teens who make an online reservation). We can help you look for/with: College programs Resume and cover letter assistance Job opportunities No matter what age, we're here to help you reach your college and career goals.

Ever struggle with letting all your assigments stack up at the end of the week because you spent too much time playing video games or watching TV? Do you still want to do all those fun things but also have a better sense of time-awareness so you don't stress too much over looming deadlines? Come by the BLC Teen Program room and check out this presentation to unlock the secrets to managing your time well! We will have snacks at the end of the program. ------ ¿Alguna vez has luchado con acumular…

Join us at The Grand Concourse Library for Lanscape Painting – Art Class! In this fun-filled art class, you'll learn how to use acrylic and tempera painiting for landscapes. All materials are free and you’ll take your creations home with you. Come and participate in this class to see spectacular results! Bring your friends or come solo! Remember, First-come, First-serve!

Calling all gamers! Offering gaming consoles, PC and board games. Come out and compete against your friends or hang out and spectate. Snacks provided upon availability or feel free to bring your own. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including our newly expanded Teen Centers at select branches, TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.

Join us in person to play some of your favorite board games, or complete a puzzle! We have a number of board and card games to choose from, including but no limited to chess, uno, monopoly, dominoes, skip-bo, exploding kittens, playing cards, and more! This program will be held outside, weather permitting, and we have extra outdoor games that can be played!

Hey teens! Stressed about the coming financial independence you'll be facing immanently? Don't know how to keep a budget? Need some reasurrance that it'll be okay? Want to be equipped with the tools needed to make sound financial choices? WE CAN PROVIDE THIS FOR YOU! Come to our How to do Adult Stuff class! It's a presentation and discussion! It's fun! No pressure!

Are you a fan of anime? Do you enjoy reading mangas like Dragon Ball, Fairy Tail, and more? Come join Washington Heights Library’s Anime & Manga Club as we watch our favorite anime, as well as discuss new and upcoming titles. For April, we’ll be highlighting the good, the bad, and the incredibly awkward in popular springtime anime romance.

This program will take place in person at Bloomingdale Library. Board games, card games, maybe even Nintendo Switch. Try something new, play an old classic, or make your own. Whatever you feel like playing, we've got you covered! This program is for Teens in 7th - 12th Grades. 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

Are you a chess champion? Show off your best moves against other chess fans! Whether you're a chess master or just starting out, come join us for some board time.

This event will take place in person at Todt Hill-Westerleigh Branch. Come join us every Tuesday at 4:00 pm at our teen/tween lounge. Chill out with our mini pool table, board games, laptops, and other fun activities. For ages 10-17 No registration is required.

This event will take place in person at Mott Haven. Try out our new recording studio! Learn the basics of Logic Pro X while making a cool beat.

Teens are invited to learn to use various techonology devices such as Ipads, MacBooks and Laptops, that we have available. They can also bring their own devices to use during the program. Snacks will be provided. .

*This event is online only* Let your voice be heard in the Kingsbridge Library’s Teen Advisory Group! TAG meetings will be held on Tuesday afternoons from 4:00 - 5:00 PM through Google Meet. Any teens ages 13 - 18 are eligible to join. Become a TAG member today, so you can: * Brainstorm with other teens about books, programs, and ways to improve the library. * Learn to use creative tools that can be used for library projects, school projects, and more. * Learn about new books before the…

Please join us as we host a jewelry making workshop! We provide the materials, and you provide the creativity! Light refreshments will also be served. Please be aware we will be working with small parts. This program is best for ages 13-18. First come, first served.

This event will take place in person at the Clason's Point Library. Join us to chat about what you've been reading! This month, we will spotlight some great books from around the world for NYPL's World Literature Festival. We'll share book recommendations and provide a calm space to read and relax. Snacks will be provided.

This event will take place in person at the 96th Street Library. Join us on Tuesday afternoons to hang out with friends, do homework, play games, or work on craft projects. We'll even have books to give away.

This event is taking place in person at the Mariners Harbor Library. Come play some board games or video games in the Mariners Harbor Library community room! Find a new game to explore or have a friendly competition among others! For ages 13-18