Events

This program will be presented in-person at the Tompkins Square Library. NYC music historian & author Jesse Rifkin interviews photographer Julia Gorton and musician Rick Brown about their pioneering late '70s punk zine Beat It!. The zine's issues were published in book form in 2024 and Rick & Julia will discuss their initiations into the East Village punk scene, their championing of the No Wave music scene, how they documented it all, & how it feels to republish their zine four d…

24 Hour Party People (2002; 117mins.) Dir: Michael Winterbottom. Manchester, 1976. An ambitious but frustrated local TV news reporter is looking for a way to make his mark. After witnessing a life-changing concert by the Sex Pistols, he persuades his station to televise one of their performances, and soon Manchester's punk groups are clamoring for him to manage them. Starring Steve Coogan, Lennie James.

The Dark Universe: a Four Session Course Thursdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22 6pm to 7:30pm Have you heard about dark matter, dark energy, and black holes? In this course you'll get to learn in a little more detail what these words mean, how we know about their existence, what we still don't know about them, and how we try to uncover their secrets. The first session will be mostly a lecture, with ample time for questions and discussions. Readings will be assigned from one week to the next. The s…

Register Play Club is like a book club, but for plays! Whether you are familiar with the art of reading plays, or looking to expand your appreciation for dramatic literature, this book club is an opportunity to read plays you have been meaning to explore or have never considered reading before. Learn about new works, discover new playwrights, and make friends! This group will read one playscript from the Library for the Performing Arts circulating collection every month, and then come together…

The features editor at The Verge satirizes American xenophobia, political dysfunction, and our tech-culture industrial complex. Tonight's program and chat are hosted by YouTube. We value your privacy and want you to understand how you and the Library use this service, particularly that by participating you might give data about yourself. The Library does not control that data. We suggest that you read Google’s Privacy Policy and NYPL's Privacy Policy, especially the section “Third-Party Librar…

The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center provides a range of free one-on-one financial counseling services that aim to assist with financial situations including general money management, budgeting, saving, banking, retirement planning, and more. Budget and Credit Coaching Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ…

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Seward Park. HIGH BEGINNER English Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC For adult English language learners (age 16 and up) Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world! Fridays, 10 AM - 12 PM: May 9, 16, 23, 30. NO registration needed! Come to the classes!

Are you ready to start or grow your career? Join The New York Public Library’s Job Fair & Expo 2025—a FREE all-day event connecting you with hiring employers, career experts, and training opportunities in the tech industry! **Please note: This event is currently sold out. Add yourself to the waitlist here. Why Attend? Meet Hiring Employers & Workforce Development Organizations Discover Job Openings in the Tech Industry Explore Training & Education Resources to Boost Your Tech…

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 6th Floor, Room 602. For adults preparing to take the U.S. Citizenship Test in the next 1-2 years, and adult English language learners who want to improve their English by learning about American history and culture. Topic May 21 and 23: Independence and the New American Government - 1775-1790 A different topic each week. Citizenship classes continue in May and June! Join us for lively, interactive activities!…

This event will take place in person at the Chatham Square Library in the Community Room. 本課程在Chatham Square圖書館community room 現場授課 This class is taught in Chinese and Cantonese || 本課程以普通話及粵語授課。 Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Do you need help with your personal devices? Have you heard about NYPL resources like LinkedIn Learning but don't know how to access them? Bring your technology questions and get one-on-one assistance during this open…

This event will take place in person at the Fort Washington Library. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a library staff member and receive their personal attention and instruction. The following are examples of topics with which we can help: learning how to download eBooks and Audiobooks, creating an email account for beginners, practicing using the keyboard and mouse, browsing the Internet for beginners,…

This event will take place in person at the Morningside Heights Library. Come and join us to watch a film, on Friday, May 23rd at 11:30AM. The movie will be screened in the Community Room. Director: David Leitch Runtime: 2h 6m Synopsis: A stuntman, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job.

This event will take place in person at George Bruce Library. Join George Bruce Library staff for Puzzle Club every Friday at 12 p.m., where we will work on a table puzzle of varying difficulties each week. This program is for Adults.

Have a question for your business projects that requires research? Whether you are looking at starting a business or growing your existing one, doing research is a "mission-critical" part of being in business. The Business Center’s Librarians can help! Our Librarians are available for 30-min video consultations on weekdays between 12-5 PM. The Library’s world-class Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) features electronic resources, comprehensive…

**This event will be online only** Discover the resources available inside and outside of NYPL's Business Center that can help you start or expand your international trade business, including market and industry research databases and free or low-cost federal and state assistance programs. Click here to register. Registration for this event is through Eventbrite. Click here to view Eventbrite's Privacy Policy.

Synopsis An adaptation of John Boyne's novel about the horrors of the Holocaust as seen through the naïve eyes of the 8-year-old son of a Nazi commandant who befriends a Jewish boy in a concentration camp. Director: Mark Herman, Production Year: 2008, Rating: PG-13, Studio: Miramax Films, Runtime: 93 minutes Cast Asa Butterfield, Vera Farmiga, David Thewlis, Rupert Friend, David Hayman

Based on the smash hit Broadway musical : Elphaba, misunderstood for her green skin, and Galinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After encountering the Wizard, their paths begin to diverge. This is an in-person event at Columbus Library.

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 1st Floor Corner Space. Join us for two hours of freeform crafting and conversation. Bring your own project or choose something from our collection to work on. We have materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, and paper crafts. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Mufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of a group of misfits searching for their destiny.

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Washington Heights. HIGH BEGINNER English Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC For adult English language learners (age 16 and up) Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world! Fridays, 2- 4 PM: May 9, 16, 23, 30. NO registration needed! Come to the classes!

This event will take place in person at George Bruce Library. Do you have technology questions? Drop by the library between 2 and 3 p.m. No appointments needed -- first come, first served! The following are examples of topics with which we can help: Resume and Cover Letter Review Learn to type and use a mouse Internet for Beginners Email for Beginners Windows 10 Basics Microsoft Word 2010 for Beginners Connecting Devices to the Computer Downloading NYPL e-Books Getting the most ou…

Join one of the Library’s in-house collections specialists for a look into NYPL’s remarkable archive of World War II regimental histories. Drawing from sources like war diaries, personal letters, and ephemera, regimental histories offer detailed insights into a regiment’s wartime experiences. From posters advertising performances of Shakesepare by POWs to haunting etchings of the Allies’ first encounters with concentration camps, these firsthand accounts offer intimate glimpses into the spirit…

This event will take place in person at the 53rd Street Library. Please come and join us to watch a movie, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) on Friday, May 23rd, 2 PM. The movie will be screened in the Community Room on the central level. Rating R Runtime: 2 hours, 7 minutes Director: Tomas Alfredson Starring: Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Tom Hardy. In the bleak time of the Cold War, veteran espionage agent George Smiley is forced from retirement to uncover a Soviet agent inside MI 6. From the…

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. We will meet on the 1st floor by the water fountain next to the elevators. Discover SNFL! Explore NYPL’s largest circulating branch in a 1-hour guided tour. Designed to inspire, building highlights include: The only free, publicly accessible rooftop terrace in Midtown A dramatic “Long Room” with 42-foot-high atrium offering five levels of open, browsable book stacks Commissioned public art celebrating creati…

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Tompkins Square Library. HIGH BEGINNER English Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC For adult English language learners (age 16 and up) Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world! Saturdays, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: May 10, 17, 31. Register with the teacher!

Join us for a couple of hours and use databases such as AncestryLibrary and FamilySearch to help find records of your ancestors! Feel free to bring documents/family records to assist with your search. You will be able to print out any documents you find during your research.

Our adult coloring group is now in-person! Color with us Hamilton Grange Library. Chat about the book you are reading, the shows you are watching, and discuss whatever is on your mind.

This event will take place at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Room 303, Floor 3 and online via Google Meet. Aprann Kreyòl: Haitian Creole Conversation Hour is a weekly basic level II course suitable for those who have taken the previous level I session. You'll learn grammar, sentences and more vocabulary. You can join online via Google Meet or in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library on Fridays 4:30 - 5:30 pm. Summer 2025 Aprann Kreyòl Dates: May 2, 9, 16, 23…

The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center provides a range of free one-on-one financial counseling services that aim to assist with financial situations including general money management, budgeting, saving, banking, retirement planning, and more. Budget and Credit Coaching Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ…

If you want to put your mind to the test then come do some Crosswords at Hamilton Grange library.

Have a question for your business projects that requires research? Whether you are looking at starting a business or growing your existing one, doing research is a "mission-critical" part of being in business. The Business Center’s Librarians can help! Our Librarians are available for 30-min video consultations on weekdays between 12-5 PM. The Library’s world-class Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) features electronic resources, comprehensive…

The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center provides a range of free one-on-one financial counseling services that aim to assist with financial situations including general money management, budgeting, saving, banking, retirement planning, and more. Budget and Credit Coaching Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ…

The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center provides a range of free one-on-one financial counseling services that aim to assist with financial situations including general money management, budgeting, saving, banking, retirement planning, and more. Budget and Credit Coaching Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ…

This event will take place in person at Hamilton Grange Library . Do you want to improve your computer skills? Here is a list of possible one on one computer sessions you can inquire our staff about. Learning how to type Creating an Email Address Other Basic Needs Please register at the front desk for available time slots. Each session is one hour.

This event is online only. Must register with a valid email address. Learn the basics of working with spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Topics include entering data and formulas, moving and copying data, formatting & print previewing worksheets. You will receive an email 2 hours before the class starts with the virtual class link.

*This event will take place in person at Macombs Bridge Library* Learn how to download NYPL E-books, Learn NYPL catalog, NYPL APP and help with Computer Basics.

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in the Mac Lab (Room 617). Learn the basics of working with spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Topics include entering data and formulas, moving and copying data, formatting & print previewing worksheets.

Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en la Biblioteca de Inwood. La clase se enseña únicamente en español. Conoce las partes de una computadora, su funcionamiento y los programas más importantes. Aprenderás la terminología básica, qué son los sistemas operativos y cómo usar aplicaciones populares. También te informaremos sobre el Programa de Conectividad Asequible (ACP), una oportunidad para tener internet a un precio más bajo. - This event will take place in person at the Inwood Library.…

This event will take place IN PERSON at the Inwood Library. HIGH BEGINNER English Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC For adult English language learners (age 16 and up) Practice English by watching We Speak NYC videos and discussing them with adults from around the world! Tuesday, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM May 6, 13, 20, 27. June 3, 10, 17, 24. NO registration needed! Come to the classes!

Crochet and Knitting Meetup Do you like to crochet or knit? Do you want to meet fellow crafters? Please bring your own supplies. Someone from the NYC Crochet Guild will be able to help you. 2nd and 4th TUESDAY 11AM -1 PM No registration required Open to Adults 18+