Events

"This event will be online only" Brittany Burroughs from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) explores financial products, services, and providers. The discussion includes : Financial Institutions: Banks and Credit Unions Products and Services Available at Financial Institutions How to know what financial products and services to use How to select a financial institution The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is an independent agency created by the Congress…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address.This class will cover creating multiple Pivot Tables, Pivot Charts, and Slicers, and combining them into one interactive worksheet that we call a Dashboard. This class is part of our Excel Genius class series. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/3KBj04g You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

This event is online only. Join us for a workshop on Crochet and Knitting Conversation Group We will do our best to give instructions on your crocheting and knitting questions. So make sure to have your supplies and projects with you, and come craft with us! The classes will be hosted in English and Spanish! Grupo de conversation bilingue de ganchillo y tejido !Unase a nosotros para un taller virtual de ganchillo y tejido. y conozca o otros entusiastas de manulidaddes! Aprenda y comparta c…

Tuesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM This event is online only. We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning goals and find out how to learn Braille for free from home. To register, please email ChanceyFleet@nypl.org or call (212) 206-5400, extension 3.

"This event will be online only" Learn how to manage your student loan debt. The discussion includes: Federal programsFederal programsFederal programs Loan forgiveness options Repayment strategies Tips for handling debt, available relief, and exploring bankruptcy as a potential option for discharging student loans. Presented by The City Bar Justice Center. Click here to Register The City Bar Justice Center (Justice Center) furthers access to justice by addressing unmet civ…

Reading keeps us connected. Join us for a neighborhood book club at the Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library! The New York Public Library continues partnering with WNYC to present a book club experience! Each month, we will read a new title leading up to a live conversation, in-person or online, with the author and Alison Stewart, host of WNYC's All of It. This book club will take place ONLINE at the Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library. The April title is Stephen Graham Jones' My Hea…

Re-visit the Tolkien-verse with our biweekly bite sized lunch time book discussion of the entire Lord of the Ring series. Each meeting we will be tackling 1 chapter until we eventually get through the entire book series (including The Silmarillion). Open to Tolkien nerds, anyone wanting to revisit the series, and people who are new to the story. This meeting we will be reading Chapter 17 of the Fellowship of the Ring. Copies are available from the New York Public Library as a physical book, e…

Wednesdays April 3 through June 19 If you already know how to type but need experience with the Voiceover screen reader for Mac, this workshop is for you. We’ll go over setting up and customizing Voiceover, accessing help and documentation, working with the operating system, editing text, managing files, going online and more. Please plan to attend all sessions if possible. This workshop will take place online. https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpf-yrqj0tEtZlIeeuEtSRxmAl1YNzS0hZ

**This event will be online only** Join us for this panel discussion featuring successful AAPI Women Entrepreneurs in the Food and Beverage Industry sharing their keys to success in overcoming obstacles in their careers. Our panelists include: Jennifer Chan, founder of Banato, (is our program moderator). Teresa Ging, CEO & Founder of Sugar Bliss Margaret Pak, Chef and Co-Owner of Thattu Chef Dalia David,founder of Honest Eating Kathy Vega Hardy, chef and owner of A Taste o…

Please join the 53rd Street Library for our Virtual Citizenship Study Group. The online citizenship study group is a place where you can study for the Naturalization Test with others who are also preparing for the exam, using materials from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and other resources, as well as playing informative games to help you learn all you'll need to know for the citizenship test. To participate in this program, please register with your email address…

Wednesdays April 3 through June 19 If you already know how to type but need experience with the free NVDA screen reader for Windows, this workshop is for you. We’ll go over setting up and customizing NVDA, accessing help and documentation, working with the operating system, editing text, managing files, going online and more. Please plan to attend all sessions if possible. This workshop will take place online. https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrcuuqqz4sHN3gUt8vYNngAOIgwHUyIrJf

This program will take place virtually. Want to work with other writers? Commit to a writing schedule? Practice your craft through writing prompts? Receive and discuss information and tips on writing, reading, editing, and revising? Join the weekly meetings of the Kingsbridge Writing Circle, held online at the Kingsbridge Library on every Thursday from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. Eastern Time. Share your unpublished drafts in an intimate setting. Get and give feedback. Writers of all genres and styles…

Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners will meet online and have the opportunity to practice English by chatting with library staff and other adults from around the world. Meet other people who are practicing English, just like you! The program works best for people who speak some English and want to practice. Register below and include your contact information to receive the link to participate. The link will b…

Our coloring group is now online and in-person! We will meet online and in person every Thursday at 11am. We can color and socialize while practicing social distancing. We can chat with each other about current events, hobbies, movies and books while we color. Coloring can be done by anyone of any age, not just artists or creative types. Coloring can have therapeutic benefits such as alleviating stress and anxiety. Many have compared the benefits of coloring to achieving relaxation from meditati…

**This event will be online only** Noel D'Allacco-Ammirati discusses how to form a nonprofit organization in New York State, including state and IRS filings, fees, and requirements. Click here to register About the Presenter: Noel D'Allacco-Ammirati Noel D'Allacco-Ammirati, has 20 years of non-profit experience, as Founder and President of the Operation Prom National Network, Inc. In 2017, Noel was named as one of the Business Council of Westchester's Rising Stars for her ro…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address.This class covers the basics of using HTML to create a simple web page.You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a full name and valid email address. This class will cover Pivot Tables, a powerful tool used to analyze relationships between data. We will cover setting up data for use in Pivot Tables, how to format results, filtering techniques, and interactive elements. You will receive an email on the day of the class with the link to join the virtual class. *Please note that some people using older or less common email addresses have exp…

Learn to create documents that incorporate headings, links, readable fonts and colors, lists, tables, and graphics. Then, learn how to publish your document to the web so that anyone with a browser can read it. This workshop will take place online. https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlcOqhrDMqH9YaoYEO9c5nBI0ETEieTjhI

Reading keeps us connected. Join us for a neighborhood book club book discussion Online AND at the Mulberry Street Library! The New York Public Library continues partnering with WNYC to present a book club experience! Each month, we will read a new title leading up to a live conversation, in-person or online, with the author and Alison Stewart, host of WNYC's All of It. The conversation will be followed 3 days later by a book discussion IN PERSON and ONLINE at the Mulberry Street Libr…

About this event VIRTUAL Don’t miss the final discussion of the season for our Conversations in Black Freedom Studies series. Discover the history of the struggle for liberatory education and the unjust structures it seeks to dismantle. Join the virtual discussion with scholars Leslie M. Alexander (Fear of a Black Republic: Haiti and the Birth of Black Internationalism), Zebulon Vance Miletsky (Before Busing: A History of Boston’s Long Black Freedom Struggle), Keith A. Mayes (The Unteachables:…

This event is online only. Color with us from the comfort of your own home. Chat about the books you are reading, the shows you are watching, and about whatever is on your mind. This group meets online via Google Hangouts Meet. 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 our event. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join. Sign up for NYPL Conn…

This event is online only Online Wellness Reading Group Looking for another reading program to join? Then, check out the Online Wellness Reading Group at Andrew Heiskell. The book for May 3, 2024 isTen Percent Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works; a True Story by Dan Harris DB078636. This event is online and will start at 12 PM. DB036174

This discussion was rescheduled from its original date, Friday, April 5. Please join us for our discussion of the first book in Tove Irma Margit Ditlevsen's Copenhagen Trilogy: Childhood. You can request an NYPL print copy, e-book, or e-audiobook. Tove Ditlevsen is today celebrated as one of the most important and unique voices in twentieth-century Danish literature, and The Copenhagen Trilogy (1969–71) is her acknowledged masterpiece. Childhood tells the story of a misfit child’s single-m…

You can attend this event in person at the Bronx Library Center (Room C-33) and online via Google Meet. Calling all writers: Join the staff at the Bronx Library Center for an in person and online Creative Writing Session where you can engage in free writing alongside your peers. This month, the prompt will be focused on Mother's Day.

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class covers the basics of using HTML to create a simple web page. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class covers how to use conditional logic in formulas and functions, allowing you to create formulas that act differently in different circumstances. Topics covered include: IF statements, nested IF statements, AND & OR logic functions. This class is part of our Excel Genius class series. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/3KBj04g You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class li…

Saturdays, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM This event is online only. We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning goals and find out how to learn Braille for free from home. This event will take place over Zoom. https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlde2hqTkoG91r_zJaHFrQ8YuaIgNhzFEg

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn the fundamentals of computer programming with the popular language Python. This class will cover concepts fundamental to all programming languages and provide an introduction to coding more generally. This class requires a gmail account to use Google Colab, a browser based coding environment. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class covers how to take the basic logic from Class 1 and use it to create functions that process data based on conditions. Topics include SUMIF/AVERAGEIF/COUNTIF and SUMIFS/AVERAGEIFS/COUNTIFS. This class is part of our Excel Genius class series. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/3KBj04g You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a full name and valid email address. Avid Pro Tools is the industry leading digital audio workstation for music production, mixing, editing, mastering, and more. Explore the interface and learn how to record, edit, and export your audio project. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at studio40. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3EClkVk You will receive an email the day of the class with the link to…

** This event is online only. Join staff from the West New Brighton Library for an hour of coloring and conversation. Even though we will be coloring from our homes, we can still color together! We can chat with each other about books we are reading, hobbies, and movies/tv shows all while we color. Feel free to share your coloring creations with others if you like! Coloring can be done by anyone of any age, and coloring has been shown to alleviate stress and anxiety. Please note: This is…

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Create your own website using Google Sites. Learn how to use templates to create a site or create a site from scratch. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. This class will cover how to create Array Formulas, how to build and edit Tables, and how to write Structured References that make function writing easier and more flexible. We will also cover Data Validation and build drop-down lists in your spreadsheets. This class is part of our Excel Genius class series. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/3KBj04g You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virt…

Intermediate and Advanced Level Conversation Classes for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Adult learners will meet online and have the opportunity to practice English by chatting with library staff and other adults from around the world. Meet other people who are practicing English, just like you! The program works best for people who speak some English and want to practice. Register below and include your contact information to receive the link to participate. The link will b…

*This event is online only* Click here to register for Part 3 This 3-part, Digital Marketing Series: The Basics is a set of programs designed for entrepreneurs, freelancers, sidehustlers, creators, and solopreneurs who are just starting out. It will provide some of the basic—yet essential—tools, strategies, and insights you need to skyrocket your business success. You'll get practical and actionable knowledge and discover new ideas through real-world examples tailored for small businesses li…

Join us for a virtual book discussion. Have a book you've read recently and want to talk about? Email ahead of time and we'll make sure you have time to share with the group. Just want to listen to some book recommendations? That's great too, we'll share what we've been reading. This will happen through 'Google Meet'. If you'd like to participate or listen in, register here providing your email address for a link.

This event will take place online via Zoom. Must register with a full name and valid email address. Adobe Premiere Pro is the industry leading video editing program and part of the Adobe Creative Cloud software collection. Explore the interface and learn how to import, organize, sequence, and export your video. This class is part of the media & production classes offered at studio40. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3EClkVk You will receive an email the day of the class with the link to…

This event is online only. Join the Mosholu Branch Library for a Spanish Conversation Class for beginners. Adult learners will have the opportunity to practice Spanish by chatting with library staff and other adults from around the world. Meet other people who are practicing Spanish, just like you; in a casual setting. Register now let's have some fun; include your contact information to receive the link to participate.

**Online Only** Budgeting can be a simple and effective tool to help you understand what you can spend while still saving, investing, and paying down debt. Stephanie Genkin, CFP® explores a simple (but not necessarily easy) framework to organize your money so you can begin to work on your most important goals in 2024. Click here to register About the Presenter: Stephanie Genkin, CFP® Stephanie Genkin, CFP® is Brooklyn-based independent fee-only CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and…

This event will take place online via Google Meet. Looking for help with finding employment? We are here to help! Learn about what tools to use to find job vacancies. In this workshop, you will learn how to improve or update your resume and cover letter. Learn different tips to land the job during the interview. Registration required.