Events

Come join us from some active play @ the library. We have board games, legos and dress up clothes for all ages. **** First come, first serve ****For children, 5 to 12 years.

Fun coloring pages will be provided, or simply get creative and color freely. All materials will be provided. Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Library and online. Get updates on online programming, at-home activities, and more in your inbox!

Interested in trying your hand at a new poetic form? Come pen a pantoum! Join us for this in-person workshop at which participants will write words that rhyme, echo, and emphasize within a structure that subtly shifts in meaning. All materials will be provided.

Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. This program will be held in person at Tremont Library. Writing a Tune to Your Life takes inspiration from their local branch autobiography collection and your own life to compose to make your own song. Patrick Thompson, New York City Center teaching artist and music director will guide participants in exploration into how songs are made from investigating lyrics and music composition. Writi…

This event will take place in-person at the Wakefield Library, Help - on a first-come; first-served basis - can include: Internet browsing Email Typing software eBooks and Audiobooks Library Catalog and Databases

Calling all gamers and video games fanatics! Bring your friends and come join us at the Parkchester Teen Center for an afternoon of your favorite Nintendo Switch games! We'll have laptops, video games, and board games available for you and your peers to play.

This program will take place in person at the Belmont Library. Come join us for an afternoon time of board games, STEAM play, and more!

Every week we host a different program on Fridays, check out our flyer in the branch to see what it will be each week, or check our social media pages! April Specials: Poetry month & Earth Day themed activities.

Join us for a fun hour of arts and crafts! New project every week. April 5 - Bunny Hop 12 - I Love My Library 19 - Mystery Vote

This session will take place in person at the Castle Hill Library! Need help making your college resume? Looking for part-time employment? Need assistance search for available resources focused on teenagers? Stop by and meet with the teen librarian for related support.

Join us in Van Cortlandt's first-floor Programming Room for Teen Art Hour on Friday, April 19th at 3:30pm, where we'll be making bead art! Have fun learning how to create different designs using beads and pressing them down to create fun keychains and coasters Patrons must be 13-18 years old to attend. All art supplies will be provided at this workshop.

This event will take place in person at the Morrisania Library. Join the Morrisania Children's Team! Grab a board game and play with your friends or family! Board games are a great educational tool to engage children of any age; it can provide children with opportunities to apply concepts they have learned and it promotes collaboration, inquiry and critical thinking. No registration required. ***This program is open to children of ages 5-12 and their parents/caregivers*** Sign up for the NYPL…

This event will take place in person at Morrisania Library. Come to the Children's Room and engage in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics projects! For children ages 3-12 and their caregivers.

Roll the dice, choose your strategy, or embark on a virtual adventure with Nintendo Switch and PS5—our Gaming Hour has it all! Join us for an epic fusion of classic board games and cutting-edge console excitement. It's the ultimate playtime where every move, whether analog or digital, brings laughter, competition, and a gaming experience like no other.

This is an in-person event at the Morrisania Library. Join the young adult staff every Friday in the teen area to play popular games on ourNintendo Switch, PS4 and XBox One consoles!

This event will take place in person at the Wakfield Library. Get your game on! Join us in playing your favorite Nintendo Switch games. Test your skills and join in on some friendly competition! All supplies are provided, just bring your A-game and willingness to try new things! This event takes place in person. No registration is required.

Join us at Woodstock Library for an afternoon of Bingo. Be the first to get the winning board pattern for a prize!

Get to know fellow crafters at Francis Martin Library's weekly craft circle! Looking for a space to make art, exchange skills, and meet fellow crafters? Join us! Bring your crocheting, knitting, embroidery, or whatever else you're working on. Learn, share, and socialize.

Welcome to our dynamic Teen Lounge, where the library's community room transforms into a haven for entertainment and camaraderie! Step into a space buzzing with excitement and endless possibilities.

This event will take place in person at Riverdale Library. Cool Down is an open space for teens to chill after a long day at school. We'll be doing various activities that are proven to relieve stress such as journaling, gaming, meditating, drawing, collaging, and various DIY crafts. Movie showings will also be included! This program is limited to 10 participants. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.

This program will take place in person at Belmont. Join staff at Belmont for a financial literacy program! We will be discussing budgets and creating your own with a money smart survivor simulation game. Will you survive on your budget! Come find out! Materials provided. Snacks provided upon availability.

Mr. Saftler, the Senior Young Adult Librarian at Francis Martin Library, will meet with you to provide guidance regarding college applications and career goals either virtually or in person. Assistive Listening and ASL ASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing accessibility@nypl.org.

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

Come have fun and learn through building with Legos! We have our own Lego table available and many baseplates to create your own mini-world. Come and see what you can create! Families welcome.

This program will be in person at Allerton Library. Join us for some LEGO fun! What will you build? All LEGOs will be provided. For ages 6 & up. 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!

This event will take place in person at the Clason's Point Library. Join us to play Nintendo Switch and board games! Snacks will be provided. For tweens and teens ages 12-18.

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.

Take a break from the stress of school with a game night! Play Mario Kart on the Nintendo Switch, try on a virtual reality headset, or try one of our tabletop games! Snacks will be available. Grades 7-12 encouraged to attend!

Join us on Saturdays for Arts and Crafts with paint, paper, and popsicles!

This event will take place in person at Soundview Library. Join us for our knitting circle where you can work with other crafters like yourself. Start a new project or bring a current one. Share tips, ideas, and projects as well. (Yarn will be provided. Please bring your own knitting needles.)

Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Test. This class is taking place in person. This study group is for adults preparing to take the United States Citizenship Test. Each workshop will focus on several of the 100 citizenship test civic questions. Students will also learn about library and online resources to continue their practice at home. Open to Adults 18+

This event will take place in person at the Woodlawn Heights Library. Join us for an unstructured hour of arts and crafts for school aged kids! We'll focus on using basic arts and crafts materials to make new and fun creations every week!

Families are welcome to meet fellow families for a playdate at Tremont Library! Learn new skills to help your child's early literacy skills grow while also making connections with other families in your community.

Families! Come join in on a craft of expression! Kids will use a variety of provided craft materials to create their own masterpiece!

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. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________…

This event will take place in person at the Wakefield Library. Get cozy with wakefield. sit back, relax, and enjoy a movie of your choice all month long.

This event will take place in-person at the Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library. Relive your childhood with cartoons from our library collection! Come to the library for a relaxing time watching classic cartoons. We’ll watch animated movies or TV shows and enjoy a quiet Saturday morning. And we will also be providing readlikes from our collection. We hope to see you there! For Children, Teens and Adults

STEAM - Lego Club! STEAM Lego Club Saturdays, 11 AM to 12 PM How creative can you be? Can you build a castle or spaceship? If you love being creative and building with Legos, come on in and let your imagination run wild! Soundview Library Soundview 660 Soundview Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 718-589-0880 Partially Accessible nypl.org/events Lego Club Saturdays, 11 am to 12 PM No Registration Required Kids: 6 years old to 12 years old